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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-15-2008 Regular MeetingThe Fairhope Airport Authority met Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 3:30 PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street. Present: Chuck Zunk, Chairman; Charlie Bassett, Joe McEnerney, Ken Knutsen. David Bagwell, Attorney and Betty Rivenbark, Secretary. Absent: Mike Ford The minutes of the June 17, 2008 meeting were duly approved on motion by Ken Knutsen, 2"d by Charlie Bassett and unanimously approved. Nominating Committee — Chuck mentioned that in the bylaws it states that no officer can hold the same position any more than two years and since we have had a "stub year" how do they view this in relation to the two year rule. Consensus was stub year did not constitute two year period. Chuck went on to say he would like Ken Knutsen and Joe McEnerney to serve as nominating committee and bring back a recommendation at the next meeting. Update of Minimum Standards — Chuck said he had sent out an update of the Minimum Standards and wished all to review them. He explained the need for minimum standards and said we would vote on them at the next meeting. Copy will be sent for the file when they are adopted. Special FBO Request — This was withdrawn AWOS Report — Chuck gave an update on the status of the AWOS. We have received a frequency: VF118.42 but we still need a UHF license. He went over the steps again in the AWOS location and installation. Bond Issue — Construction Trust Account Status — Chuck explained that in talking to bank he was told this money could be used to pay off the different projects at the airport and he has been doing that and was also able to use this money for the AWOS. He said we will get reimbursed for these projects from the FAA in the future but plans to use balance to pay part of Volkert's bill. Treasurer's Report — A monthly statement had been provided and Joe McEnerney reported that everything looked good. New business - Chuck brought in the new land use map provided by Volkert that showed all parcels at the airport. He said he and Charlie had talked and brought up for discussion by the board the possibility of maybe selling off the three large parcels on Highway 13, 26, 27 and 28. He asked that the members think about this and offer opinions. There being no further business, the meeting was duly adjourned at 4:15 PM. Airport Authority By-laws review and discussion of Standing Committees - Chuck said he had e-mailed everyone and asked them to review the current by-laws, no action was required. He said Charlie Bassett and Louis Mapp are currently on the Law Enforcement Committee. Report on 2007 Festival of Flight — Charlie Bassett gave a report on status of financing and said he and Colton had met with Wayne Gruenloh and David Ed Bishop, of the County Commission, but would not know anything until April 24th meeting, both commissioners were confident that money would be forthcoming. He said Teledyne wants to be sponsor and also have Annual Employee Appreciation Day in conjunction with festivities. He said EADS and Northrop Grumann would have two representatives here. He told of some of the planes planned to be here. Ken Knutsen reported that the mailing list is complete that possibly have 225 — 450 people, and if numbers are what they were last year at least 50% of invitees will attend the reception that will be at the new library. Status of Insurance — Joe reported we now have E & O insurance and property and liability and casualty coming. Report on Alabama Airport Conference — Chuck said he and Charlie will be attending the conference later this week and will report back at the next meeting. Report from Law Enforcement and Security Committee — There was no report. Report on GA terminal — Chuck said he met with ALDOT and hopefully we will get half of the money back for this construction. Report on AWOS and ILS — Chuck said we are still trying to get these, the money is being channeled down and hopefully we are in the mix. Annexation of new land acquisition — Chuck said he would like to pursue annexation of the new land as soon as land purchase is complete. Rip -rap status — Ken Eslava reported that this would probably be done first or 2"d week in May putting this in place on Mr. Beasley's property. He said everything has been ordered and everything in place to happen. Mr. Beasley is ok with this plan. Report on compatible land use of neighboring land — Chuck said he and Ken are working on it no report. Treasurer's Report — Chuck said he has sent out e-mails. He just received 2 91 report he passed out from Nancy Wilson before the meeting. Joe said he will try and get a balance sheet. Payment of bills — Chuck said we have bills totaling $3,870.71 and asked for a motion to pay them. Mike Ford moved to pay the bills, Joe McEnerney 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously. There being no further business meeting was duly adjourned at 5:27 PM Charles Zunk,91airman Betty Fkivenbark, Secretary 3 M"