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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-18-2011 Regular MeetingThe Fairhope Airport Authority met Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at 4:30 PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street. Present: Chuck Zunk, Chairman. Members: Rod Platt, Pam Caudill, Charlie Bassett, Joe McEnerney, and Howard Hadley. Attorney: David Bagwell. Absent: Dan Stankoski and Gregg Mims, City Administrator. Pandora Heathcoe, City Administrative Assistant took the minutes. The minutes of the November 16th meeting were considered and duly approved on motion by 1 s` Pam Caudill, 2"d by Howard Hadley and unanimously carried. East Side Construction — Chuck Zunk reported that approximately 90% of the engineering is complete. 90% drawing of the ALP have been received. The grants are in place. A $250,000 grant has been approved for, Volkert to do a design project. Approximately $108,000 has been reimbursed by ALDOT. The AIP project for 2011 is for two major projects: (1) the beacon and resurface the tarmac, and (2) apply for a construction grant for the rest of the east side project. John Ward — Back in June, the committee gave John Ward an opportunity to use a T- hangar as an experiment for flight lessons. Mr. Ward -placed signage on the airport fence, facing County Road 32 and so far has received approximately 20 telephone calls of inquiry. Mr. Ward has thought of other, more effective signage he would like to replace the existing signage with which he feels will help. Mr. Ward took Hangar 39 to set up as a classroom atmosphere and began four weekly classes and weekly ground classes will continue for pilots and future prospects. The Aerobatic Club contacted Mr. Ward requesting permission to use the hangar in March. Mr. Ward supplied a list of developments he has made to the room and also a list of future needs for the room. Currently, the CAP Youth Group has voiced the possibility of using the room for their meetings; however an air conditioner would be needed for the room. The board decided it would discuss this and other possibilities for the room at the end of Mr. Ward's six month experimental period. The State of FBO Contract — Chuck Zunk introduced Mr. Rhett Ross, CEO of Teledyne Motors/Continental Motors. Mr. Ross has been CEO with Teledyne for the past three (3) years and discussed several improvements and expansions he has planned for the FBO. The Board discussed the renewal of the lease between the Airport Authority and Teledyne. This lease, which was created in 1995 between the City of Fairhope and Teledyne, has a five year renewal in it. It also states that the rental fee would be renegotiated each term and it was negotiated with a 5% rental increase. Within five (5) years, the contract will be completely redone and renegotiated between the two parties. The new monthly lease rate of $7,350.00 was approved and approved on motion by 1st Joe McEnerney, 2"d by.Charlie Bassett and unanimously carried. 1 �L Replacement of Rotary Beacon — The beacon is broken and it has been determined by the City of Fairhope electricians that it can no longer be repaired. Volkert has confirmed that the cost to replace it is approximately $100,000 to $150,000. These funds will eventually be reimbursed by a grant. The FAA views this as a safety issue and likely will not supply any additional funds until it is replaced. Chuck Zunk requested a resolution from the Board allowing him to renegotiate with Volkert to design a tower which meets FAA specifications. The resolution was considered and duly approved on motion by 1st Pam Caudill, 2"d by Charlie Bassett and unanimously carried. Expiring Membership Terms — Chuck Zunk reported that three members; Chuck Zunk, Pam Caudill, and Rod Platt all expire in March 2011. He also reported that the City Council appoints all members of boards and committees but not those on the Airport Authority Board. The Airport Authority Board is bound by the laws set forth by the State of Alabama. Unless three members resign, the law mandates that they will continue to serve as members on the Airport Authority Board. Chuck Zunk requested a resolution to submit a letter to Mayor Timothy Kant requesting that the Airport Authority retain all three members. This resolution was approved and approved on motion by 1 St Howard Hadley, 2"d by Charlie Bassett and unanimously carried. Resolution for CD Signature Requirements — Chuck Zunk reported that currently all CDs require the same amount of signatures as the checking accounts; two signatures are required: Joe McEnerney and Chuck Zunk or Nancy Wilson, City Treasurer and Dan Stankoski, City Council member. Chuck Zunk requested a resolution to change ally new CDs to require only two signatures: the Airport Authority Chairman and the City Treasurer. This resolution was approved and approved on motion by 1" Joe McEnerney, 2"d by Pam Caudill and unanimously carried. Officer Elections/Nominations — Chuck Zunk reported that Rod Platt had submitted the nominating committee's recommendations as dictated by the By Laws for the 2010 — 2011 term at the November meeting. These nominations were as follows: Chuck Zunk- Chairman; Pam Caudill -Vice Chairman; Joe McEnerney-Treasurer; and Rod Platt - Secretary. The nominations were closed on motion by 1 't Charlie Bassett, 2"d by Howard Hadley and unanimously carried. Treasurer's Report — Chuck Zunk reported that one CD has been rolled over and the current financial statements were given to each board member. New Business — There was no new business brought forward for discussion. There being no further business, on motion to adjourn by lst Howard Hadley, 2"d by Charlie Bassett and unanimously carried, the meeting was duly djourned at 6:05 PM. 2 L The Fairhope Airport Authority DID NOT meet in the month of February 2011, at 4:30 PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street. :A The Fairhope Airport Authority DID NOT meet in the month of March 2011, at 4:30 PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street. 