HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019-08-19 minutesAugust 19, 2019
MINUTES
Airport Advisory Committee
John G. Christy Building, Boone/Bancroft Room
Monday, August 19, 2019
COMMITTEE MEMBERS (present)
Frank Rycyk
Grant Shorthose
Trey Propes
Jason Thurnau
Dennis Bening
Jeff Naught
John Abbott
COMMITTEE MEMBER (absent)
COUNCIL LIASON
Councilman Rick Mihalevich
STAFF
Ron Craft, Airport Manager
Lisa Dittmer, Public Works
Britt Smith, Operations Division Director
Matt Morasch, Public Works Director
GUEST
Roger Fischer, Callaway County Commissioner; Alexandria Williams, KOMU8; Hannah Larrick, Senator Roy Blunt’s Office;
Terry Rackers
1. Introductions:
Chairman Rycyk called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m., and a quorum was present.
2. Adoption of the agenda:
A motion was made by Mr. Shorthose to adopt the agenda. Mr. Thurnau seconded the motion and all were in favor.
3. Approval of the minutes:
A motion was made by Mr. Propes to approve the minutes and was seconded by Mr. Naught. All were in favor and
the minutes were approved.
4. Public Comment Opportunity:
5. Invited Guest:
Callaway County Commissioner Roger Fischer, Terry Rackers, and Hannah Larrick with Senator Roy Blunt’s office
all advised they are attending to get the latest updates on the Airport and offer assistance as needed.
6. Scheduled Reports:
a) Flood Recovery Update
August 19, 2019
Mr. Smith gave a presentation about the Airport status after the recent flooding. Mr. Smith advised the Airport
opened for daytime VFR Traffic on July 11, day and nighttime VFR traffic on July 29. The Control Tower
lower level was gutted, cleaned, and treated by contractors and a structural evaluation wa s completed by City
building inspectors. The lower level was reconstructed by Street Department employees August 16, with plans
to have ATC beginning August 21. The Street Department completed repairs to Taxiway C and Runway 9/27
and hope to have it remarked and sealed by the end of August. Staff is recommending demolishing the terminal
building as damage estimates exceed 50% of the building value. Staff hopes to have a demolition contract for
the structure along with a temporary office trailer for Mr. Craft in the near future. Both maintenance buildings
have been restored to basic function. FAA will be on site Thursday, August 22, 2019. The Levee District has a
meeting today at 1pm with the Corp of Engineers to discuss their field assessment of the levee, which has
suffered five breaks. The City is waiting to hear back from insurance on funds and hopes to receive
FEMA/SEMA money along with grants that were applied for.
Mr. Smith answered a few questions from members and Councilman Mihalevich. Councilman Mihalevich and
Callaway County Commissioner Fischer discussed a presentation they attended recently. Mr. Rycyk made a
motion to recommend to the City Council that the Council actively support the Corp of Engineers moving
forward in their study of the Missouri River Lower Basin. Mr. Shorthose seconded the motion, all members in
favor. Councilman Mihalevich will forward that on to the City Council.
b) Airport Manager’s Report
Mr. Craft had nothing further to add to Mr. Smith’s presentation.
c) FBO Report
Mr. Shorthose mentioned frustrations and compliments since the flood, complimentary of City Staff. JC Flying
Service is back in business, selling fuel, doing maintenance/repairs, and instructing.
d) Staff Liaison Report
Mr. Rycyk questioned when the decision will be made on the terminal building. Mr. Smith advised it is unsure
when a decision will be made; timing will depend on different factors and is ultimately up to the City Council
to approve City Staff’s recommendation of demolishing the building.
e) City Council Report
Councilman Mihalevich thanked Hannah Larrick from Senator Roy Blunt’s Office and Callaway County
Commissioner Roger Fischer for attending the meeting.
7. Old Business
None
8. New Business
Mr. Abbott wanted to discuss the tenant and lease rate, advised it is very costly with the rate going up 3% every
year for the next 25 years. Mr. Smith advised everyone except the South hanger pays the same rate. After
further discussion, Mr. Smith advised on the next agenda, City Staff will provide the Committee with current
lease rates and the Airport budget.
9. Other Business
None
10. Next Meeting Date
Next scheduled meeting is Monday, December 2, 2019, but Mr. Smith anticipates scheduling a sooner meeting date
in the future.
August 19, 2019
11. Adjourn
Mr. Propes moved to adjourn meeting at 10:40 a.m., seconded by Mr. Bening. All were in favor. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa Dittmer