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DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Monday
April 24, 2006
4:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque Jet Center Conference Room
PRESENT: Mike Santillo Doug Brotherton, Teri Goodmann and Steve Accinelli.
ABSENT: Teri Goodman
STAFF: Todd Dalsing, Gordy Vetsch, and Peggy Dickson
GUESTS: Eric Savage (University of Dubuque) and one student
Steve Accinelli, Vice President, chaired the meeting until Teri Goodmann arrived.
AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES
Charlie Daoud moved to approve the minutes of March 27, 2006 Commission
meetings. Doug Brotherton. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
01. REVIEW OF AIRPORT STATISTICS
Todd Dalsing told the Commission the March enplanements figures were up. He
said in checking April passenger figures were lower snf he was uncertain as to the
reason. There was the loss of about 100 passengers when the ASOS (weather
reporting device) was inoperative and two American Eagle flights had to cancel.
Todd has spoken to the FAA regarding the incident and how to avoid cancelled
f1ig hts in the futu re.
02. FINANCIAL FY06
The Commission was updated on the current budget. It appears the airport is at
an even pace with budget projections. However, it does not show any substantial
money returned as in previous years. This relates to the higher cost of utilities,
equipment repairs and insurance, things the airport has little control over. Staff
has not expended any new marketing contracts but will maintain the balance to
cover the costs of the existing Rewards campaign.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Teri Goodmann joined the meeting during this next discussion.
01. AFSFO LEASE
Charlie Daoud moved to go into Public Hearing. Mike Santillo seconded this
motion. AYES: All. NAYS: None. There was no comment. Doug Brotherton
moved to close the Public Hearing. Charlie Daoud seconded the motion. AYES:
All. NAYS: None. The proposed new lease will reduce the airport income by
about $15,000 annually and will reduce in half the space currently occupied by the
Airways Facility Field Office. Doug Brotherton made a motion to approve this five-
year lease with the FAA. The motion was seconded by Teri Goodmann. AYES:
All. NAYS: None.
Steve Accinelli relinquished the Chair to Teri Goodmann.
02. AIRPORT TRACTOR PURCHASES
Mike Santillo moved to go into Public Hearing. This motion was seconded by
Charlie Daoud. AYES: All. NAYS: None. There was no comment from the public.
Doug Brotherton moved to close the Public Hearing. This motion was seconded
by Charlie Daoud. AYES: All. NAYS: None. The Commission had several
questions about the tractor's capabilities and type. The Roeder Implement had the
winning bid with two John Deere tractors. The tractors will need to have some
modifications to be utilized on the airfield such as radios etc. Charlie Daoud
moved to approve Resolutions A400-4 and 5-2006 Final Approval of Plans and
Specs and Awarding the Bid to Roeder Implement of Dubuque for a total of
$52,914.44.
03. PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGE APPROVAL
Staff asked the Commission for approval to submit a Passenger Facility Charge
(PFC) application to the FAA for PFC #8. There was a brief review for the new
Commission members on the program and the items that will be requested. Steve
Accinelli moved approve the application for PFC #8. This was seconded by
Charlie Daoud. AYES: All. NAYS:
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04. T -HANGAR RATES
The Commission was given information and reminded that it was time to set the t-
hangar rates for FY07. The CPI-U clause had been deleted and it was to be
brought to the Commission each year. Staff is currently surveying surrounding
airports on rates again this year. There was some feeling that the rates were
already higher than the surrounding area and should be kept at the same level or
risk more vacancies. There was some discussion if this could be brought into the
packed that Airport Business Solutions will review. Todd Dalsing will ask if given
the current information they can also make a recommendation on fee structure.
05. RUNWAY PAINTING
Todd Dalsing told the Commission there is a FY06 CIP for the removal of old
paint and new paint markings of the Runway to meet newer FAA specifications in
the amount of $20,000. With the increase in the petroleum products it is
estimated the bid will exceed the budget, the balance coming out of the
Operating and Maintenance Budget. Charlie Daoud made a motion to approve
Resolution A600-1-2-3-2006 Approving Plans and Specs, and Ordering Bids..
This motion was seconded by Charlie Daoud. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
06. AIRPORT MANAGER REPLACEMENT:
The Commission discussed the upcoming interviews and received copies of the
interview questions along with resumes will be offered to the six business leaders
who have agreed to help with interviews on Friday/Saturday April 28 and 29th The
informal Friday meetings were arranged with each Commissioner setting a location
and time for their candidate. The informational packets will be out on Tuesday.
07. ASS STUDY:
The Commission discussed Airport Business Solutions (ABS) the company that
can provide a non-biased study and recommendation on the FBO structure. The
Commission talked about using ABS to audit the hangar rates and fueling prices.
Todd will discuss the depth of the FBO structure study and additional cost. Teri
Goodmann stated whatever the outcome this would not have any affect on hiring
the new marketing manager, which was approved by the Airport Commission last
year. ABS will be available the first part of May to travel to Dubuque for two days,
observe, review stats talk with staff and tenants. There was a consensus by the
Commission to proceed with ABS.
08. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT:
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&.. Rental Car Lease Meetinas:
Rental Car Leases are up for lease option #1 on July 1, 2006. Todd has written to
the two agencies and requested a meeting. Some minor issues mainly concerning
the car wash facility will be discussed.
B. Construction Proiect Updates:
The Self Fueler was discussed; it should be operational this month. The
Commission asked that informational handouts be provided to customers.
The new FIDS display should be complete soon for American passengers.
American had originally sent the wrong size cable, but the correct size is expected
any day.
C. Radar Update
Todd explained about the FAA's refusal to fund the radar with AlP money. With
the help of the tower chief, the letter, which premised the FAA refusal, may be
revised upon further clarification about Dubuque's situation. Todd had been
working with legislative staff to get the radar project funded.
D. EM Park Update
The EM marked an area on the hillside by the Observation Park for a limestone
sign estimated at about $4,000. The EM asked the airport to pay for the sign,
however, Todd advised the Commission the CIP for the Entrance Road
Beautification was not funded this year so the airport may not be able to assist
them with this cost.
E. Set Commission Meetina Date
The Commission discussed the Chamber golf outing on the same date. Although
none of the Commission will play, they said if they are needed they could attend
the meal. American Eagle has some of their top executives coming in for the
event. Todd will advise regarding the date of the meeting and meeting with the
American representatives. Steve Accinelli will be out of the country.
Teri Goodmann asked to have an events item added to the Manager's Update along
with a calendar of upcoming taskforce dates.
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09. CORRESPONDENCE:
There was the non-renewal letter from the insurance company. It usually means
a price increase according the agent Trissel Grahm and Toole.
10. PUBLIC INPUT
Steve Accinelli moved to adjourn the meeting this motion was seconded by Doug
Brotherton. AYES: All. NAYS: None. Meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
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