HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-09-14 Airport Committee MinutesAIRPORT COMMITTEE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 1992
12 NOON
Present: Sane Saxl, Chairperson -
Richard Stone, Councilor
Donald Soucy, Councilor
Eric Stump£el, city Attorney
Bruce Shibles, Assistant City Attorney
Robert Farrar, Director of Adm.
David Pellegrino, Purchasing Agent
Bob Ziegelaar, Airport Director
1. Execution of Quit -Claim Deed (with the Hewes Co.) BIA Boundary
Issue.
Eric Stumpfel and Bruce Shibles explained the nature of the
item. Essentially, a questionable boundary line with the
Hewes Company property needed to be defined.
This matter was resolved by consensus by offering the Hewes
Company a Quit -Claim deed for the southerly line which would
be most advantageous to the Airport (City). Alternatively,
.the Hewes Company could make an offer to reimburse it for
approximately 1.3 acres of land if that company preferred
to establish a more northerly boundary line. Eric Stumpfel
agreed to deal with this negotiation and report back to the
Committee at a later date. (Mr. Don Buffington represented
the Hewes Co. during this discussion).
2 Construction Update.
2a) Construction Attorney.
After an update on the overall terminal expansion project
by Bob Ziegelaar, Dave Pellegrino explained why it i
desirable for the Airport to contract with a construction
litigation specialist at this time. The Committee unanimously
endorsed the concept. The initial estimate for the envisioned
consulting work was $10,00o.
2b) Construction Appropriation.
Bob Ziegelaar explained that the project is now projected to
exceed budget by $750,000. He estimated that up to $350,000
of this amount could be attributed to owner -driven changes
(increased carpeting, additional work, etc.) but that the
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remainder was due to costly change orders precipitated by
inadequate design and excessive contractor pricing for these
changes. He also pointed out that despite the overruns it
is (financially) better to keep the project on track rather
than to incur delays and recommended that an additional
appropriation be authorized. After substantial debate,
the Committee unanimously agreed.
3. Update on Other Capital Projects.
Mr. Ziegelaar explained that he has been able to save
an
identical amount of money ($750,000) by scaling back the
originally proposed Retention Pond Project mandated by DEP.
A second design cut the cost down to less than $300,000
and the FAA has agreed to fund 90% of the project. The
remaining 10% will most likely be split with the State of Maine.
Mr. Ziegelaar reported that the Parking Lot Project is nearly
complete and isscheduledto come in well within budget
(Approx. $650,000 vs $000.000 budgeted).
4. Airport Parking Ordinances.
With the completion of the Parking Lot,perimeter parking
will again be enforced. Originally proposed parking ordinances
may not be required as all of the Godfrey Blvd. area is airport
property and the Airport Director may already have authority
to regulate parking and request police enforcement. The City
Attorney agreed to report further on this issue at a later date.
5. Airport Parking Lot,
The Committee agreed that the Airport Director conclude
negotiations with the APCOA company relative to management
of the Parking Lot and recommend an agreement at a
subsequent meeting.
6. Car Rental Concessions.
The Airport Director advised the Committee that all car
ental concessions will be advertised for proposal during
the fall/winter season and that space is available for five
successful proposers. Additional proposers would be authorized
to operate from. off -premise locations at a 5% override commission
rate (1/2 of the current standard rate).
7. Financial Update.
The. Airport Directorhighlightedthe most recent financial
statement which showed that the financial performance of the
airport has not suffered from the economic downturn. He
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cautioned, however, that pressure on operating costs is
steadily mounting and that special attention will be paid
to that aspect of the operation. He expressed optimism
about anticipated winter and 1993 traffic levels, indicating
that no decreases in traffic levels are in the forecast.
E. Jobs Bond Appropriation.
This item was previously dealt with by the Finance committee
and was, therefore, withdrawn by the Airport Director.
9. Copier.
Following a brief discussion, the Committee voted to authorize
a lease/purchase by the Airport Department of a new copy machine.
The new
unit features certain aspects that are unique and
which are required for the airport's Dispatch operation.
The unit that is being replaced is similar and has been an
e for 12 years (1.1 M copies). The new unit produces
copies at .92 cents each.
10. Airport Lay -Out Plan.
The Master Plan/Airport Layout Plans as drawn by UTA, Inc.
were duly signed and accepted by the Airport Director and
the Chairperson of the Airport Committee.
11. Development Update.
This item was tabled until the next meeting.
12. Grant Execution (Detention Pond Project).
The Committee unanimously agreed to authorize the Airport
Director to accept the FAA's grant for the Retention Pond
Project (forwarded to Council).
13. Maine Air National Guard Agreements.
The Committee unanimously agreed to authorize the Airport
Director to execute Right -Of -Entry Documents for the Maine
Air National Guard, relating to airport improvements funded
by the ANG.
Meeting adjourned at 1:30 PM
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