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1 CENTRAL WISCONSIN JOINT AIRPORT BOARD MEETING CENTRAL WISCONSIN AIRPORT TERMINAL Conference Room B East Terminal Upper Level, Mosinee, Wisconsin January 19, 2018, 8:00 a.m. 1) Call to Order by Chairman John Durham at 8:00 a.m. a) Pledge of Allegiance 2) Approval of Minutes of the December 8, 2017 Board Meeting 3) Public Comment Period: 15-minute time limit 4) Business Advisory Committee Update a) Survey Development 5) 2018 Aviation Conference Attendance 6) Review and Possible Action on Resolution Approving Funding of Self-Propelled Snow Blower 7) Review and Possible Action on Architectural Consultant Selection 8) Staff Reports a) Director Report i) Statistics December 2017 ii) Flight Schedule iii) Legislative Update iv) Restructure Update v) Marketing Update vi) Forestry Opportunity vii) Other Items of Interest b) Financial Reports i) Revenues and Expenses December 2017 (Preliminary) ii) Other Items of Interest c) Operations and Maintenance Report i) Winter Operations Update ii) Maintenance Supervisor Position Update iii) Sale of Surplus Items iv) Other Items of Interest d) Project Reports i) Master Plan Update ii) Fuel Farm Project Update iii) Apron Rehabilitation Project Update iv) Other Items of Interest 9) Adjournment Any person planning to attend this meeting who needs some type of special accommodation to participate should call the County Clerk s Office at or infomarathon@co.marathon.wi.us one business day before the meeting. 01

2 CENTRAL WISCONSIN JOINT AIRPORT BOARD MEETING CENTRAL WISCONSIN AIRPORT TERMINAL Conference Room B East Terminal Upper Level, Mosinee, Wisconsin December 8, :00 a.m. Airport Board: John Durham, Chairman Excused Jim Zdroik, Vice Chairman Leonard Bayer Sara Guild Jeff Zriny Lonnie Krogwold Julie Morrow Excused Staff: Brian Grefe, Airport Director Mark Cihlar, Director of Planning & Dev. Jim Olson, Director of Ops & Maintenance Julie Ulrick, Administrative Coordinator Dave Drozd, Airport Accountant Excused Visitors: Karl Kemper, Becher Hoppe Frank Matel, MC Emp. Resources Dir. Call to Order by Vice Chairman Jim Zdroik at 8:00 a.m. Motion by Krogwold, second by Zriny to approve the minutes of the November 17, 2017 board meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Public Comment Period: 15-minute time limit: None. Review and Possible Action on CWA Organizational Restructure and Reclassification: Updated position descriptions were submitted to Fox Lawson that were more inclusive in identifying responsibilities of each position than current position descriptions. The positions were evaluated by Fox Lawson and an internal review was performed by the Marathon County Employee Resources Department. The final recommendations are as follows: The Custodian position will now be classed as Operations & Maintenance Technician Level I (OMT1). The Maintenance Specialist position will now be classed as Operations & Maintenance Technician Level II (OMT2). The Senior Maintenance Specialist will now be classed as Operations & Maintenance Technician Level III (OMT3) and may be filled when qualifications are met, such as Fire Chief, airfield electrician, etc. The Administrative Coordinator position will now be classed as Badging Coordinator. The Director of Operations & Maintenance position will be classed as Assistant Airport Director Operations & Maintenance. The Director of Planning & Development position will be classed as Assistant Airport Director Planning & Development. The Airport Systems Accountant position will be classed as Assistant Airport Director Finance. The reclassifications create no impact to the budget as presented, however, there are some structural pay deficiencies that are in focus. There are employees that have been employed longer than ten years and are not at midpoint of their pay level. With performance taken into account, the airport recommendation is for employees that have been in their current position one year or longer be at 30% range penetration; employees that have been in their current position five years or longer be at 50% range penetration, or current range if higher. Also recommended was that part-time employees that do not meet the Operations & Maintenance Technician II qualifications be paid at a rate of $17.50 until reaching OMT2 level, but not applicable to seasonal employees. The financial impact of proposed plan would amount to $15,602 and impact six employees. A savings of $18,000 was realized from the approved budget for health insurance expense. There is an opportunity to correct deficiencies and the funds are available to approve the recommendation. Matel stated that 450 county employees are currently 02

