Minutes Airport 10 22 01DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Monday,
October 22, 2001
5:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
ECEIVED
Oi 6CT30 P?i 5:13
City CeA's Office
Dubuque, tA
Dubuque Air Service Conference Room
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF:
GUESTS:
Doug Brotherton, John Markham, and Jim O'Neill,
Teri Goodman and Rick Goodin
Bob Boleyn, Peggy Dickson and Gordy Vetsch
Dick Anderson (Ertl Company Pilot)
Jim O'Neill chaired the meeting
0'1. APPROVAL OF MINUTE.~
Doug Brotherton made a motion to approve the minutes of the 09/24/2001 and
10/11/01 Commission meetings. The motion was seconded by John Markham.
AYES:All. NAYS: None.
SEPTEMBER 200'1 AIRPORT .~TATIC~ RFVIEW
A. Revenue passenger enplanements:
1) American Eagle was up 44.40% for the first nine months of 2001
compared to the first nine months of 2000.
(2) Northwest Airlink was down 8.97% for the first nine months of 2001
compared to the first nine months of 2000.
(3) United Express ceased service to Dubuque on September 4, 2001.
(4) Overall Airport totals were up 2.05% for the first nine months of 2001
compared to the first nine months of 2000.
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B: Aircraft Operations:
Aircraft operations (takeoffs and landings) were down 1.77% for the first
nine months of 2001 compared to the first nine months of 2000.
C. Aviation Fuel Gallons Pumped:
(1)
100LL AVGAS gallons pumped were up 0.12% for the first nine
months of 2001 compared to the first nine months of 2000.
(2)
JET A Fuel gallons pumped were up 13.52% for the first nine
months of 2001 compared to the first nine months of 2000.
(3)
Overall fuel gallons pumped were up 10.46% for the first nine
months of 2001 compared to the first nine months of 2000.
John Markham remarked that Crescent Electric has been purchasing more fuel
than in the past. The airport is still 2% over last year's enplanements even with the
events of September 11, 2001.
03.
AUGUST 200'1 AIRPORT FINANCIAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
August Expenses should be at 16.77% of the annual bUdget, but actual
airport Dp.era.tJgg expenses are at ~ At this point, we are $36:353.83
Revenues should be at 16.77% of the annual budget, but actual airport
oAer~ revenues are at 20-02°/.. At this point, we are $6895622 OVER
in revenues.
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Being $36,353.83 OVER in expenses and $68,956.22 OVER in revenues
brings us ~;10~:310.0~ AHI=AD of eperatin_o hud_oet prn.iectinn~ fnr
The financial reports for September were not available in time to do the September
reports. The August reports were used.
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04. SEPTEMRER 220'1 FIXED BASLE OPERATION REPORT.~
Gordy Vetch told the Commission that his reports were short also because he did
not have the city financial reports for September. The Commission asked how
many applicants he had received for the full time line service position. He had said
that he received approximately 120 for line service and about 30 for the part time
secretary.
CONSTRUCTION OF A PARKING LOT ADJAENT TO CRESCENT ELECTRI~
Gordy Vetsch told the Commission that all the specifications from City Engineering
had been given to Crescent Electric's chief pilot, Jay Kiernan, to get new prices
from River City. As of last week, Jay Kiernan said that due to the business climate
he did not anticipate Crescent going forward with the parking lot. This will be
removed from the agenda unless another request is received from Crescent
Electric.
Doug 'Brotherton made a motion to approve the acceptance of the Iowa
Department of Transportation Agreement for the FY2002 Commercial Air Service
Vertical Infrastructure Program. This motion was seconded by John Markham.
AYES: All. NAYS: None.
07_ AIR SERVICLE TASK FORCE REPORTS
Doug Brotherton reported that general aviation Task Force discussed security
measures. The FBO will have discussed some options but will wait to see what the
Federal Aviation Administration mandates.
John Markham reported the marketing focus was to keep people using the airport.
More of the allocated marketing dollars will be used noW to encourage people to
start flying.
Jim O'Neill reported the meeting with the Managers of local ravel agencies.
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Manager's would be postponed due to scheduling problems in November.
January the scheduled semi-annual travel agent party will be held. It was also
decided the City Council will be updated on the airport "state of the union" during
the budget process and the Chairman wilt continue his reports to the Council.
AIRPORT SECURITY UPDATE
Bob Boleyn reported the bomb blast analysis had been completed and sent to the
FAA. It had been through their St Louis and Kansas City offices and was now in
Washington for review. It is hoped to have a reply sometime this week.
The Commission was interested in how a bomb blast analysis was done and they
were given a brief synopsis. Structural engineers have worked out seven different
scenarios. Staff is hoping for a favorable report and the return of some parking
areas.
Bob mentioned he had heard very good things about having the National Guard
presence at the Airport. There also were favorable comments about the uniformed
police (and park ranger) present at the airport for security.
The Commission offered a big thanks to Gil Spence and his park department for
the use of the park ranger at no charge to the Airport. The Commission talked
about holding a thank you reception for all those people who had helped the
Airport during this emergency.
A list of ongoing expenses was given to the Commission.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE RUDGET,~
The Commission reviewed in detail the CIP budget. They also examined revenue
and expense projections of the Operating and Maintenance budget. Line items
were discussed and evaluated. The improvement level items were presented and
the Commission made some minor changes. The budget will be submitted to the
City. Doug Brotherton, Ted Goodmann and staff will attend the CIP meeting with
Mike Van Milligen on October 29, 2001.
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'10_ AIRPORT MANAGER RECRLIITMENT
Doug Brotherton said the interview schedule was established and Randy Peck has
sent out a letter and information pack. A detailed schedule of events will be
worked out with Randy Peck and sent to the candidates. The timeframe for the
interviews has been condensed into two d~.vs in November
11,
PLACEMENT OF FIVE FLAGS OF DUBLIOUE ON THE EXPI::RIOR OF THF
This item was handled with the next agenda item.
12. HISTORICAL DISPLAY CASF
The Commission determined these two items would be deferred until more money
was available. The flags would be approximately $5,000 per year with no labor
expense, and the display case would involve additional insurance liability expense,
maintenance and the creation of a location to place the case.
· '13. REPORT ON SMARETE CARTE RENTALILEASF
The Commission found the cost of 10 carts would be approximately $4,500 per
year, plus additional damage liability expense. The discussion included logistics of
location, and the staff time, as the carts would be dropped all over the airport.
These carts are of great benefit as far as customer service. This will be added to
the improvement level of the budget to determine if the city is willing to fund this on
an annual basis. The probability of the carts being self-funding is very slim.
14, CORRESPONDENCE
The Commission discussed the letter to Great Lakes and asked if staff had
received a response. Doug Brotherton will call the Vice President, as they have
not responded. The Commission discussed asking Tim O'Brien to go forth with
getting the past due amounts if this is not successful.
The dates for the November and December meeting were set. December 17
was set for the meeting due to the Christmas holidays.
John Markham made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by
Doug Brotherton. AYES: All. NAYS: None. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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