Minutes Airport Com 12 8 03 DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Monday,
December 8, 2003
4:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque Jet Center Conference Room
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF:
Jim O'Neill, John Markham, Steve Accinelli, & Doug Brotherton
Ted Goodmann
Andrew Perry, Peggy Dickson, Gordy Vetsch, and Todd Dalsing
01. APPROVAL OF MINLITE~
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Doug Brotherton made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 27, 2003
meeting. The motion was seconded by Steve Accinelli. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
BUSINESS:
REVIEW AIRPORT STATISTICS:
Ai .mort Statistic.~
American Eagle was up 12.02% for the month of November 2003 compared to
November 2002. Total revenue passengers are down 24.41% through November
2003 compared to last year at this time. There were no charter passengers in
November 2003.
Dubuque. AirService Report:
There was some discussion regarding the amount of people that are
pumhasing fuel and if more or less were pumhasing. Andy said he didn't
have the history in front of him but that he would have it on a graph form to
recognize trends.
2. Andy also advised the Commission the FBO financial report showed a loss
this month due to three pay periods in the month of October.
The Commission asked Andy about the tower's Air Traffic Records. The
question was when do flights change from local civil to itinerant on flights by
local pilots. Andy said he would speak with the tower chief.
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The Commission also asked about the restaurant. Andy told the Commission
Gordy Vetsch had added managing the restaurant to his FBO duties. For the
present time we have the employee from Bunker Hill working at the airport while
the golf course is closed. There has not been any profit or loss statements
generated yet however, any loss will have to be absorbed by the marketing
budget to keep the public served. Andy said he hoped by next month the
Commission would have more detailed information. It appears that the
restaurant is doing about the same amount of business as the previous owner,
however, we close on the weekends and at 1:00 as there is only one employee
until we can get another part-time temporary person hired.
03_ FY 05 BUDGET UPDATE:
Andy reported he had a meeting with the City Manager to discuss the Operating
and Maintenance Budget on December 12, 2003. The Commission received a
copy of the fiscal year 2005 Policy Guidelines. Andy advised the Commission
he had informed the City Manager the Airport would not be using the New
Parking Lot CIP project and that $57,000 was being returned to the City for use
elsewhere.
NEW BUSINESS:
01_ ADDITION OF LARGE HANGAR REPAIR TO FY04 CIP'S
Andy recommened to the Commission the addition of a CIP to the FY04 budget
for hangar repairs which have become a high priority. The Hangar Assessment
noted code violations that must be corrected. There are three projects, which
can be combined as one CIP but will be accomplished as three separate projects
because of their nature; one electrical, one heating and a hangar door rehab.
Upon Commission approval staff would request the City Council to approve
adding this to our FY 04 CIP. All funding is eligible through the state
infrastructure program; no City money is required. John Markham made a
motion to approve adding this to the Airport's FY 04 CIP program and to request
approval from the City Council. This motion was seconded by Steve Accinelli.
AYES: All. NAYS: None
AMERICAN EA~LI~= KIOSK
Andy had investigated the cost of an Amedcan self-serve check-in kiosk for the
convenience of the business traveler. The cost came back at $16,380 for the
installation and $2,724 annually for the maintenance fees. Andy said he
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discussed the possibility of having the yeady fees paid by American Eagle in
Dubuque but it didn't appear likely. After some discussion it was agreed this was
not the time for the installation because of the cost and the size of the aircraft
serving Dubuque.
03_ AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT
· Andy reported he gave an overview to the marketing taskforce on the grant.
The PFC application for Dubuque has been published in the Federal
Register with a 90-day comment pedod. This is another step toward getting
approval for the next PFC.
· The Airport will hold its annual Christmas potluck on December 17th to
which the Commission is invited.
The Airport has received the new broom and blower. The broom worked
well on the first snow. Staff is currently being trained on its operation. The
liquid deice truck is expected soon and Todd has been calling the
manufacturer for a date.
· The City Manager unfroze the tiP funds for the PCI study. Crawford,
Murphy and Tilly is currently figuring their cost to do the project.
A Small Community Grant update was given to the Commission with the
various ideas being utilized to keep a presence in the media. At this time
the airport is working with the media that gave in-kind donations
Andy discussed a RFP for the consultant work called out in the grant. He
asked for approval to advertise if necessary. Doug Brotherton made a
motion to approve advertising if required for a RFP. This motion was
seconded by Steve Accinelli. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
· The restaurant was discussed previously.
· Next meeting January 26, 2003
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John Markham reminded everyone about the tdp to Washington DC with the
Chamber. Jim O'Neill said he would travel at his expense, the airport would only
need to pay the hotel cost. Ted Goodmann will be contacted to what her travel
arrangements will require of the airport.
John Markham moved to adjourn the meeting. This motion was seconded by
Doug Brotherton. AYES: All. NAYS: None. Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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