3 below midpoint and it would cost the county $2 million to bring everyone up to midpoint. Matel does not want one department to allow for an immediate move to midpoint, but would recommend all departments move together. Grefe has identified the deficiencies within CWA and believes now is the time to act. The County supports structure and pay grades, but the immediate advance to midpoint should be put into a plan with all departments, phased over time. Bayer stated the airport is an independent entity and funds come directly out of the airport budget. Bayer and Krogwold believe the plan should move forward being the airport is self-sufficient. Zriny is not sure this should be a standard business practice. Guild sees deficiencies in some pay rates and sees the potential for turnover. Krogwold believes it is viable to make the salary adjustments as proposed by the Airport Director. Motion by Guild, second by Bayer to approve the proposed organizational structure. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Guild, second by Zriny to approve the proposed position classifications. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Krogwold, second by Bayer to approve the salary adjustments as proposed by the Airport Director to meet the identified structural deficiencies. Motion carried unanimously. Review and Possible Action on R&D Cervenka Lease Agreement: For the past year, R&D Cervenka has been leasing hangar space in the corporate hangar complex, which is the former Wausau Insurance building, and has expressed interest in leasing the office space of the complex. The interior of the office, however, is out of date and does not represent the needs of R&D. In negotiations, R&D proposed funding an interior office remodel in exchange for a lease reduction and combining both properties into one. It was agreed the remodel would not exceed $60,000 and rent would be lowered on a per month basis over a 5 year term to equalize those costs. If the lease is terminated early, R&D s expense of the remodel would be forfeited. Motion by Zriny, second by Krogwold to approve the R&D Cervenka lease as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Staff Reports: Director Report Brian Grefe: Statistical Report The statistical report for November 2017 show operations at a.03% increase on the year with cancelations down 5.5% on the year. Enplanements are down 3.6% on the month and 1.8% on the year. Freight continues to do well and will continue to increase through the end of the year. Load factors are soft ranging from 53-75% with both American and United scheduled to increase service the second quarter of Flight Schedule The flight schedule reflects Delta s seasonal drop of their third Minneapolis flight, which is consistent with previous years. United and American remain unchanged. Legislative Update/Congressional Inquiry There has not been much legislative movement on aviation, however, a two-week stop-gap on the spending bill was passed. Tax reform could have an impact on airports funding bonds, which could bring higher bond rates in the future. Available 2018 Board Member Conferences A list will be sent to board members of upcoming 2018 aviation conferences they may be interested in attending. Further discussion will take place at the January meeting regarding attendance and registrations. Other Items of Interest CWA staff has actively been reaching out to local businesses to promote the CWA advertising program. The wall-mount units will remain throughout the terminal and digital advertising on video monitors will have a more defined program with guaranteed exposure in the baggage claim area. Digital ads will be limited to the amount of time it takes for baggage to arrive, approximately ten to fifteen minutes. Two large static 7 x3 displays will be added to the top of the baggage carousels and the Advertise Here ad slick is currently being updated. New garbage cans for the concourse from Rocket Industrial are to be shipped in January to fulfill the second half of the contract. Financial Reports Dave Drozd: Revenues and Expenses Revenues for November 2017 are on track, however, one November deposit was not receipted until December. Parking has slowed due to a decreased enplanements. A correction needs to be made on Interest on Investments and the Marathon County Finance Director will be doing so. PFCs are doing well at 83.7% 03

4 and CFCs are ahead of schedule at 107.4%. Disbursements are doing very well at 77% thanks to a mild start of the winter season. Square footage lease rates will be increased 3% next year for airlines and car rentals. Rates have not increased for nearly seven years. The airlines have been notified and accept the change, and car rental rates are aligned with the airline rates. Operations and Maintenance Report Jim Olson: Wrong Runway Departure There was a wrong runway departure recently in which an airline crew read back the wrong runway number to the air traffic control tower. The tower did not correct the error at that point resulting in a wrong runway departure. There were no other aircraft arriving or departing, nor was there equipment or personnel on the airfield. A report will be published and the FAA will investigate. Alternatives are being looked at to avoid future incidents. Maintenance Supervisor Position Update Final interviews for the maintenance supervisor position will be held in December and the goal is to make an offer to the top candidate with a January start date. Other Items of Interest The new salt truck is onsite and is ready for use. Crews have done a great job on decorating for Christmas and many old and outdated decorations have been replaced. Project Reports Mark Cihlar: Master Plan Update Yesterday, the final combined technical report was received from Mead & Hunt that contained one revision, looking at mitigation strategies of intersecting runways. The wrong runway departure earlier in the month may be a catalyst for the FAA to keep the project moving forward. Fuel Farm Project The pre-construction meeting for the fuel farm project was held yesterday and is awaiting final approval from the Governor s office. There is a solid plan in place moving forward and contractors agreed that the system was well constructed and should last long into the future with the revamp. Other Items of Interest The dirt/rubble piles are still being moved and an extension to the deadline will be negotiated if needed. There is a party interested in the large dirt pile to the east, which may be a revenue generator for :32 a.m. Motion by Bayer, second by Krogwold to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The next regular session of the board will be held on January 19, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. Julie Ulrick, Recording Secretary 04

