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DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday
May 25, 2006
4:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque Jet Center Conference Room
PRESENT: Mike Santillo, Doug Brotherton, Teri Goodmann and Charlie Daoud
ABSENT: Steve Accinelli
STAFF: Todd Dalsing, Gordy Vetsch, and Peggy Dickson
AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES
Charlie Daoud moved to approve minutes of April 24 and April 29, 2006
Commission meetings. Mike Santillo. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
01. REVIEW OF AIRPORT STATISTICS
Todd Dalsing told the Commission the April is normally a slower month for
enplanements as was this April. The figures for May to date look very good and
the flights seem full. Enplanements are up about 16.4% year to date. The
Commission asked staff to check with from Crescent Electric about lower fuel
purchases and also visit with David Flying Service on his business.
NEW BUSINESS:
01. JOINT USE FACILTIY (JUFI BLDG MODIFICATION
Charlie Daoud moved to approve Resolutions A700-1-2-3-2006 Preliminary
Approval of Plans and Specs, Fixing Date of Hearing, and Ordering Bids for the
JUF Bldg Modification. Mike Santillo seconded this motion. AYES: All. NAYS:
None. This project will modify the JUF building to accommodate the new fire truck
and receives 95% funding from the FAA and 5% by Passenger Facility Funds.
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02. RUNWAY PAINTING
Dennis Parking Lot Maintenance was the low bidder for Runway 13/31 painting
project. Mike Santillo moved to go into Public Hearing. This motion was seconded
by Doug Brotherton. 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. Charlie Daoud moved to
approve Resolutions A700-4 & 5-2006 Final Approval of Plans and Specs and
Awarding the Bid to Dennis Parking Lot Maintenance of Des Moines, IA for a total
of $33,400. This motion was seconded by Doug Brotherton. AYES: All. NAYS:
None. This CIP was budgeted at $20,000 but high petroleum prices have
increased the cost of the project. The balance of the money will have to be taken
from the FY06 operating budget.
03. AIRPORT MANAGER REPLACEMENT:
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Doug Brotherton moved to appoint Robert Grierson of Chico CA as Airport
Manager effective July 1, 2006. This motion was seconded by Charlie Daoud.
AYES: All. NAYS: None.
04. CMT AMENDMENT TO SRE CONTRACT
Charlie Daoud moved to approve an amendment to CMT engineering contract for
the SRE building due to change orders and length of construction. This motion
was seconded by Mike Santillo. AYES: All. NAYS: None. The FAA has verbally
concurred with the amendment.
05. T -HANGAR RATES
The Commission again discussed t-hangar rates. After some discussion there
was Commission concurrence not to increase the t-hangars this year because of
area competition. This will be discussed again next year.
06. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT:
&.. Taskforce Updates:
Teri Goodmann said she met with Dale Morris while he was in Dubuque and
discussed air service. At this time airlines are not willing to take any risks and
need revenue guarantees for any new service.
B. Construction Proiect Updates:
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The Self Fueler was discussed; it should be operational this month.
The radar update is that the project may be funded after Todd Dalsing contacted
Spencer Dickerson, AAAE's President, to talk to the parties involved, it seems to
be resolved favorably for Dubuque. We will wait for a grant.
The T -hangar bathroom is functional as of today.
The SPCC is being completed.
Airline equipment is currently being purchased for airlines serving Dubuque.
C. UDcomino Events
Staff will give an educational presentation to John Deere on June 13, 2006. On
July 20 to the 23 there will be T-28's on the field to practice prior to going to
Oshkosh.
Set Commission Meetino Date
The Commission discussed moving the meeting to June 19, 2006.
07. CORRESPONDENCE:
There was the non-renewal letter from the Public Officials Liability insurance
company.
08. PUBLIC INPUT
Doug Brotherton moved to adjourn the meeting this motion was seconded by
Charlie Daoud. AYES: All. NAYS: None. Meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m.
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