HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-17-2012 Regular MeetingPublic Meeting Notice
Committee: Fairhope Airport Authority
Date & Ti1ne: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 4:30 p.m.
Place: Delcha1nps Roo1n
161 North Section Street
Subject: See Posted Agenda
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Fairhope Airport Authority
Agenda -January 17, 2012
4:30 p.m. in the Delchamps Room
City Hall -161 N. Section St., Fairhope, AL
• Ap pro val of Minutes for November 15, 201 1 meeting
• Update on 20 11 AIP Project for West Sid e
• Update on management services contract for T-Hangars
• Di sc u ss ion regarding "En gineer of Record "
• Facility up grades and maintenance of Public Safety H an gar
• A lt ernat e m eeting date for February du e to Mard i Gras
• Treasurer's report
• New bu sin ess
Schedule Of Future Meetings
{Note: Regular meetings are on the 3•·d Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the
Delchamp s Room at City Hall, 161 N. Section St., Fairhope, AL.)
• Next regul ar meeting: Tuesday, February 2 1, 2 01 2 (to b e r e-sch edul ed b ecau se
of Mardi Gras)
Minutes of the Fairhope Airport Authority
January 17, 20U
The Fairhope Airport Authority met Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at 4 :30 PM in the Oelchamps Room,
City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street.
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Present : Chuck Zunk, Chai r man. Members: Charlie Bassett, Rod Platt, Pam caudill, Joe McEnerney, Dan
Stankoski, and Howard Hadley. Gregg Mims, City Administrator, and Attorney, David Bagwell. Gayle
Fogarty, City Executive Assistant took the minutes.
The minutes of the November 15 meeting were considered and approved on a motion 1st by Pam
caudill, 2nd by Howard Hadley and unanimously carried.
Update on AIP for the West Side • Chairman Zunk reported the asphalt is basically complete, unsure of
any finish work that still needs to be done, structure for the beacon is on order, April 1 ship date on the
beacon-contractor has been instructed to try and improve the arrival date, once beacon arrives the
project can be completed.
Charlie Bassett had concerns on the quality of the black top-issues on north end of the ramp close to the
hanger-looked like they were affected by segregation (when the rocks in asphalt mix-get into one size
and you don't have an even gradation), looked like they had filled in the gaps by hand and it appeared to
be fine. Chairman Zunk noted that there was an issue w ith the contractor in the engineering firm not
having proper permits and environmental control devices . Contractor & Engineering firm have since
documented In a form written certification that they have addressed these issues and resolved-a copy
has been provided for the Airport Authority files.
In related business, Chairman Zunk mentioned that he received a letter from the eng ineer stating that
his request for reimbursement had been audited by the state who found some mathematical errors in
their calculation of overhead and the net result is that their fees will be around $5,000 lower than they
had requested.
Update on Management Services Contract for T-Hangers -Attorney David Bagwe ll reported that he has
spoken with the Continental attorney, and indicated there had not been movement on the lease by his
client.
Discussion re1ardln1 "Enaineer of Record"-Chairman Zunk reported that several engineering firms have
expressed interest In being considered for the Engineer of Rec-0rd for the Airport. ALDOT and FFA
require/encourage the Airport to have an engineer of record and suggest revisiting the contract every 5
years. Chairm.an Zunk suggested two options for obtaining an engineer of record (1) Appoint a
committee (2) Add to Airport Authority Agenda for the next few months and complete the process as a
group. The group would need to set criteria, contact engineering firms, request proposals and evaluate
the process to make a decision. After some discussion of the two opti ons, Chairman Zunk decided that
working on this as a full group would be best.
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Facility Upgrades and Maintenance of Public Safety Hanser-Howard Hadley reported state wanting to
build office space In the hanger, after seeing the space It Is evident that the building needs some
revisions.
The estimated cost to insulate the building would be $15,000-$17,000. Other issues are power, lighting
200 AMP permanent breaker box, roof, building not up to code, heat, lighting, roof leaks, building needs
to be finished off. Chairman Zunk suggested creating a list of updates to the building In order of urgency.
The building improvements can be completed In phases. Howard Hadley and Charlie Bassett have been
requested to provide specific proposals on these items.
Alternate meeting date for February due to Mardi Gras -Discussion was held about changing the date
of the February meeting from Tuesday, February 21, 2012 to Tuesday, February 28, 2012, due to Mardi
Gras. The motion was considered and approved on a motion 1st by Charlie Bassett, 2nd by Howard
Hadley. The motion carried unanimously.
Addltlon-ffDlscussion of the landscape Maintenance at the Airport" -A motion was made to add
"Discussion of the Landscape Maintenance at the Airport" to the agenda., The motion was considered
and approved on a motion 1st by Charlie Bassett, 2nd by Pam. The motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Zunk reported that Airport Authority was responsible for providing maintenance to the
landscape at the Airport, currently it is contracted out. A motion was made to re-bid the contract for
landscape maintenance of the 2012 season at the Airport. The motion was considered and approved on
a motion l't by Howard Hadley, 2nd by Joe McEnerney. The motion carried unanimously .
Open Discussion -Chairman Zunk reported that under current contract the Airport can receive up to nine
(9) cuts per year. 2010 it received eight (8) cuts and in 2011 it received nine (9) cuts, special requests
could be made to alter the cutting area. Gregg Mims mentioned the entrance to the Airport did do the
Airport justice In his option. Joe McEnerney mentioned that he heard someone speak on turf
management that required fewer cuts a year with a special turf product. He will research and bring back
to the committee for further discussion . Chairman Zunk noted that this did not have to bid out right
away and was open to other suggestions.
Treasure's Report-Chairman Zunk reported that the December report had some sort of accounting glich
and was not ready until the day of the meeting.
The budget is on track, except that because the fiscal year begins when it does we already spent a
considerable amount of money on our asphalt In the prior year -a re-imbursement check was booked In
November/December into this fiscal year. It appears there is a large revenue surplus, but it is just the
timing of money coming In and out. Subsidy rate negotiated with the City of the Fairhope Is the same as
last year. We do not have the completed 2011 annual audit; Gregg Mims will check on this and send an
e-mail to the committee.
· There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by acclamation at 5:10 p.m .