HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-16-2009 Regular MeetingThe Fairhope Airport Authority met Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at 4:30 PM
at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street.
Present: Chuck Zunk, Chairman; Ken Knutsen, Pam Caudill, Joe
McEnerney, Charlie Bassett, Howard Hadley, Dan Stankoski. David
Bagwell, attorney Gregg Mims and Betty Rivenbark, Secretary; Rod Platt.
Absent: none
The minutes of the May meeting were considered and approved as written
on motion by Dan Stankoski, Seconded by Ken Knutsen and unanimously
carried.
Aviation Technical Skills Training Academy — Chuck Zunk reported that he
had not heard anything. Dan Stankoski offered to call Bob Callahan at the
school board. At this time Charlie Bassett came in and said he had talked to
Bob Higgins yesterday. As a result of the conversation he said Bob will get
with Nancy and Larry and see what happens.
Report on meetings regarding construction design — Chuck reported that he
and Charlie and Gregg had met with Bobby Odom, Volkert & Assoc., as a
result from last meetings discussion on being design ready when funds
come available through FAA. He said they talked about doing designs in
phases and Bobby recommended that we first develop land on the east side
of the airport, with this being the first one to design. Discussion followed on
why and Chuck went over ideas and showed a small map with area talked
about. He said Bobby had also recommended we finish the terminal area
study. Ken Knutsen asked about access to this property and Chuck said
probably will have two, one on Hwy 32 and one from Hwy 13 but FAA will
only pay for one. It was also discussed possibly putting the terminal on the
east side as well. Pam asked how long before we get the design work and
Chuck said they did not discuss a time frame. He said he asked Bobby to
get a proposal together.
Treasurers Report — The monthly treasurer's report was presented and was
in order, no big expenses and Joe McEnerney said we should maintain a
balanced budget by the end of the year. The hangar rental was asked about
and Chuck said there are sixteen and thirteen of the sixteen are rented with
rent being $320 a month.
Strategic Transition Planning — Pam said she had asked for comments and
gotten an e-mail from Ken with suggestions and presented a draft SWOT
Analysis Summary listing strengths and weaknesses. Discussion followed
on the weaknesses listed and the point was made that the aviation
slowdown is due to the economy. As a result of further discussion, a motion
was made by Howard Hadley, seconded by Charlie Bassett to eliminate
some of the suggested and include as weaknesses:
• Limitations on finances
• Lack of shovel ready construction designs.
• Lack of administrative infrastructure in place to be able to capitalize on
opportunities.
• The current Fixed Base Operator (FBO) is not well suited to deliver the
level of service sought by transient air travelers.
• The facilities and services are not well known to both the aviation and
general public.
Motion carried unanimously. Pam said she will work on the final document
and get it to the members.
The me ing was duly adjourned at 5:38 PM.
Chuck Zunk, Ch irman Betty Ri4venbark, Secretary