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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-11-1991 Regular MeetingV. The Airport Board of the City of Fairhope met Monday, February 11, 1991 at 8:00 A.M. at the City Adinistration Building, 161 N. Section Street. Present: Chairman Sue Mason, members Mike Baugh, Jeanette Puckett, Robert Coiling, Andy Huggins. The minutes of the January 14, 1991 meeting were considered and approved as written. The secretary gave a financial report and mentioned that the airport account had been changed to a money market account and that there would be a limit of 3 checks written per month. Jim Lockett of Fairhope Aero was recognized and asked to give a report on what steps he is taking to upgrade his facility to bring it into compliance with the City Fire Code. Mr. Lockett presented a letter to the chairman that outlined what steps he had been able to take so far ( letter in file) . The secretary was asked to check with Tom Odom about fire extinguishers and curbing. The status of the tie -down leases was reported. Everyone has been invoiced and for the most part they are up to date, just one that needs to caught up(Pete Douglas). Mr. Douglas was present and said he will do somthing about this. Scott Greimel was also questioned and Buzz said he knew his dad so he will check this one. Sue mentioned the questionaire that had been sent to the airport board that had been forwarded to each member and said we will consider this at the next meeting. At this time Mr. Douglas' application was brought up for discussion. He had sent another letter saying he wished to add amendments to the proposed lease that we had worked up and forwarded to him. He had asked in Article IIIA. Required Services that we add, Aircraft Engine and Accessory Maintenance, to the services authorized under the lease. The Board so no problem with this request. He had asked under Article V A.2. Required improvements that we change the lease to read" at the termination of the lease (30 years) or any extension thereof...". Mrs. Mason reported that even though the City Attorney was not able to be present today that she had discussed these requests with him and this wording is totally unaccept- able. Mr. Douglas argued that he had some people look at it and they said it could be interpreted to mean that the city could buy him out after 5 years. Ms. Mason argued that it would be his option to renew or not after the 5 years had elapsed. Mr. Douglas said what if we got another regime running the city there might be problems down the road. Further discussion led to Mr. Douglas conceding that the lease could stay as written as far as we clarify in the minutes that at the end of each 5 year period he has first option to renew lease and will not be thrown out other than default on his part. Also under Article V-A.2. Mr. Douglas wanted added: should the lessee have a bona fide purchaser willing to pay a higher price than that arrived at by the MAI appraisers the lessor shall match the same price or TA the lessee shall have the option to sell to such prospective buyer... Ms. Mason said the attorney said no, he will not recommend the lease to the city council with this change. Douglas conceded this as the board requested. Article XIV F. Payment for leasehold Improvements. Mr. Douglas was requesting this be deleted. The attorney said he saw no problem with deleting this and the board did not either. After discussion for clarification Mrs. Mason asked for a motion on each action taken and Andy Huggins made a motion to add engine accessory maintenance to Article III A. Required services, Robert Coiling seconded and motion carried unanimously. Jeanette Puckett moved of delete under Article XIV paragraph F. Payment for Leasehold Improvements. Robert Coiling seconded and motion carried unanimously. Andrew Huggins then moved to accept the lease with these amendments forward to city attorney for his review, after review recommend approval to the City Council. Jeanette Puckett seconded and motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned. March 11, 1991 There was no meeting held as there were not enough members present for a quorum.