HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-2008 Regular Meeting�e
The Fairhope Airport Authority met Tuesday, October 21, 2008
at 3:30 PM in the conference room at City HaII161 N. Section Street.
Present: Charles Zunk, Chairman; Members: Joe McEnerney, Mike Ford,
Charlie Bassett, Ken Knudsen, Pam Caudill. David Bagwell, Attorney, Betty
Rivenbark, Secretary. Absent: None.
The minutes of the August 19th meeting were considered and approved on
motion by Charlie Bassett, 2"d by Pam Caudill and unanimously carried.
The minutes of the September 16th meeting were considered and approved
on motion by Charlie Bassett, 2"d by Mike Ford and unanimously carried.
Ken Knutsen questioned the transfer of the $45,000 back to the general
fund and Chuck explained that in essence the transfer was just not made to
us. He said all thought it would help the city in other funds and in ending
year balance. Ken was told that we still had money, did not use up the
surplus.
Chuck said several items were carried over from last meeting, one being
Election of Officers — Charles Zunk had been nominated for Chairman,
Charlie Bassett for Vice Chair and Joe McEnerney for Secretary/Treasurer.
Mike Ford moved the nominations be closed, and they be appointed by
acclamation. Ken Knutsen 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously.
AWOS —project status and funding report. Chuck reported saying the
project is done and it works great. He said the information is available to
pilots and on different frequencies, by telephone, FBO and VIA satellite.
Ken Knutsen asked how long before it would be published and Chuck said
about 2-8 months, but a NOTAM has been put out and the pilot checks
these before flying. He said we got grants for most of the expenses, that we
owe about $20,000 and with the final installation we will get $80,000, project
was about $400,000. He said the overage will go in our construction
account. He said 2 Y2 percent was our part, about $10,000. Ken asked
about our yearly entitlement from FAA and Chuck said he is working on it.
Route 32 drainage project report — Chuck reported that the County provided
revised plans after he and Charlie talked with them. He said they trimmed
back on the permanent easement and temporary easement and will
maintain the area. He said it will make the area safer and land more
valuable. He said he checked with Allied Irish about this and they had no
problem with this project. He said he worked with David Bagwell and they
rewrote the easements and they presented them to the County and said we
would sign provided there is indemnification to the City and Airport Authority.
He said these revisions went back to the County two weeks ago and he has
heard nothing since then. He said if there are any changes he will bring
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them back and get a resolution. Charlie offered that this will improve the
drainage on Highway 32 and will not be a significant impact on us. Chuck
told where the property is located on Hwy 32. Mike Ford said getting the
indemnification is important.
Treasurer's Report -Joe McEnerney gave a report saying everything looked
great.
New Business — Chuck brought up the Festival of Flight for discussion. He
said it is no secret that the County passed a bare bones budget and in the
past they had given us $30,000. Discussion was held on getting funding
from other businesses, possibly getting Teledyne involved to promote their
business as well. Ken asked if the City would give $50,000 again.
Mike said that it was not budgeted. It was brought out that the festival is a
good marketing tool for the airport and is enjoyed by everyone. Charlie said
we cut some expense by using the military planes. Chuck said if we think we
are going to do it we need to apply for some licenses now, that it takes
about six months to process and the cost is minimal if we don't do now we
won't be able to do at all. Chuck further suggested paying King Palmer up to
$1500 for two months each to do preliminary work for the air show. Charlie
said we would definitely know for sure in 60 days if we are going forward
with plans. Ken asked what benefit and Chuck said it "keeps Fairhope in the
net"
and gives us a chance to market the land we bought, exposure is good.
Pam asked do we have a marketing plan, Charlie said no, we just completed
a real estate plan. Further discussion led to a motion by Charlie Bassett to
pay King Palmer up to $1500 for two months each to do the preliminary
work for the show. Ken Knutsen 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously.
Ken Knutsen brought up the name of Jack Burrell as a possible new
member. Chuck said this was timely as he also had some others to
consider and we will put his name in the pot.
There being no further business, the meeting was duly adjourned at 4:20
PM.
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Chuck Zunk, Ch i an Betty wiven6ark, Secretary
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