Morehead-Rowan County Airport Board
Minutes
March 29, 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, Tom Fossett, and Eric Stinson. Absent were Tim James and Stanley Click. Guests present were Tracey and Mike Potter, Fixed Base Operators; Ben Brandstetter and Bruce Brandstetter – Brandstetter Carroll, Inc.; Magistrate Harry Clark, Rowan County Fiscal Court liaison; and Barbara Marsh – Assistant Secretary-Treasurer.
The Minutes of the February 23, 2012 meeting were presented. The motion to approve the Minutes was made by Mr. Oliver, and seconded by Mr. Stinson, and unanimously approved.
Mr. Dailey presented the Financial Report for the period ending February 29, 2012. The report included 5 pages consisting of a balance sheet and profit/loss detail. Fuel sales were $9,023. Expenses included the 3rd quarter payment to the FBO of $10,000. The motion to accept the February 2012 Financial Report was made by Mr. Stinson, seconded by Mr. Oliver, and unanimously approved.
Mr. Clark announced that the Rowan County Fiscal Court had approved the appointment of Tim James to the Board of Directors. James fills the vacancy created when Ms. Hope Brown resigned. Due to a previous commitment Mr. James could not attend this month’s meeting.
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 February were 1,323.78 gallons of 100LL and JETA fuel was 1,060.68 gallons pumped. JetA fuel was purchased. Total gallons on hand are 1,734 gallons of 100LL fuel and 8,308 gallons of JETA fuel.
Ms. Potter reported on the following:
- There will be another pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, April 7.
- The Gateway Coalition (homeless) had their annual retreat at the Airport.
- A Husqvarna push mower with bagger was purchased from Lowe’s.
- The women’s restroom tile replacement project is complete.
- The March 10 National Weather Seminar was attended by approximately 20 people.
- The February community hangar occupancy report was provided to the Board.
- Replacement U.S. and state flags were purchased.
- The AOPA meeting will be April 10 at 7:00 pm. Pop’s B-Q will provide catering.
- The Morgan and Menifee county tornado resulted in increased activity at the airport, including Senator Mitch McConnell.
- A representative of a wood products maker visited Morehead as a potential location site.
Mr. Brandstetter reported on the following:
T-Hangar Construction
- Planning was proceeding.
AWOS III Project
- Three bids were received on March 21st at the AWOS Installation bid opening. JAVE, LLC was the low bidder at $133,000 including alternate A-1, the precipitation sensor/gauge. Zoning approval by the state is scheduled for June.
- The lead time on the equipment is 10 weeks from approval of shop drawings.
- A motion to accept JAVE, LLC as the low bidder on the AWOS III P project was made by Mr. Dailey, seconded by Mr. Laferty, and approved unanimously.
Five Year ACIP (Annual Capital Improvement Project)
- The annual review of the AICP is due by April 6. The projects on the list may be amended as necessary. Mr. Brandstetter will work with Mr. Gray to prepare a cost estimate, sketch, and submittal by the deadline.
The FAA recently changed the state and local funding matching requirements from 95% federal/5% local (2.5% state/2.5% local) to 90% federal/10% local. It will apply to future and current projects and takes effect immediately. Everything that hasn’t been spent will go to 90%/10%. It is yet to be determined what percentage the state might contribute. The state decision can have a significant funding consequence to the Airport Board regarding the T-Hanger project.
Dr. Derrickson reported on several projects.
- The Board would like to express appreciation to the county road department, the Fiscal Court and Judge Executive Nickell for their support in maintaining and keeping open the existing road along the back fence line. This is a safety issue for the Airport in the event of an incident.
- The fence line project/clearing right-of-way is nearly complete with several areas needing final completion. The weather has been a hindrance in completion.
- The sewer connection project to the double wide mobile home (FBO residence) is nearly complete.
- Seeding project continues as weather permits. Fence row spraying will begin soon.
- The mowing season has begun. A diesel mower bid has been received from Cahill’s, Flemingsburg. With a trade in of the current mower, the cost will be approximately $11,300. A motion to accept the bid submitted by Cahill’s, Flemingsburg, KY for a John Deere diesel mower for $11,300 was made by Dr. Derrickson, seconded by Mr. LeMaster, and approved unanimously.
- The Kentucky Division of Forestry will provide labor for grounds projects including erosion/drainage issues for which we will provide their fuel. The airport board will go behind with seeding/netting/fertilizing. A tree has fallen on the barbed wire fence. It will be cut up and the wood given to the FBO.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Laferty reported on the emergency drill procedure. A donated fuselage will be burned for the drill. A date will be set with the MMRC Fire Department for the drill. The Morehead News newspaper will be notified.
Mr. LeMaster reported on the airport logo design by Rowan County High School student Sarah Vaughn. Mr. Gray and Mr. LeMaster will present a check for $200 to Ms. Vaughn in appreciation of her winning design.
Dr. Fossett reviewed tentative plans for Community Day and assignments were confirmed with all board members participating. Several insurance quotations regarding the air show will be obtained. Mr. Stinson reviewed air show possible dates with performers. Because of previous bookings by air show performers, September 22 was an open date and was selected for Community Day. Several underwriters will be contacted for sponsor support. A motion to approve a deposit of $300 for the air show performers was made by Dr. Derrickson, seconded by Mr. Oliver and unanimously approved.
Mr. Dailey reported that there were no tenant’s with delinquent payments.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Gray advised that the Fixed Base Operator contract agreement expires on September 1. The committee comprised of Mr. Stinson, Mr. Oliver, Mr. Dailey, and Mr. Gray was appointed by the Chair to review and make recommendations and report back to the Board.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Gray adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Next Meeting: April 26, 2012 – 6:00 p.m.