HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-03-02 minutesMarch 2, 2020
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Airport Advisory Committee
John G. Christy Building, Boone/Bancroft Room
Monday, March 02, 2020
COMMITTEE MEMBERS (present)
Frank Rycyk
Grant Shorthose
Trey Propes
Jason Thurnau
Jeff Naught
COMMITTEE MEMBER (absent)
Dennis Bening
John Abbott
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
Matt Alsager, Tom Dowse, John Nations, and Kris Scheperle; Cole County Commissioner.
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. Propes 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:
Cole County Commissioner Kris Scheperle spoke about the port and the Airport as being the two biggest
possibilities for economic development for Jefferson City and Cole County. Matt Alsager with Victory Enterprises
(contracted with Cole County) and John Nations with Evans and Dixon had a lengthy discussion with members and
staff about the opportunity for everyone to work together and protect the Airport with the L142 levee.
March 2, 2020
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After a discussion among the group, Mr. Shorthose made a motion, recommending to the City Council that
L142 be revisited with the understanding that an economic development group is going to be looking at the
funding source. Mr. Propes seconded the motion, all members were in favor. Motion carries.
6. Scheduled Reports:
a) Airport Manager’s Report
Mr. Craft advised the Airport is still in flood repair, the ILS has been put back in service. The control tower is
functioning, but the digital voice recorder is currently out of service.
Mr. Craft advised this is his last advisory meeting; he will be retiring and his last day with the City of Jefferson
will be April 30, 2020.
b) FBO Report
Mr. Shorthose advised the FBO is concerned about what the levee project is doing and what the FBO will do if
we flood again this year.
c) Staff Liaison Report
Mr. Smith discussed the current and future projects at the airport which include the terminal demolition,
emergency lighting repairs, exterior fence repairs, terminal replacement, reconfiguration of the parking lot, and
aircraft ramp repairs. Mr. Smith passed out a handout from the Corp of Engineers and discussed site maps
showing the different breaches in the levee. Mr. Smith discussed the current plan for the terminal building to
be 100% privately funded by RHK Airport Properties. The city would lease the grounds to RHK Airport
Properties; the city would be a tenant in the building. At this time, this has not been approved by the City
Council.
d) City Council Report
Councilman Mihalevich advised this is his last advisory meeting; his last day with the City Council will be
April 20, 2020.
After a discussion among the group, Mr. Shorthose made a motion, recommending to the City Council that
L142 be revisited with the understanding that an economic development group is going to be looking at the
funding source. Mr. Propes seconded the motion, all members were in favor. Motion carries.
7. Old Business
a) Mr. Abbott’s report on proposed committee governance change
Mr. Abbott was unable to attend today’s meeting. There were no comments from the committee on this topic;
Mr. Smith requested this be tabled until the next meeting.
8. New Business
9. Other Business
10. Next Meeting Date
Next scheduled meeting is Monday, June 1, 2020
11. Adjourn
Mr. Propes moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:46 a.m., seconded by Mr. Shorthose. All were in favor. Meeting
adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa Dittmer