ROANOKE
REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION
May
17, 2006
9:00
a.m.
The Roanoke
Regional Airport Commission met in the Airport Conference Room,
Second Floor of the Terminal Building, on Wednesday, May 17, 2006,
at 9:00 a.m. Mr. James M. Turner, presided.
PRESENT:
Commission members J. Granger Macfarlane, H. Odell Minnix, Arthur
M. Whittaker and James M.
Turner.............................................................................................................................................4.
ABSENT:
Commission member John E.
Dooley...............................................................................1.
Mr. Turner
welcomed the Airport Ambassadors to the meeting and indicated that
Commission member John Dooley was out of the country.
MINUTES
The minutes
of the regular monthly meeting held on April 12, 2006, were before
the body.
Mr. Minnix
made a motion that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and
the minutes be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Turner and unanimously approved.
ROANOKE
REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION AIR SERVICE UPDATE - MAY 2006
The Roanoke
Regional Airport Commission Air Service Update for May 2006, was
before the body.
Mr. Minnix
made a motion that the Air Service Update be received and filed.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Turner and unanimously approved.
ROANOKE
REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION AIR TRAFFIC REPORT - MARCH 2006
The Roanoke
Regional Airport Commission Air Traffic Report for March 2006, was
before the body.
Mr. Minnix
made a motion to receive and file the Air Traffic Report. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Turner and unanimously approved.
PETITIONS
AND COMMUNICATIONS
A copy of a
communication from the Roanoke City Clerk and City of Roanoke
Resolution No. 37342-040306 approving the Roanoke Regional Airport
Commission’s 2006-2007 operating and capital budget, which
resolution was adopted by the Roanoke City Council at its meeting on
April 3, 2006, were before the body.
Mr. Minnix
made a motion to receive and file the communication. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Turner and unanimously approved.
VIDEO
MONTH IN REVIEW
This
month’s video was narrated by John Katon and included clips of
the annual Gathering of Eagles Breakfast held on April 30, 2006;
construction of the hangar at Landmark Aviation; installation of
security cameras in the terminal building; obstruction removal; and
the old Piedmont DC-3 aircraft visit on Saturday, April 15, 2006.
Mr.
Whittaker stated that over 300 people came out on April 15th
to see and tour the DC-3 and that over 200 people bought the history
book on Piedmont Airlines. He offered his thanks to Landmark
Aviation for their cooperation and hospitality for hosting the
event. Mr. Turner thanked Mr. Whittaker for his major role in
arranging for the aircraft to visit Roanoke.
RECOGNITION
OF AIRPORT AMBASSADORS
On behalf
of the Commission, Mr. Turner, with the assistance of Ms. Shuck,
recognized the following Airport Ambassadors present at the meeting
for their service during 2005/6:
Bill
Conner, Viola Turner, Fred Hawks, Madelyn Hawks, Elizabeth Stevens,
Evelyn Akers, Lynne Ellis, Paige Wheeler, Julie English, Melissa
Burger, Carroll Snidow, Grace Tanner, Nat Tanner, Latecia Aguilar,
Ed Ridout, Beth Holt and Bob Ellis.
Ms. Shuck
stated that there were a total of 33 Airport Ambassadors who worked
a total of 1,499 hours. Part of the Ambassador group included a
professor and eight students from National College of Business and
Technology, one student from Hidden Valley High School and one
student from Franklin County High School.
Mr. Turner,
Mr. Minnix and Ms. Shuck expressed their sincere thanks and
gratitude to all the Airport Ambassadors.
All
ambassadors received or will receive a blanket embroidered with the
Airport logo.
ACCEPTING
2005 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND STATE HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT
A report
from the Executive Director recommending the Commission authorize
the Executive Director to request and accept funds from, and to
execute a grant agreement or agreements or other documents for the
2005 U.S. Department of Homeland Security and State Homeland
Security Grant Program funds in the approximate amount of
$30,607.00, was before the body.
(Report on
file in Airport Commission Office.)
Mr.
Whittaker made a motion to a adopt a Resolution authorizing the
Executive Director to complete all documentation necessary to apply
for and accept a U.S. Department of Homeland Security and State
Homeland Security Grant. The motion was seconded by Mr. Minnix and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
Commission members Macfarlane, Minnix, Whittaker and
Turner...............................................4.
NAYS:
None...............................................................................................................................0.
(Resolution
No. 20-0517206 on file in Airport Commission Office.)
(Commission
member Dooley absent.)
AUTHORIZING
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BRANCH HIGHWAYS, INC., FOR
THE GENERAL AVIATION REDEVELOPMENT - PHASE II PROJECT
A report
from the Executive Director recommending the Commission authorize
Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Branch Highways, Inc., for
the General Aviation Redevelopment-Phase II Project in the
additional amount of $139,035.11, resulting in a total contract
amount of $1,803,331.11 and an increase in contract time of 37
calendar days, was before the body.
(Report on
file in Airport Commission Office.)
Mr.
Whittaker made a motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing Change
Order No. 1 to the contract with Branch Highways, Inc., for the
General Aviation Redevelopment-Phase II Project. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Turner and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
Commission members Macfarlane, Whittaker and
Turner..........................................................3.
