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City of Bangor Airport Committee
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City Council Chambers 3 Floor
August 6, 2018
Meeting Minutes
The following City Councilors were in attendance: Councilors Clare Davitt, Gibran Graham,
David Nealley, Sarah Nichols, Joe Perry, Benjamin Sprague and Laura Supica. Also in
attendance were City Manager Cathy Conlow, Airport Director Tony Caruso and Airport
Marketing Manager Aimee Thibodeau. Mr. Sprague served as chair in Mr. Tremble’s absence
Agenda and Discussion:
1. Lease Agreement – ARINC, Incorporated
Airport Director Tony Caruso requested Airport Committee approval for a lease agreement with
ARINC. They currently lease space in the Domestic Terminal. This new lease will continue use
of that space and add space at the General Aviation Terminal. The term of the lease will be for
10 years, commencing September 1, 2018, and provides for CPI rent adjustments as necessary.
The company provides air-to-ground radio transmissions and the space will be used for new and
upgraded radios, antennas and related communication equipment.
Motion made, seconded and approved.
2. Fuel supply contract extension – Irving Oil
Airport Director Caruso requested Airport Committee approval for a contract extension with
Irving Oil, Inc. to supply jet fuel and avgas from September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2021. This
contract was originally signed in 2009 and allows for up to three (3) successive three (3) year
terms. This would be the final term under this contract. All provisions remain the same except
for a very minor $.062 per gallon increase due to increased shipping costs.
In response to questions, Director Caruso noted that fuel is supplied from the closest refinery;
shipping costs would be significantly higher if supply was sourced elsewhere. The contract will
be put out for bid at the end of this final three year contract term.
Motion made, seconded and approved.
3. Airport Statistics – April, May & June (if available)
Marketing Manager Aimee Thibodeau distributed Statistical Reports for all three months; she
focused her discussion on June results. For FY18, we were up nearly 90,000 passengers over the
prior fiscal year. Delta load factors are down slightly, but that is due to their use of larger planes
and increased flight frequency. Their passenger numbers are actually ahead of last year. FY18
fuel sales were down slightly (-7.6%), driven by reduced DOD sales. This anticipated decline
was factored into our budget so we ended the year over budget.
4. Airport Parking / Shuttle Lot Overview
Director Caruso introduced Parke Clemons, General Manager of Republic Parking Systems, who
is here to provide the Committee with an overview of Airport Parking and the Shuttle Lot.
Mr. Clemons reported that the Shuttle Lot was open continuously from December thru May; the
longest time period since the inception of the lot. The total days open was 68% higher than last
year. The total cars parked in the lot was 268% higher than last year and revenue was 314%
higher than 2 years ago.
Mr. Clemons also reviewed a chart of capacity trends at the long term lot – capacity is
approximately 800 cars. This year we expect to reach capacity even earlier in the year
Mr. Clemons and Director Caruso observed that we expect these increases to continue, possibly
not at these levels. Given the land available near the terminal, we need to begin considering
construction of a parking structure. Director Caruso asked for Committee approval to issue an
RFQ to design and develop cost estimates for the structure. We’d then have the information
ready when it is time to proceed. Director Caruso clarified that we can’t use FAA funding for
this project because the structure will generate revenue.
The Committee consensus was to proceed with the RFQ.
Meeting Adjourned.