HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-11-18 Airport Committee Minutes01/12/1998 10:37
AIRPORT COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY HAIL CONFERENCE ROOM -THBtD FLOOR
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1997 -4 PM
Present: David Leen, Clobv
John Rohman, Member
James Tyler, Member
Michael Aube, Council
Edward Barnett, City Manager
Penelope, Olson
Bob Ziagelaar, Airport Director
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The meeting was opened at 4 PM by the Chair. Items were discussed as per published
agenda
1. Tower Ground Lease. The Airport Director explained the request by the FAA for a
change in the leased land area to accommodate parking for personnel at the new
_ Traffic Control Tower. The Committee unanimously voted to approve the change.
Z. Telford Aviation Lena. A new lease document was presented by the Airport
Director, outlining terms and conditions for the operation of Telford Aviation at the
_Airport. The company had earlier operated under two separate lease agreements as it
had taken over operations 6om the defunct Annotation Company in 1992. The
Committee voted unanimously to submit the lease for full City Council approval. The
Airport Director next requested that the Committee formally absolve Telford Aviation
from a debt ofS38,W0 which dated back to the time immediately following the
assumption of the Aerofusion lease. Mr. Ziegelaor explained that the debt represented
rent owed for apart of the hangar facility for which the comparry had not been able to
immediaaehy fiM a lousiness use. Telford's assumption of the Aerofsion lease had
been based in part upon the Airport Director s efforts to attract a large customer for
the operation. While this did materialize, the delay resulted in a rent owed for which
there was no offsetting revenue. The rem had been placed" in suspense" by earlier
Committee action, several years ago. Upon further discussion, the Committee agreed
to cancel the outstanding debt by unanimous vote.
3. SherseatTour Points Hotel lease. The City Attorney and Airport Director nett
presented a ro-negmiated lease with the Newcastle Corporation, operators of the
SheratuNFovr Paints Hotel at the airport. Whereas the eusimg lease had been the
subject ofmumerous amendments and ownership changes and was unclear about
certain me obligations and rent calculations, it was deemed best to construct a new
beau. Upon discussion the Committee voted to approve the lease for submission to
the City Council, subject to the final acceptance, by Newcastle Corp„ of the
reduced right offirat refuel and the inclusion of a requirement for certain
improvements to be made to the facility.
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4. Aviation SarviocSWdy. The AirportDirector presented a request w expend
approximately $13,000 for scrvices prodded by Global Aviation MModatea, a
Washington, DC aviation consulting firm. The objective is to develop suffclent
technical arguments to attract permanent air ser vices between Bangor and
Philadelphiaor Pkeburghby USAirways. Upon discussion, the Committee
autbmized the Airport Director to offer a contract of 89,000 and a bonus of
54,000.ifthe effort proves successful
5. Business Express. Mr. Ziegelaar reported to the Committee that he had recently met
with the President of Business apress to discuss increased maintenance activity in
Bangor by the airline. As a result of the ongoing discussions the company has agreed
to lease additional h"W spa" at the airport, at a cost of approximately 525,000, and
will increase its work form from 5010 60 employees. The tympany also plans to
introduce newjel services to BIA within the next two years.
6. Business Overview. Aapan ofthe Business Overview, the AirportDirector discussed
the State Aviation Museum. He stated that a lease agreement is currently being
negotiated with a non-profit group and will be presented for ratification st a later
.meeting.