Airport Advisory Commission
Regular MeetingFarmington, NM · March 13, 2018
Minutes
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M I NUTES
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
March 13, 2018
The Airport Advisory Commission of the City of Farmington met on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at 4:00 p.m.,
in the Executive Conference Room in the Municipal Building, 800 Municipal Drive, Farmington, New Mexico.
Members Present: Richard Neely, Chairman
Wayne Mangum
Richard Roderick
Members Absent: Theresa Pacheco
Johnny Arrington, Pro Tern
Steve White
Staff Present: Julie Baird, Assistant City Manager
Mike Lewis, Airport Manager
Jody Carman, Administrative Aide
Ellen Wayne, Assistant City Attorney
Others Present: Felicia Bekis, Atlantic Aviation
Call to Order
The AAC meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairman Richard Neely, there being a quorum present;
the following proceedings were duly had and taken.
Approval of the March 13, 2018 Agenda
Chairman Richard Neely asked for a motion to approve the agenda for March 13, 2018. He asked if anyone had
changes or wanted a discussion. A motion was made by Richard Roderick and seconded by Wayne Mangum to
approve the agenda for March 13, 2018 and passed unanimously by a vote of 3--0.
Approval of the Minutes from the February 13, 2018, Regular Meeting of the AAC
Chairman Richard Neely asked for a motion to approve the minutes from February 13, 2108, which had been
amended that afternoon. It was briefly explained Richard Roderick had noticed a last minute error. The minutes
were corrected by Administrative Aide Jody Carman and the amended version was presented at the Airport
Advisory Meeting. Richard Neely then asked if anyone had any changes or wanted a discussion. There were
none. A motion was made by Wayne Mangum and seconded by Richard Roderick to approve the amended
minutes of the February 13, 2018 regular meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission and passed unanimously
by a vote of 3--0.
Operations Report
Airport Manager Mike Lewis presented the statistics included in the agenda for March 13, 2018.
Mike Lewis pointed out that the numbers for the car rental agencies were lower for February than in the past. He
explained that Enterprise was no longer operating out of the Four Comers Regional Airport terminal.
There was a short discussion as to why the overall operations numbers were down. Felicia explained military
activity was lower, however there was more transient air traffic than usual.
Chairman Richard Neely asked if Mike Lewis had any more information to present. Mike Lewis responded he
had a few items to note.
1. Final reconstruction of taxiways E, F, and G will start March 26 and be complete in a few weeks time.
He explained that during that period, runway 7-25 would be closed and air traffic would be directed to
use runway 5-23.
2. No Worries owners and City of Farmington purchasing are working towards installation of a new meeting
room in the No Worries Bar and Grill. Mike noted the restaurant team has a good plan and intends to
install updated equipment, including audio visual equipment and are working through issues to make
that happen. When the room is complete, it will see almost $70,000 of investment money. There was
a short discussion regarding nonmonetary ways the City of Farmington might support that project, given
permission from City Manager Rob Mayes.
3. Mike Lewis updated the commission regarding the installation of the same card reader system the city
is currently operating. At this time, due to the recent city virus attack, the current gate card readers are
operating from memory, as the airport card reader database was permanently damaged.
4. Mike Lewis reported he attended a budget meeting last week, and the numbers stay level. He noted
City Manager Rob Mays is on board with all airport projects projected through the year 2022
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5. Four Corners Regional Airport is waiting to hear if the Small Community Airport Service Development
Program (SCASDP) grant will be awarded.
6. Mike Lewis updated the Airport Advisory Commission on the results of the city official elections and
offered his congratulations to the newly elected officials.
7. Mike Lewis noted the April 10, 2018 AAC meeting agenda would include an action item to vote on the
resolution for the Airport Advisory Commission meeting day. Administrative Aide Jody Carman added
there were options for a change of meetings from the 2 nd Tuesday of each month to alternatively, the 2 nd
Monday, 3rd Wednesday, or 2 nd Thursday of each month. There was a short discussion concerning the
possibility of meetings every other month. It was noted a commission meeting would be held every
month.
Business from the Members:
Chairman Richard Neely asked if there were any more questions or comments from the commission members.
There were no more questions or comments.
Business from the Staff:
Chairman Richard Neely asked if there were any more questions from staff. There were no questions.
Business from the Floor:
Chairman Richard Neely asked if anyone from the floor had something to say. There were no other items brought
up. Chairman Neely added he offered his resignation to the newly elected Mayor Nate Duckett (as is customary)
however he was encouraged by Mayor Duckett to stay.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the March 13, 2018 meeting was adjourned
by Chairman Richard Neely, the motion was made by Richard Roderick and seconded by Wayne Mangum at
4:16 p.m.
