HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-20-2015 Regular MeetingMinutes of the Fairhope Airport Authority
January 20, 2015
The Fairhope Airport Authority met January 20, 2015 at 4:30PM in the Delchamps Suite, Room 2, in the
Civic Center at 161 N Section St.
Present: Charles Zunk, Chairman; other members present: Pam Caudill, Joe McEnerney, Rod Platt, and
Jack Burrell. Charlie Bassett was absent. Present also was David Bagwell, attorney. Cynthia A Boothe
took the minutes.
The minutes of the December 16, 2014 meeting were considered and approved on a motion by Pam
Caudill, second by Rod Platt and unanimously carried.
Status update regarding RFP process for two corporate hangar pads: Charles Zunk stated that there has
been one qualifying bid received for the corporate hangar pad area and that they have selected the south
pad for their hangar. The contract may be ready by the time of the February meeting for the Authority's
consideration.
Update on "The Academy": Charles Zunk stated that the certificate of occupancy has been issued for the
Academy and that it opened during the first week in January with 15 high school students plus many
others from both Faulkner JC and Enterprise JC enrolled. An official grand opening ceremony will be at a
later date.
Resolution regarding alternate date for February meeting, because of Tuesday February 17`h being
Mardi Gras Day: Charles Zunk stated that the Authority should set another date for the February meeting
as February 17`h is Mardi Gras Day. After a group discussion Jack Burrell made a motion to move the
meeting date to February 19`h, same place & time, second by Pam Caudill and unanimously carried.
Update on FY2014 AIP Grant construction: Charles Zunk stated that the project is about 95% complete
and is almost ready to be grassed over.
Update on two land sales: The land sale for the stream mitigation project and the land sale to HyGrade
Valve are complete and the proceeds will be used to reduce the principal amount of the loan at PNC Bank.
Discussion of June, 2015 Air Race Classic: Pam Caudill informed the group about the agenda for the Air
Race Classic and stated that she had talked with Sherry Sullivan and that all the downtown merchants
have been informed about the upcoming event and are donating items for the swag bags. She also stated
that Joe McEnerney will be gathering figures to help determine the economic impact the event will
generate for the area.
Treasurer's report: Joe McEnerney stated that the report is correct and that all the yearend audit
adjustments have been made.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:47PM.
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