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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. (Minutes continued) ' 2 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 Minutes continued) 3 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.