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DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, December 28, 2000
4:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque Air Service Conference Room
Doug Brotherton, Rick Goodin, Jim O'Neill, and John
Teri Goodman
Ken Kraemer, Bob Boleyn, and Gordy Vetsch
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Jim O'Neill made a motion to approve the minutes of the 11/20/00 Airport Commission
meeting. This motion was seconded by John Markham. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
NOVEMBER 2000 AIRPORT STATISTICS REVIEW
A. Revenue passenger enplanements:
1)
American Eagle was up 26.84% for the first eleven months of 2000
compared to the first eleven months of 1999.
(2)
Northwest Ah'link was down 23.93 % for the first eleven months of 2000
compared to the first eleven months of 1999.
(3)
United Express was up 9.6% for the first eleven months of 2000
compared to the first eleven months of 1999.
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Overall Airport totals were up 2.96 % for the first eleven months of 2000
compared to first eleven months of 1999.
B. Aircraft Operations:
Aircraft operations (takeoffs and landings) were down 2.16% for the first eleven
months of 2000 compared to the first eleven months of 1999.
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C. Aviation Fuel Gallons Pumped:
(1)
t00LL AVGAS gallons pumped were down 25.99% for the first eleven
months of 2000 compared to the f~rst eleven months of 1999.
(2)
JET A Fuel gallons pumped were up 23.03 % for the first eleven months
of 2000 compared to the first eleven months of 1999.
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Overall fuel gallons pumped were up 9.54 % for the first eleven months
of 2000 compared to the first eleven months of 1999.
John Markltam made a motion to remind Chartaire they are in violation of their lease by
not reporting their stafistcs to the Airport by the 15th of each month. And to ask that
they respectfully comply with the terms of the lease. This motion was seconded by Jim
O'Neill. AYES: All. NAYS: None. The Airport Manager is to advise Chuck Clayton
of the discussion.
The Commission discussed briefly the lawsuit that was flied regarding the aircraft
accident in which a University of Dubuque student was killed. The City was not named
in the lawsuit, but David Flying Service was named, along with the University of
Dubuque, and the owner of the aircraft.
Also discussed was Taitwinds Restaurant and what subsidy the Airport is providing to
keep the restaurant open.
NOVEMBER 2000 AIRPORT FINANCIAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
RECEIVABLE AGING REPORT
November Expenses Should be at 41.66 % of the annual budget, but actual airport
.~ expenses are at 45.42%. At this point, we are $.7.5,016.11 OVER in
expenses.
Revenues should be at 41.66% of the annual budget, but actual airport operating
revenues are at .56.25%. At this point, we are $223.696.73 OVER in revenues.
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Being $75,016.11 OVER in expenses and $223,696.73 OVER in revenues brings
us 148,680.62 AHEAD of operatine budeet proiec, tions for
2000.
04. NOVEMBER 2000 FIXED BASE OPERATION FINANCIAL REPORTS
Doug Brotherton asked Gordy Vetsch asked if he had any idea why the FBO was
showing a decline in fuel sales the past few months. Gordy told the Commission he had
no reason, our fuel prices are in line with the surrounding area. The Commission also
received a report on the number of aircraft transient that requested hangaring and ff they
were able to be accommodated.
05. OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2000 AIRPORT OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE REPORTS
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The Commission discussed the Operations incident report for October and November.
The Commission told Bob it was interesting reading.
Jim O'Neill made a motion to formally thank all the snow removal staff for the excellent
job they had been doing. This motion was seconded by John Markham. AYES: All.
NAYS: None.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:
THREE) Ruc~wAY 18/36 EXTENSION PROJECT (PHASE
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Bob Boleyn told the Commission the project had been suspended for the winter.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: RUNWAY 18/36 EXTENSION PROJECT (PHASE
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Bob Boleyn told the Commission the project had been suspended for the winter.
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: EXTERIOR TERMINAL RENOVATION
(PHASE ONE)
The bulk of the work has been completed. I-DOT has signed the 2001 Commercial Air
Service Vertical Infrastructure Program on December 5, 2000 and Bob discussed what
work had been programmed for that grant.
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: AIRCRAFT T-HANGARS PROJECT)
Bob Boteyn reviewed the two change orders to-date on the project. They are a deduct
because of favorable soil conditions during excavation, offset by the proposed change
order for a concrete versus an asphalt ramp in the new hangar area. The final prices are
being figured by the engineering firm. The new hangars have been delivered and stored
until weather permits their construction.
WILDLIFE HAZARD ISSUES
A USDA Wildlife Management staff person was at the Airport to do actual sightings.
There was some increase of deer sightings during the shotgun season, but deer movement
has been curtailed recently by the heavy snow. The Airport has one more month of the
year long study and then the USDA Wildlife staff will do a report. The airport is
continuing to maintain records of all wildlife sightings on a daily basis.
AIR SERVICE TASK FORCE REPORT
Ken Kraemer reported on his meeting with American and American Eagle Airlines in
Dallas. Due to the weather, Ken and Linda Lucy from Senator Harkin's office were the
only people from Dubuque who attended. Discussions centered on potential advertising,
promotion or alliance that would increase awareness of American Eagle's regional jet
service.
AIRPORT MANAGER'S UPDATE
A. The Commission discussed the termination process of Bill Kramer.
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Central Alternative Highs School has requested up to 1,000 gallons of free fuel
for a war-bird event for next year. The Commission determined they could not
afford to provide any free fuel, but would consider discounting fuel as they have
in the past.
Bill Blum represented the Airport December 21, 2000, for the civil ~raction
against Starlight Taxi for tmauthorized pick-ups at the airport. Starlight had
previously refused to pay the $45 monthly fee. The City won, and Starlight
received a fine and court costs.
Ken is working on Commission and staff coverage for errors and omissions with
Ken Kraemer discussed his conversation with John Conrad where he persuaded
him to be interested in a new ILS versus a relocated ILS. The Commission
determined they would not pursue this because obviously the FAA will not
appreciate congressional interference in this area, and the ILS project is already
underway.
Doug Brotherton, Jim O'Neill and Ken attended a FY 2002 budget meeting with
City staff.'
The budget hearing for the Airport will be on February 15, Ken is trying to get
the 6:15 time slot with the dinner at 5:45.
The Airport will host an orientation tour for the new police chief, Assistant
Finance Director and the Neighborhood Development Specialist.
Ken wilI be on vacation from January 18 through January 23, 2001.
The January Airport Commission meeting was set for January 29, 2001.
The Airport Commission goal setting is set for January 3 and January 8, 2001.
The runway broom experienced a major breakdown and will require about
$15,000 and about ten weeks for repair. 'This will leave the Airport without a
broom for most of the winter.
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13. CORRESPONDENCE
The Commission discussed that pa~king lot usage is down.
John Markham made a motion to adjourn the meeting. This motion was seconded by Jim
O'Neill. AYES: All. NAYS: None. Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Wednesday, January 03,200~
5:00 p.m. '
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque Air Service Conference Room
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF:
MEDIA:
GUESTS:
Doug Brotherton, Teri Goodmann, John Markham, and Jim O'Neill
Rick Goodin
Ken Kraemer
None
Sid Scott
AIRPORT GOAL. SETTING (One of Three)
The Commission met to discuss and develop goals for the Airport.
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DUBUQUE' REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, January 08, 2001
5:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque Air Service Conference Room
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
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MEDIA:
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Doug Brotherton, Teri Goodmann, John Markham, and Jim O'Neill
Rick Goodin
Ken Kraemer
None
Sid Scott
AIRPORT GOAL SETTING (Two of Three)
The Commission met to discuss' and develop goals for the Airport.
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