5 Central Wisconsin Joint Airport Board Conference Recommended Options: 90th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition, April 15-18, San Diego, CA WAMA 63rd Annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference, May 6-8, Wisconsin Dells, WI AAAE/ACI-NA Airport Board Member and Commissioners Workshop, May 6-8, Las Vegas, NV Great Lakes Chapter AAAE Annual Conference and Exposition, July 26-28, Alexandria, MN AAAE F. Russell Hoyt National Airport s Conference, September 16-18, Anchorage, AK 05

6 RESOLUTION No. R APPROVING PROJECT UNDER THE CWA PASSANGER FACILITY CHARGE PROGRAM BY Central Wisconsin Joint Airport Board WHEREAS, Marathon County and Portage County, Wisconsin hereinafter referred to as the Joint Airport Board, each being a municipal body corporate of the State of Wisconsin, is authorized by Wis. Stat (1973), to acquire, establish, construct, own, control, lease, equip, improve, maintain, and operate an airport, and WHEREAS, the Joint Airport Board desires to develop or improve the Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA), Marathon County, Wisconsin, and WHEREAS, the FAA determined the following project eligible for PFC funds, and WHEREAS, the following project is to replace one of the airport s current snowblowers that is nearing end of useful life, and WHEREAS, the following project is necessary to meet the existing and future needs of the airport, and WHEREAS, the following projects have been procured by airport staff in accordance with the procurement code of Marathon County, and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Joint Airport Board that the use of funds for the following project is hereby approved contingent on FAA approval of Amendment #1 to PFC Application #17-04-C-00-CWA: 1. PFC #17-04-C-00-CWA Snow Removal Equipment: a. One Class VI Self Propelled Snowblower Total cost not to exceed $645,000 DATED this 19 th day of January, 2018 John Durham, Airport Board Chairman, Marathon County 06

7 CENTRAL WISCONSIN AIRPORT STATISTICAL REPORT ` SUMMARY - DECEMBER Jan % CHGE % CHGE. MONTH MONTH Y-T-D Y-T-D ACTUAL LANDINGS AMERICAN % % UNITED % % DELTA % 1,586 1, % CHARTERS % % TOTAL OPERATIONS % 6,216 6, % ATCT OPERATIONS % 12,388 12, % AIRLINE CANCELLATIONS AMERICAN % % UNITED % % DELTA % % TOTAL CANCELLATIONS % % ENPLANED PASSENGERS AMERICAN 2,133 2, % 27,803 30, % UNITED 1,923 1, % 23,788 20, % DELTA 4,206 4, % 63,125 61, % CHARTERS % 3,272 3, % TOTAL ENPLANED PASSENGERS 8,262 7, % 117, , % DEPLANED PASSENGERS AMERICAN 2,163 2, % 27,225 30, % UNITED 1,870 1, % 23,104 19, % DELTA 4,190 4, % 62,344 60, % CHARTERS % 3,272 3, % TOTAL DEPLANED PASSENGERS 8,223 8, % 115, , % AIR FREIGHT - AMERICAN % 1,245 7, % AIR FREIGHT - UNITED % 8,662 1, % AIR FREIGHT - DELTA 757 1, % 25,845 26, % TOTAL AIRFREIGHT - AIRLINES 1,143 1, % 35,752 36, % TOTAL AIRFREIGHT -G.AVIATION 181, , % 1,951,414 2,013, % AIRLINES & G.AVIA.-A.FRGHT. 182, , % 1,987,166 2,049, % LOAD FACTOR-CURRENT MONTH SEATS PAX FACTOR AMERICAN 3,750 2, % UNITED 2,200 1, % DELTA 5,430 4, % 07

