Minutes Airport Commission 2 28 08DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, February 28, 2008
4:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque Jet Center Conference Room
PRESENT: Steve Accinelli, Doug Brotherton, Sue Czeshinski, Charlie Daoud and
Mike Santillo
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Grierson, Cheryl Sheldon, Todd Dalsing
GUESTS: Michael Marshall, four University of Dubuque students
Chairperson Accinelli asked for a consensus to move Agenda Item #7 to the first item to
be discussed. This was agreed upon unanimously.
AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES
Commissioner Daoud asked about the progress of American working with us on fare
disparities and what the Airport is doing to boost the confidence of people flying due to
weather cancellations. The Airport Manager responded that we are still working on the
disparities. Staff has met to discuss the advertising campaign for Northwest and a
meeting also will be held with the Marketing Task Foroe. Commissioner Daoud moved to
approve the minutes of the January 28, 2008 Commission meeting and the motion was
seconded by Commissioner Santillo. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
01. REVIEW STATISTICS
Chairperson Accinelli asked about the increase in jet fuel sales for January. The
Airport Manager replied that the political campaign stops helped to increase the
sale of fuel. Commissioner Daoud commented that revenues are still ahead of
expenses and asked whether we expect this trend to continue. The Airport
Manager said that invoices haven't been received for all of the weather-related
expenses yet. Staff has been looking into the expected shortfall and has been
discussing projects to delay for this fiscal year to cover the deficit. Commissioner
Brotherton questioned the difference for the leisure travel cost to Phoenix between
Dubuque and Moline. The Airport Manager will check on the difference and e-mail
the findings to the Commission. Commissioner Santillo asked about Northwest
Airlines' rates. The Airport Manager said that we are negotiating with APG for a
service that would allow us to receive passenger statistical data on fares, airlines,
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and airports.
NEW BUSINESS:
02. DAVID FLYING SERVICES LEASE RESOLUTION
Commissioner Daoud motioned to open the public hearing and Commissioner
Brotherton seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
After discussion of the lease, Commissioner Daoud motioned to close the public
hearing and Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYS:
None.
Commissioner Daoud motioned to approve Resolution No. A100-2-2008 for the
proposed lease of David Flying Service, Inc with one change: the aircraft parking
ramp area adjacent to the hangar will be 10' x 120' instead of 30' x 120'. AYES: All.
NAYS: None.
03. MICHAEL MARSHALL LEASE RESOLUTION
Commissioner Daoud motioned to open the public hearing and Commissioner
Santillo seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
The lease was discussed and Michael Marshall commented on his satisfaction with
the terms of the lease. Commissioner Daoud motioned to close the public hearing
and Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
Commissioner Daoud motioned to approve Resolution No. A200-2-2008 for the
proposed lease of Michael Marshall d/b/a FlyDbq Cafe. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
04. INTERSPACE ADVERTISING PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION
The Interspace Advertising proposed lease was discussed. Commissioner Daoud
asked if Interspace has the same marketing focus as our Marketing Task Force.
The Airport Manager responded that he has the first right-of-refusal on every
display. Commissioner Daoud asked if the displays are located just in the terminal
area or are they also in the restaurant area or at the FBO. The Airport Manager
said that Interspace is a sole concessionaire and may prohibit other advertising at
those locations if they were allowed to advertise there also. Commissioner Santillo
asked whether Interspace has control of the wall space. Commissioner Daoud
motioned to acxept Resolution No. A300-1-2008 to set a public hearing for a ten
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year lease with Interspace Advertising with the change of an option for an additional
ten years. Commissioner Czeshinski seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYES:
None.
05. ACCEPT FAA ACIP PROGRAM
Chairperson Accinelli said that Michael Van Milligen stated during an informal
meeting that the City will make sure the Airport has adequa#e funding to accept any
FAA grants received for the new terminal project.
Commissioner Daoud motioned to accept Resolution No. A400-1-2~8 to accept
the Airport Capital Improvement Program as proposed to the FAA. Commissioner
Santillo seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYES: None.
06. JET TRUCK REPLACEMENT RESOLUTIONS
Commissioner Daoud motioned to accept Resolution No. A500-1-2008 Preliminary
Approval of Plans and Specifications for the purchase of a new fuel truck and
Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYES: None.
Commissioner Daoud motioned to accept Resolutions No. A500-2-3-2008 Fixing
Date of Public Hearing and Ordering Bids for the purchase of a new fuel truck.
Commissioner Santillo seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYES: None.
07. HARTMAN LAND ACQUISITION ACCESS AGREEMENT
Commissioner Daoud motioned to approve the Hartman land acquisition access
agreement and recommend approval of this agreement by the City Council.
Commissioner Czeshinski seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
08. CORPORATE HANGAR RENTAL TERMS
The Airport Manager asked fora "sense" of the Commission as to what our
corporate hangar rental lease terms should be. Chairperson Accinelli suggested a
longer lease for the tenant who is making an investment in the hangar and ayear-
to-year lease for tenants who don't make any investment in the hangar.
Commissioner Daoud suggested that we start today with what our strategic goal is
and move towards writing leases to meet that goal over the next five years.
Chairperson Accinelli stated that the Commission should be committed to a "fair
and. equitable" use of our hangars by the tenants. The Airport Manager asked for
two Commissioners to volunteer to be on asub-committee to review and develop a
recommendation for a policy for corporate tenant lease negotiations and standards.
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Commissioner Daoud and Commissioner Czeshinski will be conducting the review.
09. CORRESPONDENCE
Various events on the calendar were discussed.
PUBLIC INPUT:
A University of Dubuque student asked for clarification on Airport Commission members,
Airport Staff and Commission rules and policies. Chairperson Accinelli answered briefly.
NEXT COMMISSION MEETING:
The next scheduled Commission meeting is March 24, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
Commissioner Daoud moved to adjourn and this motion was seconded by Commissioner
Brotherton. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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