Airport Authority - October 9, 2018 Minutes
The Regular Meeting of the Municipal Airport Authority of the City of Fargo, ND was held Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at 8:00 a.m. in the Airport Boardroom.
The members present or absent were as follows:
Present: Linn, Blazek, Lind, Clark
Absent: Haugen
Others: Bossart
Chairman Clark presiding.
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held September 25, 2018:
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Municipal Airport Authority held September 25, 2018 were approved without objection.
Approved the Airport Vouchers Totaling $40,837.17:
Mr. Blazek moved to approve the airport vouchers totaling $40,837.17.
Second by Ms. Linn.
On the call of the roll, members Linn, Blazek, Lind, Clark voted aye.
Absent and not voting: Haugen
The motion was declared carried.
Approved the Individual Voucher to Sixel LLC:
Ms. Linn moved to approve the individual voucher in the amount of $3,674.00 to Sixel LLC for September passenger enplanement fees, Frontier Airlines.
Second by Mr. Blazek.
On the call of the roll, members Linn, Blazek, Lind, Clark voted aye.
Absent and not voting: Haugen
The motion was declared carried.
Approved the Individual Voucher to Sixel LLC:
Ms. Linn moved to approve the individual voucher in the amount of $1,304.66 to Sixel LLC for consulting services in connection with the Delta Air Lines Headquarters Meeting, October 1-2, 2018, Atlanta, GA.
Second by Mr. Blazek.
On the call of the roll, members Linn, Blazek, Lind, Clark voted aye.
Absent and not voting: Haugen
The motion was declared carried.
Approved the Individual Voucher to Smithco:
Ms. Linn moved to approve the individual voucher in the amount of $46,880.00 to Smithco for Partial Payment Request #3 (Final) for the Westside Terminal Exterior Metal Panel Replacement Project.
Second by Mr. Blazek.
On the call of the roll, members Linn, Blazek, Lind, Clark voted aye.
Absent and not voting: Haugen
The motion was declared carried.
Approved the Individual Voucher to TL Stroh Architects:
Ms. Linn moved to approve the individual voucher in the amount of $95.00 to TL Stroh Architects for partial payment request for architectural services in connection with the Westside Terminal Exterior Metal Panel Replacement.
Second by Mr. Blazek.
On the call of the roll, members Linn, Blazek, Lind, Clark voted aye.
Absent and not voting: Haugen
The motion was declared carried.
Approved the Individual Voucher to TL Stroh Architects:
Ms. Linn moved to approve the individual voucher in the amount of $23,980.00 to TL Stroh Architects for partial payment request for architectural and engineering services for the Elevated Walkway.
Second by Mr. Blazek.
On the call of the roll, members Linn, Blazek, Lind, Clark voted aye.
Absent and not voting: Haugen
The motion was declared carried.
Approved the Individual Voucher to Flint Group:
Ms. Linn moved to approve the individual voucher in the amount of $65,812.17 to Flint Group for partial payment request for 2018 Airport Marketing Program.
Second by Mr. Blazek.
On the call of the roll, members Linn, Blazek, Lind, Clark voted aye.
Absent and not voting: Haugen
The motion was declared carried.
Received Proposals for Airport Parking Concession:
Mr. Dobberstein stated proposals for the Airport Parking Concession were due October 1 at 2:00 pm. He stated we received proposals from the following three firms:
SP Plus
Republic Parking
Interflight
Mr. Dobberstein stated we would like to make a decision at the next meeting, October 24.
The airport parking concession proposals were received and filed and provided to each board member for their review.
Received Responses to Engineering Services Request for Qualifications:
Mr. Dobberstein stated we advertised a Request for Qualifications for engineering firms interested in providing engineering and planning services for a five-year period starting January 1, 2019. He stated although we received inquiries from two firms, we received only one proposal and that was from our current engineering firm, Mead & Hunt. He stated it was our original plan to review the proposals and make an award at our October 24 meeting, but given the fact that we received only one submission the board could make the award today if they wish. He added that Mead & Hunt has done a great job for us the past five years.
Mr. Dobberstein clarified that even though we received only one proposal we have met all of the FAA's criteria.
Mr. Blazek moved to select Mead & Hunt as our engineering firm for federally assisted projects for a five-year term effective January 1, 2019.
Second by Ms. Linn.
Ms. Linn stated that she felt the Mead & Hunt proposal was very well done, professional and over the top.
Mr. Dobberstein clarified that for each federally assisted project we do enter into a separate contract with Mead & Hunt for the engineering services.
On the call of the roll, members Linn, Blazek, Lind, Clark voted aye.
Absent and not voting: Haugen
The motion was declared carried.
Received Updated Capital Improvement Plan:
Mr. Dobberstein distributed the Capital Improvement Plan, which was updated by Mead & Hunt. He stated the top priorities for 2019 are the Elevated Walkway and the Cargo Apron Expansion Phase IV. He stated as long as a project is shown on the Capital Improvement Plan we can adjust their priority status as we see fit.
Mr. Dobberstein stated the cargo apron expansion became a higher priority once UPS announced their plans to operate in Fargo. He stated he has been working with UPS on their site plan for the cargo area so that we can make an informed decision on how to direct our engineers to begin designing the cargo apron expansion. He stated UPS has a goal of being in their new facility by 2020.
Mr. Dobberstein stated the federal government has provided an additional $1 billion spending for airports and we will be working with our congressional delegation to try to get some of that funding for the cargo apron. He stated some members of the ND legislature are proposing $50
million in state funding in the next biennium for airports. He stated the cargo apron should certainly have justification for funding since both FedEx and UPS serve the entire state from Fargo.
Mr. Dobberstein stated if there are any adjustments in the CIP we will bring it before the board again before it is submitted to the FAA in December.
Airport Construction and Security Update:
Mr. Dobberstein stated Northern Improvement is working on a project to repair the radius due to pavement that buckled. He stated it is nothing critical that impacts airport operations. He stated he had an update from Mr. Andy Skatvold, who is building a hangar in the North General Aviation Area. He stated the foundation is in but he has experienced a delay with his contractor. He stated he hopes to have the structure up in the next 30 days. He stated the siding project on the east side of the building is complete and we are doing some repair and painting on the pillars in front of the building.
Mr. Darren Anderson stated we ordered additional departure lounge seating and that is arriving today.
Other Business:
Mr. Dobberstein stated he and Mr. Mark Sixel, Sixel LLC, met with Delta network planning officials. He stated we do not see any major changes coming. He stated Delta is very satisfied with the Fargo market. He stated we might see some larger aircraft.
The meeting of the Municipal Airport Authority was adjourned until the next Regular Meeting to be held Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 8:00 a.m.
Time at adjournment was 8:20 a.m.