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DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Monday,
January 27, 2003
4:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque Air Service Conference Room
PRESENT: John Markham, Doug Brotherton, Steve Accinelli, and Teri Goodmann
ABSENT: Jim O’Neill
STAFF: Andy Perry, Peggy Dickson, Gordy Vetsch, and Todd Dalsing
GUESTS: Bob Boleyn (TSA), Kevin Foley (University of Dubuque) with eight students
John Markham chaired the meeting, as Jim O’Neill was ill.
John Markham presented Bob Boleyn with a plaque honoring his years of city service
(1971-2003) the last 12 years working at the airport. John remarked it wasn’t a coincidence
the airport had achieved its twelfth consecutive annual perfect compliance with FAR Part
139. Andy added he worked with Bob only a short time, but it was a very productive
relationship.
01. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Steve Accinelli made a motion to approve the minutes of the 12-16-02 meeting. The
motion was seconded by Doug Brotherton. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
02. REVIEW AIRPORT STATISTICS:
A. Airport Statistics
Andy told the Commission that the year of 2002 ended on a very positive note.
American Eagle was up 8.45% for December and 12.83% annually. Northwest was
up 24.63% for December and up 0.44% for the year. Yearly combined totals were
down only 8.45%. The Airport recorded 51,590 revenue passenger enplanements
in 2002, which is better than expected. The combined airline completion statistics
were excellent and the combined load factors were the best since the Airport started
tracking.
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Teri Goodmann asked Andy if he thought this was due to the Fly Dubuque
Champaign. Andy replied he felt it was, although it would be hard to quantify, due to
changes in the airlines industry and the loss of flights.
Aircraft Operations are up almost 12% over 2001. The month of December was
down 16.77%, which Andy felt was due to Christmas and New Years falling on a
Wednesday, which cuts down most corporate aircraft travel.
B. Dubuque AirService Report:
1. In 2002 the total 100LL gallons pumped was down 2.51% compared with
year 2001.
2. In 2002 the total Jet-A gallons pumped were down 0.02% compared with
year 2001.
3. Total Jet-A & 100LL gallons pumped in 2002 were down 0.58% compared
with year 2001.
Doug Brotherton asked about Chartaire’s figures; the gross revenue is down about 7%, but
fuel purchase is down almost 30% from 2001. Andy told the Commission it appears
Chartaire is purchasing their fuel elsewhere.
03. BUDGET UPDATE
Andy Perry advised the Commission he received a memo that all conference
travel would be cut citywide. Andy told the Commission he would like to propose
to the City Manager certain conference travel be permitted such as the NBAA
conference where the FBO is marketed. The Commission asked they see a
summary of all travel proposed in the FY 2004 budget. In this case, additional
fuel revenues would offset the expense. There are also conferences in
Washington the Airport uses to meet with FAA, airlines and legislative
representatives. A summary will be sent to the Commission. Andy stated he is
also a board member of IPAA and wished to attend the conference due to state
funding issues.
Teri Goodmann also said she understood from a Washington phone call no
money would be cut for tower funding. Andy explained without that federal
funding contract towers, such as Dubuque, would look to cities for funding.
Doug Brotherton asked Andy if he was comfortable with the operating budget at
this time. He replied he is comfortable especially if the winter would remain mild
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with no excessive equipment breakdowns.
04. MIRACLE LIMO CONTRACT
Airport staff received a signed contract for the operation of a limousine service.
Andy asked the Commission in the future they cared to have the limousine and
taxicab agreements on the agenda or approved by staff as they do the t-hangar
leases. All such general service agreements are similar in content, with the same
timeframe and cost. The consensus was the Commission would have the Airport
Manager sign such leases unless the lease would contain something unusual. Teri
Goodmann moved to approve the Miracle Limo Contract. This motion was
seconded by Doug Brotherton. AYES: All. NAYS: None. The Commission asked to
be advised of these new leases by report only.
05. MASTER PLAN RFQ
Andy told the Commission he had three consultants submit qualifications for the
Master Plan. The FAA requires these consultants to be selected on the basis of
their qualifications and price should not be a part of the decision at this point. Once
the top two firms are selected, scope of services and price are negotiated and
approved by the FAA and a grant is offered. A committee of Jim O’Neill, Steve
Accinelli, Todd Dalsing, Gordy Vetsch and the Airport Manager will select the top
two firms. The Commission asked about meeting with the consultants. Andy replied
it could be done, it was something that could be discussed by the committee and
how they felt about the qualifications of the candidates. The committee will bring
their recommendations back to the Commission.
06. UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE LEASE
Steve Accinelli stated he was removing himself from the discussion and vote and left
the room.
