HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-03 Airport Committee MinutesCITY BALL CONFERENCE ROOM - THIRD FLOOR
TUESDAY, NNE 3, 1990 - 4 PM
Present David Leen, Chair
James Tyler, Member
Niche Farnham, Member
Michael Abbe, Council Member
Bob Ziegelaar, Airport Director
Ed Barrett, City Manager
The meeting was convened at 4 PM and agenda items were discussed as per published
agenda.
1. State of Maine Alr Service Study. The Airport Director explained that the State
had funded the first phase ofa comprehensive study of air service levels into Maine's
two commercial hub airports. Following a presentation to Delta Air Lines, it was decided
to prepare a similar presentation to US. Airways. In order to do so Portland and Bangor
were requested to participate in underwriting the second phase ofthe study which would
analyze Maine's"fit"within the U.S. Airways operation. Portland had already committed
to its shareof$8500. Upon discussion the Committee authorized the Airport Director
to spend an equal amount.
2. Cross -Border Service Consulting Agreement. The Airport Director explained that,
as a result of the hiring process for the airport's marketing position, he bad been in touch
withaformer Canadianantineexecutive. Whereas BlA has been eager to develop
contacts with Canadian airports and airlines in order to encourage cross-border activity,
he requested authorwation from the Communes to engage the individual, on a consulting
basis, for the specific purpose of investigating the potential for traffic between Bangor,
Montreal and other Canadian cities. Upon review of the consultant's qualifications, the
Committee authorized the Airport Director to develop an agreement for consideration
by the City Council.
3. Business Update. The Airport Director and Marketing Manager (Jeff Russell) briefed
the Committee about ongoing business activities at BIA,
4, Extra Item- Sign Permit. The City Manage introduced an additional item, generated
by the City's Code Enforcement Office. Fessenden Geo-Enviromnental, an
airport Lean[ company, had requested permission to install a sign at Bldg. k97 (photo
attached). The Airport Director recommended approval and the Committee agreed.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM