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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-06-23 Airport Committee MinutesAIRPORT COMMITTEE MEETING CRY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM- THIRD FLOOR TUESDAY, BINE 23,1998 - 4 PM Present: David Leen, Committee Chair James Tyler, Member John Rohman, Member Ed Barrett, City Manager Bob Ziegelaar, Airport Director The mating was convened u 4:05 PM by the Chair. Agenda items were taken up as per published agenda. Item #1 - Executive Session/Airport Legal Issue Item#2- Air Cargo Centers. The Airport Director presented the terms negotiated with An Cargo Carriers, a cargo airline contracted to Fly for the U.S. Post OBia, and requested authority to execute a lase agreement with the carrier. The Committee voted unanimously to approve the same. Item #3- AirportHangar/Facilities. The Airport Dirator informed the Commons that with the lease to Air Cargo Carriers the Airport is reaching maximum capacity for its ousting hangar facilities. As a result any significant new development activity such as new air cargo services will likely require new oonstruction. He further briefed the Cammitta about plans for the construction of new corporate and G.A. facilities and reported that a second bay would likely be added for a Medical Evacuation helicopter. A third bay may be required for General Aviation purposes, a possibility that is being studied by the Airport. Costs ofconstruction will determine the feasibility ofthe third bay. Item #4 - Airport Mutual Assistance, Bangor International Airport has developed the capacity for assisting whet airports in cousin maintenance areas. It has recently been requested to supply a quote for runway painting to another Maine airport. Prior to responding the Airport Director indicated he would like the Committee to auNoriae off - premise work as a matter of policy. He further indicated that this could be done profitably and that it is an activity the airport employees take pride in. The Committee agreed that the Airport should pursue such opportunities. Item#5. Airport Business Briefing. Mr.Ziegelaar. briefed the Committee about ongoing developments with regard to domestic and international traffic, including the apparent successful efforts to attract overseas tourism traffic for Maine and promising developments in the air cargo area Melling adjourned a 4'.50 PM.