CHESAPEAKE AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES March 9, 2016

The regular meeting of the Chesapeake Airport Authority was held on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., at the Chesapeake Regional Airport, Chesapeake, Virginia.

CALL TO ORDER
Mr. CT Cowling declared a quorum present and called the March 2016 meeting to order at 7:00 p. m.

GUEST SPEAKER
Mr. CT Cowling introduced Mr. Wayne Shank, Executive Director, from Norfolk International. Mr. Shank gave a presentation on how an authority functions at Norfolk International.

MINUTES
A
motion was made and passed unanimously to accept the minutes from the meeting of February 2016 as previously circulated.  

TREASURER’S REPORT
Mr. Don Britt reported that he inspected the financial statements before the meeting and found them in order. A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the financial reports for February 2016.

INVOICES
Mr. Chris Schrantz reviewed the invoices for the month: Overhead Door $2,990.00 (Annual Maintenance Contract); QE Enterprises $12,000.00 (Valve Repair); VSC Fire and Security $1,388.75 (Batteries); and Vaisaila $54,586.00 (AWOS Upgrade).

Operating Invoices over $1,000 covered by the annual check signing resolution or previously approved and paid in 2016 included: Progressive Insurance $1,414.00 (Annual Truck Premium); US Bank $1,100.00 (Bond Fee); and Pender & Coward $10,560.50 (Deal Property).

A motion was made, seconded and passed to pay the invoices over $1,000 for the February/March 2016.

OLD BUSINESS
Television
Ms. Meredith Kennedy asked for a status update on acquisition. Mr. Chris Schrantz stated that due to some unforeseen expenses such as the tractor repairs, acquisition of a new television has been put on hold.

Rules and Regulations Committee
Mr. Brian Miller asked that something be done with the revised rules and regulations. Mr. Chris Schrantz stated that he will send it to the lawyer for review.

NEW BUSINESS
Increase in Sewer Fees
Mr. Chris Schrantz stated that due to rising costs, staff proposes a phased-in increase to the monthly billings of $7.00 per month over the next 4 months for end state of $168.00 per month for all subscribers effective July 1st. A motion was made, seconded and passed (6-0 with Ms. Kennedy abstaining) to increase the sewer fees as described.

FY 2017 Operating/Capital Budget
Mr. Burke Craver discussed the draft budget for FY2017. Mr. Craver stated that discussion on compensation will need to be done in closed session. Mr. CT Cowling stated that he will call a special session to discuss the budget once all the members have reviewed the budget. Mr. Cowling asked Mr. Schrantz to coordinate a time for a special meeting with the members.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
STEERING COMMITTEE – Report Discussion
Mr. Brian Miller asked the board to answer the question: As an airport where do we see ourselves, is one FBO doing the majority of services or do we want two or five and what kind of businesses we want on the airport? The board members discussed the question. Mr. Burke Craver stated that we have to start considering the path the airport is going to take into the future.

TALBERT & BRIGHT REPORT
Off-Airport Easement Acquisition/Obstruction Removal EA
Mr. Steve Peterson stated they had received more comments that have to be addressed by the FAA.

North Terminal Area Apron Phase I & II
Mr. Steve Peterson stated that the weather is breaking and the contractor is getting ready to go and should be starting on April 4th.

MANAGER’S REPORT
Mr. Chris Schrantz reported on the following:
            Water Line Repair
            The water line repair was a success and the flow rate exceeded minimums.

AWOS
The AWOS is installed and allows both flight schools real time access to the display.

Deal Property
The airport manager, the lawyer, the chairman will be meeting with Mr. Martin Holton to discuss the project.

ACIP Meeting
The capital improvement program will be reviewed and identify needs or possible projects.

TENANT COMMENTS
Mr. Jim Parkman reported they are doing well at this time.

Mr. John Beaulieu spoke on the FBO concept at different airports. Mr. Beaulieu reported that they have signed an affiliate agreement with Liberty University. Their students will be doing their flight training here. Horizon will have an Open House on April 16th. Mr. Beaulieu said they are exploring being involved with a reality show on flight schools.

MEMBERS COMMENTS
Mr. Brian Miller discussed the pictures that he had sent out to the members.

CHAIRMAN COMMENTS
Mr. CT Cowling thanked the airport members for the work they are doing. Mr. Cowling also thanked Mr. Shank for coming out tonight.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

                                                                                    CT Cowling
                                                                                    Chairman

The minutes are summary in nature and are not intended to be an exact transcript of the proceedings. The Authority maintains an audiotape of the meeting.