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Agenda
FOUR CORNERS REGIONAL AIRPORT
800 Municipal Drive • Farmington, NM 87401-2663
505-599-1394 • FAX 505-599-1397 • www.fmtn.org
AGENDA
City of Farmington
Airport Advisory Commission
March 13, 2018
A G E N D A
Airport Advisory Commission
Executive Conference Room – 800 Municipal Drive
March 13, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
ITEM PAGE
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes from the February 13, 2018 Airport Advisory 2
Commission Meeting
4. Operations Report 5
5. Business from:
Chairman
Members
Staff
Floor
6. Adjournment
For information regarding any item scheduled on this Agenda, please contact the Airport
Manager’s Office at (505) 599-1394.
ATTENTION PERSONS WITH DIABILITIES: The meeting room and facilities are fully accessible
to persons with mobility disabilities. If you plan to attend the meeting and will need an auxiliary
aid or service, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 599-1106 or 599-1101 prior to the meeting
so that arrangements can be made.
M I N U T E S
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
February 13, 2018
The Airport Advisory Commission of the City of Farmington met on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at 4:00
p.m., in the Executive Conference Room in the Municipal Building, 800 Municipal Drive, Farmington, New
Mexico.
Members Present: Richard Roderick
Johnny Arrington, Pro Tem
Steve White
Members Absent: Richard Neely, Chairman
Wayne Mangum
Theresa Pacheco
Staff Present: Julie Baird, Assistant City Manager
Mike Lewis, Airport Manager
Jody Carman, Administrative Aide
Ellen Wayne, Assistant City Attorney
Dianne Mares, Legal Intern
Others Present: Felicia Bekis, Atlantic Aviation
Call to Order
The AAC meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Pro Tem Johnny Arrington, there being a quorum present;
the following proceedings were duly had and taken.
Approval of the February 13, 2018 Agenda
Pro Tem Johnny Arrington asked for a motion to approve the agenda for February 13, 2018. He asked if anyone
had changes or wanted a discussion. A motion was made by Steve White and seconded by Richard Roderick to
approve the agenda for February 13, 2018 and passed unanimously by a vote of 3-0.
Approval of the Minutes from the January 9, 2018, Regular Meeting of the AAC
Pro Tem Johnny Arrington asked for a motion to approve the minutes from January 9, 2108. He asked if anyone
had any changes or wanted a discussion. There was none. A motion was made by Richard Roderick and
seconded by Steve White to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2018 regular meeting of the Airport Advisory
Commission and passed unanimously by a vote of 3-0.
Operations Report
Airport Manager Mike Lewis presented the operations report for the month of January. He explained the update
would be briefer than normal due to files being lost during the virus attack on the City of Farmington network. He
explained when file restoration was complete, we would update our March agenda with current data and charts.
Mike briefly presented the statistics included in the February 13th agenda.
Regarding the fuel statistics, Johnny Arrington asked if a fuel report was necessary, or to note the numbers
quarterly. He asked Felicia how she would like to present Atlantic information she felt important to express to
the commission. After a short discussion it was decided total gallons delivered per month was appropriate.
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Mike noted the car rental companies were level and there was a significant jump in air traffic numbers from last
year in January. Mike Lewis added the No Worries numbers were also level, however January No Worries
revenues had not been received.
Johnny Arrington asked if there were any statistics from Vernon Aviation. That question prompted Mike to
mention airport administration is leasing space, temporarily in both sides of Hangar 9, to generate additional
revenues.
Mike Lewis gave a short report about his FAA summit in Dallas, TX, which included his discussions with
NMDOT and the FAA regarding Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS). The FAA agreed EMAS at
Four Corners Regional Airport is a safety and standard expectation, and funds would most likely be granted in
2020. The plan is already in place to appropriate funds to upgrade Four Corners Regional Airport to C-II status
within two to three years.
Mike Lewis gave an outline of the five year Capitol Improvement Plan (CIP) the airport plans to execute.
- Completion of taxiway E, F, & G restoration would start March 26 and be completed by April 16, 2018.
- Runway 7/25 ARC upgrade design is scheduled for FY2019 and budgeted at $1,000,000.00.
- Pavement for Runway 5/23 along with 7/25 ARC upgrade to C-II is scheduled for FY2020 at
$1,600,000.00.
