Airport Advisory Board

MINUTES AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD Date: February 17, 2015 Convened at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Jim Rhoades, Mitch Hallgren, Bryant Irving, Chuck Lanning, Dick Anderson, Bob Owens, Larry Luxton, Jack Bennett, and Jeff Jacobson. Excused: Bryce Deter, Bernie Pupino and Ron Naylor. Also present: Tom Cleveland, Airport Manager and Ron Frieders, T-hangar tenant APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Jim Rhoades moved to approve the February 17, 2015 meeting agenda. Bob Owens seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Dick Anderson moved to approve the minutes of the January 20, 2015 meeting. Larry Luxton seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. SCHEDULE OF PERSONS TO BE HEARD FORM THE FLOOR; Ron Frieders, T-hangar tenant, advised that he flew last night from DTMA and there were hundreds of geese by the shed adjacent to the taxiway. He also advised he received a voicemail from Lake in the Hills Airport regarding tenant needs and possible business. CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Airport Governance Study Update Sixel Consulting was approved by City Council on February 9 to perform the governance study for DTMA. Representatives will come next week for a kickoff meeting and Tom may have a representative come to a future board meeting. During the process Sixel will speak with Board members, business members, and management about what would be the best route for the Airport – City owned or an Airport Authority. Boundaries and per household cost would be established through Sixel. Tom advised he will report after the kickoff meeting. 2. FBO Fuel Supplier – Request for Proposal update The Fuel Supply bid will be sent out this week. While at NBAA conference, Tom and T. J. spoke with fuel suppliers regarding DTMA’s needs and the RFP. There are five refineries that make 100LL fuel. The current contract with World Fuel expires April 30, 2015. We are looking for Jet and 100LL fuels, marketing, computer software, quality control, credit card services, good pricing and contract fuel. 3. FAA Part 139 – Limited Commercial Airport update DTMA’s manual was submitted to the FAA in July 2014. We now have the ARFF and de-icer trucks and are able to handle NIU athletic teams that fly in and out of the Airport. Wind socks, PAPI, and power boxes will need adjustments, fencing needs to be discussed, and line staff will require training. The company that installed the PAPI will write a letter to the FAA stating the power boxes are fixed by function and have to stay. Approval was given to do these projects through TIPS. Part 139 would result in more inspections by the FAA. A teleconference is scheduled Wednesday for discussion with the FAA to determine if we want to do Part 139 and whether it is attainable for DTMA. Tom will report on the teleconference. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Airport Manager’s Report o Tom advised DTMA is closer to breaking even this year. o NIU Men’s Basketball team left tonight from DTMA. o NIU is not interested in offering pilot classes. o Kish College Aviation Program is challenged to keep going. o NBAA conference – all charter companies were there and DTMA was promoted as much as possible with marketing and advising these companies that we are capable to de-ice large aircraft now. Currently we have a few charter aircraft that stage out of DTMA overnight. o Two de-icings performed with revenue of $1,200.00. The truck was purchased for $4,000.00. De-icing is a revenue stream and the truck facilitates charter flights coming into DTMA where they will also purchase fuel. o Large drainage project will begin in April. o Airport painting project will begin in April. o The pavement project will begin after July 1. b. Flight and Ground Operations c. Airport Rules & Regulations d. Budget e. Public Affairs/Historical – Hangar o EAA has scheduled another Swing dance at DTMA for October 10. o The Drone presentation by Roger Keys was well received and had good attendance. A model of the TDR-1 was available for viewing and a fully reconditioned drone is located in Pensacola FL. Information can be found at the website stagone.org. Marilyn Monroe’s role in drone manufacturing was noted as well as companies such as Oster, Schwinn, and Wurlitzer having been involved with the manufacturing. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:06 p.m. Approved: March 17, 2015