HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-06-05 Enterprise Operations Committee MinutesENTERPRISE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
A meeting of the Enterprise operatiops Committee was held
on Monday, June 5, 1909 at 9:30 PM at the City Council Chambers.
Present were,
Arthur Tilley, Chairman
William England
Jane Saxl
William Shubert
Mary Sullivan
Edward Barrett
Ron Gibb
Peter D'Errico
Telford Allen
May Gibouleau
Absent:
Tom Sawyer
Item 01 - Telford Aviation. Mr. Telford Allen, President of
Telford Aviation, gave the Committee an overview of his background
and experience in the aviation industry as well as his operation
at the Waterville Airport; number of employees, types of aircraft
the company owns, etc. The Airport Manager informed the Committee
that the services Telford Aviation would be offering at BIR is
needed as it is not currently being provided. He informed the
Committ4 that the^/city is in the process of drafting a lease
agreement with Telford for occupying office space on the airportaJ
as well as providing an PAR Part 135, air -taxi service. In
addition, this company will also offer aircraft sales, aircraft
rentaland flight instruction. The Committee stated they were
in favor of Telford Aviation operating at the airport as they
felt theseservices were needed.
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Item 42 - APCOA Parking - Proposed Rate Increase. The Airport
Manager informed theCommittee that the rates at the airport
parking lot, which is under a concession agreement with RICCA,
have not been raised for several years and he feels the new rates
that have been proposed are reasonable. After some discussion,
the Cgmrttee unanimously approved the airport parking lot rate increase.
Item Y3 - Limousine Service at Airport. The Committee approved a
six-month trial period for Lady Katherine's limousine service to
operate at the airport• The Airport Manager explained there is a
definite need for this type of service which will give the public
another travel option As this service is not currently being provided
at the airport. The operator will be reg,uiced to show evidence of
a Certificate of Insurance as well as any other appropriate licenses.
Item A4 - Marketing Director Contract - BIA. The Committee unanimously
approved Airmark's sales and marketing contract for a three-year period.
This contract had previously been put out to bid with one other company
submitting a bid. The Airmark proposal was selected and the contract
will be amendedto include that any increases will be based on a
goverment index or other acceptable indexes agreeable to both parties.
Item f5 - Recommendation for Selection of Marketing Firm for Parking
Garage,
Ken Gibb, Director of Community and Economic Development, informed the
Committee that 5 Public Relations firms had submitted proposals for
the marketing of the parking garage and his Committee interviewed
3 of these firms. The Committee is recommending Tyson S Tyson which
is located in Bangor, as they feel this company has a good mix in
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marketing strategy, events, and promotion, etc. The city had
previously authorised $5,000 to hire an advertising consultant
as the city felt a strategy plan was needed to Create a positive
image concerning the parking garage. The Enterprise Committee
approved Tyson S Tyson as the advertising consultant for the
parking garage and this agenda item will now appear before the
full City Council for approval.