Minutes Airport comm. 2 28 05
DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Monday,
February 28, 2005
4:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque Jet Center Conference Room
PRESENT: Jim O'Neill, Dan Nicholson and Doug Brotherton.
ABSENT: Teri Goodman and Steve Accinelli.
STAFF: Andrew Perry, Peggy Dickson Gordy Vetsch and Todd Dalsing
GUESTS: Bob Boleyn (TSA)
Doug Brotherton chaired the meeting
NEW BUSINESS:
01. lOOT VERTICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AGREEMENT:
The Commission was asked to approve Resolution A100-1-05 endorsing lOOT
Infrastructure Program and submitting a project application for hangar
renovation/construction and new terminal building. If the program is funded,
lOOT will send a contract for signature. Jim O'Neill moved to approve this
resolution. This motion was seconded by Dan Nicholson. AYES: All. NAYS:
None.
02. CMT SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT BUILDING ENGINEERING AGREEMENT:
The Commission discussed the new Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) building.
Andy said the funding for the construction had been released by the FAA and
asked for approval to start the engineering with construction after July 1, 2005
when the city match is available. Dan Nicholson made a motion to approve this
CMT engineering contract. This motion was seconded by Jim O'Neill. AYES: All.
NAYS: None.
03. IWI BOX HANGAR ENINGEERING AGREEMENT:
There is money currently programmed and available through lOOT's Vertical
Infrastructure for box hangar construction. Andy said the estimate looks high but
until the engineering is prepared and the bids are received, we will not know how
many hangars can be built. He is hoping for three. The Commission agreed the
project estimates looked high for the type of construction planned. The Americas
hangar bid came in low and everyone hoped the same will be true for these
hangars. Dan Nicholson made a motion to approve the IWI engineering
agreement. This was seconded by Jim O'Neill. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
Document in 3 21 05 Agenda.doc
Airport Commission Minutes
February 28, 2005 Meeting
Page 2
06. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT:
~ UpcominQ Fly-Ins:
The Manager advised the Commission the University of Dubuque's Flight Team
was holding their annual pancake breakfast on April 24, 2005.
B. IPM Day on the Hill
Andy told the Commission he had very productive meetings, they have been
working on a 3 million dollars appropriation for air service under economic
development and met with several Iowa legislators to discuss airport zoning.
C. Employee Update
Andy told the Commission the FBO has a new part time line service employee,
Steve Weisz. Also a new baby, Jason Gillett (Operations) and his wife Heather
had their first, a boy, last Friday.
D. Next MeetinQ
Andy reminded the Commission the next meeting would be the day after Easter
and asked if it would pose a problem for any Commission members. The
consensus was the meeting date would not be changed.
07. CORRESPONDENCE:
Jim O'Neill asked to have Ken Kraemer's name removed from lOOT's Aviation
Bulletin mailing list.
08. PUBLIC INPUT
There was a question regarding the status of the computers and wireless network.
Andy told the Commission the airport had applied to lOOT for a grant to cover a
wireless hookup for the terminal area.
Doug Brotherton presented Andy with an award from the Dale Carnegie course
signed by the entire Airport Commission.
Jim O'Neill said he wanted to recognize Andy's work and thank him for a great job
in Washington. Jim mentioned Andy's letter from Mike Van Milligen thanking him
for a good presentation, and said he had talked with several other delegates who
said Andy had done well in Washington.
The Airport received a plaque for their assistance to the Iowa Chapter of 99's in
painting the compass rose on the ramp.
Document in 3 21 05 Agenda.doc Page 2
Printed: 3/18/05 at 10:48 AM
Airport Commission Minutes
February 28, 2005 Meeting
Page 3
There was a discussion on the upcoming news release. Andy said he had been
waiting for Terry Mozena to get back to him with some information before sending
out the press release..
Bob Boleyn, TSA, said all lighters would be prohibited from sterile areas and on
aircraft as of April 14, 2005. This includes your person, carry on's or checked
baggage.
Jim O'Neill moved to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Dan Nicholson
Meeting adjourned at 4: 25 p.m.
Document in 3 21 05 Agenda.doc Page 3
Printed: 3/18/05 at 10:48 AM