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Meeting Agenda
City of Bangor Airport Committee
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City Council Chambers 3 Floor
October 13, 2015
The following City Councilors were in attendance: Airport Committee Chair Gibran Graham,
Councilors David Nealley and Sean Faircloth, City Manager Cathy Conlow, Airport Director Tony
Caruso and Marketing Manager Risteen Bahr.
Agenda:
1. Lifeflight of Maine-Tom Judge, Executive Director of Lifeflight will attend this meeting
and discuss with the Committee their expansion project at BGR.
Airport Director introduced Tom Judge, the Executive Director of Lifeflight to the committee.
Mr. Judge indicated that Lifeflight has been a tenant since 1998. Tom Judge thanked the City
for the support over the years, and is thankful for the great partnership between them and the
City/Airport. Lifeflight needs to consolidate operations, and will be expanding their presence at
BGR. They are planning on being in the building for a long period (15 + years) and will be
upgrading and making improvements to the facility as part of the lease agreement. He
indicated that in a course of a year, their transports relate to approximately 80% for hospitals
delivery and provides emergency service to about 450 communities. They transport
approximately 1650 patients a year and with the new addition to their fleet they anticipate that
this will go up to 2600. He thanked the City again for all their support and the use of the
building.
2. Maine Aero Services, Inc-lease amendment
Airport Director Caruso indicated that Gene Richardson, Owner and President of Maine Aero
Services has been a great partner. He took over from Telford several years ago. This is for the
rental of Hangar #115, which Maine Aero uses for small general aviation aircraft maintenance
services. In July of this year, Gene Richardson, President of Maine Aero, provided notice that
he wished to terminate his lease agreement and sell his business. However, after further
review and discussions with City staff, Mr. Richardson, has decided to remain at the Airport
under a restructured lease. This amendment outlines the changes to include a clarification of
the square footage amount leased in this hangar; adjusting the lease term to 5 years; making a
lease rate adjustment and yearly payment schedule; waving the requirement to provide the
airport a percentage of revenue for subleases; providing a rental credit for heating unit
replacement; and clarifying maintenance and repair responsibilities.
Motion to approve by Councilor Nealley and seconded by Faircloth.
3. The Lander group-lease agreement
Airport Director Caruso indicated that this is a new lease. This is for rental of Bay #2 within
Hangar #123 at Bangor International Airport. Phil Lander, Owner-President and CEO, desires to
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lease this space for his aviation business segment. This lease will start November 1 with two
(2) one year extensions. The lease will be $2,015 per month plus utilities.
Motion to approve by Councilor Faircloth and seconded by Councilor Nealley.
4. Airport Statistics- September 2015
Marketing Director Bahr indicated that September was a banner month! We had a total of
47,240 total monthly passengers with a 4.93% increase this month! We are still down slightly
for year to date by -1.98%. Airline load factors were all above 80%, which is showing strong
performance! Allegiant was 85%, Delta 85%, United 88% and Us Airways 82% Market share
was the following: Allegiant 11%, Delta 34%, United 7% and Us Airways 47%. Total operations
was 1% change with International still down by -47%. Fuel Sales were not available for this
meeting. The Troop and Military traffic is still down. The last flight for Chicago for this year will
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be October 25. United had great load factors this season! Bangor International Airport did
receive the “WOW” award for diversions! We had a significant number of diverted united
flights! This was great for the Airport to be recognized!
5. Airport Construction Projects-update:
a. Domestic Terminal renovations:
Airport Director Caruso indicated that the Domestic project is proceeding well. It is slightly
behind schedule. The baggage belt system is complete and is going thru a testing stage, which
is about a 30 day testing, this should be complete by early December. We plan on having the
Airline tenants moved over to their new location in early December and also have an open
house!
b. AIP 66 7 67 projects:
The AIP 66 and 67, which is the taxiway and drainage system is complete! It is opened and
operational. The annual 5 year CIP meeting with the FAA will be near the end of the month,
once we have this we will bring it to the Committee for review.
Meeting Adjoined.