HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.24.2012MINUTES
WATERLOO REGIONAL AIRPORT BOARD
Tuesday January 24, 2012
I. ROLL CALL
Cynthia Goro declared a quorum and called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm. Board members present were
Bob Justis, Dee Vandeventer, Aaron Buzza, Lou Porter, and Cynthia Goro. Director Brad Hagen, Quentin
Hart (via telephone), Doug Schindel, Mike Bown (Trillion Aviation), Arlene Humble (Humble Travel), Tom
Ferguson (Waterloo Main Street), and Vicky Bjortomt (Waterloo Main Street), Susan Young (Regional Elite
Services) were also in attendance.
Absent: Ed McCann, Mark Higley, and Councilman Getty
II. AGENDA AS RECEIVED OR AMENDED. Hagen asked that we allow discussion of My
Waterloo Days request and American Airlines discussion first to allow people in attendance to have discussion
and then leave.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
IV. REPORTS
V. BOARD APPROVAL
E. Approval of Agreement with Main St. Waterloo for Fireworks/Laser Show — Vicky Bjortomt and Tom
Ferguson provided an overview of a request by Waterloo Main Street (WMS) to host a fireworks and laser
light show on airport grounds as part of the My Waterloo Days Festival. Vicky and Tom discussed the layout
of traffic, parking, and event activities. Vicky stated that Waterloo police and fire have been involved and are
agreeable to the proposed event. Hagen stated that the City attorney drafted a lease between City of Waterloo,
through Waterloo Regional Airport, and Waterloo Main Street and is enclosed for approval. Hagen stated that
staff is agreeable to the layout and event as described by Vicky and Tom. Extensive discussion followed.
Buzza moved to approve the agreement with WMS. Justis seconded. Ayes: Goro, Buzza, Vandeventer,
Porter, and Justis. Motion passed.
I. Discussion of American Airlines (AA) Service — Susan Young (Regional Elite Services), informed the
Board that RES was selected to provide ground handling services for American Airlines (AA) for the service
beginning April 3rd. Young went on to discuss the recent events of the bidding process for the service. Young
was appreciative of the support of the Airport Board and Airport Director Hagen. Discussion followed. Arlene
and Mike Bown followed with discussion of AA and how they think we should grow going forward. Mike
went through a presentation update of AA and recommendations of how to have incremental growth.
Discussion centered on the feasibility of working with AA in a partnership to add one additional RJ in the
future to help with business travelers scheduling. Mike also updated the Board on Allegiant Airlines and our
continuing discussion of trying to implement ALO service. There is continued interest but not enough to
prioritize to the top of the list.
A. Director's report — Director Hagen reviewed City budget reports through December 2011. Each revenue
and expense line item was reviewed. Hagen discussed December 2011 revenues and expenses. Discussion
followed. Hagen reviewed airfares provided by IDOT comparing all airlines and a Delta sample comparing
fares out of Waterloo compared to Cedar Rapids. Arlene provided input to verify the fares provided by IDOT
were in fact accurate and is what see sees in the market. On-time performance was reviewed for October
2011. Load factor analysis, and enplanements were essentially flat Discussion followed.
B. Approval of Minutes of November 22, 2011 Regular Meeting. Buzza moved to approve the minutes. Justis
seconded. Ayes: Goro, Vandeventer, Buzza, Justis, and Porter. Motion passed.
C. Motion to Receive and File November 2011 Expenses. All expenses were reviewed. Director Hagen
discussed the expenses that were non -reoccurring. Buzza moved to approve the minutes. Justis seconded.
Ayes: Goro, Vandeventer, Buzza, Justis, and Porter. Motion passed.
D. Motion to Receive and File December 2011 Expenses. All expenses were reviewed. Director Hagen
discussed the expenses that were non -reoccurring. Buzza moved to approve the minutes. Porter seconded.
Ayes: Goro, Vandeventer, Buzza, Justis, and Porter. Motion passed.
F. Approval of Award of Contract for Livingston Doors to Failor Hurley Construction - Hagen provided an
overview of the proposed project replacing the south entry door to the Livingston Aviation office building.
Hagen said the City owns the building and is responsible for structural improvements. Hagen said the door is
funded 100% through an IDOT grant and has been bid through the City process. Failor-Hurley is the low bid
at $21,190. Schindel added that the doors have been designed to improve entry for easier access similar to the
automatic door on the north side of the building. Extensive discussion followed. Justis moved to approve.
Buzza seconded. Ayes: Goro, Justis, Porter, Buzza, and Vandeventer. Motion passed.
G. Approval of Rehabilitation of Runway Lighting Vault Supplemental Agreement #1 — Hagen presented the
Board with an addendum to the existing agreement for Rehabilitation of the Runway Lighting Vault project.
Hagen said the agreement has been approved by FAA and will cost $14,000. The agreement will design apron
lighting and install additional Runway Hold Position Markings. The funding will be 95% from FAA grant and
the remaining 5% from PFC funds. Discussion followed. Justis moved to approve. Buzza seconded. Ayes:
Goro, Vandeventer, Buzza, Justis, and Porter. Motion passed.
H. Approval of T -Hangar Lease to Kevin Kalsem — Hagen discussed a request by Kevin Kalsem to lease
Hangar #5 in the amount of $100 month. Hagen said the lease is standard and is the same in effect for all
hangar leases today. Discussion followed. Justis moved to approve. Buzza seconded. Ayes: Goro,
Vandeventer, Buzza, Justis, and Porter. Motion passed.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Buzza moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:30 PM. Vandeventer seconded. Ayes: Goro, Vandeventer, Buzza,
Justis, and Porter. Motion passed.
Respectfully submi - d,
thia Goro, Chairperson