DES MOINES AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Des Moines International Airport Board Room May 12, 2015

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1 DES MOINES AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Des Moines International Airport Board Room May 12, 2015 Call to Order and Roll Call: Present: Erickson, Feldmann, Hansell, Levy and Ward. 1. A Appoint a Staff Assistant Secretary pro tem (David) Des Moines Airport Authority Board By-Laws, Article V, Section 2, directs the Board to appoint a Staff Assistant Secretary pro tem in the event of the Staff Assistant Secretary s absence. Mr. Feldmann moved to approve Tara Ely as Staff Assistant Secretary pro tem. Ms. Levy seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas: Erickson, Feldmann, Hansell, Levy and Ward 2. A Approve Minutes for April 14, 2015 Meeting Ms. Ward moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Erickson seconded the motion. 3. A Approve Easement with MidAmerican Energy Company pertaining to electric feed to Federal Aviation Administration equipment. (Bryan) The easement will allow for a new electrical feed to FAA equipment at the end of Runway 31. The electrical feed is in conjunction with an FAA project taking place during the summer of 2015, along with the shutdown of Runway 13/31 for reconstruction. Mr. Erickson moved to approve the Easement with MidAmerican Energy Company. Ms. Levy seconded. Motion carried: Yeas Erickson. Feldmann, Hansell, Levy and Ward 4. A Approve Easement with MidAmerican Energy Company pertaining to electric feed to Air National Guard leasehold. (Bryan) The easement will allow for a new electrical feed to the leasehold area of the Air National Guard. This new feed is in conjunction with the repurposing of buildings 430, 440 and relocation of existing emergency generators on the guard base. MidAmerican Energy will install a new feed along McKinley outside the fencing, on the public side, then directly into Airport property to projects. Mr. Erickson moved to approve the Easement with MidAmerican Energy. Ms. Ward seconded. Motion carried: Yeas: Erickson, Feldmann, Hansell, Levy and Ward.

2 5. A Approve Contract for Window Cleaning Services with Marsden Building Maintenance, LLC. (Bryan) This contract will provide for the cleaning of windows on the Airport Authority campus. The existing contract is expiring and a request for proposals generated five responses, with Marsden Building Maintenance, LLC being ranked the highest by a three member committee of Airport staff. The new contract calls for specific areas to be washed, along with the frequency of cleaning. The contract will be for a three year period with options to renew, at the authority s option, for two consecutive one year periods. The first year cost is $40, and is included in the 2015 budget. The cost for subsequent years may change based on changes in a Department of Labor index for the costs of labor. Ms. Ward moved to approve the three year contract with Marsden Building Maintenance, LLC and authorize the Executive Director to exercise the two available options at the Executive Director s discretion. Ms. Levy seconded. Motion Carried: Yeas: Erickson, Feldmann, Hansell, Levy and Ward 6. A Approve Amendments to the Airport Rules and Regulations (AJ) Board was presented with the revisions to the Rules and Regulations, primarily to modify Chapter 9. The rules for the operation of commercial ground transportation vehicles on the Airport Authority have been revised to incorporate transportation network company vehicles (e.g. Uber and Lyft) and account for the new licensing process implemented by the City of Des Moines. Scott Woodruff with Majestic Limo explained transportation network companies and suggested the Airport Authority not change regulations for just one company (Uber) to operate at the airport. He suggested that it is not fair to allow transportation network companies to use geo-fencing when he has the ability to do that, yet has to use an airport provided tag. William Lillis, attorney representing Trans IA and Yellow/Capitol Cab, expressed support for the Airport Authority s regulation of companies such as Uber. Mr. Feldmann moved to adopt the amendments as shown in the attached Des Moines Airport Authority Rules and Regulations, November 1, 2011, as Amended December 10, 2013, as Amended May 12, Ms. Levy seconded. 7. A Approve Agreement with Rasier, LLC for the operation of a transportation network company at the airport. (AJ) This operating agreement authorizes Rasier, LLC to operate a transportation network company at the airport where the network provided by Rasier, LLC will be used by the independent contractor drivers to connect passengers with prearranged transportation services. This agreement establishes an Airport Authority approved geo-fence in the operator s mobile app to track vehicle

