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City of Bangor Airport Committee
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City Council Chambers 3 Floor
April 1, 2019
Meeting Minutes
The following City Councilors were in attendance: Airport Committee Chair Dan Tremble,
Mayor Sarah Nichols, Councilors Clare Davitt, Gretchen Schaefer, Ben Sprague and Laura
Supica. Also in attendance were City Manager Cathy Conlow, Airport Director Tony Caruso
and Airport Marketing Manager Aimee Thibodeau.
Agenda and Discussion:
1. Airport Advertising and Marketing Contract
In January 2019, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Marketing and Advertising
Services to assist the Airport in the development and implementation of a multi-media marketing
and advertising campaign strategy and related materials. Airport Director Tony Caruso
presented the Airport Committee with the Selection Committee recommendation to retain
Sutherland Weston Marketing Communications of Bangor for these services. The Selection
Committee requested that the Airport Committee authorize this recommendation for full City
Council approval.
Airport Committee members asked questions to clarify how the contract would work. This is a
professional services agreement similar to what is used when retaining engineering or consulting
services. The agency is paid on a per project or hourly rate (set at $150/hour) depending on the
type of project. The Agreement cost is included in the overall Marketing/PR budget. We would
not spend more than has been budgeted. This is a three-year agreement with the option to renew
for an additional year. We will provide additional data on the historical spend for agency fees.
Motion made, seconded and approved to forward the Selection Committee’s recommendation to
the City Council for final approval.
2. Airport Statistics
Marketing Manager Aimee Thibodeau distributed the re-formatted Statistics Reports for January
and February. The Reports show current year/prior year comparisons of enplaned/deplaned with
a year-over-year change percent. The report also now shows only a five-year monthly history
with a five-year monthly average. New charts give a better visual on airline market mix, load
factors and fuel sales. Lastly, the “Monthly Highlights” section features key events that
impacted the Airport during the month.
January 2019 passenger numbers were down from 2018 (an historically high month) but above
the five-year average. Nationally, air travel was down due to consumer concerns during the
government shutdown. Delta load factors have come back up.
February 2019 passenger numbers mirrored January’s trends. Delta load factors up an additional
seven percentage points. Military traffic is increasing, especially DOD fuel sales. Director
Caruso and key personnel met recently with military planners in St. Louis to educate them on our
capabilities, especially our new high-reach deicer truck. Total fuel sales are tracking budget
expectations.
3. Executive Session - 1 M.R.S. SEC. 405(6)(C) Property: C & L Aerospace.
Meeting Adjourned.