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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-06-08 Airport Committee MinutesAIRPORT COMMITTEE MEETING AIRPORT MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM WEDNESDAY, JUNE B, 1996 - NOONTIME Present: William Shubert, Chairperson Don Sandy, Mayor James Tyler, Council Member Edward Barrett, City Manager Bob Ziegelaar, Airport Director Bruce Shibles, Assist. City Attorney Absent: - William Cohen Richard. Stone The Chair opened the meeting at 12 Noon. Agenda items were discussed in order of listing. 1. Transfer from airport funds $50,000 to a capital project for the installation of a Flight Information Display System. upon brief discussion the Cammittee voted to establish a capital project for the installation of video information displays in the terminal (flight information). These will replace frequent paging of flight information and bring the airport up to national standard. The total amount authorized is $50,000. 2. Personnel Matter. The Airport Director provided reasons for his proposal to enter into a contractual relationship with the Airport Sales Manager. After further discussion, the Committee voted to endorse the concept. 3. Engineering proposal for landfill project. The Airport Director briefed the Committee about the Airport Department's effort to obtain approval from the DEP for a land- fill permit for an area at the north side of the airport. This would allow the airport to dispose of a number of stockpiles of oil currently stored around the field. The overall cost of designing the project and applying for the permit will cost approximately $9,000 to $12,000. The work would be handled by Woodard and Curran, approved airport environmental engineers. a. Engineering proposal for fuel hydrant pit installation The Airport Director next briefed theCommitteeon the installa- tion of an additional aviation hydrant refueling pit at the Gate 7 location. This is a budgeted item. 5. Business Update. In reviewing the current business climate, the Airport Director explained the reasons for the Chapter 11 filing by Northwest Airlink and the impact upon the airport. He predicted an overall increase in domestic traffic, despite the commuter's troubles, and a relatively stable international business level with some possibilities for recovery in that market segment. International activities, although profitable, are off nearly 30% from the peak two years ago. The airport's market share, however, is as high as ever and the current Cuba embargo prevents it from going after the few carriers it does not currently serve on an regular basis.