8 Central Wisconsin Airport Flight Schedule January 19, 2018 Arrivals Delta :34 from DTW CRJ :23 from MSP CRJ :50 from MSP CRJ :06 from DTW CRJ Departures Delta :35 to DTW CRJ :00 to MSP CRJ :00 to DTW CRJ :48 to MSP CRJ Arrivals United Airlines :45 from ORD CRJ :18 from ORD CRJ Departures United Airlines :15 to ORD CRJ :25 to ORD CRJ Arrivals American Eagle :02 from ORD ERJ :45 from ORD ERJ :47 from ORD ERJ Departures American Eagle :00 to ORD ERJ :10 to ORD ERJ :12 to ORD ERJ Upcoming Charter Schedule Jan. 25 Sun Country to Laughlin MSP = Minneapolis ORD = Chicago O Hare DTW = Detroit Total CWA Flights Daily = 9 08

9 CWA Legislative Update January 2018 Lawmakers to Consider Another Funding Stopgap Next Week January 12, 2018 For the third time in recent months, lawmakers will need to pass a short-term extension of government funding as a deal on overall spending levels remains elusive. With the current funding stopgap expiring on Friday, January 19, Congress is expected next week to consider an extension into mid-february to give lawmakers more time to try to reach a deal on a budget framework that would pave the way for an omnibus package of FY 2018 appropriations bills. While details are not yet final, the next continuing resolution could also address the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or other issues. The new CR is needed as negotiations drag on between lawmakers and the administration over spending limits for the current and upcoming fiscal years. Republicans continue to seek higher increases for defense spending while Democrats are pressing for an equal boost in funding for domestic programs. House Passes Aviation Security Bills The House last week passed several aviation security bills under a procedure used for expedited consideration of noncontroversial legislation. With this action, the bills now head to the Senate. Of note to airports, the House passed the following measures: H.R. 4559, the Global Aviation System Security Reform Act, which would require TSA, among other things, to conduct a global aviation security review within 180 days to address ways to improve aviation security standards around the globe; ensure that cybersecurity threats are part of the review; coordinate the review with other entities like CBP and the State Department; and establish best practices based on the review. H.R. 4561, the Security Assessment Feasibility for Equipment Testing and Evaluation of Capabilities for our Homeland (SAFE TECH) Act, which would authorize third-party testing of transportation security screening technology; ensure that third-party entities do not have a financial stake in vendor technology being tested; and require that any entity providing the third-party testing is owned and controlled by U.S. citizens, among other actions. H.R. 4577, the Domestic Explosive Detection Canine Capacity Building Act, which would establish a working group to determine ways to develop a domestic canine breeding network to procure highquality explosive detection canines. The bill also would require that TSA consult with other relevant federal agencies, like CBP and the Secret Service, in developing its canine program. H.R. 4581, the Screening and Vetting Passenger Exchange Act, which would require the DHS secretary to develop best practices for utilizing advanced passenger information and passenger name record data for counterterrorism screening and vetting operations. 09

10 Additional Updates House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and other Republican leaders introduced an immigration bill this week that seeks to address the controversial Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigration program. The bill - H.R. 4760, the Securing America's Future Act - includes provisions to add 5,000 new CBP officers and require full implementation of biometric entryexit at all ports of entry. Meanwhile, a bipartisan group of senators say they've reached a deal on legislation to address DACA and border security funding, but it is unclear if the compromise has sufficient support in Congress. Trump again discussed his proposed infrastructure package at a retreat at Camp David with administration officials and GOP leaders, but lawmakers say it's unclear when the White House will unveil more details on its infrastructure plan. The administration could release its proposal in conjunction with the State of the Union speech on Tuesday, January 30. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Ron Johnson (R-WI) said this week that he hopes to introduce a broad DHS authorization bill in early February. A Senate Commerce Committee-approved TSA bill could be attached to the DHS measure. Airlines Collect Record $1.2 Billion In Quarterly Bag Fees Dec. 12, 2017 With U.S. airlines collecting a record $1.2 billion in baggage fees in the third quarter of 2017, AAAE once again called on the industry to drop its opposition to a pending bipartisan proposal in Congress to modernize the PFC. DOT reported this week that the third quarter of 2017 marked the sixth consecutive quarter that bag fees exceeded the $1 billion threshold. Airlines collected another $720 million in reservation change and cancellation fees during the third quarter of this year, bringing ancillary fee collections to nearly $2 billion over the three-month period. Since bag fees are not taxed at the same 7.5 percent excise tax rate applied to base airline tickets, the Airport and Airway Trust Fund lost more than $313 million in foregone revenue in 2016 alone. Since 2008, the $32.4 billion in bag fees that are not taxed have cost the trust fund more than $2.4 billion in lost revenue. The airlines oppose a bipartisan plan to update the PFC cap to $8.50 for originating passengers that was included in the annual funding bill for DOT. That measure, which is strongly supported by AAAE, was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee July 27 on a unanimous 31-0 vote. 10

