06/09/2015

Meeting Minutes for:
June Board Meeting
Yuma International Airport, Conference Room
Tuesday, June 09, 2015 at 04:00 PM

    Call to Order:
    The Yuma County Airport Authority, Inc. (YCAA) Regular Board of the Board of Directors was called to order at 4:00 PM on 06/09/2015 in the Yuma International Airport Conference Room, 2191 E. 32nd Street, Suite 218, Yuma, Arizona 85365. The Presiding officer was Ron Rice, President.

    YCAA MEMBERS PRESENT WERE:
    Ronald Rice, President
    Stan Gourley, 1st Vice President
    Albert Gardner, 2nd Vice President
    Dean Hager, Treasurer
    Linda Morgan, Secretary
    Ed Whitehead, Director
    Charles Balch PhD, Director
    Jonathan Matheus, Director
    Dr. Brian Cullen, DMD, Director
    Randall Nelson, Director
    Eric Saltzer, Director

    YCAA MEMBERS ABSENT WERE:
    None

    ALSO PRESENT WERE:
    Gladys Wiggins, Director
    Gerald Hinkle, Jr., Chief Financial Officer
    Mark Workman, Airport Operations Director
    Gen Grosse, Corporate Account Manager
    Major John Gibson, USMC, Military Liaison
    Lt. Col. Andrew Diviney, USMC, Military Liaison
    Greg McShane, MCAS Operations Officer
    Wayne Benesch, Airport Counsel
    Tom Thompson, 1st Bank Yuma
    Ken Scott, ASN Volunteer
    Charles Saltzer, Somerton Airport
    Major Julio Gonzalez, USMC

    CALL TO THE PUBLIC
    There was no Public Comment.

    APPROVAL OF MINUTES

    The President called for a motion to approve the minutes of the Previous Board Meeting. Mr. Gardner so moved. Mr. Gourley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS
    1) Presentation and acknowledgements to MCAS Yuma Major John Gibson.

    Mr. Ron Rice acknowledged MCAS Yuma Major John Gibson for his service as Military Liaison to YCAA’s Board of Directors.

    REGULAR AGENDA

    1) Monthly report by Chief Financial Officer on current financial status and recent activities.

    Mr. Hinkle briefed the Board on the airport’s current financial status and recent activities. Mr. Gardner asked verification of the restaurant’s commission, Mr. Hinkle confirmed the restaurant has been successful.

    2) Discussion and Possible Action to authorize the YCAA President, the Airport Director, or their designated representative to sign the five (5) year agreement with American Airlines for airport terminal office space, counter space and Joint Use space for the operation of air transportation at rates determined by the Airport’s rates and charges, contingent upon final review by staff and Airport Legal Counsel.

    Ms. Wiggins briefed the Board on the airport’s lease negotiations with American Airlines and discussed the airlines interested in updating/rebranding the ticket counter and implementation of a self-serve kiosk.

    Mr.Balch made a motion to authorize the YCAA President, the Airport Director, or their designated representative to sign the five (5) year agreement with American Airlines for airport terminal office space, counter space and Joint Use space for the operation of air transportation at rates determined by the Airport’s rates and charges, contingent upon final review by staff and Airport Legal Counsel. Mr. Nelson seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

    3) Discussion and Possible Action to authorize the YCAA President, the Airport Director, or their designated representative to sign a five (5) year Farm Lease with T&O Hay Company, effective January 1, 2016, for 120.8 acres of land for the purposes of cultivation, contingent upon final review by staff and Airport Legal Counsel.

    Ms. Wiggins briefed the Board on the airport’s lease negotiations with T&O Hay Company, sharing farming of unused airport land tremendously helps with dust mitigation, and the company pays irrigation taxes.

    Mr. Gardner made a motion to authorize the YCAA President, the Airport Director, or their designated representative to sign a five (5) year Farm Lease with T&O Hay Company, effective January 1, 2016, for 120.8 acres of land for the purposes of cultivation, contingent upon final review by staff and Airport Legal Counsel. Mr. Matheus seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

    4) Presentation and update regarding current construction projects, associated contracts, grant status, general aviation, marketing efforts, terminal improvements, aviation conferences, meetings and items of interest with the city and county or other federal or state agencies. This will include, but is not limited to, additional information, FAA and ADOT grant update, SCASDP Grant, overview of projects completed to date, Airport Operations, Rolle Field Hangar Development, Rolle Field Rolle Airfield Masterplan, status of the Airline agreements, General Aviation and the Marketing/Business development plan, future GA events, and any other Airport Business.

    Mr. Workman briefed the Board about construction work on Runway 17/35 through June 20th, Runway 8/26 through July 18th, Taxiway F through July 4th. Ms. Wiggins provided a presentation and update regarding FAA and ADOT grant status, SCASDP Grant and Jumpstart conference, marketing efforts, and noted the next GA social will be held on July 22nd.

    5) Discussion and/or consultation for legal advice with Airport Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation matters in the DBT v. YCAA litigation pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) & (4).

    Mr. Benesch updated the Board about the status of DBT vs YCAA, citing it may not begin until 2016 and possibly 2017 due to the Supreme Court discussion and decision regarding Yuma County’s part in the litigation.

    MILITARY LIAISON

    Major Gibson gave the floor to Lt. Col. Andrew Diviney, new acting Military Liaison for YCAA. Lt. Col. Diviney is the MAG 13 XO, has been stationed in Yuma 7 years total and looks forward to civilian interaction. He shared information about the upcoming VMX-22 squadron consisting of Osprey, CH-53 and F-35s. Ms. Wiggins provided him information about YCAA and the Defense Contractor Complex for facility consideration.

    CALL TO THE PUBLIC

    No public comment. Mr. Ron Rice acknowledged Mr. Scott’s article in the Yuma Sun in support of Yuma International Airport.

    ADJOURNMENT
    There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Hager made a motion to adjourn. Dr. Cullen seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 4:52 PM.



    // Approved //
    Linda Morgan
    YCAA Secretary & Public Relations and Marketing Committee Chairman ; YCAA Secretary
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