HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-08-26 Airport Committee MinutesAIRPORT COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM—THIRD FLOOR
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26,1999 — 4 PM
Present: James Tyler, Acting Chair
John Rotation, Member, Airport Committee
Gantry Palmer, City Councilor
Jeffrey Russell, Airport Marketing Mgr.
Bob Ztegelaer, Airport Director
The meeting was opened by the Chair at 4:04 PM. Agenda items were taken up in
sequence, as published.
Item #1 - AirportG.A Hangar Sams Report. The Airport D rectorbriefed the Committer
about the design phase of the hangar. He further advised the Committee that negotiations
with the two prospective tenants would wait until tort estimates are in. The third bay is
being planner as a "spec" bay which can be used for multiple small aircraft storage until a
tenant is secured. Note: Final Council approval for this project will not be sought until
concoction pricing and rental rates are available.
Item #2 - An Cargo Business Update. Bob Zlegelaar and Jeff Russell provided the Committee
with an overview of the developing cargo business. They explained that the airport had recently
handled a sizeable program for the Ford Motor Co., unloading regular ]4] flights at Bangor for
truck distribution to inland points. Both expressed strong optimism that longer term business can
be secured and may wee essitate they concoction of new cargo warehouse. The same developer
who produced the recently completed warehouse for Federal Express is expected to visit the
airport in the near future for preliminary discussions.
Item #3 - Fuel Tax Rebate. The Airport Director requested permission to establish an escrow
account for approximately $225,000 to be received from Exxon USA. The funds materialized
as a result ofan effort undertaken by the Airport and Exxon to claim drawbacks from fuel .
import duties on export fuel sales. He further explained that there is still a possibility that
the funds received could be ordered returned, pending final review by US Customs. The
outlook, however, is such that the funds will likely be retained. The Committee voted
unanimously to authorize the creation of the new account.
Item #4— Graphics Design. The Airport Director requested approval of an outlay of 53500 for
graphic design work to be performed in conjunction with the development of new airport logo.
He explained that the old logo was dated and that several "alternate" logo's were also still being
used. It is the Airport's intent to use one logo for its various vehicles and marketing materials.
The logo will be used in an effort to re -position the Airport as a "gateway into New England's
Vacationland". The Committee voted to approve the outlay.
Item #5 —Business Overview. Bob Ziegehar and Jeff Russell briefed the Committee about
several business development issues, including the new contract with Finnair and, also, with
respect to some of the problems related to the domestic air services. The Airportisslatedto
receive newjet services during 1999 and a likely resumption of service to Philadelphia. The
contract for new ski flights from the II is in place and will commence in February of 1999.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 PM.