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DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Monday
September 25, 2006
4:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque Jet Center Conference Room
PRESENT: Steve Accinelli, Doug Brotherton, Teri Goodmann and Mike Santillo
ABSENT: Charlie Daoud
STAFF: Robert Grierson, Peggy Dickson, Todd Dalsing, Gordy Vetsch
GUESTS: Terry Mozena (American Eagle)
AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES
Doug Brotherton moved to approve the minutes of the July 17, 2006 Commission
meeting seconded by Mike Santillo. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
01. REVIEW OF AIRPORT STATISTICS
Revenue enplanements for August were 20.12% higher than August 2005. The
Commission determined that a quarterly report on FBO statistics was more
valuable in determining trends. The Commission discussed t-hangar occupancy
and what could be done to encourage general aviation.
NEW BUSINESS:
01.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Doug Brotherton nominated for chairman, Steve Accinelli. This motion was
seconded by Mike Santillo. AYES: All. NAYS: None. Abstain. Steve Accinelli.
After being elected, Steve Accinelli took over the meeting.
Teri Goodmann nominated Mike Santillo as Vice Chairman. This motion was
seconded by Doug Brotherton. AYES: All. NAYS: None. Abstain: Mike Santillo.
Teri Goodmann nominated Charlie Daoud as SecretaryfTreasurer. This motion
was seconded by Doug Brotherton. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
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02. UPDATE OF WASHINGTON D.C. VISIT.
Teri Goodman and Robert Grierson talked about their recent trip to meet with Tim
Hannigan, Aloha Ley, Sally Veith, Will Ris and senate staffers. They discussed
expanded air service, grants and financial support for upcoming projects. All
agreed it was beneficial visit. A trip to Dallas to visit American is being arranged by
Will Ris, Washington representative of American Airlines.
03. FUEL TRUCK REPLACEMENT:
Staff requested the replacement of a jet fuel truck through two separate bids.
The first bid to buy a chassis, the second bid for the tank and fueling system.
This allows local companies to bid on the vehicle and can result in a lower total
cost. Teri Goodmann moved to approve resolutions A1100-1-2-3-2006
Preliminary Approval of Plans and Specs, Fixing Date of Hearing and Ordering
Bids. This motion was seconded by Doug Brotherton. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
04. FYOB CIP BUDGET:
. The CIP budget instructions have just been distributed and are due by October
9, 2006. Robert Grierson asked the Commission if it would be agreeable that
staff will develop the CIP and turn the budget in on October 9 with the
understanding the Airport Commission will review the document at their October
23rd meeting as it has been done in prior years. The Commission said they
would be acceptable.
05. DE-ICE VEHICLE PROJECT CLOSE OUT:
Teri Goodmann made a motion to approve Resolution A100-6-2006 accepting
improvement of the FAA funded Deice vehicle at approximately $197,123. This
motion was seconded by Mike Santillo. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
06. MESABA BANKRUPTCY:
Liquidity Solutions, Inc contacted staff and expressed an interest in our claim
against Mesaba for $3,886.78. They would offer $1,166.03. The Manager said he
had no recommendation. After some discussion Teri Goodmann made a motion
to accept the offer. This was seconded by Mike Santillo. AYES: All. NAYS:
None.
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07. AIRPORT COMMITTEES
Robert Grierson told the Commission the Finance Committee had no report. He
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told the Commission he had met with Don David regarding his lease. He had not
spoken with American about more fueling in Dubuque.
08. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT:
&.. Taskforce Updates:
There is an Air Service meeting scheduled but it may be postponed if the conflicts
with the trip to DFW to meeting with American. Other taskforces have not met.
B. Avis Chanaes:
The Commission was informed that Avis is acquiring a new manager. Avis local
manager will be Jim and Mary Jo Pullen, who currently operate OK Yellow Cab
Company.
C. Construction Updates
The JUF building is near completion. An RFP is out for the airport computer
services and a new server will be installed shortly. A lagoon study will soon begin
to test for leaks as recommend by the previous Wastewater Treatment manager,
the last study was done in the mid 80's.
D. Upcomina Events
. A skydiving event is set for September 30 and October 1st. Todd Dalsing is
coordinating the event.
. The NW Sixel survey is not completed; it should be complete by Friday of
this week.
. Bob Grierson advised the Commission he would like to consider hiring a
professional aviation appraisal firm to provide a current appraisal of airport
property. He felt that private Icorporate leases were not comparable to
comparable facilities on the airport and that a base-line lease rate needed
to be determined. This opened a lengthy discussion regarding this issue.
Several Commissioners questioned the outcome of such a study. After
much discussion the Commission suggested having an intern to go to
various neighboring airports to take pictures and see the conditions of
hangars, obtain their rates for both corporate and private hangars and
compile the information. The Commission felt would be of more value for
local conditions. The Manager said he was looking for Commission
direction and this was valuable dialog in understanding what the
Commission needed.
. The FBO survey on NBAA has shown that most people were happy with
Dubuque. The only negative comment regarded the amount of available
ramp space.
. American has asked the Airport Manager to come to Chicago for a meeting
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October 12,2006.
Set Commission Meetinq Date
The next meeting will be October 23, 2006. The November and December
meetings will be combined due to the holiday conflict. The joint date will be
December 11, 2006.
07. CORRESPONDENCE:
08. PUBLIC INPUT
Terry Mozena said that Paul Schmidt who for many years delivered the bags for
American Eagle is retiring. A OK Yellow Cab Company will be taking over the
delivery of late baggage.
Doug Brotherton moved to adjourn the meeting; this motion was seconded by Mike
Santillo. AYES: All. NAYS: None. Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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