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.