MBS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION
February 17, 2005
MINUTES
The meeting was held in the Airport Commission Board Room, 8600 Garfield Road, Freeland, Michigan 48623. Chairman Eugene Gwizdala called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Roll was called by Debbie Meisel.
Present Absent & Excused Staff Other
MINUTES: Dr. Distler
made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting held on
December 16, 2004. Mr. McKeag seconded
the motion. The motion was unanimously approved
by the Board.
DECEMBER 2004 & JANUARY 2005 WARRANT REGISTERS
AND CASH & INVESTMENT SUMMARY: Dr. Distler
made a motion to approve the Warrant Registers for the December Payroll Account
Check Numbers 81296-81379 January Payroll Account Check Numbers 81380-81434;
December Operations and Maintenance Check Numbers 35257-35349 and January
Operations and Maintenance Check Numbers 35350-35456; and the December and
January Cash and Investment Summary. Mr.
Elder seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved it.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
PINNACLE
AIRLINES AGREEMENT: Mr. Nagel stated that Pinnacle
Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northwest Airlines, has announced their
intention to re-enter the MBS market.
Pinnacle will be flying one of two MBS-Minneapolis flights per day using
a 50-seat CRJ aircraft. In the past,
Pinnacle has operated these routes; however, their operating agreement has
expired. Mr. Elder made a motion to
approve an operating agreement with Pinnacle Airlines and authorization for the
chairman to sign the agreement. Mr.
Beson seconded and the motion was unanimously passed by the Board.
AIRFIELD
CRACK/SEAL REPAIR: Mr. Nagel stated that the State
of Michigan is once again offering a grant program to assist airports with
pavement crack sealing. The proper
maintenance of the pavement is important to gain the most useful life from the
asphalt. MBS has utilized this program
in the past and would like to request state funding for 2005. The airport is eligible for $5,000 this year,
which would be matched equally for a total project of $10,000.00. The $5,000.00 local matching money is in the
2005 Budget. The state takes the bids on
this project to include all airports requesting funding to obtain the best
possible price.
Mr.
McKeag made a motion to approve the following Resolution to seek state grant
money for pavement crack sealing and to authorize the chairman to execute the
grant.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT BY THE COMMISSIONERS
OF THE MBS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION, OF FREELAND, MICHIGAN, AND THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING STATE AID FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE MBS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, UNDER CONTRACT
NO.___________.
BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the MBS Airport Board of Commissioners of Freeland, Michigan:
Section I. That the MBS Airport Board of Commissioners, Freeland, Michigan, shall enter into an Agreement for the airfield pavement crack sealing at the MBS International Airport, and that such Agreement shall be as set forth hereinbelow:
Section II. That the Chairman of the MBS International Airport Commission, is hereby authorized and directed to execute said Agreement on behalf of the Commission, and authorized and directed to impress the official seal and to attest said execution.
Section III. That the Grant Agreement referred to as the 2005 Airfield Pavement Crack Seal Contract
shall be as attached.
Mr.
Dunn seconded and the Board unanimously passed the motion.
PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE REPORT: Mr. Tomion reported that the
Personnel Committee made up of Mr. Collins, Mr. Beson, and himself, met to
review and discuss compensation for Mr. Nagel.
Mr. Tomion stated that the committee reviewed specific goals that were
set at the time of hire and compared salaries to other Michigan airports. Their conclusion was that it was a good first
year for Mr. Nagel. When he was hired,
he started at the beginning range for airport managers. The recommendation of the committee is to increase
Mr. Nagel’s compensation by 5%, from $86,000 to $90,300. Other recommendations were to set goals for
the upcoming year, as stated in the committee’s report, provide Mr. Nagel with
an employment agreement, and evaluate the manager as other professional
managers by the full Commission rather than a committee. Mr. Tomion stated that Mr. Nagel could ask in
writing that his review be held in a closed session however the meeting would
be open to the public when the findings and recommendations were made. Mr. Tomion made a motion to increase Mr.
Nagel’s base salary by 5% to $90,300 effective immediately. Mr. McKeag seconded and the Board unanimously
passed the motion.
Mr.
Tomion also made a motion that an employment contract for Mr. Nagel be drafted
by the attorney and brought back to the Personnel Committee for review. Mr. Collins seconded the motion. Discussion
took place as to what types of items would be included in an employment
agreement. Mr. Tomion stated that a
contract protects both Mr. Nagel and the Commission. Mr. Lippert suggested that Mr. Nagel be
authorized to have another lawyer review the contract and be allowed a nominal
amount for reimbursement. There was no
objection from the Commission concerning this item. The motion unanimously carried.
Dr.
Distler complimented the Personnel Committee on an outstanding report and
review.
Mr.
McKeag stated that he felt one of the goals of the airport manager should be to
have a positive impact on the number of airline passengers.
Mr.
Collins stated that he asked Mr. Nagel to send members of the Personnel
Committee a breakdown of the diversity of airport staff and recommended that
maintaining diversity within the organization should be included in the
manager’s goals.
After
discussion, Mr. Nagel stated he would revise his goals and submit them to the
Personnel Committee for review and comment prior to going to the full
Commission.
OLD
BUSINESS: Mr. Nagel stated that he had enclosed in the
packets the total passenger count for 2004 versus 2003 for several Michigan
airports as requested at the last meeting.
Based on 2003 information, MBS ranks nationwide at 162 out of 372
primary airports. Mr. Nagel stated that
he would continue to include the passenger numbers in the packets each
month. Passenger count for January 2005
versus January 2004 was up by 16.47% with an increase of over 5,000 passengers.
NEW
BUSINESS: Mr. Tomion stated that Ms. Betty Owen, prior
airport manager, was given the Woman of Distinction award last night. He thanked Mr. Lippert for the great job he
did introducing Ms. Owen.
Mr.
Dunn suggested that the Finance Committee review the Investment Policy of the
airport. Mr. Nagel stated that the
policy is conservative with investments primarily in certificates of deposit. He explained that staff calls for the rates
from several banks and decides what term is appropriate. Mr. Nagel stated that Mr. McKeag, Mr. Elder,
and Mayor Ham are on Finance Committee.
Since the auditors are currently auditing the airport, it was agreed
that a committee meeting would be set up once the preliminary audit is complete
so it also could be reviewed. Mr. Dunn
stated that the Investment policy might not need any changes however; it would
be prudent to review the policy occasionally.
Mr.
Collins announced that Mayor Jones-Ham is being honored by the City of Saginaw
during Black History Month at several different locations. Mr. Elder suggested that Mr. Lippert write a
resolution for Mayor Ham to be presented at the next meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE
MATTERS: Next regular meeting is scheduled for March
17, 2005.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mr. Elder
made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Beson
seconded and the Board unanimously passed the motion. The meeting adjourned at 1:23 p.m.
Hollis
H. McKeag, Secretary