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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-03-06 minutesMarch 6, 2023 MINUTES Airport Advisory Committee Jefferson City Memorial Airport, Airport Conference Room Monday, March 6, 2023 COMMITTEE MEMBERS (present) Frank Rycyk Grant Shorthose Derek Thomas Terry Rackers COUNCIL LIASON Councilman Ron Fitzwater STAFF Eric Bowers, Airport Manager Britt Smith, Operations Division Director Taylor Roettgen, Public Works 1. Introductions: Chairman Rycyk called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m., and a quorum was present. 2. Adoption of the agenda: Mr. Thomas moved and Mr. Rackers seconded to adopt the agenda, motion carried. 3. Approval of the minutes: Mr. Thomas made a motion for the acceptance of the September 12, 2022 minutes. Mr. Rackers seconded the motion; all members were in favor of motion. 4. Public Comment Opportunity: None present. 5. Invited Guest: None present. 6. Scheduled Reports: a) Airport Manager’s Report Mr. Bowers explained the airport has had 3,749 airport operations in February. Jet operations was easily a record-breaking month since 2006. Mr. Bowers also provided stats over jet traffic and he stated that jet traffic March 6, 2023 has increased. He also stated that EAA is working with the Airport to bring in an E-25 for display, the agreement stages are still in process. The potential dates for rides will be at the end of June to the first couple days in July. Flight tour able to get a spot for thirty to forty people together for the date of May 19th, 2023. They will be touring the B-2, their tower, and the approach center. He stated that there was more information to come regarding the times of the event. b) FBO Report Mr. Shorthose advised that our Jefferson City Flying Service is going very well with more fuel sales and more fuel flowage fees going back to the City. He stated the flight school is still going strong. But is looking into adding in a couple employees in the shop within the next year or so. c) Staff Liaison Report Mr. Smith advised the airport tower is very close to being complete. The City is hoping to get the rest of the funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds. He also advised that the tower project is under contract with our planning consultant to do the environmental and the Land Acquisitions committee. He stated that the land owner is very easy to work with and is a nice individual. Mr. Smith advised that Timmy Smith is still working with her husband. And are still taking an action of pursuing an air s how coming this fall. They have other commitments of different aircraft while still actively looking for sponsors. He stated that it cheapens the cost and an air show is the smartest way to go to tie the community together. d) City Council Report Councilman Fitzwater mentioned that there has not been any movement on the 64/63 project. He stated that he was not sure if they have made any additional changes since the last meeting. Councilman Fitzwater advised that there was a Council meeting on March 7, 2023 with a couple of zoning issues on Bolivar Street and a housing project on Marshall Street. Grant Shorthouse explained that the council and city staff were doing a good job on demolition projects. 7. Old Business None. 8. New Business None. 9. Other Business Britt Smith mentioned that some members time has almost expired, he then stated that Mr. Abbot was up for reappointment, John third term with March 6, 2023 full approval for the Council, Frank Rycyk has a year or two left of his term and will not be able for reappointment. 10. Next Meeting Date Frank Rycyk stated that there was a conflict for the first scheduled meeting of Monday, June 5th, 2023. Mr. Rycyk moved a vote to move the next meeting date to June 12, 2023 and seconded by Terry Rackers; all members were in favor. 11. Adjourn Mr. Shorthose moved and was seconded by Mr. Abbott to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 a.m., motion carried. Respectively submitted by Taylor Roettgen.