HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-09-20 Airport Committee MinutesAIRPORT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1992 - ] AM
AIRPORT MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
Present: William Shubert, Chairperson
William Cohen, Member
Richard Stone, Member
Bob Ziegelaar, Airport Director
David Pellegrino, Purchasing Agent
Chairman Shubert opened the meeting at 7:05 AM.
1. X-ray unit purchase.
Bob Ziegelaar explained the merits of purchasing the unit
owned by United Airlines at $18,000, versus purchasing a
new unit at $50,000 plus, as budgeted. The Committee voted
unanimously to accept the recommendation.
2. Runway rubber removal.
The Committee voted unanimously to accept a cost of $10,000
fora contract to remove rubber deposits from the runway.
The Airport Director explained this price has remained
constant for several years and 50$ is rebilled to the ANG.
3. De-icing truck part.
The Committee voted to authorize anoutlay of approximately
$3600 to replace a heating element in the primary aircraft
de-icing vehicle.
4. Sale of ramp equipment.
Bob Ziegelaar recommended acceptance of a offer from Maine
Central Railroad to purchase an aircraft towing vehicle for
$8,000. The unit dates back to 1950, and no other local
buyer would easily be found. MCRR would use the unit in its
switching yard. The Committee approved the recommendation.
Minutes Continued
5. Traffic Warden.
Mr. Ziegelaar explained that the part-time security agent/
traffic warden has helped significantly boosting parking
revenues and has contributed to a much improved traffic flow
in front of the terminal. Whereas the Airport Director
envisions acontinued forty -hour position, he requested
that hebeauthorized to provide full-time benefits for
this position. The Committee approved the request.
6. General Update.
The Airport Director briefed the Committee regarding various
aspects of winter traffic and future expectations.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 AM.