MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Municipal Airport Authority of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, was held Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. in the Airport Boardroom.
The members present or absent were as follows:
Present: Engen, Clark, Haugen
Absent: Linn, Lind
Others: Bossart
Chairman Haugen presiding. Chairman Haugen welcomed new Airport Authority member Richard (Rick) Engen.
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Municipal Airport Authority Held March 26, 2019:
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Municipal Airport Authority held March 26, 2019 were approved without objection.
Approved the Airport Vouchers Totaling $69,294.94:
Dr. Clark moved to approve the airport vouchers totaling $69,294.94. Second by Mr. Engen.
On the call of the roll, members Engen, Clark, Haugen voted aye. Absent and not voting: Linn, Lind
The motion was declared carried.
Approved the Individual Voucher to Nelson International:
Mr. Engen moved to approve the individual voucher in the amount of $114,774.00 to Nelson International for the purchase of a 2020 International Truck Chassis.
Second by Dr. Clark.
On the call of the roll, members Engen, Clark, Haugen voted aye. Absent and not voting: Linn, Lind
The motion was declared carried.
Approved the Individual Voucher to Flint Communications:
Mr. Engen moved to approve the individual voucher in the amount of $54,647.87 to Flint Communications for partial payment request for 2019 Airport Marketing Program.
Second by Dr. Clark.
On the call of the roll, members Engen, Clark, Haugen voted aye. Absent and not voting: Linn, Lind
The motion was declared carried.
Approved the Individual Voucher to Sixel LLC:
Mr. Engen moved to approve the individual voucher in the amount of $3,514.00 to Sixel LLC for March passenger enplanement fees, Frontier Airlines.
Second by Dr. Clark.
On the call of the roll, members Engen, Clark, Haugen voted aye. Absent and not voting: Linn, Lind
The motion was declared carried.
Approved the Individual Voucher to Sixel LLC:
Mr. Engen moved to approve the individual voucher in the amount of $2,500.00 to Sixel LLC for the quarterly airline report.
Second by Dr. Clark.
On the call of the roll, members Engen, Clark, Haugen voted aye. Absent and not voting: Linn, Lind
The motion was declared carried.
Approved the Individual Voucher to FTZ Corporation:
Mr. Engen moved to approve the individual voucher in the amount of $162.50 to FTZ Corporation for professional service to review CNH Annual Report and completed Grantee Report.
Second by Dr. Clark.
On the call of the roll, members Engen, Clark, Haugen voted aye. Absent and not voting: Linn, Lind
The motion was declared carried.
Approved the Individual Voucher to TL Stroh Architects:
Mr. Engen moved to approve the individual voucher in the amount of $49,050.00 to TL Stroh Architects for partial payment request for architectural and engineering services in connection with the Elevated Walkway.
Second by Dr. Clark.
On the call of the roll, members Engen, Clark, Haugen voted aye. Absent and not voting: Linn, Lind
The motion was declared carried.
Authorized Purchase of an MB 6x4 De-icing/Plow Truck:
Mr. Dobberstein stated that Darren Anderson, Henry Swedberg and Troy Smedshammer made a trip to Sioux Falls to review an M-B de-icing/plow truck recently purchased by the Sioux Falls Airport.
Mr. Darren Anderson was recognized and stated we have been communicating with the Sioux Falls airport about a spray/plow truck they received bids for based on specifications they drafted. He stated they received bids from Oshkosh and M-B Companies and M-B was awarded the bid. He stated M-B has agreed to honor the bid they gave Sioux Falls about a year ago and sell us the same type of unit at that price. He stated this is a cab forward truck with many capabilities.
Mr. Dobberstein stated right now the spraying process on the airfield takes about 35-40 minutes. He stated this unit would take about 15 minutes, which will greatly expedite the de-icing process. He stated
Attorney Bossart has reviewed the Sioux Falls bid and we are able to piggyback off that bid.
Attorney Bossart stated there is nothing requiring us to put this purchase out for bids.
Mr. Dobberstein stated if we order the unit today we should have it in December. He stated he recommends the board approve this purchase.
Mr. Engen moved to approve the purchase of an M-B 6x4 De-Icing/Plow Truck per the bid from M-B Companies in the amount of $518,501.00.
Second by Dr. Clark.
Chairman Haugen stated he would like to point out that this is not a piece of equipment we would be able to purchase from a local dealer.
On the call of the roll, members Engen, Clark, Haugen voted aye. Absent and not voting: Linn, Lind
The motion was declared carried.
Airport Master Plan Update:
Mr. Dobberstein stated we finally have bound printed copies of the Airport Master Plan. He stated it is also available in electronic form on our website. He stated we will be providing printed copies to the Fargo Public Library, Fargo Planning and Cass County Planning.
Mr. Dobberstein stated this update took a significant amount of time for the FAA to approve the terminal area forecasts. He stated it was stalled for nine months to a year. He stated this update contains information from before FedEx and UPS started operations on the airport. He stated there is not a lot of information on cargo or the Guard’s MQ9 operations.
Airport Construction and Security Update:
Mr. Dobberstein stated we have no update on our federal $12.5 million supplemental grant request for the cargo ramp expansion. He stated it is in the second round of the process we are still awaiting word from the FAA. He stated at the next meeting we plan to have a contract with Mead & Hunt before us for approval to move forward with the design of the cargo apron so we could have a chance to get started on the project this fall.
Mr. Dobberstein stated as far as security, the TSA is still working on implementing the new process we have been talking about for the past couple of months. He stated this process would allow both lanes at the checkpoint to remain in non-pre-check mode. He stated this process uses a device to identify the bins belonging to pre-check passengers and expedites the process. He stated right now the TSA is able to process about 225 passengers per hour and this should increase that number. He stated it is still a pilot program.
Other Business:
Attorney Bossart stated she had a conversation with City of Fargo Attorney Erik Johnson recently. She stated the purpose of the conversation was to let the Airport Authority know that the City is not dragging its feet on the matters of compensation and the Memorandum of Understanding. She stated that he indicated we should receive the City’s responses by the end of April.
Mr. Dobberstein stated we are working with Mead & Hunt and the FAA on a Request for Qualifications from architects for the Snow Removal Equipment Building expansion project. He stated we plan to have that advertised within a month.
Mr. Dobberstein stated for a number of years our budget has included funds for one additional full time building employee and one full time airfield employee. He stated we may look at moving ahead with that process as we will have additional equipment for airfield operations. He added that we currently have one full time seasonal equipment operator for the winter months but we may look at increasing that to two full time seasonal positions.
The meeting of the Municipal Airport Authority was adjourned until the next Regular Meeting to be held Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.
Time at adjournment was 8:18 a.m.