HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-20-2012 Regular MeetingPublic Meeting Notice
Committee: Fairhope Airport Authority
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 4:30 p .m.
Place: Delchamps Room
161 North Section Street
Subject: See Attached Agenda
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Minutes of the Fairhope Airport Authority
March 20, 2012
The Fairhope Airport Authority met Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at 4:30 PM in the Delchamps Room,
City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street.
Present: Chuck Zunk, Chairman . Members: Rod Platt, Pam Caudill, Joe McEnerney, Dan Stankoski,
Howard Hadley and Attorney, David Bagwell. Gayle Fogarty, City Executive Assistant took the minutes.
Absent: Charlie Bassett and Gregg Mims, City Administrator.
The minutes of the February 28 meeting were considered and approved on a motion 1st by Howard
Hadley, 2nd by Pam Caudill and unanimously carried.
Update on 2011 AIP Project for West Side -Chairman Zunk reported that the project is complete expect
for the building of the beacon structure and the installation. The beacon will be installed once it arrives.
Chairman Zunk added that on March 20, 2012 he authorized a "stop time" on the contract until the
beacon arrives.
Update on Management Services Contract for T-Hangers -Attorney David Bagwell reported that there
are no updates on this project.
Update on REngineer of Record"-Rod Platt reported that the ads have run for Engineer of Record in
regional newspapers and the invoices will be sent soon. Rod was authorized to spend up to, but not to
exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for ad placement at the February 28 meeting. He stated that he
came in under budget. Chuck mentioned that he expects seven to eight responses from engineering
firms to be considered for the Engineer of Record .
Facility Upgrades and Maintenance of Public Safety Hanger• Howard Hadley reported that he and
Attorney Bagwell have been working together to finalize a revised lease agreement. Attorney Bagwell
stated that another draft is necessary before a final lease agreement can be submitted.
Report-Aviation Technical Academy-Chairman Zunk gave an update on Charlie Bassett's behalf,
stating that no action has been taken in the last 30 days.
Revised safety and Security Plan -Pam Caudili reported that the revised safety and security plan should
be complete by the end of March.
DBE Status -Chairman Zunk reported that using a DBE (Disadvantage Business Enterprise) plan is
required for the Fairhope Airport Authority to remain in compliance, and will be completed in a timely
basis .
ALDOT Bond Program opportunity-Chairman Zunk provided information to the committee on the
ALDOT Bond Program . The State through ALOOT will be issu ing three years worth of bonds through
2011-2013 .
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Chairman Zunk offered a resolution authorizing him to make an application to request up to Three
Million Dollars ($3,000,000) from ALDOT regarding the bonds that will be issued over the next three
years (2011-2013). The committee discussed and approved on a motion 1st by Howard Hadley, 2nd by
Pam caudill and unanimously carried. The grant would provide money for the construction, but not the
engineering. There is no cost or obligation to apply.
Treasure's Report-Chairman Zunk reported that there Is no report, until the City of Fairhope completes
their financial statement. Chairman Zunk offered a motion to transfer $100,000 from the operating
account to the construction account to pay for a couple outstanding projects. The committee discussed
and approved on a motion 1st by Rod Platt, 2nd by Joe McEnerney and unanimously carried.
There was also discussion of repairs needed at the airport, for the Public Safety Hangar; Howard will
speak with Ken Eslava to get estimates.
New Business•
Joe McEnerney reported to the group that FEEF had contacted him and would like to host their annual
fundraiser in the Airport Hanger, which will take place in November 2012, expecting 500 people. The
committee discussed and stated that Continental would need to approve this.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by acclamation at 5:05 p.m .
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