ROANOKE
REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION
April
12, 2006
9:00
a.m.
The Roanoke
Regional Airport Commission met in the Airport Conference Room,
Second Floor of the Terminal Building, on Wednesday, April 12, 2006,
2005, at 9:00 a.m. Mr. James M. Turner, presided.
PRESENT:
Commission members John E. Dooley, J. Granger Macfarlane, H. Odell
Minnix, Arthur M. Whittaker and James M.
Turner................................................................................................................5.
ABSENT:
None..........................................................................................................................0.
Mr. Turner
welcomed and introduced Bob Reiser and Brian Brogan with Standard
Parking, the new operator of the airport’s public parking
facilities.
MINUTES
The minutes
of the regular monthly meeting held on March 15, 2006, were before
the body.
Mr.
Whittaker made a motion that the reading of the minutes be dispensed
with and the minutes be approved as recorded. The motion was
seconded by Dr. Dooley and unanimously approved.
ROANOKE
REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION AIR SERVICE UPDATE - APRIL 2006
The Roanoke
Regional Airport Commission Air Service Update for April 2006, was
before the body.
Mr.
Whittaker made a motion that the Air Service Update be received and
filed. The motion was seconded by Dr. Dooley and unanimously
approved.
ROANOKE
REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION AIR TRAFFIC REPORT - FEBRUARY 2006
The Roanoke
Regional Airport Commission Air Traffic Report for February 2006,
was before the body.
Mr.
Whittaker made a motion to receive and file the Air Traffic Report.
The motion was seconded by Dr. Dooley and unanimously approved.
VIDEO
MONTH IN REVIEW
This
month’s video was narrated by John Katon and included clips of
work on the lower level of the concourse on the security operations
center and operations division; security upgrade work - gate
replacement; obstruction removal; continuation of concrete work in
the general aviation area; the new sign for Landmark Aviation; and
the press conference for Allegiant Air.
Mr. Turner
asked how the new airline was doing with sales. Sherry Wallace
indicated that Allegiant representatives were very pleased thus far.
Ms. Shuck stated that Allegiant was doing a three week advertising
blitz.
RESOLUTION
OF APPRECIATION
Mr. Turner
requested Mr. Claude N. Smith, former Commission member, to come to
the front. Mr. Turner then read a Resolution of Appreciation for
Mr. Smith for his many years of service to the airport and presented
him with a gift.
Mr.
Macfarlane made a motion that the Commission adopt a Resolution of
Appreciation for Claude N. Smith.
The motion was seconded by Mr.
Minnix and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
Commission members Dooley, Macfarlane, Minnix, Whittaker and
Turner.......................................5.
NAYS:
None..............................................................................................................................0.
(Resolution
No. 15-041206 on file in Airport Commission Office.)
Mr. Smith
stated that he had served the airport for 24 years and enjoyed his
time, but felt it was time to go. Mr. Whittaker thanked Mr. Smith
for all the years he had been able to work with him, both in
business and pleasure.
AWARDING
CONTRACT FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING AND RELATED SERVICES TO MATTERN &
CRAIG, INC.
A report
from the Executive Director recommending the Commission award, and
authorize the Executive Director to execute, a contract for general
engineering and related services to Mattern and Craig, Inc., for a
period of one year, renewable for up to two additional one year
terms at the option of the Commission, was before the body.
(Report on
file in Airport Commission Office.)
Dr. Dooley
made a motion to a adopt a Resolution authorizing a certain contract
with Mattern & Craig, Inc., for general engineering and related
services. The motion was seconded by Mr. Turner and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES:
Commission members Dooley, Macfarlane, Minnix, Whittaker and
Turner....................................5.
NAYS:
None...............................................................................................................................0.
(Resolution
No. 16-041206 on file in Airport Commission Office.)
AUTHORIZING
A LEASE AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE LANDSIDE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION FOR AIR CARGO SORT FACILITY
A report
from the Executive Director recommending the Commission authorize
the Executive Director to enter into and execute an extension to the
Landside Lease Agreement with Federal Express Corporation for the
air cargo sort facility, was before the body.
(Report on
file in Airport Commission Office.)
Mr. Minnix
made a motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing an amendment to
extend the Landside Lease Agreement with Federal Express Corporation
for the air cargo sort facility. The motion was seconded by Dr.
