HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-2009 Regular MeetingThe Fairhope Airport Authority met Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at 4:30 PM
at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street in the Mayor's
Conference Room.
Present: Charles Zunk, Chairman; Ken Knutsen, Pam Caudill, Dan Stankoski.
David Bagwell, Attorney; Betty Rivenbark, Secretary.
Craig Martin, Christopher Baker and Rod Platt were also present.
Absent: Charles Bassett, Chuck McEnerney.
The minutes of the January 20, 2009 were considered and approved as
amended on motion by Ken Knutsen, 2"d by Dan Stankoski and unanimously
carried.
Chuck said he would like to add four things to the agenda:
1. Regions Bank — Certificate of Completion
2. Modify scope of 2008 AIP FAA Grant
3. Discuss nomination to fill vacant seats
4. Discussion of transition of officers
Pam Caudill moved Dan Stankoski 2"d to add these four items to the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
Wetlands Mitigation Project — Craig Martin, of Wetland Sciences, Inc, gave his
final preliminary report (everyone was provided a copy). He said in his opinion
it is a viable site, something that has promise. After he went over the highlights
he said if we want to proceed in trying to establish as a wetlands site, the next
step would be go to the Corps and present his findings.
A discussion was held on the County's proposed culvert renovation and
the pros and cons of this situation, would be beneficial to our proposed
wetlands as far as channeling water, it was a question no one could answer.
Christopher Baker offered that the only sure thing about widening the culverts
would we would be getting more water faster. It was pointed out that the water
coming out onto riprap would be a better way for the water to exit the culvert.
No decision was made or necessary.
Mission Statement — Pam Caudill handed out what she is proposing as
a Mission Statement and discussion followed. She said that this was suggested
as something we should do by the strategic planning committee. The wording
was looked at and a motion was made by Ken Knutsen, 2"d by Dan Stankoski to
approve as presented that we can always change it later.
Motion carried unanimously.
Aviation Training Academy —Chuck mentioned that there is a meeting
scheduled for tomorrow morning at the Nix Center to get an update on this. He
said the County and School Board would be there. He said everything is in
place the only thing lacking is funding at this time. He said there is a need for
this kind of education. He said we will definitely play a
passive role in this.
General Aviation Terminal - Chuck said that the Prattville Terminal is a
prototype. He said Dr. John Eagerton told him the state contributed $250,000
of the $500,000 as designed, but Prattville is including some extras and that
they had gotten an FAA grant for ramp space and had parking facilities in the
back. He said if we did it would be $600,000- to million dollar project.
Treasurers Report — The treasurers report was handed out and monthly
projects explained. Chuck said we are tracking within the budget.
Certificate of Completion — Chuck mentioned that Regions Bank was requiring
this regarding the Series 2007 Airport Improvement Bonds and he is requesting
we furnish it at this time. Pam Caudill moved to grant Chuck the authority to
sign the Certificate of Completion on behalf of the authority.
Ken Knutsen 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously.
Request to modify 2008 FAA AIP Grant#3-01-0029-010-2008. Chuck said we
had some money left and that he would like to modify this grant to include a
terminal area study. He said the FAA would modify it if we request it. Ken
Knutsen moved, Dan Stankoski 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously.
Status of Nominations — Chuck explained how appointed positions fell in
compliance with the statute of the State of Alabama. He went on to say that all
vacancies are nominated by act of the Mayor and confirmed by Council, and
initially terms were staggered. He said Joe McEnerney and Dan Stankoski's
terms come up in March and the Mayor is recommending that Dan be
reappointed for a six year term and he is going to wait a little bit on Joe's. The
Mayor told Chuck he has talked to Howard Hadley and he has expressed a
desire to serve so he is recommending him for the vacant position left when
Mike Baugh resigned. Chuck went on to say that by our by-laws no officer can
serve more than two years in any position and he wants to appoint a committee
now to study officer transitions so we will be ready when that time comes. He
asked Pam Caudill and Ken Knutsen to serve. Discussion followed between
the members regarding these transitions. No action was needed or taken.
Meeting was duly adjourned at 6:15 PM.
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