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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-21-2013 Regular MeetingMinutes of the Fairhope Airport Authority May 21, 2013 The Fairhope Airport Authority met Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. in the Delchamps Room, City Building,161 N. Section Street. Present: Chuck Zunk, Chairman. Members: Rod Platt, Howard Hadley, Charlie Bassett, and Joe McEnerney. Also present were Erik Cortinas, James Gillespie, and David Bagwell, Attorney. Gayle Fogarty, City Executive Assistant took the minutes. Absent: Pam Caudill and Jack Burrell. The minutes of the April 16, 2013 meeting were considered and approved on a motion Vt by Charlie Bassett, 2"d by Rod Platt were approved and unanimously carried. , Discussion of Festival of Flight tentative date — Charlie Bassett stated that the tentative Festival of Flight (FOF) date is September 28, 2013. The FOF committee has not met since the Federal sequestration began. Charlie felt that if the FOF was held this year it would harm future shows, if the event was not top quality. Rod added that many shows have been cancelled, due to the sequestration and Howard added that he didn't feel the sequestration would end this year or next. Chairman Zunk stated that, there being no motion put forward to have FOF this year, the FOF would not take place this year but was still on the table for 2014. Resolution regarding Advantage Sites Program & Wetland Mitigation Bank — Rod Platt updated the group on the west side alternative uses if the land were not needed for the airport, stating that Christopher Baker (then at HMR)'evaluated the site for future use in a 2008 study. Rod added that he and Charlie Bassett met with Lee Johnson to see if they met the criteria to be considered as an "Advantage Site". Charlie Bassett contacted Christopher Baker regarding a contract, as he is most familiar with the land. Chairman Zunk shared a sample resolution with group (see attached). Rod shared with the group what an Advantage Site is and what is required. A motion was made to accept the resolution as written, V by Charlie Bassett and 2"d by Howard Hadley and unanimously carried. Update on The Academy At Fairhope- Charlie Bassett stated that bids are currently being solicited for the parking lot to begin work on June 10. Also, the building bids are also being solicited and work should begin on July 1. The expected completion date is November 15, 2013. Chairman Zunk added that document drafts for long term financing and a long term lease are currently being reviewed by the relevant parties. He also stated that a special meeting will be called if needed to review the financing and lease from the Airport Authority's view, prior to the next regular meeting. Update on the East Side Project- Chairman Zunk stated that he is doesn't believe the FAA will be giving the Airport Authority any funds for this project this fiscal year. Update of Public Safety Hanger — Erik Cortinas updated the group on the public safety hanger project. He stated that 3 plumbers were walked through the site and 2 submitted bids. Wagner Plumbing had the lowest bid. He added that 4 concrete companies were walked through the site and 1 provided a bid. A+Plus Concrete was awarded the bid. He added that concrete and plumbing will begin May 28 and the 991 framing project is planned to begin the week of June 3. There was also discussion of the doorway and the A/C unit. Howard Hadley stated that he would talk to the state troopers to give them an update on the progress. Erik added that he would like to get a key to the door for the contractors, Howard said, he would take care of getting a key for Erik. Erik added that fighting is being taken care of by Scott Sligh, COF electric superintendent. James Gillespie and Erik Cortinas stated that fees would not be waived, since this is not a city owned building. Update of maintenance needs for main FBO building and hangers — Howard Hadley stated that there are continual problems with water leaks in the continental hanger. There are two options: 1. remove roof and replace with new roof (2 buildings) est. cost: $103,000; 2. remove sky lights and replace with new lights, add new roof over existing roof -et. Cost: $75,000. Many repairs have been made, but nothing has seemed to fix the problems. There was general discussion of what would be the best approach for the roof. A motion was made, 1st by Ron Platt and 2nd by Charlie Basset to remove the roof and replace with new roof on the two buildings, not to exceed $150,000. Treasurer's Report- no significant issues. There being no further bysiness, the meeting was adjourned by acclamation at 5:45 p.m. 981 RESOLUTION REGARDING ADVANTAGE -SITE, AND WETLANDS AND STREAMS MITIGATION BANK May 21, 2013 WHEREAS. the Fairhope Airport Authority holds title to certain real and personal property comprising the H.L. "Sonny" Callahan" Airport (the "Airport") AND WHEREAS, the Authority periodically updates its strategic planning options respecting the facilities it owns and operates; AND WHEREAS, the Fairhope Airport Authority seeks to engage certain professional services respecting the feasibility of possible alternative uses for certain parts of its properties should the same become unnecessary for the long-term operations of the Airport. NOW THEREFORE the Fairhope Airport Authority resolves: 1. That the Chairman of the Fairhope Airport Authority is authorized to negotiate and sign an agreement with Thompson Engineering for professional services in the matter of making application to the Advantage -Site program; and that the Chairman is further authorized to sign any related forms, documents and contracts to fund and complete such application. Provided, however, that nothing in this Resolution authorizes any intent or action contrary to the covenants and agreements of the Authority made in connection with its $8,935,000 Airport Improvement Refunding Bond, Series 2010 (the "Series 2010 Bond"). 2. That the Chairman of the Fairhope Airport Authority is authorized to negotiate and sign an agreement with Thompson Engineering for professional services respecting the potential for development of a Wetlands and Streams Mitigation Bank; and that the Chairman is further authorized to sign any related forms, documents and contracts to fund and complete such plans. Provided, however, that nothing in this Resolution authorizes any intent or action contrary to the covenants and agreements of the Authority made in connection with the Series 2010 Bond. 3. That the total of expenses for the services authorized in this Resolution is limited to twenty-five thousand dollars [$25,000.00]. 1891