Morehead-Rowan County Airport Board Minutes
December 19, 2013
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, Tim James, Charles Derrickson, Porter Dailey, Ron Oliver, Eric Stinson, and Tom Fossett. Bruce Mattingly and Jim LeMaster were absent. Guests present were Tracey and Mike Potter – Fixed Base Operator; Bruce Brandstetter and Tony Hardin – Brandstetter Carroll Inc.; Harry Clark – Rowan County Fiscal Court liaison; Earl Rogers – Attorney, and Barbara Marsh – Assistant Secretary-Treasurer.
Mr. Gray informed that Bruce Mattingly had been appointed to the Board as a city representative to replace Mr. Click.
Mr. Stinson presented the Minutes of the November 2013 meeting. Mr. Laferty corrected the AWOS service maintenance cost option 1 ($1500.00 installation charge, $89.00 per month) in his report to read “at their expense”. The motion to approve the November 21, 2013 Minutes with corrections “If the units fails in any way (including lightning damage), they would replace and ship a new unit at their expense” was made by Mr. Oliver, seconded by Mr. Dailey, and approved unanimously.
Mr. Stinson presented the Financial Report for the period ending November 30, 2013. The report included five pages including cash flow, balance sheet, profit & loss, and profit & loss detail. Income and expenses were normal for the period. Liability insurance was purchased with an initial payment of $900.00 and ten monthly installments of $250.00. Fuel was not purchased this month. The motion to accept the November 2013 Financial Report was made by Mr. Dailey, seconded by Mr. Oliver, 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, grounds maintenance, and hangar activities.
Ms. Potter reported that fuel sales for the month of November were 704 gallons of 100LL and 2099 gallons of JETA fuel.
Ms. Potter reported that the monthly Community Hangar report include PHI Helicopter and Jamie Samuel for a total of $450.00.
Ms. Potter reported that the AWOS is working and sending out information.
Ms. Potter reported that a 2004 Red Chevy Silverado truck is available for transfer from Morehead Utility Plant Board for Airport use and will be used for snow removal and plowing. The plow blade used on the previous vehicle will fit the new truck.
Ms. Potter reported that the EAA Chapter planned bus trip to the Dayton Air Museum on January 4, 2014, still has seats available.
Ms. Potter reported that there will not be a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on January 4, 2014, due to the planned trip with the EAA Chapter.
Grounds. Mr. James, Co-Chair, went over actions.
RFP. A request for proposal has been prepared for a spring/summer 2014 hay harvesting contract. A small ad may be advertised in Rowan-Bath-Fleming county newspapers, posted on the Airport website (www.mrcairport.org), flyers posted at local feed stores, and/or given to County Extension Agents. Every effort will be made to keep costs to a minimum.
Communications and Security. Mr. Laferty, Chairman, reported on the AWOS/NADIN.
1. Mr. Laferty requested that all aviators report how far the AWOS reaches.
2. The ID is scheduled to change from M97 to KSYM the week after Christmas with Mr. Ed Leach assisting.
3. The AWOS data will feed through anyAWOS (Marilyn Wulfekuhler) in Lansing, MI and feed through their system to the FAA.
4. The frequency is 119.95 and the phone number is 606-780-0279.
5. There is a bleed over which needs to be addressed in the office from the AWOS to other lines.
Brandstetter Carroll Inc. Mr. Hardin and Mr. Brandstetter reviewed project updates.
T-Hangar Project
? The 2nd bidding/estimated construction schedule is revised below. Mr. Joe Carter has been out for two weeks. His comments have been sent to Mr. Craig Farmer.
? The base bid is eight units with alternates of 10 units and 12 units.
o Advertise: Week of December 30, 2013
o Pre-bid meeting: January 14, 2013
o Bid opening: January 23, 2014
o Contract award: January 30, 2014
o Mobilization: January 30 – March 5, 2014
o Start of construction: March 6, 2014
o Substantial Completion: August 22, 2014
Runway Storm Improvements
? BCI submitted the report to Mr. Craig Farmer on December 2, 2013 to request feedback on State funding. To date a response has not been received.
? BCI will bring updated set of construction documents to the January meeting.
Mr. Hardin announced his resignation from Brandstetter Carroll Inc. effective December
30, 2013. Mr. Brandstetter expressed his appreciation for Mr. Hardin’s service and
Board members thanked him and wished him well in his new vocation as Minister in
Woodford County.
OLD BUSINESS
Air Flight International Aircraft. Mr. Rogers reported receiving calls from the attorney of the owner of the abandoned aircraft parked on Airport grounds. There will not be any possibility of
removal of the plane until the lien is paid. In addition, there has been damage to the surface of the asphalt from leaking fluids.
Surplus Property. Mr. Rogers reported the 1995 white truck which is inoperable may be put out for bids. There is no requirement for be advertised locally. Mr. Gray will check on the website www.gov.deals or www.ebay tomorrow to obtain costs for advertising. The truck was declared as surplus at the August 29, 2013 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Gray adjourned the meeting at 6:27 PM.