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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20110909minutesMINUTES Jefferson City Memorial Airport Airport Advisory Committee September 9, 2011 10:30 a.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Chip Gentry Chet Hartley Herman Lueckenotte Robert Morgan Frank Rycyk, Chairman COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT Jeff Naught Grant Shorthose, Vice Chairman COUNCIL LIAISON ABSENT Shawn Schulte, Councilman, Second Ward STAFF PRESENT Ron Craft, Airport Manager Britt Smith, Operations Division Director Drew Hilpert, Associate City Counselor Brenda Wunderlich, Administrative Assistant OTHERS PRESENT None 1. Introductions Chairman Rycyk called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. and asked everyone present to introduce themselves. He then congratulated Mr. Smith on his election to President of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers. 2. Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended Approved as printed. 3. Approval of Minutes for the Meeting of June 6, 2011 As no additions, deletions or amendments were noted the minutes stand as written. 4. Public Comment Opportunity None. 5. Invited Guests None. Mr. Morgan arrived at 10:34 a.m. 6. Scheduled Reports a. Airport Manager’s Report Minutes/Airport Advisory Committee Page 2 September 9, 2011  Mr. Craft reported the Wings of Freedom tour went over really well and exceeded expectations.  The EAA Chapter is sponsoring two events: o Mike Kehoe will sponsor the Tri-Motors event which will be giving rides. Also a 1929 Ford Model A will be on display on September 19 through 21, 2011. Chairman Rycyk informed the members that the JC Evening Rotary Club will be having a lecture at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 surrounding the Ford Tri-Motor and would like to use the Airport Conference Room. The lecture will include a walk-through of the plane. o October 1st is the Airport Open House. A B25 Bomber from St. Charles. This is a World War II plane. The cost of rides will be $425 per person.  Mr. Craft explained that the parking lot resurfacing will be done this budget year as part of the City’s overlay project.  Mr. Craft reported that the contractor (MO Builders) received the notice to proceed in July for the replacement of the Air Traffic Control Tower roof. The last contact he had with the contractor they were delayed due to the excessive heat.  Mr. Morgan stated there needs to be an explanation on the Air Traffic Comparison Chart to state that Columbia, Cape Girardeau, Joplin and Branson fly commercial. Also St. Joseph is a school for airport students. These are similar size airports, but not comparable due to not having commuter or scheduled airline service or a military training base. b. FBO Report Mr. Shorthose was absent from the meeting c. Staff Liaison Report  Mr. Smith explained due to reorganization, Public Works is now responsible for the Airport. He stated this will give the ability to shift resources on occasion from other divisions within the Public Works Operations Division. Councilman Schulte requested he report the request for the additional full time position for the airport was not approved, however, there was an increase in the seasonal salaries for the Street Department to help out.  The new FEMA flood study that changed the limits of the floodway at the Airport has been reviewed by Burns and McDonnell and the City has requested a meeting with FEMA. This is very important to the City for future FAA funding.  The Super Levee (L142) layout was reviewed by Don Fontana. There is currently no funding for the levee. 7. Old Business a. Airport Budget for 2011-2012  Mr. Smith reported the budget was passed out of the Finance Committee but has Minutes/Airport Advisory Committee Page 3 September 9, 2011 not been approved by the City Council at this time. b. Young Eagle Flights  Mr. Craft stated that he reported on these items under the Airport Managers Report. c. Airport Open House / Fly-In  Mr. Craft stated that he reported on these items under the Airport Managers Report. Mr. Smith stated there could be a traffic message board available for this event. 8. New Business a. Discussion of Airport Relationship with the Chamber of Commerce  Committee members felt it would be a good idea to invite the Chamber of Commerce to get together with the pilots, business owners and customers of the Airport and allow them to do a presentation to the Chamber. This could be done through a Chamber Connections or with the JC Flying Service. Mr. Morgan stated a presentation could be done for the Chamber and then invite them to have their next Chamber Connections at the Airport facilities. Mr. Gentry stated he and Mr. Shorthose would volunteer to work on a presentation. Chairman Rycyk moved and Mr. Morgan seconded to support the idea of Mr. Gentry organizing a presentation to the Chamber of Commerce, motion carried. Mr. Smith stated the presentation should also be given to the City Council. 9. Other Business a. Angel Flight Program  Mr. Gentry explained this program is health care and humanity support for those that cannot afford air transportation for medically related need. He encouraged others to participate in the program. 10. Next Meeting Date  Monday, December 5, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. in the Airport Conference Room. 11. Adjournment Mr. Rycyk moved and Mr. Gentry seconded to adjourn the meeting at 11:50 a.m.