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The Airport Board of the City of Fairhope met Monday, July 11, 1994
at 8:00 AM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street.
Present: Chairman, Sue Mason; members Jeanette Puckett, Andy Huggins
Mike Baugh, Khim Vera, Bill Payne, Robert Coiling
The minutes were duly approved as written. A bill from City Attorney
Tut Wynne was considered and a motion .was made by Bill Payne to approve
2nd by Mike Baugh. Motion carried unanimously Bill amount $1,603.90
Sue reported on the status of the airport since the City took it over June 16.
She said we are making money. Making a 1.00 gallon on gas, grass cut, flowers
planted, inside cleaned up. She said that Thomas Warner are the 2 men working
out there and 2 part-time people, open 6AM -8PM, with 1 on call the rest of
the night. She has talked to FAA everything okey. She mentioned that we
still have a few leaks in the buildings as they have not been maintained, the
pilot's lounge the worse leak.
She had received a letter from Dr. Linton who wished to start a business there.
We had sent him a copy of the minimum standards and put him on the agenda but
he did not appear. This was tabled until we hear from him further as there was
not enough information to make a decision.
Sue handed out a list of the wants and needs at the airport and said she had
talked to the Mayor before he left about these.
She also passed around a letter from Coastal Air Transport requesting to start
business at airport. They were also sent a copy of minimum standards.
The question was asked if we are looking for an FBO. Sue said the city will
run the parking, pumping and greeting, that we are talking to a couple of
people who are looking for small spaces.
She reported that the movie deal had not gone through as they needed a
bigger space than what we had. Sue said further that the front building
not ready to rent out it needs some work on it. The question of what was
fair rent to charge was discussed. Sue said she would look into getting
competitive rates so we could talk about this intelligently when we get inquiries.
Further talk led to comment that we did not wish to piecemeal rental space,
try to rent the whole Rohr building to one company. Mike related his discussion
with Gumball Co. and the mayor's response when he talked to him. It was
mentioned that we need to consider what these companies are going to bring
with them, consider all things. Andy said he thinks we need to get together
and see what we have and mhat we want out there. Further, what is the
purpose of the board at this time, do we need to redefine boards' role.
Sue said Mayor said the purpose is the same, Mike said the Mayor said ideally
he would like to take a good look, let the dust settle before making any big
commitments.
Sue mentioned that Mark Andrews, Foley FBO had expressed interest in coming
over and we con't refuse competitive entity. Further that she had been talking
with company that wants 25-30,000 sq ft of hangar space for office, storage
for a merlin metroliner specialize facility, and they have factory backing.
We will wait and see what happens.
Sue reported conversation with FAA and that we are #1 for grant, need to
go ahead with plans, place on agenda for tonight and get with Barge, Waggoner
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She said that we have submitted all we need to at this time, but time to proceed.
This money will be used for ramp, road and fencing, 90% funding from FAA,
5% from State and 5% from City. Amount to be between $625-800,000.
Bill Payne moved to have Sue proceed with FAA grant application, Mike Baugh
seconded and motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.