Morehead-Rowan County Airport Board
Minutes
December 27, 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 Porter Dailey, Charles Derrickson, Tim James, Eric Stinson, Don Laferty, Tom Fossett, and Ron Oliver. Absent were Jim LeMaster and Stanley Click. Guests present were Tracey and Mike Potter – Fixed Base Operators; Harry Clark – Rowan County Fiscal Court liaison; and Barbara Marsh – Assistant Secretary-Treasurer.
The Minutes of the November 29, 2012 meeting were presented. The motion to approve the Minutes was made by Mr. Laferty, seconded Mr. Stinson, and unanimously approved.
Mr. Dailey presented the Financial Report for the period ending November 30, 2012. The report included 6 pages consisting of a balance sheet, profit/loss detail, and November T-Hangar tenant lease report. Expenses for the period included a fuel purchase of $37,354.43. The motion to accept the November 2012 Financial Report was made by Mr. Stinson, 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, maintenance/repair, and hangar activities.
Fuel sales for the month of November were 1,284.6 gallons of 100LL and JETA fuel was 1,026 gallons pumped. Current prices are $5.82 per gallon for 100LL and $4.55 per gallon for JETA fuel. Total gallons on hand are 9,115 gallons of 100LL fuel and 2,812 gallons of JETA fuel. A purchase of JETA fuel will need to be made in the future.
Ms. Potter reported on the following:
- There will be another pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, January 5.
- The community hangar report included $600 usage for the period and activities.
- The jet fuel truck is working well. It has been used five times and sold several hundred gallons out of it. Also removed all decals in preparation for new decals.
- Two people have asked about building hangars. Need to establish stipulations for building conformity and long term lease guidelines.
- Walker Construction made a temporary patch repair to runway 2 which consisted of a low spot in the taxiway and a dip in the runway on the east side. The cost of approximately $9,000 to be reimbursed by a state grant.
- Replacement covers were installed for the outside extinguishers at the pump station.
- The EAA Chapter is sponsoring a bus trip to the Dayton Air Museum on December 29.
- Brandon Hamilton upgraded to a twin engine Piper Aztec.
- Midwest Aviation purchased a halon fire extinguisher at an auction for $400. It will be used on the jet fuel truck. A daily inspection ledger for the jet fuel truck is maintained as required by the supplier Shell.
- The AWOS site was dug up and forms were poured for the new site. A trench for the electric service was dug.
Mr. Gray presented a report prepared by Brandstetter Carroll Inc. regarding updates to current projects.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Dailey reported that Airport records are stored at the Airport following records retention guidelines.
Mr. Gray reported that a permanent repair to runway 2 will be discussed by Mr. Brandstetter at the next meeting. He will also review the temporary fix performed by Walker Construction in early December.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Gray reported that jet fuel truck markings including the new logo are being made by Caudill Signs and should be ready soon.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Dailey reported that he has been unsuccessful in registering as an agent for grant applications/updates. He has spoken with Mr. Mike Thompson for help. Mr. Gray will request additional help from Mr. Thompson again.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Gray adjourned the meeting at 6:19 p.m.