Minutes Airport Commission 6 5 07DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday
June 5, 2007
4:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque Jet Center Conference Room
PRESENT: Doug Brotherton, Sue Czeshinski, Charlie Daoud, and Mike Santillo
ABSENT: Steve Accinelli
STAFF: Robert Grierson, Cheryl Sheldon, Peggy Dickson, Todd Dalsing, and Gordy
Vetsch
GUESTS: Frank O'Connor, O'Connor Insurance
01. AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES
Commissioner Daoud moved to approve the minutes of the April 23, 2007
Commission meeting, motion seconded by Commissioner Czeshinski. AYES: All.
NAYS: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
01. REVIEW STATISTICS
Airport Manager Grierson said there was a decrease in May enplanements of .24%
or only 10 passengers compared to last year. He also mentioned there was a
significant decrease in aircraft operations, partially due to the University of Dubuque
flight schedule.
NEW BUSINESS:
01. AIRPORT TASKFORCE & COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Airport Manager reviewed a draft report proposed by the FBO Scoping
Committee. This report is a working document that presents a good picture of how
the FBO does business.
The Fill'Em Up Campaign is the result of a series of recommendations of the FBO
Scoping Taskforce Committee, airport tenants, UD Staff, and the GA Task Force.
T-hangar rates will be lowered effective July 1St and self serve smart card fuel
purchases by T-hangar tenants were reduced May 15tt' to $.10 per gallon over FBO
costs. This should increase fuel sales, fill the vacancies in the T-hangars with no
loss of actual revenue and keep us competitive with other adjacent airports.
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02. T-HANGAR RATES:
Commissioner Daoud moved to approve the decreased T-hangar rates effective
July 1, 2007 and Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion. AYES: All.
NAYS: None.
03. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Commissioner Daoud moved to open a public hearing on the tractor replacement,
runway painting and University of Dubuque lease. Commissioner Brotherton
seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
No comments were received.
Commissioner Brotherton moved to close the public hearing and Commissioner
Daoud seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
04. TRACTOR/MOWER REPLACEMENT RESOLUTIONS:
The airport received three bids; the lowest was from Roeder Implement.
Commissioner Daoud moved to approve Resolutions A400-4-2007 adopting plans
and specifications and A400-5-2007 awarding the bid to Roeder Implement to
purchase an airfield tractor. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion.
AYES: All. NAYS: None.
05. RUNWAY 18/36 PAINTING RESOLUTIONS:
The airport received two bids; the lowest was from Dennis Parking Lot Service.
Commissioner Daoud moved to approve Resolutions No. A500-4-2007 adopting
plans and specifications and A500-5-2007 awarding the bid to Dennis Parking Lot
Service to paint Runway 18/36. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion.
AYES: All. NAYS: None.
06. ENTERPRISE OFF-AIRPORT CAR LEASE:
Commissioner Daoud moved to allow Airport Manager Grierson to sign an
agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car for auto rental services provided at the
airport and to proceed with the Municipal Infractions if the agreement isn't signed
within 50 days. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion. AYES: All.
NAYS: None.
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07. BRADLEY LAND OFFICIAL OFFER:
Commissioner Daoud moved to make a formal offer to the Bradley Land
Partnership of $600,000 for their 103 acre land parcel. Commissioner Czeshinski
seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
08. T-HANGAR INSURANCE:
The Airport Manager explained that the City is requesting proof of $1,000,000 for
aircraft liability insurance for each T-Hangar tenant, as well as, $500,000 personal
automobile liability insurance for each vehicle driven within the premises of the
airport T-Hangar area.
Commissioner Brotherton asked what the current requirement for City employee's
personal vehicle liability is. Manager Grierson said it is currently $300,000.
Commissioner Brotherton moved to accept the City's recommended insurance
standards items numbered one through five and amend item number six from
$500,000 to $300,000. By signing the T-Hangar lease, tenants are to acknowledge
that they have $300,000 of coverage on any personal vehicle that they drive in the
T-Hangar area. Commissioner Daoud seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYS:
None.
09. UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE LEASE:
The closing of the public hearing was the only action taken at this meeting.
10. MANAGER'S UPDATE:
A. FAA Tri-Annual Drill
This is the required FAA full scale drill held every three years which will
be conducted on June 12th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Everyone is
encouraged to participate.
B. Construction Update (Airfield drains Jet Fuel Truck)
The jet fuel truck currently under construction should be delivered by the
end of June. Airfield drain replacements have been ordered and will be
installed when they arrive.
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C. Air Show on July 3rd
The airport will only be providing fuel and hangaring support for
participating aircraft in the air show held on July 3rd. No impact on
regular air operations is expected.
D. Airport Liability and Public Officials Insurance
Insurance quotes were received for the general liability and directors and
officers liability insurance. Cottingham and Butler submitted the lowest
quote for the general liability of $35,750 and O'Connor and Associates
submitted the lowest quote for the directors and officers liability of
$8,448.65.
E. AIP Reauthorization Lobbying Efforts
Airport Manager Grierson has recently been in Washington, D.C.
appearing before the House Aviation Subcommitte and lobbying federal
legislators in Ankeny against the proposed general aviation user fees.
Commissioner Brotherton stated that user fees would destroy general
aviation if they are enacted.
F. Air Service Development Update
The Airport Manager reported Sun County will begin charters this fall to
Laughlin, Nevada.
American Airlines will also be adding a fourth daily flight on Saturdays.
H. Restaurant Change of Management
The FlyDbq Cafe has changed management and is now offering more
health-conscious menu items such as salads and wraps.
I. Dates for Mana er's AAAE Conference Vacation
The Airport Mana~er will attend the AAAE Conference in Washington
DC June 11th -15 and will take his vacation following the conference.
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J. Updated Military Leave Dates
The Airport Manager's annual military training will be July 30th -August
3`~, August 20th - 24th and September 10th _ 14th
K. NATA July 18 -23
North American Trainers Association planes will be in Dubuque on July
18th thru 23rd. The media has been invited to fly with the pilots during
their practice flights.
11. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING:
The next scheduled Commission meeting is July 23, 2007.
Commissioner Brotherton moved to adjourn the meeting and this motion was
seconded by Commissioner Daoud. AYES: All. NAYS: None. The meeting was
adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
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