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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