Morehead-Rowan County Airport Board
Minutes
November 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 Jim LeMaster, Porter Dailey, Charles Derrickson, Tim James, Eric Stinson, Don Laferty, and Tom Fossett. Absent were Ron Oliver and Stanley Click. Guests present were Tracey and Mike Potter – Fixed Base Operators; Tony Hardin – Brandstetter Carroll Inc.; Harry Clark – Rowan County Fiscal Court liaison, Danny Mabry – Hangar Tenant, and Barbara Marsh – Assistant Secretary-Treasurer.
The Minutes of the October 25, 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 October 31, 2012. The report included 6 pages consisting of a balance sheet, profit/loss detail, and October lease report. The Community Day follow up grant report had been presented to Morehead Tourism during the month. An additional ad will be run in the Morehead News expressing thanks to Community Day Sponsors. Expenses for the period include a fuel purchase. The motion to accept the October 2012 Financial Report was made by Mr. Dailey, seconded by Mr. LeMaster, 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 October were 1,213.2 gallons of 100LL and JETA fuel was 1,111.16 gallons pumped. During the month we received 8,462 gallons of 100ll fuel. Current prices are $5.82 per gallon for 100LL and $4.55 per gallon for JetA fuel. Total gallons on hand are 9,880 gallons of 100LL fuel and 3,256 gallons of JetA fuel.
Ms. Potter reported on the following:
- There will be another pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, December 1.
- The community hangar report included usage for the period and activities.
- Replaced several runway lights, and repaired and replaced PAPI bulbs.
- John Nolen helped to repaint runway numbers 2 & 20.
- Met with Steve Marcozzi, Manager, Airport Inspection Branch, Kentucky Department of Aviation, for airport inspection. He was shown two low spots in the taxiway and runway.
- Walker Construction reviewed needed repairs to runway 2.
- The fire extinguishers were recertified. Replacement covers were ordered for the outside extinguishers at the pump station.
- Traveled to the Mt Sterling Airport to evaluate the JetA truck which is for sale. It would be an asset.
- Met with Tony Hardin and Fleming-Mason Rural Electric Cooperative to review electrical needs for the new T-Hangars.
- The EAA Chapter is sponsoring a trip to the Dayton Air Museum on a bus trip on December 29. Cost is $39 per person. Theater tickets are $6 and $11. Dinner will be at the Montgomery Inn in Cincinnati.
Dr. Derrickson and Mr. James, Grounds Co-Chairs reported on several projects.
- A master plan for grounds is being prepared for next year.
- The acreage for the area has been broken down for future use. It includes 194 acres in grassland, 25 acres in buildings and roads, and 65 acres in rough seeded land. The total acreage of the Airport is 284 acres. Of the 284 acres, 169 acres is fenced in, and 115 acres are outside the fenced area. Of the 115 acres outside the fence, 50 acres are in grass and 65 are in the rough.
- The soil drainage issue will be revisited next spring also.
Tony Hardin reported on five projects.
- AWOS. The contractor has to reorder the base because of the moved location. The payment request for the contractor was delayed because of an incorrect mailing address. A turnaround time of 60 days to install or less was discussed.
- T-Hangar Construction. Met with Fleming Mason Rural Electric Cooperative and the FBO to review electrical needs. Pending final grant information, the project should be advertised in January. Plans will be brought to the next meeting for review by Dr. Derrickson, Mr. James, and Mr. Gray.
- DBE Plan. No Update.
- Runway Storm Improvements. Funding has not been approved but will be prepared in a manner for individual components as funding becomes available.
- KTC Funded Paving Improvements. The project was not approved for FY 13 at this time but remains on the list for future consideration.
NEW BUSINESS
A temporary repair to a low spot on the east side of the runway will be made December 6 or 7 by Walker Construction. Fees for the repair will be funded by the state. A NOTAM concerning Airport shutdown for the repairs will be filed by Mr. Laferty.
Mr. Dailey discussed member requirements acknowledging receipt of “Your Duty Under the Law” and “Managing Public Records” and a Proof of Receipt compliance form. All forms need to be turned in by the next meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Gray reported on the November 1 Morehead Chamber of Commerce luncheon which featured Mr. Henry Lackey, Deputy Commissioner, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
Several members of the Airport Board of Directors attended.
Mr. Gray reported on the runway marking project. Mr. Craig Farmer, Transportation Engineer Branch Manager, said the repainting will occur in the spring.
Dr. Fossett reported on the possible purchase of a JetA fuel truck which belongs to the FBO at the Mt. Sterling Airport. It has recently been recertified by Eastern Aviation Shell. Many upgrades have been made to the 1972 truck. The advantage to having a truck would be to assist customers who don’t want to go to the pumps. Mr. Gray also evaluated the truck. The FBOs recommended it acquisition. Transporting the fuel truck to the Morehead Airport would be provided at no charge. The motion to purchase the JetA fuel truck for $4,000 was made by Dr. Fossett, seconded by Dr. Derrickson, and unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Gray adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.