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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-2011 Regular Meeting215 The Fairhope Airport Authority met Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at 4:30 PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street. Present: Chuck Zunk, Chairman. Members: Rod Platt, Pam Caudill, Joe McEnerney, Dan Stankoski, Gregg Mims, City Administrator, and Howard Hadley. Attorney: David Bagwell. Absent: Charlie Bassett. Pandora Heathcoe, City Administrative Assistant took the minutes. The minutes of the June 19th meeting were considered and duly approved on motion by 1st Pam Caudill, 2"d by Rod Platt and unanimously carried. Update on 2012 AIP Project for West Side — Chuck Zunk reported that this project is for the re -pavement of the south apron and the purchase/installation of a new beacon. The processed grant paperwork has been received back from both ALDOT and the FAA approving total project cost of $617,133. Volkert was given the authorization to bid out the project, which this process has been completed. Hosea Weaver won the bid. Chuck Zunk has signed the contract and therefore the work on the south apron should begin very soon. Update on Management Services Contract for T-Hangars — Attorney David Bagwell reported that he has spoke to attorney Jim Smith to discuss the current Continental contract. David Bagwell told Mr. Smith that he believed Mr. Smith was looking at an earlier version of the Continental's contract. Mr. Bagwell sent Mr. Smith a new and corrected version of the contract; however has not heard back from Mr. Smith at this time. Nominations for Officer Positions — Chuck Zunk designated all members in attendance as the Nominating Committee for annual election of Officers. On a motion by 1st Dan Stankoski, 2"d by Howard Hadley and unanimously carried, the Committee nominated all current Officers to retain their existing positions, and closed the nominations. Elections will be held at next month's meeting. Authorization for 2011 AIP Projects — A resolution was presented to authorize the Chairman to execute any applications and other documents pertaining to 2012 AIP grant applications (up to $1 million) and capital improvement plans (for the next five fiscal years). This was a motion by lst Pam Caudill, 2"d by Joe McEnerney and unanimously carried. Authorization for Public Safety Hangar Lease Renewal — The lease for the Public Safety Building has expired and needs to be redone. Chuck stated that with a law enforcement presence on the premises, it displays the FAA as a very secure facility, and that the officers use their fleet to assist the City and County frequently. A resolution was presented to authorize the Chairman to execute a new lease with the terms and conditions similar to those in the expired lease. This was a motion by lst Pam Caudill, 2"d by Rod Platt and unanimously carried. 216 Treasurer's Report — Chuck Zunk said that as of right now they do not have final financial statements due to September being the end of the fiscal year and the year end audit is being done. There have been no changes to expenditures and the City Council did approve the new budget request. New Business — Chuck Zunk stated he has been in contact with Schaeffer -O'Neil who are qualified airport engineers, for assistance in complying with the FAA requirement to re -do the "Engineer of Record" contract about once every five years. All interested and qualified engineering firms will be allowed to participate in the final process. Rod Platt discussed his participation in the 2011 Alabama Airport Conference held in Gulf Shores. (See Attached) There being no further business, on motion to adjourn by 0 Howard Hadley, 2nd by Pam Caudill and unanimously carried, the meeting was duly adjourned at 5:30 PM.