HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-2007 Regular MeetingThe Fairhope Airport Authority met Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 4:00 PM
at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street.
Present: Charles Zunk, Chairman; Ken Knutsen, Louis Mapp, Charles
Bassett, Joe McEnerney, Mike Ford, members. David Bagwell, legal
advisor, Betty Rivenbark, Secretary
The minutes of the June 12t" meeting were duly approved on motion by
Louis Mapp, 2"d by Ken Knutsen and unanimously carried.
AT&T - Chuck recognized Jeff Hadley of AT&T who was present to talk
about acquiring an easement on airport land to place an equipment box.
Chuck had e-mailed everyone a copy of placement on airport land and
discussion followed. Chuck said that as long as this did not impinge on
aviation activities the FAA would allow it, and we would have to receive fair
market value for rental. Charles Bassett moved that the Airport Authority
grant an easement to AT&T as requested as long as part of the agreement
is the removal of 5 telephone poles on Route 32, with easement document
approval by FAA. Louis Mapp 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously.
Acknowledgement of Mike Baugh resignation — Chuck mentioned the
resignation of Mike Baugh from the board. Joe McEnerney moved that
a Resolution be passed thanking him for his many years of service, Mike
Ford seconded and motion carried unanimously. Chuck asked the members
to be considering possible replacements. He asked Charles Bassett and
Louis Mapp to serve as a nominating committee and bring names to the
August meeting.
Taxiway Construction Status - Chuck said all issues are being worked out
and he has been sending notes to members. The retainage has not been
released as there are 4 -5 loose ends to work out. He has received 8 leases
and there are 16 spaces available. He feels sure in six months all T-hangars
will be full.
Report on 2007 Festival of Flight — Joe McEnerney and Charlie Bassett did
an independent review and reported after all said and done and bills paid we
had a surplus of funds. Ken Knutsen said everyone did a great job.
Discussion followed on whether or not to have one next year as we would
have to start working on it right away that that the majority of the money has
to come from sponsorships. The consensus was if we could not get
commitments by 9/30/07 we did not want to have one next year, some
comments were: economic benefits not proven yet, enthusiasm was not
there this year, who will chair, not have time this year. After a lengthy
discussion a motion was made moved to put it off a year, motion died for
lack of a second, further discussion was held and the motion was amended
to not do in '08, do every other year. Charlie Bassett 2"d the motion and it
carried unanimously.
Legal fees — A report was given on raise of retainage fees for David
Bagwell.
FY2008 Budget — Chuck said when he has final worked out he will send a
copy to each member
Repair for TCM hangar doors. Chuck said that these doors are in a state of
disrepair and it is the city's responsibility to get them fixed. Ken Eslava has
gotten a price from KEMKO of $23,730 and he recommended this repair.
Louis Mapp moved to authorize repair, Mike Ford 2"d the motion and it was
unanimous.
Annexation of new land acquisition — Chuck said we are still researching this
and there is no hurry about doing at this time.
Land Use Plans & Designs — Charlie gave a report on meeting with Volkert.
They are doing a checklist and preliminary layout for us.
Terminal Building — No report on this at this meeting.
Treasurer's Report and payment of bills— was provided by Treasurer.
New Business — Discussion was held on meeting time.
A change of time to 3:30 PM on the 3`d Tuesday of the month was decided.
Next meeting will be August 21st at 3:30 PM.
Meeting was duly adjourned at 6:00 PM.
6
Charles Zunk, hairman
&X7
Betty R& enbark, Secretary
2