0 Airport Authority Report- 1/18/11 Fairhope Airport Authority Status Report For Signage and Hangar #39 Classroom Presented by John Ward CFI January 18th, 2011 As stated in the minutes of June 15th, John Ward would offer a status re- port for the accepted use of signage on the Airport entrance and the use of the Hangar #39 for a general use classroom. John Ward, DBA FTC Fairhope has posted a "Learn how to fly" sign on the front fence of the Airport. The response has been positive for new contacts during the period of time it has been posted. Although it is diffi- cult to estimate the total number of specific potential students or individu- als seeking information, I would estimate that over 20 contacts have been made for information on flying. 8 specifically stated that they saw the signage prompting them to call. The results have generated a number of flight reviews, gift certificates and trial flights. In this respect the sign has been a success. Airport Authority Report-1/18/11 Hangar #39's key was accepted on October 25th to start the setup and trial classroom use to see how a class of this nature would receive a positive response in supporting this gen- eral aviation reinforcement effort. Since the acceptance of the hangar John Ward has con- structed a basic class facility with tables, chairs, a simulator, carpet and a presentation wall. A flat screen panel has also been in use for video presentations, but is currently not stored in the facility. Prospects and quotes have been offered for the completion of the classroom including heat and air conditioning and completion of the wall panels sur- rounding the inside structure. An eventual expectation is to install insulation and a drop ceiling to contain the heat and cool. Expense in quotes have been too high to install at this time. A number of offerings for free equipment have reduced the expense to improve the structure. The holidays have limited the expansion. As you can see the class has carpet and the presentation wall represents a tasteful dry erase board for projection and class dis- cussions. To date 4 weekly classes have been held in the classroom and weekly ground schools will con- tinue for pilots and future prospects. We have re- ceived drop in students and pilots and adjusted the programs to include their levels of knowledge and experience. The class have been receiving a very positive result and requests for expansion are be- ing reviewed. Knowledge of the room has received request from Clubs in the area for programs in the spring, such as the Aerobatic Group which meets on Saturdays. They are requesting running a March program out of the facility. All toll, as the word is getting out the class is be- coming a meeting place for pilots and an expand- ing offering for the airport Airport Authority Report- I/IS/I I Development programs for classroom use: Aerobatic Club use in a March program Redevelopment of the Eastern Shore Pilot's Association Fairhope Flying Club Companion Flying Classes Regular Ground school and video programs for area pilots Classroom offering for local groups such as the Boy Scouts and Young pilots Needs for Classroom: Better climate control Completion of surrounding walls and insulation, and a drop ceiling Window improvement for light Lounge chairs and couch Improvement of electrical plug availability Expanded lighting Promotion program to expand use Expansion of Parking sites at building RESOLUTION OF FAIRHOPE AIRPORT AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING ITS CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE ONE FINAL LEASE EXTENSION FOR TCM LEASE FOR 2010-2015 WHEREAS, on or about June 28, 1995, there was executed a lease on certain premises at the "Fairhope Municipal Airport", the name of which was later changed to the "H.L. `Sonny' Callahan Airport", between the City of Fairhope, acting through its Airport Board, as Lessor, and Teledyne Continental Motors, a division of Teledyne Industries, Inc., a California corporation [hereinafter called "TCM" for convenience], as Lessee; and WHEREAS, Fairhope Airport Authority [hereinafter called "THE AUTHORITY" for convenience], upon its having been created, succeeded to the rights in the lease previously held by the City of Fairhope and its Airport Board; and WHEREAS, on or about April 15, 2002, Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc., a Delaware Corporation qualified to do business in Alabama [hereinafter called "TCM" for convenience], succeeded to the rights and liabilities under the lease previously held by Teledyne Continental Motors, a division of Teledyne Industries, Inc., a California corporation WHEREAS, THE AUTHORITY and TCM desire to execute one last and final extension of TCM's lease on the airport premises which it has heretofore occupied pursuant to that lease; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, upon motion, second, and passage by vote of all of the Directors, the Board of Directors of Fairhope Airport Authority now hereby AUTHORIZE the Chairman of THE AUTHORITY to execute in behalf of THE AUTHORITY one final amendment, by agreement extending the lease for one final term, for five years, beginning December 1, 2010, and ending on November 30, 2015, with no further renewal options, and rent changed to $7,350.00 per month.