HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-08-01 Airport Committee Minutes City of Bangor Airport Committee
August l, 2022
Meeting Minutes
The following City Councilors attended: Council Chair Rick Fournier, Councilors Jonathan
Sprague, Dan Tremble, Clare Davitt, Joe Leonard, Dina Yacoubagha, Sue Hawes, and Gretchen
Schaefer, with Committee Chair Angela Okafor participating remotely via Zoom. Also in
attendance were Airport Director Tony Caruso, Assistant Airport Director Evan Thomas, and
City Manager Debbie Laurie.
A�enda and Discussion:
l. Acce�t& a�ro�riate a $14,200,000 �rant from the DOT & FAA for the Air�ort Terminal
Pro�ram, under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for terminal im�rovements at the
air�ort—Rec�uest to a�rove
Tony explained that this money will allow for the relocation and expansion of passenger
checkpoint, adding some much-needed passenger hold room space, and building a connector
between the international and domestic terminals, in addition to upgrading electrical and
HVAC. Motion made, seconded and approved by rollcall vote. Will be sent to full council
next week.
2. Curative—Air�ort use extension: Rec�uest to a�rove
Tony explained that this will renew the agreement with Curative, allowing them to continue
to offer COVID testing inside the terminaL This extension will allow them to provide test
through the end of the year. Lease rate and space remains as is. Motion made, seconded and
approved by rollcall vote.
3. Lease a�reement with Customs & Border Protection—Rec�uest to a�rove
Tony explained that this is new to the airport, as CBP has never had a formal lease
agreement. CBP Headquarters have been charged with formalizing lease agreements at
airports where they have not existed prior to this. After negotiation, this lease has been
created for the "Federal Inspection Area"-primarily the International TerminaL This will
give CBP the opportunity to utilize the terminal, but this is non-exclusive, and the City and
Airport will still be able to continue use of the terminal while CBP will occupy space within
it. The lease agreement will be for one year, with an extension of 19 years, but not to go
beyond 2042. CBP will not pay rent, per Federal regulation, as they do not pay rent at any
international airport. Motion made, seconded and approved by rollcall vote.
4. Air�ort Director u�date:
a. Airport Master Plan status
Tony reported that the Master Plan is still pending FAA approval.
b. PFC project update—jetbridge replacements
Tony reported that an RFP will be issued soon for replacement of Jetbridge 3 (Gate 4),
completing this PFC project, with another coming soon.
c. Terminal Improvement Plan—update
Tony explained the changes that have been made to the Terminal Improvement Plan. This
latest plan will create less impact on concessions. Passengers will turn right into the
security checkpoint, with restrooms available immediately following the checkpoint,
easier access to gates,post-security concessions to be more centrally located. This will
also provide a better atmosphere and view of the airfield for passengers while they wait
to board. This latest version of the plan will mean the Troop Greeters Museum will not
need to be relocated. The plan allows for better passenger flow, with three lanes for the
TSA Checkpoint, increasing from the 1-1.5 we currently have.
5. Assistant Air�ort Director u�date:
a. UPS cargo operation
Evan explained that we have begun a 365-day cargo mail operation with UPS, increasing
from the seasonal operation that has been in place at BGR. This will be a Tuesday-Friday
operation, about four hours per day, with planes landing at 0712 incoming from
Louisville. This creates a new revenue stream for the airport, while creating more
efficient operations for UPS.
b. ABS Aviation - recommendations
One of the major areas identified by our audit was our aging equipment, and we will be
working with Skymark for five new refueling trucks (two hydrant hose carts, two 7K
JetA tankers and one AvGas). These trucks should be at the airport for use by December
or January. We have received a new forklift, and have placed an order for a GPU water
truck These new pieces of equipment and others that are planned, will improve
efficiency, safety of staff and passengers, as well as a positive environmental impact and
boost in staff morale. Day-to-day operations are now being managed by the City's Fleet
Maintenance Department, and a new position of GSE Parts Clerk was created based on
their recommendation and that person begins work this week.
6. Airport Advertising & Marketing update: a. Monthly Statistics report: June 2022 (Materials
provided at the meeting)
Tony provided a report about statistics, stating that we have broken another record- more
than 700,000 passengers. American Airlines has the current market share. Strong load
factors, United Airlines is little low, but due to cancellations/delays. Military operations are
down, but trending ahead of what was budgeted last year. Fuel sales/reseller market/domestic
airlines are also continuing to do well.