Dooley and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
Commission members Dooley, Macfarlane, Minnix, Whittaker and
Turner...................................5.
NAYS:
None..............................................................................................................................0.
(Resolution
No. 17-041206 on file in Airport Commission Office.)
AUTHORIZING
AN AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT NO. DTFA05-92-L-62004 FOR THE
NAVIGATIONAL AIDS FOR RUNWAY 6 WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A report
from the Executive Director recommending the Commission award and
authorize the Executive Director to enter into and execute an
amendment to Lease No. DTFA05-92-L-62004 with the United States of
America to modify the description and location of the leased
premises, effective September 1, 2004, was before the body.
(Report on
file in Airport Commission Office.)
Mr. Turner
made a motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing an amendment to
Lease Agreement No. DTFA05-92-L-62004 for the Navigational Aids for
Runway 6 with the United States of America. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Minnix and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
Commission members Dooley, Macfarlane, Minnix, Whittaker and
Turner....................................5.
NAYS:
None...............................................................................................................................0.
(Resolution
No. 18-041206 on file in Airport Commission Office.)
ADOPTING
A COMPENDIUM OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
A report
from the Executive Director recommending the Commission adopt a
Compendium of Fees and Charges for Fiscal Year 2006-2007, effective
July 1, 2006, unless otherwise indicated as being adopted sooner,
and that such fees and charges shall replace and supercede any fees
and charges for the same facilities and/or services previously
adopted by the Commission, was before the body.
(Report on
file in Airport Commission Office.)
Dr. Dooley
made a motion to adopt a Resolution establishing and adopting a
compendium of fees and charges for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Minnix and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
Commission members Dooley, Macfarlane, Minnix, Whittaker and
Turner....................................5.
NAYS:
None...............................................................................................................................0.
(Resolution
No. 19-041206 on file in Airport Commission Office.)
MONTHLY
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE EIGHT MONTHS ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2006
The monthly
financial report for the eight months ending February 28, 2006, was
before the body.
(Financial
Reports on file in Airport Commission Office.)
Mr. Minnix
made a motion to receive and file the financial report. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Turner and unanimously approved.
DEPARTMENTAL
REPORT
Sherry
Wallace, Manager, Air Service and Marketing Development, presented
the departmental report. Ms. Wallace gave an overview of the goals
of the department:
To increase
air service by focusing on the top ten destinations, hoping to add
western service and add Atlanta capacity; to disseminate public
information about the airport by meeting with the media and getting
positive news out; and to increase community awareness, part of
which will include meeting with key business leaders and conducting
a survey with business users.
There was
general discussion among Commission members including the subjects
of air service, the updating of the Commission’s website and
community support/awareness.
COMMENTS
BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
Ms. Shuck
had no comments.
Mr.
Whittaker reminded the Commission members, staff and those present
of the old Piedmont DC3 that would be flying into Roanoke on
Saturday, April 15th, and parking at Landmark Aviation
from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Tours through the plane would be
offered. The author and publisher of a book on this history of
Piedmont Airlines is also going to be present for the event.
Dr. Dooley
expressed his gratitude to Claude Smith for his past service to the
airport and the Commission.
Mr.
Macfarlane suggested that the Commission keep Continental Airlines
Houston service in its pursuit of new service. Ms. Shuck stated
that Continental has indicated that they are not expanding their
service areas at this time, but that she would keep continue to stay
in contact with Continental.
Ms. Shuck
also stated that Sherry Wallace would be going to a meeting called
“Jumpstart” in June and would be meeting with various
airline representatives. Ms. Wallace indicated that she currently
has a meeting scheduled with American while at the Jumpstart
conference.
Mr. Turner
stated that after going on a visit to United Airlines with Ms.
Shuck, that he knows the airlines are aware of us and that it is
very tough to get scheduled to meet with them.
COMMENTS
OF AIRPORT BUSINESSES
Karen
Roberts with Landmark Aviation stated that Landmark was looking
forward to hosting the Piedmont DC3 this coming weekend. She
indicated that the contractor was putting up steel at the new hangar
site and hopes to have the project completed by the end of June.
There being
no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman
adjourned the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
Read and
approved at the May 17, 2006 meeting of the Roanoke Regional Airport
Commission.
ATTEST:
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