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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-14-1992 Regular Meeting31 The Airport Board of the City of Fairhope met Monday, September 14, 1992 at 8:00 A.M. at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street. Present-. Chairman Sue Mason, members Andy Huggins, Robert Coiling, Mike Baugh, Jeanette Puckett. Betty Rivenbark, Secretary and M.L. Aust were also present. A financial report was given and the minutes were approved as presented. M.L. Aust was present today, as requested by the board, to talk to the board about any monies owed to him and updating the pre - application for FAA funds. The board first questioned him about any monies owed to him. Mr. Aust explained what had happened in the past and that Mason McGowin wasthe only one he had conversed with about his bill. He did say that at the time he asked Mason how he was going to get paid and Mason said he did not know. Jeanette brought up that when the last FAA project was over and all statements submitted he was questioned at that time about this being the end of project and no more monies owed, why did he wait this long before bringing it up again. He maintained that when he did pre -application that was part of basic services he was hired for that when the runway extension project came up everything else was put on the back burner. After a lengthy discussion, Buzz Coiling made a motion to discontinue this; discussion until such time as there is some documentation presented. Andy Huggins seconded,_and motion carried unanimously. Mr. Aust was told that the board ' was sympathetic to what he is saying but without documentation there is nothing to act on. It was suggested having him get a letter"from Mason McGowin, the chairman at that time. The October meeting date was set as time to re -consider if Mr. 'Aust could come up' with some documentation. It was further discussed with Mr. Aust updating the pre -application so we could possibly pursue FAA grant monies for new project. Mr. Aust maintained that he is still bound by old contract to provide services. Ms. Mason mentioned that there is money available for apron work, acquiring land for development and perimeter fencing and we were looking for, an engineer to make this one time update. That this is allowable under FAA guidelines. Andy Huggins said that before we press M..,L. into another contract maybe we should look: closer at the one ip the file that was signed for the last FAA project. M.L. mentioned) that he did not know if he wished to under- take; this new project kxyt would like to help in the transition period with any engineer chosen as he has been engineer out there for years. Mr. Aust left and Ms. Mason asked Andy and' Buzz to look further at contract with City Attorney and have something for us at October meeting. The letter from Pete Douglas(on file) asking that all contracts. and ties be terminated was discussed and for the record the project is dead. It was further determined that we should get the City Attorney to respond to Mr. Douglas' letter. 32 The Board discussed the letter from Mr. Clark in which he maintains that the paint they used in paint hangar is flaking and hangar cannot be used for purpose intended. The Board was of the opinion that . it should be fixed and that we were not going to get any money from the movie company. It was decided that we would have to strip the girders and possibly sandblast. Mike Baugh said he would get some quotes on what it would take to fix this. He further moved to take whatever action necessary to fix this hangar so it can be used and pursue with the movie company whater action we needed to take. Jeanette Puckett seconded and motion carried unanimously. At this time MayQr Nix was asked at what point do we consult Council on .spending funds at airport and he said anything over $5,000 should be brought to Council. There was another letter from Mr. Clark in which he requests an amendment to original plans on Ph I I payment and payment for lot of furniture in building. He wishes to pay $1000 mo. until paid off and delaying payment for furniture until Dec. 1993. The board saw no problem with what he is proposing. A motion was made by Andy Huggins, seconded by Jeanette Puckett to forward this on to City Council with our approval of what he is suggesting. An amendment was added to change from 12 mo. period to Nov. 1993. Motion passed unanimously. The board discussed possibility of picking up payment on 6 security lights that had `been ° previously paid for by Duncan and were installed - at his request:' The'City is now paying for 2. Further discussion led to motion �by Jeanette -"Puckett to take over payment for these 6 lights Buzz tolling seconded and, motion carried unanimously. There being-' no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.