Morehead-Rowan County Airport Board
Minutes
April 26, 2012
Chairman Michael Gray called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Terminal Building Conference Room at the Morehead-Rowan County Regional Airport. Other members present were Don Laferty, Jim LeMaster, Porter Dailey, Ron Oliver, Charles Derrickson, Tim James, Stanley Click, and Eric Stinson. Absent was Tom Fossett. Guests present were Tracey and Mike Potter, Fixed Base Operators; Ben Brandstetter – Brandstetter Carroll, Inc.; Magistrate Harry Clark, Rowan County Fiscal Court liaison; and Barbara Marsh – Assistant Secretary-Treasurer.
The Minutes of the March 29, 2012 meeting were presented. The motion to approve the Minutes was made by Mr. Oliver, and seconded by Mr. Laferty, and unanimously approved.
Mr. Dailey presented the Financial Report for the period ending March 31, 2012. The report included 5 pages. Major income sources for the period consisted of t-hanger rentals, fuel, and final draw down from US Bank for the terminal building project. Major expenses consisted of a water line installation by Thompson Brothers; parking lot paving (reimbursement to Rowan County Fiscal Court); fuel purchase (JetA); and debt service on the terminal building project. The motion to accept the March 2012 Financial Report was made by Mr. Oliver, seconded by Mr. Stinson, and unanimously approved.
REPORTS
Tracey Potter gave a report on the status of the FBO and Airport activities. She advised the status of fuel sales, maintenance/repair, and hangar activities.
Fuel sales for the month of March were 1,882.48 gallons of 100LL and JETA fuel was 1,408.44 gallons.
Ms. Potter reported on the following:
- There will be another pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, May 5.
- Eastern Aviation donated 200 gallons of 100LL fuel for Community Day.
- Taxi and PAPi lights have been replaced.
- The community hangar report included usage for the period and activities
- The Kentucky Air Challenge will begin June 1 and will conclude on August 4 with a picnic and awards. Midwest Aviation will donate two prizes.
- The AOPA meeting on April 10 was attended by approximately 40 persons.
- A bronze building dedication plaque has been mounted near the front doors. The Airport identification sign was updated to reflect the name change of the road.
Mr. Brandstetter reported on the following:
T-Hangar Construction
- An independent fee review was requested. Information should be received by the next meeting regarding FAA next steps.
AWOS III Project
- The contractor is sending shop drawings by May 17 when a preconstruction meeting will be held.
Five Year ACIP (Annual Capital Improvement Project)
- The project list includes JetA & 100LL Fuel Trucks, Corporate Hanger (80×100’) and Instrument Landing System as tentative items. A suggestion was made to add or substitute a corporate hangar for future economic development.
Dr. Derrickson reported on several projects.
- The back field area is growing and needs some attention. There are pine trees which are 2-3” in diameter which can’t be cut with a bush hog. They need to be cut and then mowed several times a year. A committee to survey the area was appointed by Mr. Gray and consisted of Dr. Derrickson, Mr. LeMaster, and Mr. James.
- Tree stubs near the fence line need to be taken out.
- The electrical portion of the water line connection project to the double wide mobile home (FBO residence) has been completed.
- The Kentucky Division of Forestry will be contacted in the fall to provide labor for grounds projects including erosion/drainage issues for which we will provide their fuel. The airport board will do the seeding/netting/fertilizing.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Laferty reported on the emergency drill procedure. Pat Conn, MMRC Assistant Fire Chief, reports that the fire station does not have enough fire retardant for the drill. He is checking on cost and will report back to Mr. Laferty.
Mr. Stinson reported on Community Day air show performers. He is continuing to contact skydivers and volunteers and checking on waivers/insurance. Mr. Click will check with Johnson Church of God volunteers for food vending. Mr. Dailey is checking with KACO about insurance.
Mr. Gray reported that the committee reviewing the FBO contract will be able to report at the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Dailey reported that the 2012-2013 operating budget needs to be sent to county. The format is the same as in the past and dictated by the state. It contains financial information about 2010-2011, 2011-2012, and the estimated budget for 2012-2013. The estimated budget for 2012-2013 fiscal year is $292,425.00. Among projected items reviewed included rental income of $22,500 and fuel sales of $150,000. The motion to approve the 2012-2013 operating budget and to keep the T-hangar fees the same as the previous fiscal year was made by Mr. Stinson, seconded by Dr. Derrickson, and unanimously approved.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Gray reported that the airport logo design winner, Sarah Vaughn, was presented a $200 check in recognition of her winning efforts. Mr. LeMaster accompanied Mr. Gray to the ceremony. The photo and story appeared in The Morehead News.
Mr. Gray reported that the Kentucky Aviation Conference would be held September 5-7, 2012 and encouraged all board members and the FBO to attend.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Gray adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.