3 activity for reporting purposes. The operator must comply with the Authority Rules and Regulations. Mr. Ericson moved to approve the agreement with Rasier, LLC. Mr. Feldmann seconded. Motion carried: Yeas: Erickson, Feldmann, Hansell, Levy and Ward 8. A Approve the Revised Air Service Incentive Program (Kevin) The Air Service Incentive Program was developed to help entice airlines to provide new air service to the Airport. The Program required some revision and has not been offered to the airlines for over four years. Many airports offer a similar incentive program and in the highly competitive environment for airline service, an incentive program may tip the scales one way or the other when an airline is deciding where to locate limited resources. Director Foley requested the item be tabled for further staff review and be brought back to the board at the June meeting. Mr. Erickson moved to table this item until the June Board meeting. Ms. Ward seconded. Motion carried: Yeas: Erickson, Feldmann, Hansell, Levy and Ward 9A. A A. Approve Building 33 lease Mr. Erickson moved to approve the lease and Ms. Levy seconded. Motion carried: Yeas: Erickson, Feldmann, Hansell, Levy and Ward. Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0 9B. A B. Approve Building 34 leases New leases have been written for the six hangars in Building 34. Rent for each of the six hangars is $600 per month and the term is month to month. The new leases are effective on July 1, Mr. Erickson moved to approve the leases on Building 34. Ms. Levy seconded. 10. A Delegate Authority to approve non-commercial hangar leases to the Executive Director. (Kevin) There is currently no Airport Authority policy that authorizes the Executive Director to execute hangar leases on the airport. The leases for T-hangars, Building 33 and Building 34 will be month to month following July 1, 2015, with the rental rates for T-hangars and Building 34 set by the Board through Rates and Charges. Ms. Ward moved to authorize the Executive Director to approve noncommercial hangar leases. Mr. Feldmann seconded. Motion carried:

4 11. A David Fisher Consulting Report (David Fisher) April presentations included Tom Mahoney, Lions Club of West Des Moines, and Des Moines Neighborhood Association. Presented to the David Adelman Cornerstone Lobbying Firm (DC and DSM presence) and Debbie Durham to get ideas on how to proceed and to discuss state funds. Over 240 letters were sent to Des Moines and Central Iowa leaders asking for their support of the FAA Reauthorization Bill. Also had discussion with the US Chamber s chief lobbyist for transportation, seeking insight/advice, although they have to stay neutral. Meeting scheduled with Department of Transportation head Paul Trombino on May 22, Scheduled to visit with Rotary Clubs and Lion Clubs in May. 12 A Financial Report (Brian) Expenses currently 10% below budget in total year to date. Heavier maintenance next few months will most likely reduce percentage. Moved money from CFC account to the operating account to pay ourselves back for a couple projects. Financial audit is complete. Brian will to city council. May 29 th will be first payroll processed by the Airport Authority on the new system. 13 A Briefing (Kevin) Dave Ferree will be retiring at the end of June. After a discussion with the city they are fine with the Airport Authority doing something different and not fulfilling the rest of the contract for legal services. Dave has agreed to contract his services until the Airport Authority can figure out how to proceed. Two options were offered, RFP for legal services, or hire a full-time employee. Board requested staff explore options, research with other airports, and report back in June so the board can make an informed decision. Received from travel agent looking for tickets for a group in July to Orlando and the fares were high. Sent to the airlines and the general response was planes were full and that doesn t warrant lowering fares, although Delta did lower them in this case. AJ travelled to Allegiant and it went well. The existing routes are strong and after talking with Allegiant it sounds like eventually the airport will see some new flights. Kevin will be attending the ACI-NA Jumpstart Air Service Development Conference on May 31 st. He learned that DSM was a top five pick by Southwest, Delta, and American (to speak with about possible route development). Will give report at next board meeting. Will also strive to get to the home offices of all the airlines that serve DSM as much as possible. Statistics showed 1.9% increase in enplanements. Reminded that without any additional flights it will be hard to see much more growth than that, although will continue to work towards that. Currently on Greater Des Moines Partnership trip in Washington DC Presented to all the senior staff for the Iowa delegation and had some good one-on-one conversations. They have received some letters in

5 support of the FAA passenger facility charge (PFC) bill. Highway bill is overshadowing the FAA bill this year and everyone he talked to echoed that it will most likely be kicked into the next fiscal year. 14 Adjourn Mr. Hansell adjourned the meeting at 10:12am.

Notice of Public Meeting of the DES MOINES AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD. Agenda

Notice of Public Meeting of the DES MOINES AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD DATE: February 14, 2017 TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Airport Board Room, 2nd Floor, Airport Terminal Call to Order and Roll Call Agenda 1. Consider