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12 17-Jan-18 CENTRAL WISCONSIN AIRPORT REVENUE PRELIMINARY BUDGET MONTH OF YEAR % OF 2017 DECEMBER TO DATE BUDGET FUEL SALES 45, , % FUEL FLOWAGE 65,000 9,193 51, % LANDING FEES 340,000 27, , % RAMP CHARGES 60,000 4,800 58, % AIRFIELD 510,000 41, , % UTILITIES % CONTROL TOWER % RENT 85,000 14, , % UTILITIES 7, , % HANGAR 92,000 15, , % LABOR-CWA 1, % MATERIALS-CWA 1, , % MISC-CWA % MAINTENANCE SHOP 3, , % RENT 25,000 2,170 45, % FARM LAND RENT 26,000 5,350 25, % HWY BILLBOARDS 12, , % UTILITIES 6, , % CORPORATE HANGAR 76,000 3,577 59, % NET LEASE 145,000 11, , % PARKING 1,250,000 78,478 1,135, % RENT 990, ,776 1,024, % ADVERTISING 20,000 1,300 16, % UTILITIES 41,550 3,875 38, % VENDING % SECURITY 6, , % MISCELLANEOUS 14,500 3,992 29, % TERMINAL BUILDING 1,072, ,942 1,114, % TOTAL 3,072, ,322 2,993, % 1210 SALES TAX DISCOUNT INTEREST ON INVEST 7, , SALE FIXED ASSETS 10, , INS RECOV OTHER MISC REV WORKERS COMP REIMB =========== =========== ============ GRAND TOTAL 3,089, ,322 2,999, % PASSENGER FAC. CHGS. 500,000 40, , % 8110 PFC INTEREST 5, , % TOTAL PASSENGER FACILITY CHGS. 505,000 40, , % CFC CAR RENTAL FEES 216,450 37, , % 12

13 CENTRAL WISCONSIN AIRPORT Disbursements - December 2017 Preliminary 2017 THIS 2017 YTD % of BUDGET MONTH YTD BUDGET PERSONAL SERVICES SALARIES $ 299, $ 40, $ 347, % WAGES $ 762, $ 62, $ 631, % EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 15, $ 2, $ 6, % EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS $ 494, $ 25, $ 458, % SUB TOTAL $ 1,571, $ 130, $ 1,444, % CONTRACTUAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 157, $ 16, $ 145, % UTILITY SERVICES $ 271, $ 17, $ 210, % REPAIR-MAINT/STREETS $ 6, $ $ 7, % REPAIR-MAINT EQUIP/BUILDINGS $ 46, $ 3, $ 40, % CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $ 71, $ 12, $ 60, % SUB TOTAL $ 552, $ 50, $ 464, % SUPPLIES & EXPENSES OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 5, $ $ 7, % ADVERTISING/MEMBERSHIP/DUES $ 78, $ 2, $ 78, % TRAVEL $ 23, $ $ 17, % OPERATING SUPPLIES $ 154, $ 52, $ 193, % REPAIR/MAINT SUPPLIES/GASOLINE $ 181, $ 33, $ 130, % CONSUMABLE TOOLS/SUPPLIES $ 5, $ 1, $ 5, % SUB TOTAL $ 448, $ 90, $ 433, % BUILDING MATERIALS METAL PRODUCTS $ 2, $ $ 2, % WOOD PRODUCTS $ $ - $ - 0.0% RAW MATERIALS/RWY PAINT $ 17, $ - $ 4, % ELECT FIXTURES/RWY SIGNS $ 3, $ - $ 3, % ASPHALT/ASPHALT FILLER $ 10, $ - $ 3, % SUB TOTAL $ 32, $ $ 13, % FIXED CHARGES INSURANCE/OTHER LOSSES $ 67, $ - $ 55, % CAPITAL OUTLAY CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $ 87, $ 19, $ 58, % CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $ 183, $ 4, $ 108, % SUB TOTAL $ 270, $ 24, $ 167, % TOTALS $ 2,943, $ 296, $ 2,578, % 13

CENTRAL WISCONSIN JOINT AIRPORT BOARD MEETING Conference Room B East Terminal Upper Level, Mosinee, Wisconsin February 15, 2019, 8:00 a.m.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN JOINT AIRPORT BOARD MEETING Conference Room B East Terminal Upper Level, Mosinee, Wisconsin February 15, 2019, 8:00 a.m. 1) Call to Order by Chair Jim Zdroik at 8:00 a.m. a) Pledge of