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COMMISSION MEETING
Monday,
August 25, 2003
4:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque Jet Center Conference Room
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF:
GUESTS:
Jim O'Neill, John Markham and Steve Accinelli
Teri Goodmann & Doug Brotherton
Andrew Perry, Peggy Dickson, Gordy Vetsch, Todd Dalsing and Roger
Wickman
Bob Boleyn (TSA), Joe Mangi (Priester Aviation)
01. APP~I'iVA! 13F MINI
Steve Accinelli made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 28, 2003
meeting. The motion was seconded by John Markham. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
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American Eagle was up 2.52% for the month of July 2003 compared to July 2002.
Total revenue passengers are down 21.10% through July 2003 compared to last
year at this time· There were 171 charter passengers in July 2003·
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In July 2003, the total Jet-A gallons sold were up compared with July 2002.
In June 2003, aircraft operations were up 5.82% compared with June
2002.
Steve Accinelli asked where the figures for the Aircraft Operations report were
obtained. Andy replied the Control Tower gives the airport all the numbers and
they do not reflect any activity for the hours when the tower is not Jn operation.
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Steve stated he liked the financial report and asked if the financial reports could be
received quarterly. Jim stated it was fine to have the report four times avear
rather than twice, but he wanted everyone to be aware some large expense items
were yeady versus monthly and it could be misleading compared to a normal
business financial report.
John asked several questions regarding the aging report.
The Commission mentioned the spike in contract fuel for July. Andy told them was
the Allegiant Charter fuel purchases. Jim O'Neill said his neighbor, who flew on
the charter, had very good things to say about the operation.
NEW BUSINESS:
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Steve Accinelli moved to ratify and adopt all assurances, statements,
representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in the project
application and accept the Grant Offer for the Benefit Cost Analysis and
Environmental Assessment with all its terms and conditions. This motion was
seconded by John Markham. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
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SteVe Accinelli moved to ratify and adopt all assurances, statements,
representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in the project
application and accept the Grant Offer to Update Airport Master Plan with all its
terms and conditions. This motion was seconded by John Markham. AYES: All.
NAYS: None.
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The sale of the snow blower and the pumhase of the airfield mower were
advertised and sealed bids received ,,,, ~,,,*~, items. The
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of the1978 snow blower was received from Trans Iowa Equipment in the amount
of $13,500. The lowest bid for the airfield mower was from Roeder Outdoor Power
in the amount of $36,775, with alternates of an additional $11,100. The alternates
include a cab for the mower because maintenance staff has found it very difficult to
hear radio transmission from the Air Traffic Control Tower while mowing the
airfield, and a five-foot rotary brush, which would decrease man-hours for snow
removal on landside walkways. Using the rotary brush to clean the landside
walkways should decrease the amount of sand and salt required and prolong the
useful life of the carpets. Steve Accinelli made a motion to sell the 1978 snow
blower to the high bidder for $13,500. This was seconded by John Markham.
AYES: All. NAYS: None. Steve Accinelli then made a motion to purchase the
airfield mower from Roeder Outdoor Power with both options for a total of
$47,875.00 and to utilize some of the money received from the sale of the mower
to cover the $6,175 line Item shortfall. This motion was seconded by John
Markham. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
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John Markham made a motion to approve Resolution No A800-1-03 to Hold a
Public Hearing on Proposed Lease with the University of Dubuque and the
Dubuque Regional Airport for the Amedcas building on September 22, 2003. This
motion was seconded by Steve Accinelli. AYES: All. NAYS: Steve Accinelli
announced that he would not participate in the public hearing at the next meeting.
APPROVI~= AVI~ATION I=ARFMI:=NT I=OR RIIR~H PROPERTY
This item was pulled from the agenda.
PRII=RTFR AVIATION
Joe Mangi was present at the meeting representing Pdester Aviation. Andy told
the Commission that Priester is a nationally known charter operator. The
Agreement in front of the Commission would make available to the community a
26 aimraft fleet with a wide range of capabilities. Priester is out of Palwaukee, IL
and the Dubuque Jet Center would refer calls to them as the preferred, but not
exclusive, charter operator. The Airport would receive 5% of the gross for every
charter referred and completed. Joe Mangi spoke briefly to the Commission stating
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they were delighted to be affiliated with the airport and the hoped to be part of the
economic growth of the community; Pdester can fly short hops or flights to Europe
direct from. Dubuque. They plan to fuel in Dubuque. John Markham made a
,,m, otio.,' ,, to appreve the charter agreement between Pnest~,' '~- ~v,atlo,, ^' ' - '~_~_~,' '" ,=nd~ the
Dubuque Regional Airport. This motion was seconded by Steve Accinelli. AYES:
All. NAYS: None. John Markham welcomed Pdester to the airport on behalf of the
Airport Commission. Andy has an agenda for the vadous announcements to
promote this service to the community.
I1T_ AIRPORT MANA~I=R'.~ RI=PORT
· Andy told the Commission he had heard nothing yet on the Small
Community Air Service Development Grant.
· A General Aviation Task Fome meeting is being set up for next Thursday,
no other Task Forces have met in August.
Andy introduced Roger Wickman as the new Airport Operations Specialist.
Roger has worked for the Airport about two weeks, and comes to the
airport with a history of employment with the airlines, security, and the
University of Dubuque.
· The election of officers will be on the agenda at the September meeting.
· The EAA Breakfast will be held on September 7th at the Airport.
· Next meeting is September 22, 2003
No comments
Bob Boleyn updated the Commission on the new x-ray and walk-through
equipment. Jim mentioned he had a chance to see it and it was very impressive.
TSA will be adjusting their hours to reflect Americans change in departure
schedule to 7:00 a.m. TSA will be doing a comprehensive review of the Airport
some time in the future similar to a Part 139 inspection.
Andy reported the new PFC would be submitted excluding charter operators of
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fewer than 500 passengers per year. The Commission said it was about the right
number to exempt and not track the very small operators that occasionally use the
airport.
Steve said the University of Dubuque had set another record student enrollment.
They have 18 aimraft presently on the field and will soon take possession of
another two aircraft.
John Markham moved to adjourn the meeting, This motion was seconded by
Steve Accinelli. AYES: All. NAYS: None. Meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m,
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