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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-05-07 Airport Committee MinutesAIRPORT COMMITTEE MEETING FRIDAY, MAY J, 1991 - 12 NOON INTIL ARRIVALS BLDG. - LOWER LEVEL Present: William Shubert, Chair Richard Stone, Councilor William Cohen, Councilor Edward Barrett, City Manager Bob 2legelaar, Airport Director David Pellegrino, Purchasing Agent Erik Stumpfel, City Attorney Steve Bolduc, EXeCYtive Mgr. - BANAIR The meeting was open at 12 Noon with the above participants in attendance. The agenda was handled in the following Sequence: 1. Newsstand Concession Bid Award. The Airport Director updated the committee on this item and said that subsequent to the last meeting, Mr. Paperback Was invited to revise its initial proposal. Other bidders were also informed that they could make changes if they so desired. They did not do that but did clarify some Of the language in their proposals. The Airport Director stated that based on the latest financial details, the Purchasing Agent has put together charts Showing how the financial details are broken out and that Fenton Hill still has the 01 spot because of 11 of the proposed override they would pay the Airport Department, 2) because of their DBE criteria and J) because of the proposed improvements to the facilities. Based on the proposals received, he suggested that the contract should be awarded to Fenton Hill. 2 Councilor Cohen next referred to a letter from the FAA to the Purchasing Agent concerning the DBE consideration at the the airport with reference to the newsstand concession. Mr. Cohen asked for A resolve to address a letter in response, indicating that the City of Bangor did not appreciate the FAA's premature interference in its discussion regarding bid awards. Councilor Stone and Chairman Shubert believed this might create more problems than it would solve and suggested to delay such action until the next Council meeting. Councilor Stone next moved to accept Fenton Hi1108 proposal. Chairman Shubert seconded and the recommendation passed unanimously. This agenda item is being scheduled for the City Council meeting on May 24th. Commuter Apron Design Contract. Commuter Apron Construction Contract. The Airport Director explained that in March of 1992, he had presented to the City Council a request to authorize the airport to pursue a grant from the FAA to expand the Commuter Apron area on the airport and that the Council had concurred with that. The Airport Director stated he had perceived that to be the "green lights to pursue the project and did not realize that he had needed to specifically request approval for the design phase. He explained that his misinterpretation was due to the fact that he already had the consultants onboard with a five-year contract for engineering services. MAY -19-93 WED 32:17 Technically and procedurally, he said he should have come back to the Council and asked for formal approval on the design contract as well. The design contract has been fully reviewed by the Purchasing Department and the FAA and is part of the overall reimbursable contract for the Commuter Apron. The Airport Director stated that he needs approval on a) the design contract and b) the contractor contract. After brief discussion, Councilor stone made a motion to approval these contracts and it was seconded by Councilor Shubert. 4. Terminal Addition Design Contract and _Runway De -Icing Grant. The Airport Director informed the committee that the terminal gate design contract and the runway de-icing grant was not not Included in the original terminal design because it was ~ outside of the scope of the terminal project budget. This is again a federally funded project. He explained that at the former location of Gate /1, another jetway is to be installed SO that two jets can be handled at the same time. Continental Airlines in going to start operating two jets a day with the first jet service having starting in April and the second to start in June. The Airport Director stated that he anticipates at Least one of Continental's jets to continue through the winter. He also stated that UG Air is looking for possible jet service. no Airport Director was asked if Ames Corporation would he doing this work: (Ames is a subcontractor of Hoyle, Teener). The Councilor& stated their concern about Ames doing this work and would like to got the message to them of their MAY -19-93 WED 22:17 (. dissatisfaction on the terminal project. Airport Director stated he has had discussions with MIA about this and it was felt that whereas Ames is intimately familiar with the building as well as the other current terminal expansion work, it was cost efficient to use Ames. He also stated that the problems with the terminal design does not involve Ames to a great degree. After some discussion, the Airport Director said he would call Hoyle, Tanner and inform them about this discussion and ask what our options are at this point regarding Ames Corp. The Committee unanimously voted to approve this contract. 5. Terminal Cleaning Contract. The Airport Director informed the Committee that this contract had been renewed prior to terminal construction with the stipulation that when the project was over, the city would go out to bid. He stated that this was still the route the airport would take. In the meantime, the current contractor has had a number of cost increases which relate prlmarily to workmen's compensation. The company has asked for an increase and he would recommend that we grant this request. The airport will be going out to bid in approximately 0 months. He stated that this amount will not dramatically impact our budget; the contract is about $60,000 per year. It was suggested by the Committee that when the RIP'S go out for bid, it should be asked what specific steps are being taken by the bidders to keep workmen compensation down; proper equipment, etc. The Committee unanimously approved MAY -19-93 WED 22:13 5 ,.... the proposed increase. 6. Ban Air ApPropriations/Industrial Perk. P. S6 Steve Bolduc, Executive Manager for Ban Air informed the Committee that the funding request was related to the con- struction and installation of utilities in the Ban Air Indusrial Park located on outer Hammond Street. Ban Air anticipates installing sanitary sewer, water and roadway for Phase 1 which will open up 15 of the 22 lots that are for sale. The estimated coat is approximately $250,000 and Ban Air has just $88,000 in funding from the sale of 2 lots in 1988. He is asking for funding for the balance required. He also stated that Ban Air has several clients interested in purchasing or leasing lots. To facilitate this development, utilities must be designed and installed this spring. This Committee unanimously approved this appropriation. - General update. - The Airport Director informed the Committee that he had met with construction attorney, John Amerling from Portland. It was then voted to go into Executive Session. Upon closing the Executive Session, the Airport Director briefed the Committee on anticipated revenue increases to the Airport Department as a result of new concession contracts (car rentals, parking, newsstand, airlines, etc. The meeting was adjourned at 1:20 PM.