Andy reported the University of Dubuque office lease was finalized and same ADA
language used in the hangar lease was in this lease. The public hearing on these
leases had been held at a prior meeting. Teri Goodmann moved to approve
Resolutions A500-1 & 2-2002, Decision of the Airport Commission Regarding Lease
of Property. Doug Brotherton seconded this motion. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
01. ALAMO/NATIONAL DUAL BRAND REQUEST
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Andy reported Tim O’Brien reviewed John Wilson d/b/a National Car Rental Car’s
request to carry a dual brand since this is allowed in their current contract and formal
Commission action is not required for the change. Andy explained National is in
bankruptcy and is now owned by Alamo. Andy told the Commission he had no
information as to changes for car signage or if we would receive additional rental
cars.
The Commission asked Andy to see if National/Alamo would be interested in the
new highway signage program. Corporate Avis bought out General Leaseways,
owners of the Avis franchise, so Andy will also contact them. The Commission
asked Andy to move forward on the signage project, on a first-come, first-serve
basis.
02. REPORT ON MANAGERS TASK FORCES
Andy reported there was nothing new from the Marketing Taskforce. The Air Service
Taskforce meeting is being scheduled and the General Aviation Taskforce does not
meet until next month.
03 TSA SCREENING BAG AREA
The Airport Commission reviewed the changes for screening of baggage by TSA.
This is the same proposal the airport made months earlier. The airlines have been
screening bags in their back room areas however, it is not working and TSA will be
moving the equipment into the old United Express area. Bag wells will be cut into
the walls and the airline counters will be moved forward 18 inches. The Commission
hoped most of the construction can take place at night.
04. FBO NAME CHANGE
Andy presented a Power Point presentation on the benefits of changing the FBO
name and logo to increase business by catering to transient jet traffic Andy and
Gordy will be attending a schedulers and dispatchers conference next week to
promote Dubuque as a fueling stop for cross country jet flights. They will be offering
incentives such as additional Av Fuel points and coupons for fuel discounts. The
Commission asked if they could tie it into the buffalo products served by the
restaurant. Andy showed the Commission the anticipated expense to change over
the signage to the new name and logo, which he proposed be done in late spring
after budget review. Doug Brotherton moved to approve the change. This motion
was seconded by Teri Goodmann. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
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05.AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT
· Andy reported they had discussed this trip to California in the last item.
· IPAA will hold a meeting in Des Moines January 28, 2003, regarding funding
in the upcoming Iowa budget. Andy will attend as a board member.
· Andy will be attending the AAAE Conference March 2-4 and take his oral
boards for AAAE accreditation.
· Great Lakes (United Express) has paid the last of their past due rents. The
check has been received and cleared.
· The City auditors completed the PFC audit report. The report noted no
discrepancies. In the operation of the fund.
· A letter was received from the FAA regarding our request for a type of radar
installation. Andy told the Commission he hoped for further correspondence
in a couple of months.
· Don David sent a letter to exercise his lease renewal option.
· Andy told the Commission all new contracts called for an increase in
employee parking from $13 to $20 per year and the rate is to be raised
airport-wide.
· Todd Dalsing was welcomed by the Airport Commission to his new position
as Operations and Maintenance Supervisor. He will be working a dual role
until the 130 applications for his old Operations Specialist position are
reviewed. The field will be narrowed to 6-10 and interviews will start in about
1-2 weeks.
06. CORRESPONDENCE
There was some discussion regarding to code sharing allowed for Northwest, Delta
and Continental.
The correspondence with Chartaire regarding self-fueling issues was noted Andy
replied he was working with legal staff, and he would also be issuing a letter
regarding past due Passenger Facility Charges.
07. PUBLIC INPUT
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Teri Goodmann asked the Commission and Airport Manager prepare a list of
measurable goals and provide a clear mission for the upcoming trip to Washington
DC. Teri will be making the appointments for meetings with various people and
specific needs with topics to be addressed, and those, which are premature, should
eliminated. Andy will be working with Teri on some areas.
Heather Swicegood, a University of Dubuque student, asked the Commission about
the past due letter to be sent and how many other people were going to receive
letters It was explained only charter operators and airlines collect Passenger
Facility Charges which they remit to the airport. She said she understood
sometimes this could be waived. The Manager explained when the PFC application
is submitted, Part 135 operators can be exempted, however after the PFC is
finalized, the Airport Commission cannot chose to exempt any operator. The PFC
process was briefly explained.
Andy said if funds were available there was an upcoming PFC conference that will
address airline bankruptcy issues he would like Peggy to attend to know what
options would be available
Doug Brotherton made a motion to adjourn the meeting. This was seconded by Teri
Goodmann. AYES: All. NAYS: None. Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
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