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2017-07-12 Minutes APPROVED MINUTES AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD JULY 12, 2017 After determining that a quorum was present,the Airport Advisory Board of the City of Denton, Texas convened in a Regular Scheduled Meeting Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Airport Terminal Building Meeting Room at 5000 Airport Road, Denton, Texas. PRESENT: Jim Stodola, Chairman, Ira Weinstein, Martin Mainja, Pete Lane, Kent Key, Robert Tickner ABSENT: Stu Moorhead STAFF PRESENT: Scott Gray, Airport Manager, Chase Patterson, Airport Operations Coordinator, and Julie Mullins, Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary. PUBLIC PRESENT:Don Huff, Councilmember, and Mike Sykes, US Aviation. Pledge of Allegiance Members of the Board, staff and audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. flag. Approval of Minutes Member Mainja made a motion to approve the minutes as presented for the May 10, 2017 meeting with Member Weinstein seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Presentations from Members of the Public 1. Mr. Mike Sykes regarding update on US Jet Center FBO Mr Sykes gave an update on US Jet Center FBO and US Aviation Flight Academy plans for the future here at the Denton Enterprise Airport following that acquisition of the Business Air FBO on July 1, 2017. Mr. Sykes indicated that US Aviation has been at the Denton Enterprise Airport for approximately 12 years. As a result of this acquisition, the FBO and Flight Academy will be separated with the FBO being located at the old Business Air building and the Flight Academy remaining in the US Aviation building. US Aviation Flight Academy also operates in two other locations; one at North Texas Regional in Grayson County and in connection with Tarrant County College located at Alliance Airport. North Texas Regional is flight training and Tarrant County College is a two year associate's degree program. Mr. Sykes informed the board that US Aviation FBO had lost money every year, however, was operated to support the need for fuel by the Flight Academy. They have been working with the parent company of Business Air for almost a full year to consolidate to one FBO. Given approximately 1.7 million gallons of fuel sold at the Airport, with approximately 400,000 gallons Airport Advisory Board Minutes July 12, 2017 Page 2 used by the Flight Academy, both parties agreed that consolidation to US Aviation made the most sense. Mr. Sykes indicated that US Jet Center will provide fueling, line services, charter, and hangar rental. US Jet Center's goal is to provide their services in a safe and professional manner. The business does not plan to increase prices, however,there will be operator changes over the next few months. Mr. Sykes informed the Board, and another goal is to visit surrounding Airports to entice Aircraft operators and business to move to Denton. Mr. Sykes would invited the Board to visit their facilities. Member Tickner inquired why the name change for the FBO. Mr. Sykes explained the desire to rebrand the FBO so to better distinguish the FBO from the Flight Academy. Chairman Stodola inquired if Business Air was remaining at the Airport. Mr. Sykes indicated that Business Air will remain in the building as a tenant and will continue to provide air charter services. Member Weinstein ask how many people are working for the company. Mr. Sykes indicated approximately 250 staff and students. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Discussion and input regarding the Monthly Operations Report A. May 2017 B. June 2017 Chase Patterson, Operations Coordinator, presented the newly formatted monthly operations, fuel commissions, and based aircraft report for May and June 2017. Mr. Patterson focused discussion on the June 2017 report, indicating that fueling was up approximately 38% comparing May 2016 to May 2017 and down a half percent between years. Mr. Patterson indicated that the back page also includes alerts and incidents for the associated month. 2. Discussion and input regarding the Monthly Financial Report—May 2017 Scott Gray, Airport Manager,presented the Monthly Financial Report for May 2017. The report included a year-to-date breakdown of revenue and expenses through May 2017. Member Mainja ask why the revenues were below the 66%budget level, Mr. Gray indicated that the Quebec Hangars were not occupied until January 2017. Member Tickner commented on the low gas well revenues, stating that he was aware that one well was capped. Mr. Gray indicated that gas well revenues have been steadily dropping over the past 5 years. 3. Discussion and input regarding the Monthly Construction Report Airport Advisory Board Minutes July 12, 2017 Page 3 Chase Patterson, Operations Coordinator, reported on the current construction projects. Drainage repairs were being conducted at the Quebec Hangars and are anticipated to be completed in the next several weeks. Several security fencing projects are scheduled in several areas on the south side of the Airport along John Carrell Road and Spartan Drive. Three additional security cameras are being installed to enhance security and incident management on the Airport. Two will be located on the Air Traffic Control Tower and one at the Airport Maintenance building. 4. Staff Report on the May Storm Damage and Repair Chase Patterson, Operations Coordinator, reported on storm damage as a result of a severe storm on May 24, 2017 at approximately 1:30 am. There was significant damaged to both FBOs. The Quebec Hangars sustained some damaged to the siding and a portion of fencing at the Airport Maintenance building. Several privately-owned aircraft, and US Aviation Flight Academy aircraft sustained significant damage. 5. Staff Report on the West Parallel Runway Project Scott Gray, Airport Manager, reported on the West Parallel Runway Project. The original runway design has been changed from a 5,000'x100' runway with a weight capacity of 12,500 pounds, to a 5000'x75' runway with a weight capacity of 30,000 pounds. This new design will accommodate a greater number of based aircraft. The Environmental Assessment is being completed by Kimley-Horn, Planning and Design Engineering Consultants, and is anticipated to be available for a Public Hearing in the next several months. Member Tickner inquired as to the taxiways don't lining up with the existing taxiways. Mr. Gray commented that new FAA requirements call for the taxiways to not be aligned to reduce inadvertent access to the runway. Mr. Gray further commented that the longest phase was the actual construction of the runway and portions of the taxiway connectors, at approximately 280 days. Subsequent phases will require that the existing runway be shortened to approximately 5000' to accommodate the connection of the taxiway to the new runway. The runway will not have lighting installed during construction, so it will only be available for daytime use. Member Key inquired if the west side runway was for light aircraft only. Mr. Gray indicated that with the design change, the runway can be used by the majority of existing aircraft using the Airport. Airport Advisory Board Minutes July 12, 2017 Page 4 6. Staff Report on Council Airport Committee and/or City Council aviation-related items Scott Gray, Airport Manager, reported on the Council Airport Committee and indicated that the new members include Mayor Chris Watts, Councilmember John Ryan and Councilmember Don Duff. Mr. Gray indicated that three items were taken to the Council Airport Committee and all three items were forwarded to the full Council. 7. Discussion and possible action to modify the Airport Advisory Board Meeting Schedule Scott Gray, Airport Manager, provided a 2017 Board meeting calendar and indicated how regularly scheduled items would be indicated on the calendar. Member Tickner informed the Board that he would not be in attendance at the August meeting. The Board took no action to change the dates of upcoming meetings. 8. Discussion and possible action to add Board Member requested item on a future agenda. Scott Gray, Airport Manager, inquired if members of the board had any future items to be placed on the agenda. Member Tickner requested an Airport tour for the Board Members. Mr. Gray indicated that a tour would be scheduled for the September meeting. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 P.M. Approved by Airport Advisory Board Martin Mainj a Activing Chairman A,0, I -,I I A'�WJ Julie ullins Recording Secretary