Airport Authority

Athens Airport Authority Meeting January 16, 2018 Agenda 3:30 p.m. Athens Flight Center - Conference Room Authority: Beth Higgins, Chair Lester Shindelman, Bayne Smith, Allen Seymour, Michael Pierce, David Asman Airport: David Fluck, Interim Airport Director Angela Dalton, Airport Billing Coordinator Robert Hiss, ACC Assistant Manager A. Public Comments: N/A B. Open Meeting 1. Approval of December Authority Minutes: Approved as submitted. 2. Financial Report a. FY19 Operating Budget Submittal Update: Mr. Fluck noted that the proposed FY19 budget will reflect a reduction of 9% in revenues, and 3% in expenses due to the Runway Rehabilitation Project. C. Zoning: N/A D. Old Business 1. Project Updates: a. Runway Rehab Project: Mr. Fluck reported that the design phase of this project has begun and the current scheduling is to have the bids released prior to June 1, 2018. 2. Airport Manager Reports: a. Aircraft Operations: The attached operations chart was reviewed. 3. Committee Reports: a. Business, Finance & Planning: Suspended b. Operating: It was reported that the meeting scheduled for today was cancelled. The Committee has developed data on operating statistics for the last 20 years to evaluate trends in performance. This document is on Google Docs for the Authority to review. c. Air Service Development & Marketing: No meeting was held within the last month. The grant submittal package was discussed. 4. Civil Air Patrol Space Request: Mr. Fluck noted that currently no existing space is available to meet their requested requirements. He also noted that expenses related to completing the unfinished space in the terminal would have to be evaluated as well as the long term need for that space. At the February meeting, staff will provide a list of pros and cons for the use of that space, the cost to build out and type of agreement required, as well as review and report on other options that may be available. 5. Director Search: Mr. Hiss noted that a job offer was extended to an applicant, but an agreement was not reached with that candidate. Management has decided to hire an executive search firm to assist with the recruitment of this position. It was also noted that the salary is also being reviewed. E. New Business 1. Google Drive Presentation – Lester Shindelman: Mr. Shindelman noted that a Google Drive has been set up for the Authority to place documents for review and communicate as needed. He noted the name and location of the drive and to contact him if there were any questions. 2. Annual Review of the AAB By-Laws to Committee: Ms. Higgins noted that prior to June of each year, the Authority should review the current by-laws and update if necessary; however, they have not been reviewed since 2001. The by-laws are self- generated by the Authority and will be assigned to committee for their review and to provide progress updates with the anticipation of adopting new by-laws at the June 2018 meeting. Mr. Shindelman discussed the letter sent to the Authority (attached) from the ACC Manager outlining the Authority’s relationship with Athens-Clarke County and he also summarized the governance according to his research. Discussion was held concerning the professional study the Mayor and Commission is proposing about the governance of the Airport and the role of the Authority. In regard to this proposed study, Mr. Shindelman made a motion to recommend to the Mayor and Commission that the Airport Authority maintain its Advisory Committee Role at this time. Mr. Smith 2nd. Discussion was held concerning this issue and Mr. Pierce made a substitute motion to table this issue until the February meeting. Mr. Seymour 2nd. The vote for the substitute motion was recorded as Yes - Mr. Pierce, Mr. Seymour; No – Mr. Shindelman, Mr. Asman, Mr. Smith; therefore the substitute motion failed. The vote on the original motion was then recorded as Yes – Mr. Shindelman, Mr. Asman, Mr. Smith; No – Mr. Seymour, Mr. Pierce; therefore the original motion passed. As Amended and Approved at the 2/20/18 meeting: Mr. Shindelman will send a response to the Mayor & Commission summarizing the discussion held by the Authority concerning the proposed study. 3. 2018 Officer Elections: Ms. Higgins Nominated Mr. Shindelman as Chair and Mr. Smith as Vice Chair and Ms. Dalton as Secretary. These nominations were approved unanimously. 2018 Officers: Lester Shindelman, Chair Bayne Smith, Vice-Chair Angela Dalton, Secretary 4. Change of Time/Day of Authority Meeting: This item will be further discussed at the February meeting. Mr. Shindelman distributed information he had compiled in order to prepare for the next grant application process along with information concerning a strategic plan for the Airport. This matter was assigned to the Business Committee for review and to compile a draft RFP for a market study to present at the February Authority meeting. Mr. Asman noted that he would like to discuss the type of information the Authority would like to have presented by Staff in their monthly meeting packets. This will be placed on the agenda for the February meeting. F. Tabled Items G. Adjourn: 5:15 pm Respectfully Submitted ____________________________ Angela Dalton, Secretary