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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-20-2018 Regular MeetingMinutes of Fairhope Airport Authority February 20,2018 The Fairhope Airport Authority met February 20, 2018 at 4:OOPM in the Delchamps Suite Room 1, in the Civic Center at 161 N Section Street. Present: Joe McEnerney, Chairman, Pam Caudill, Will Bruce, Vince Boothe, Chip Groner, and Ray Hix. Jack Burrell was absent. Also present was Josh Myrick, Attorney. Cynthia A Boothe took the minutes. The Minutes of the January 16, 2018 meeting were considered and approved with a motion by Will Bruce, second by Pam Caudill and unanimously passed. Development of the West side of the Airport: Will Bruce reported that Lee Lawson of the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance has brought forth an interested party who may want to build on the West side. Will stated that they are an aviation related business but that is the only information he has to report on at this time. Joe McEnerney then asked Richard Peterson to speak about the location of a new sewer plant on the Airport property. Richard Peterson, Operations Director for the City of Fairhope, stated that with all the developments being built in the area that the City was looking at possibly building a new sewage treatment plant on the Airport property. He is still in the information gathering process, but they are looking at approximately 80 acres on the west side of the Airport. Richard also stated that the septic system for the East side will be a type of septic tank system which will be less expensive than the previously proposed system. Joe McEnerney stated that it is a compromise agreement that will cost approximately $112,000.00 and will be included in the FAA Grant. Approval of the Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement proposed by CMS: Josh Myrick stated that the Hold Harmless Agreement was requested by CMS for the "Eastern Shore Chamber Business After Hours" event. The reason the Hold Harmless Agreement was requested was because alcohol would be served there and that the agreement would be for this one evening. A motion was made by Vince Boothe to accept the agreement and have Joe McEnerney sign it, second by Chip Groner and unanimously passed. Planning for the March 1, 2018 "Business after Hours" event: Joe McEnerney stated that the plans have been made for the South Hangar and there should be about 125 to 135 attending. There will be a fly -in of war birds and Coast Guard aircraft and David Shear stated that CMS would have displays in the hangar and CMS would do whatever they can to help make it a successful event. Nomination and appointment of an Advisory Board for the Fairhope Airport: Pam Caudill stated that she has drafted a process for the areas that the Authority needs help with and a short application for the nominees. Vince Boothe, Ray Hix and Joe McEnerney all stated that they had talked to people who were very interested in serving on the Advisory Board. Discussion of a tenant and lease for the Public Safety Hangar: Joe McEnerney stated that the lease on the Public Safety Hangar has expired and he has been trying to negotiate a new lease with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). ALEA has proposed to pay rent at market rate with a 20% discount for seven years with a 2% biannual increase in the rent. Josh Myrick stated that we could continue to negotiate with the ALEA for a new lease or submit the hangar out for bid. Ray Hix stated that putting it out for bid would give the Authority a better idea of what fair market rate would be. After a group discussion Ray Hix made a motion to submit an RFP for the hangar lease, with a second by Vince Boothe. Ray Hix and Vince Boothe voted aye and Pam Caudill, Chip Groner, Will Bruce and Joe McEnerney voted nay. A motion was made by Pam Caudill to lay this item over for a month to do more research on the fair market price for the lease, second by Chip Groner and unanimously passed. Update on the review of the Sonny Callahan Airport Minimum Standards: Pam Caudill reported that Vince Boothe and Ray Hix were reviewing the architectural portion of the standards and that she and Chip Groner were reviewing the remainder of the standards. Report on the GAAA reception for the Alabama Legislator's Rural Caucasus: Chip Groner attended the meeting and stated that it was well received and that he was very impressed with the speaker who was from the Prattville airport and talked about the value of airports to a community. He also stated that he would like to have her come and give a presentation to the Airport Authority. CMS Flight Line Manager's report: David Shear reported that for the placement of cameras on the west side fence line and keypad on the gate that they are still working on getting price quotes. Improved access to T-hangars (Bridge over culvert) -No report Repair of weather stripping on T-hangar doors -They have received one quote that was too expensive so that is on hold for now. - CMS New 10-foot fencing along County Road 13-Joe McEnerney stated that the fence is to be included in the 2018 FAA grant request. - Authority Vegetation removal at selected culverts and drainage courses -No report - Authority Fire extinguishers for individual T-hangars-This has been completed. -CMS Replace four security lights on T-hangars-CMS has received one quote to date and that quote seem high. - CMS / Authority Repair of roof leaks and removal of the 8 skylights in the South hangar -The skylights have been removed and the remaining leaks are being fixed. - Authority Review of FOD control solutions -Chip Groner stated that he has found a FOD mat for about $4,500.0 and another one for about $5,000.00 and they both are very efficient. Pam Caudill made a motion to buy a FOD sweeper for up to $5,000.00, second by Chip Groner and unanimously passed. -Authority Treasurer's Report: Ray Hix reported that the financials are in good order and Joe McEnerney went over the maintenance items. There being no further business a motion was made by Pam Caudill to adjourn the meeting, second by Chip Groner and unanimously passed at 5:33PM. C��)�� Joe Mc nerney, Chairman Submitted by Cynth a A Boothe