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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-04-21 Airport Committee MinutesAIRPORT COMMITTEE MEETING \LL CONFERENCE ROOM- THIRD FLOOR TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1998 - 4 PM Present David Leen, CommiRce Chau James Tyler, Member John Rohman, Member Robin Farrar, Assist. City Manager Bob Ziegehmr, Airport Director Jeff Russell, Airport Marketing Director The meeting was convened at 492 PM by the Chair. Agenda items were taken up as par published agenda, as outlined below. Item #1- Airport Shuttle Service. The Airport Director explained that the Concord Bus Company bad agreed to provide shuttle services between Bangor, Ellsworth and Bar Harbor. The company had asked for an exclusive award as it would like time to fully develop its system. W. Ziegelaur explained that a previous operator had been given a similar franchise but had not been able to survive. He recommended that Concord Bus be given a two-year exclusive franchise, adding that M believes the company has an outstanding reputation and could be a very positive partner for the ahport. The Committee unanimously voted in favor of the request Penn #2- Report : Runway Maintenance Project The Committee was briefed by the Airport Director about the successful and early completion of the recent Runway Repair work. Na Ziegelaar praised the performance of the contractors, Lane Concoction and Sargent & Sargent. He further advised the Committee that the incentive fees paid to the contractors would be more than o9 -set by the additional revenues resulting from the only re -opening of the full runway length. Item 0 -Report: PFC project (Apron Reconstruction). The Airport Director showed the Committee the final design for the walkway to be concocted to the south side of the commuter terminal area. He further briefed the Committee about the financial projections of the PFC (Passenger Facility Charge) fund and the legislation which 68M increase the allowable per passenger fee fiom $3 to $4. Into 64 -US Airways. The Airport Director briefed the Committee about the recent sales visit with US Airway; aimed at convincing the carrier to re -Instate service to BIA. Nb Ziegelaar reported that the visit had gone well and that he expected that regioned! jet service might well be a reality for 1999. Bangor's load factors and other features appear to be ideal for ajet link -up with Philadelphia, US Airways' major bub which is cumsmly being further expended. The only factors working against the route start-up center around internal union issues within US Airways. However, it appears that these should be cleared up sooner or lata during 1998. Item #5 -Appropriation of Funds (Froceeds of Legal Settlement). The Committee voted unanimously to appropriate $716,000 received from the L A Daly Company for capital improvement projects at BIA in the same total amount. Item #6- Appropriation of Funds(Infra-stracture Improvements). Similarly the Committee voted to authorize the appropriation of $100,000 in airport funds for iMa- structure improvements along Union Street, to accommodate new development projects. Member Rehman abstained, as he was believed to have a possible casdlict of interest relating to one particular project. Item #7- Appropriation of Funds (Proceeds of Insurance Claim). The Committee voted to appropriate $33,509 received in insurance settlement for the repair of loading bridges at BIA that were damaged during the winter ice slum. Item 48 -FAA Lease Agreement (Tents ive Claim). The lease extension requested by the FAA and recommended by the Airport Director, for the land area accommodating the Airfield Wind Monitor was approved unanimously. Item #9- Business Overview. The Airport Director briefed the Committee about ongoing developments regarding domestic, international and air cargo services. In response, the Committee Chair requested that a resolution be prepared by staff, for Council approval, indicating the City of Danger's support for the Transportation Bond proposal to be voted on by referendum later during 1998. R. Farrar and B. Ziegelaar agreed to prepare the same for submission at a furore City Council meaning.