- Runway 7/25 ARC runway construction is scheduled for completion in FY2021 at $10,000,000.00.
- Taxiway A reconstruction is scheduled for FY2022 and FY2023 and budged at $7,500,000.00.
Mike explained the design would come first which would yield cost estimates in order for the FAA to make
funding decisions. Mike explained design is first, would determine cost and estimates before FAA makes
decision to fund construction. Mike Lewis also offered to email anyone that plan if requested.
There was a short discussion among commission members and Mike Lewis as to a schedule for runway
closures during construction phases.
Johnny Arrington asked about master plan timeline. Mike responded EMAS and upgrade to C-II is included in
the Airport Layout Plan, which is part of the master plan. Mike explained the upgrade is a safety issue and that
ensures completion. The goal is to get EMAS completed. He would continue to update SkyWest.
Mike explained in FY2021, we would like to see taxiway A reconstruction west of runway 5/23. For the cost of
$3,200,000.00 taxiway A could be moved 400 feet south. That would enable the airport to upgrade to C-III
which would enable 737s to land at Four Corners Regional Airport. If status C-III is not achieved, airport
management would work with the tower to close appropriate taxiways when planes land.
Mike Lewis explained about angled approaches and how the airport would be reconstructed for added safety.
The total cost for airport upgrades will be approximately $23,000,000.00 and the city’s shared cost
responsibility will be approximately $750,000.00 over a five year CIP window.
Mike presented a few last items. No Worries has recently cleaned out their storage area in order to construct a
conference and meeting space. Mike added improvements of this manner are greatly welcomed on city
property.
Mike Lews noted the Request for Proposal (RFP) process starts for an airport engineering firm within the next
few weeks.
Business from the Members:
Johnny Arrington commended Mike Lewis for the great job he is doing and taking Four Corners Regional
Airport in the right direction. Pro Tem Johnny Arrington asked if there were any more questions or comments
from the commission members. There were no more questions or comments.
Business from the Staff:
Pro Tem Johnny Arrington asked if there were any more questions from staff. There were no questions.
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Business from the Floor:
ProTem Johnny Arrington asked if anyone from the floor had something to say. He asked Felicia Bekis, Atlantic
Aviation Manager, if operations were running smoothly. Felicia responded that everything at Atlantic Aviation
was on point. John Arrington expressed his thanks to everyone in attendance at this Airport Advisory meeting
and expressed appreciation for the hard work, and time, staff has put forward at Four Corners Regional Airport.
There were no other items brought up.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the February 13, 2018 meeting was adjourned
by Pro Tem Johnny Arrington, the motion was made by Richard Roderick and seconded by Steve White at 4:20
p.m.
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Richard Neely - Chairman Jody Carman – Administrative Aide
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OPERATIONS REPORT
March 2018
Four Corner Regional Airport
Monthly Report - February 2018
(Current Month Percentage & Y-T-D Percentage Change)
Current Year Percentage of Previous Year
February 2018 Change February 2017
Monthly Air Traffic Operations: 2,280 -19.18% 2,821
Y-T-D Traffic Operations: 5,553 13.72% 4,883
Monthly Fuel Flowage (gals): 24,818 13.93% 21,783
Y-T-D Fuel Flowage (gals): 56,379 12.20% 50,248
Monthly Car Rental Revenue: $ 3,750.00 -25.00% $ 5,000.00
Y-T-D Car Rental Revenue: $ 8,750.00 -12.50% $ 10,000.00
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NO WORRIES Gross Sales 2016 and 2018
Compared to ZEBRAS Gross Sales 2013
2018 NO WORRIES Total Sales 2016 NO WORRIES Total Sales 2013 ZEBRAS Total Sales
Jan $74,329 Jan $74,819 Jan $78,032
Feb $63,743 Feb $62,080 Feb $76,122
Mar Mar $78,345 Mar $100,762
Apr Apr $74,355 Apr $76,036
May May $86,639 May $79,155
Jun Jun $89,604 Jun $74,843
Jul Jul $91,740 Jul $70,972
Aug Aug $86,613 Aug $86,944
Sep Sep $91,398 Sep $100,379
Oct Oct $102,756 Oct $108,853
Nov Nov $91,373 Nov $95,693
Dec Dec $99,757 Dec $102,835
$138,072 $1,029,479 $1,050,626
$120,000
$100,000
$80,000
$60,000
$40,000
$20,000
$0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2018 NO WORRIES Total Sales 2016 NO WORRIES Total Sales 2013 ZEBRAS Total Sales
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