Information and Administration
Meeting of June 28, 2010
APPROVED MINUTES
The regular Board Meeting was held in the Airport Authority Board Room, Airport Terminal Building, Lincoln Airport, Lincoln, Nebraska. Notice was given in the Journal-Star. Board Members present: Chris Hove, John Hoppe, Walt Zink and Ed Raines. Also present were:
John Wood, LAABob McNally, LAA
Jon Large, LAA
April McDaniel, LAA
Sharon Nilsson, LAA
Bill Austin, Attorney At Law
John Waldbaum, Grubb & Ellis
Tara Galaviz, Grubb & Ellis
Don Linscott, Grubb & Ellis
Murthy Koti, Kirkham Michael
Chairperson Hove called the meeting to order and stated a copy of the Open Meetings Act was available for public reference at the back of the Board Room.
Chairperson Hove asked for a motion to approve the Minutes of the May 27, 2010 meeting. It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Zink to approve the Minutes of the May 27, 2010 meeting. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines not available for the vote; Zink, Aye.
Chairperson Hove asked for airline reports. There were no airline representatives present at the meeting. John Wood advised the Board that the number of flight cancellations is up in the past 90 days due to weather, primarily in Chicago.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Zink that the Board approve and the Chairperson and Secretary be authorized to execute Resolution No. 522-Transfer funds to Renewal and Replacement Fund. Vote: Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye; Zink, Aye; Hoppe, Aye.
It was moved by Zink and seconded by Raines that the Board approve and the Chairperson and Secretary be authorized to execute Resolution No. 523-Transfer of Revenue Fund balance. Vote: Raines, Aye; Zink, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Zink that the Board accept the recommendation of the Budget Committee and approve and adopt the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget as presented. It was seconded by Raines that the Board approve and the Chairperson and Secretary be authorized to execute Resolution No. 524-adopt the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget. Vote: Zink, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye.
It was moved by Raines and seconded by Hoppe that the Board approve and the Chairperson and Secretary be authorized to execute Resolution No. 526-No tax levy should be made for airport purposes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010, this being the 24th consecutive year no levy is required. Vote: Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye; Zink, Aye.
It was moved by Zink and seconded by Raines that the Board approve and the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to execute a License Agreement with the City of Lincoln for a portion of Building No. 5001 in Lincoln Air Park West for a fire station for one year beginning May 1, 2010 and ending April 30, 2011. Vote: Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye; Zink, Aye; Hoppe, Aye.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Raines that the Board approve and the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to execute a License Agreement with the City of Lincoln for an outdoor firing range, dog kennel and training area in Lincoln Air Park West for one year beginning May 1, 2010 and ending April 30, 2011. Vote: Raines, Aye; Zink, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Zink and seconded by Raines that the Board approve and the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to execute a License Agreement with the City of Lincoln for Building Nos. 2360 and 2266 and grounds, ball diamonds, swimming pool, tennis court area, cricket field, flag football field and rugby field all located in Lincoln Air Park West for one year beginning May 1, 2010 and ending April 30, 2011. Vote: Zink, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye.
Jon Large briefed the Board on Agenda Item No. 10. It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Zink that the Board authorize Staff to enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with Alfred Benesch and Company to provide design, bidding, construction observation and testing services for improvements to the Terminal Loop Road in the amount of $21,800.00. Vote: Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye; Zink, Aye.
It was moved by Raines and seconded by Zink that the Board award the bid to McQuay International Services for a one year maintenance contract for the Terminal Building HVAC system in the amount of $12,867.00. Vote: Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye; Zink, Aye; Hoppe, Aye.
April McDaniel briefed the Board on Agenda Item No. 12. Questions and discussion followed. The Board requested Staff to make further investigation into alternative options for the future but should enter this agreement as quickly as possible to provide this customer service to terminal patrons. It was moved by Raines and seconded by Zink that the Board authorize Staff to enter into an Agreement with U.S. Bank National Association to install and operate an automated teller machine in the Terminal Building for the term of one year. Based on the amount of historical monthly transactions the Airport Authority would pay U.S. Bank a monthly fee. Vote: Raines, Aye; Zink, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
John Wood introduced three individuals with Grubb & Ellis to provide the Board with an update on the commercial real estate market and the airport in particular. Questions and discussion followed.
It was moved by Raines and seconded by Zink to approve the Treasurers Report and Financial Statement for May, 2010. Vote: Zink, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye.
John Wood and Chris Hove briefed the Board on the 2010 JumpStart airline meetings. Brief meetings were held with four airlines . Chairperson Hove stated their discussions with American involved a flight to Texas and they were open to that possibility. Delta's discussion involved a flight to Memphis. Their discussion with United involved expansion of service with larger aircraft. John Wood stated there will be follow-up meetings with United and Delta scheduled as time permits. John stated discussion with Air Tran at JumpStart included the possibility of two-day a week service to Orlando. Like American, Air Tran service would be difficult to secure. General discussion followed.
Member Zink questioned Staff on the Grubb-Ellis staff turn-over, work they are doing for the Airport and if there are any concerns on their performance and/or recommendations going forward. Discussion followed.
Chairperson Hove stated the Board would be going into Executive Session to discuss salary and payroll matters. It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Zink that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss salary and payroll matters. Vote: Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye; Zink, Aye.
Regular session ended at 12:40 p.m. and the Board went into Executive Session.
It was moved by Raines and seconded by Hoppe that the Board terminate Executive Session at 12:55 p.m. Vote: Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye; Zink, Aye.
It was moved by Zink and seconded by Hoppe that the Board approve and the Chairperson and Secretary be authorized to execute Resolution No. 525-approve hourly and management pay for Fiscal Year 2011. Vote: Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye; Zink, Aye.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Zink and seconded by Hoppe that the meeting be adjourned. Vote: Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye; Zink, Aye.
Respectfully submitted,
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Walt Zink, Secretary
