Airport Commission

RUSSELLVILLE AIRPORT COMMISSION Minutes DATE 11/30/2021 MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS: Radio ______________ Bill Rowlett _ X_ News __ __ Kevin Burnham _ _X_ Nathan George __ X Bob Chatman _ _X___ Paul Horney _ X Dwight Talburt __ X Rick Harrell _ _ __ Les Teaff _ _ Bill West ___X Mayor Richard Harris _ ____ Airport Manager: Guest: Keith Frazier _ ___ Meeting Started at _ 6:04 PM_ Introduction of Guests Accept the __________ Minutes ___ ____ Motioned by: __ _______ Seconded by: __ ________ Manager ’s Report Jet A Sales in October 2021: 5013 gallons AVGAS Sales in October 2021: 5559 gallons Total Fuel Volume in October 2021 -10572 gallons Self Service Statistics October 2021 : 881 gallons 62 sales,15.85% of AVGAS Volume, 0.083% of Total Volume, 14.21 gallons average per sale End of October 2021 YTD Fuel Volume : 89,994 gallons which is a 26.12% increase compared last September 2020 Financial - Accounts Receivable Aging for October 2021 2>90 City Hanger Occupancy in October 2021 was : 74.42%_ City Enclosed Hangar _100% _ City Shade Hangars 40____% Private Hangars__100%_____ Self Sufficiency for October 2021 : 81.10 / 78.12% Updated Financial Report RUSSELLVILLE AIRPORT COMMISSION Minutes DATE 11 / 30 /2021 MANAGER ’S REPORT / FINANCIAL REPORT: Accept the Manager’s ___ Passed 6-0 ________________ Motioned by: _ __KB_______________________ Seconded by: _ BW________________________ OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS 1. 2021 AIP Grant Project- Bob Chatman – Completed – Audit is done – Awaiting final closeout – Will be paid 100% with Covid money. 2. 2023 CIP Changes (Security Fencing) – 1st project planned for 2023 – for 2026 Open Hanger demo and relocation of one set 3 2022 Budget Capital Expenditure (GPU) Justification made to the financial committee chairman. Batesville and Hobart considered. Looking for a trade in model, however Capital budget request in January for New $44,000 unit will be made. 4 Permanent Non-Aeronautical Use of Land Application update – Final FAA blessing sought. Armory exclusion approved. State Historical Preservation Society provided clearance letter. 5 Fly-In November 6 th. Commendations from the commission to the Manager for the success of the fly-in. Several commissioners helped with the event. Flour bomb Drop, Balloon Pop, STOL Demonstration and Spot landing contests. 31 aircraft and 175 visitors attended. Held in conjunction with the Morrilton EAA fly-in contributed to the success. Future national STOL completion in the planning for next year. Large group of handicapped children attended. 6 November and December Meetings Motion by Bill West to skip the December meeting. Seconded by BR. Motion passed 6-0 NEW BUSINESS: 1. Hangar Construction Update-Bob Chatman - Contracts signed and earthwork contractor has started. Proof Roll completed. Waiting on Re-Bar delivery. Long wait on the building, may be April or later. Will try and get the floor pour done early. 2. Commissioner ’s Expiring Terms Bill West and Lest Teaff and consideration for reappointment – Need letters expressing a continued desire by BW and LT to serve and a vote of acclimation by the Commission. Motion by BR for a vote of acclimation, seconded by KB. Motion passed 6-0. 3. Airport Christmas Luncheon December 17 th 11am-1pm 4. TravelAire nose gear collapse. Pictures sent to the FISDO. C172 also experienced a bird strike south of the river. Coyote trapping is in place. 2 RUSSELLVILLE AIRPORT COMMISSION Minutes DATE 11 / 30 /2021 MISCELLANEOUS: None MEETING ADJOURNED : ___6:39_ PM__ 3