Minutes Airport Commission 10 22 07DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Monday, October 22, 2007
4:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque Jet Center Conference Room
PRESENT: Steve Accinelli, Doug Brotherton, Mike Santillo and Charlie Daoud
ABSENT: Sue Czeshinski
STAFF: Robert Grierson, Cheryl Sheldon, Todd Dalsing, and Gordy Vetsch
GUESTS: None
AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES
Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the minutes of the August 27, 2007
Commission meeting with one change. In item #8 (Ramp Fees/Landing Fees)
Chairperson Accinelli would support changes to the current fee structure with information
to support the changes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daoud. AYES: All.
NAYS: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
01. REVIEW STATISTICS
Commissioner Daoud asked how our enplanements would look if we reviewed
them by flight or by day. Airport Manager Grierson explained that we keep track of
each flight for marketing purposes and could provide this information if desired.
Commissioner Brotherton asked for clarification on the Monthly Operating Budget
Summary reports. The Airport Manager said that these reports will be changed to
reflect the same period as last year for a comparison.
Commissioner Daoud questioned if the Airport is meeting our expectations that we
have budgeted for in fuel sales. Chairperson Accinelli responded that we are
generating a profit in the FBO which is one of the Airport's goals.
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NEW BUSINESS:
02. ELECTION OF OFFICERS -ACTION ITEM:
Commissioner Brotherton moved to retain the current officers (Chairperson
Accinelli, Vice Chairperson Santillo and Secretary/Treasurer Daoud) and
Commissioner Daoud seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYES: None.
03. BRADLEY LAND OFFER -ACTION ITEM:
The appraisal of the Bradley land acquisition is $809,000.00. The Bradleys are
asking for $1.5 million for the 103 acres. The Airport Manager asked the
Commission to approve the offer of $809,000.00 contingent upon approval of value
by the FAA and recommend this amount to the Dubuque City Council. A public
hearing will then be held to authorize the beginning of the condemnation process
and later formally establish the fair market value of this property. Commissioner
Daoud moved to approve the Airport Manager's recommendation and
Commissioner Santillo seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
04. CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
The calendar of events for November and December was discussed.
Commissioners are welcome to attend any of the meetings/events listed on the
calendar. The Airport Manager will notify the Commissioners when they should
attend an event.
05. CORRESPONDENCE:
The Airport Manager noted that we currently have a revenue guarantee for a
second carrier from the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County Supervisors and the
Dubuque Chamber of Commerce for a total of $425,000.00.
MANAGER'S UPDATE:
06. SELF-FUELER UPDATE:
The self-fueler tank has been cleaned, the piping will be replaced and should be
back in service by the end of this year.
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07. SALE OF FUEL TRUCK:
The Jet truck was replaced for a total of $98,411.00. This amount is $1,589.00
under the budgeted amount.
08. NBAA:
Chairperson Accinelli, Commissioner Brotherton, Airport Manager Grierson, FBO
Supervisor Vetsch, and Secretary Spisak attended the NBAA Conference in
Atlanta. 239 good leads were attained during the three day event and a mailing will
follow-up on these leads. Commissioner Brotherton said our exposure during this
event was very good. The Airport Manager noted that the "Cheetah campaign" was
very well received and drew people to the Dubuque booth and helped with the
contacts received.
09. MARFF TRAINING:
This training is required by the FAA and is rotated between the different airports.
We shared the costs with other airport staff who participated in the training.
10. FAA CENTRAL REGION CONFERENCE:
Airport Manager Grierson and Operations and Maintenance Supervisor Dalsing
attended this conference in Overland Park, Kansas. Several sessions were
attended and overall it was a very informative conference. This conference will be
held in Kansas City next year.
11. FUEL SALES FOR NATA:
The Airport generated a profit for this event, as well as, the local EAA. The
Dubuque community benefited also through stays at hotels, food purchases, etc.
12. HARVEST BOOGIE:
Great event but it was extremely windy during the two day event. There were a
total of 608 jumps completed and 869 gallons of Jet A sold.
13. TASKFORCE UPDATE:
The Air Service Taskforce meeting was held on September 5th. This was a well
attended meeting and great input was received from the members of the business
community.
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14. BUDGET MEETING DATES:
Commission Chair Accinelli attended the capital improvement budget hearing on
October 22nd. Commissioner Daoud will attend the operating budget hearing on
November 15tH
15. CORPORATE APPRECIATION DINNER:
An appreciation dinner will be held on November 1St for all of our corporate pilots.
This will be to discuss any issues the pilots have, as well as, receive input from
them. A survey will be distributed to the pilots for additional comments.
16. FBO REVIEW REPORT:
Commission Chair Accinelli said the FBO is currently contributing to the Airport.
With a little fine tuning, the FBO could present a more professional customer
service area. No further review is needed at this time.
PUBLIC INPUT:
None received.
NEXT COMMISSION MEETING:
The next scheduled Commission meeting is November 26, 2007.
Commissioner Daoud moved to go into closed session for Airport Manager evaluation and
this motion was seconded by Commissioner Brotherton. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
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