NAYS:
None..............................................................................................................................0.
ABSTAIN:
Commission member
Minnix..........................................................................................1.
(Resolution
No. 21-051706 on file in Airport Commission Office.)
(Commission
member Minnix abstained because of a potential conflict of interest
- his son is employed by The Branch Group, Inc.)
(Commission
member Dooley absent.)
AUTHORIZING
AMENDMENT #3 TO THE CONTRACT WITH DELTA AIRPORT CONSULTANTS, INC.,
FOR THE GENERAL AVIATION REDEVELOPMENT - PHASE II - ADDITIONAL
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
A report
from the Executive Director recommending the Commission authorize
Amendment #3 to the contract with Delta Airport Consultants, Inc.,
for General Aviation Phase II construction administration services
in order to authorize payment for additional construction
administration services for the project resulting from the discovery
of contaminated soils, such fees not to exceed $122,112.00, was
before the body.
(Report on
file in Airport Commission Office.)
Mr. Minnix
made a motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing Amendment No. 3 to
the contract with Delta Airport Consultants, Inc., for the General
Aviation Redevelopment Phase II Project for additional construction
administration services. The motion was seconded by Mr. Turner and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
Commission members Macfarlane, Minnix, Whittaker and
Turner...............................................4.
NAYS:
None...............................................................................................................................0.
(Resolution
No. 22-051706 on file in Airport Commission Office.)
(Commission
member Dooley absent.)
AUTHORIZING
AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH DELTA AIRPORT CONSULTANTS, INC.,
FOR THE REHABILITATION OF RUNWAY 15-33 SOUTH PHASE 3 FOR ADDITIONAL
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
A report
from the Executive Director recommending the Commission authorize
Amendment #11 to the contract with Delta Airport Consultants, Inc.,
for Rehabilitate Runway 15-33 South, Phase 3 Project Administration
Services in order to authorize payment for additional construction
administration services resulting from the FAA’s delay in the
project review, approval and comment, with the total increase in the
Construction Administration Fees being an amount not to exceed
$39,078.00, was before the body.
(Report on
file in Airport Commission Office.)
Mr. Minnix
made a motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing Amendment No. 11 to
the contract with Delta Airport Consultants, Inc., for the
Rehabilitate Runway 15-33 South, Phase 3 Project for additional
construction administration services.. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Whittaker and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
Commission members Macfarlane, Minnix, Whittaker and
Turner...............................................4.
NAYS:
None...............................................................................................................................0.
(Resolution
No. 23-051706 on file in Airport Commission Office.)
(Commission
member Dooley absent.)
MONTHLY
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2006
The monthly
financial report for the nine months ending March 31, 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. Macfarlane and unanimously approved.
COMMENTS
BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
Ms. Shuck
advised the members that they were being provided an updated Roanoke
Regional Airport Commission Member Handbook for their use. She also
advised that the first three draft chapters of the Airport Master
Plan Update were being submitted to them in CD format. She stated
that she would provide future chapters in that format as they become
available from the consultant.
Ms. Shuck
stated that Allegiant Air begins service on May 24th.
They will operate from the ticket counter next to USAirways. She
stated that Sherry Wallace was working on the publicity for the
first flight. Allegiant has chosen Landmark Aviation to do its
ticket operations and ground handling. Bookings for the first
flight are at 96 and for the second flight at 105. Allegiant
indicates that it is very pleased with advance bookings.
Ms Shuck
offered the members a tour of the new operations center immediately
following the June Commission meeting, if so desired.
Ms. Shuck
indicated that she was working with the Arts Council to obtain new
banners for the terminal lobby. The banners will depict the various
arts and tourism attractions of the Roanoke Valley, such as the
opera, zoo, art museum, etc. The banners will be donated to the
Commission.
Mr. Turner
asked if the Secretary of Defense flew into the Roanoke Airport for
his visit to Lexington. John Katon stated that he had flown into
Landmark Aviation and took a limo to VMI.
Mr. Turner
mentioned the copies of correspondence that had been forwarded to
the members regarding the entranceway project. Ms. Shuck indicated
that she had talked with a City representative and learned that the
City should have 60% plans by October 2006 and would then have a
better idea on the cost of the project in order to go to some of the
surrounding retailers. Mr. Macfarlane requested that the Commission
be kept up to date of any communication regarding this project.
Ms. Shuck
stated that she had asked Don Clark from the FAA Tower to get a
dollar figure on the radar relocation project that had been delayed.
She indicated that the Commission could contact Congress to put
pressure on the FAA to get the project going again.
COMMENTS
OF AIRPORT BUSINESSES
Brian
Brogan with Standard Parking reported that the long term parking lot
was just about full and that he expected to move over to the
overflow shortly. He indicated that the overflow lot would most
definitely be used once Allegiant begins service.
Other
businesses and citizens present were Rick High with USAirways, Kelly
Metheny with Pinnacle and Chuck Waring.
There being
no further business to come before the Commission, the Chairman
adjourned the meeting at 9:50 a.m.
Read and
approved at the June 21, 2006 meeting of the Roanoke Regional
Airport Commission.
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