Morehead-Rowan County Airport Board
Minutes
February 23, 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, Stanley Click, Ron Oliver, Charles Derrickson, and Eric Stinson. Absent were Hope Brown and 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, Earl Rogers, Attorney; and Barbara Marsh – Assistant Secretary-Treasurer.
The Minutes of the January 26, 2012 meeting were presented. The motion to approve the Minutes was made by Mr. Laferty, and seconded by Mr. Oliver, and unanimously approved.
Mr. Dailey presented the Financial Report for the period ending January 31, 2011. The report included 5 pages consisting of a balance sheet and profit/loss detail. Most of the new revenue came from 3rd quarter hangar leases. Fuel sales and profit were low but normal for the period. Two tenants are in arrears for the 3rd quarter: Brandon Hamilton, T-Hanger, and Jack Holley, tie down. The motion to accept the January 2012 Financial Report was made by Mr. Stinson, seconded by Mr. Click, and unanimously approved.
Mr. Gray reported that Hope Brown had submitted her resignation to the Board. Mr. Gray expressed appreciation to Ms. Brown for her service. The Rowan County Judge Executive will be notified of the vacancy. Recommendations for the open Board position may be sent to Mr. Gray and he will share with the County Judge Executive.
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 community hangar activities.
Fuel sales for the month of December were 994.93 gallons of 100LL and JETA fuel was 132.59 gallons pumped. Total gallons on hand are 3,621 gallons of 100LL fuel and 2,994 gallons of JETA fuel.
Ms. Potter reported on the following:
- There will be a pancake and sausage breakfast on March 3.
- Repairs were needed for the Jet fuel pump. TPM removed the pump and replaced it with a temporary until repaired by Soles Electric, Huntington, West Virginia.
- The top chain guide for the entrance gate has been adjusted and is working well.
- The women’s restroom tile replacement project continues.
- There will be a National Weather Seminar on March 10 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Chili will be served after the meeting.
- The community hangar report included usage for the period and activities.
Mr. Brandstetter reported on the following:
T-Hangar Construction
- Correspondence from Mike Thompson received on January 24detailing initial steps for project authorization.
AWOS III Project
- Project will be advertised on Tuesday, February 28th with a bid opening on March 21st at 4:00 pm.
Dr. Derrickson reported on the fence line project. There remains quite a bit of cleanup work to do but weather conditions prevent the work from progressing.
Dr. Derrickson reported on installation of the sewer line to the FBO residence. Grant money remained from the original sewer line installation project to the Airport and will be used by the Morehead Utility Plant Board to install 1,000 feet of 2 inch line for the project. A tap fee of $650 is included in the project to be paid by the Airport Board.
OLD BUSINESS
The Airport logo design by a Rowan County High School student has not been received. Mr. LeMaster will contact the art teacher to try and complete the design.
Mr. Stinson reported on the suggested revision of the T-Hangar and Tie Down leases. Pending review by Mr. Rogers, the revised lease will be month to month instead of quarterly. A late payment fee is a part of the new lease. The new lease becomes effective July 1. The motion to accept the revised lease agreements pending review by Mr. Rogers was made by Mr. Dailey, seconded by Dr. Derrickson, and approved unanimously.
Mr. Gray reviewed tentative plans for Community Day prepared by Dr. Fossett, Chairman.
A list of responsibilities and volunteers was reviewed. Mr. Stinson will contact air show performers for open dates and report back at the next meeting. Insurance requirements will be discussed at that time. A possible budget of $5,000 was discussed for the air show.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Dailey reported on a possible Fly-In event in conjunction with a Morehead State University football game.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Gray adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.