Thursday, October 3, 2002

Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado

President Corinne Nystrom called the meeting to order at 7:05 a.m. In attendance were Corinne Nystrom, Rex Tippetts, Ron Dent, Dennis Heap, Bruce Baumgartner, Scott Brownlee, Steve Lee, Gary Green, Jim Fluhr, Mark Stormberg, Mike Reisman, Jim Ellwood, Jim Fritze.

Approval of Agenda: Bruce Baumgartner requested that the Board consider a resolution concerning the Transportation Security Administration. A motion was made by Michael Reisman to add the consideration of the resolution to the agenda. Rex Tippetts seconded and the motion carried.

Approval of Minutes of July 25, 2002 Board Meeting: A motion was presented by Rex Tippetts to accept the minutes of the July 25, 2002 Board Meeting. The motion was seconded by Scott Brownlee. The minutes were approved.

Board Member Reports: Dennis Heap briefly reported on his attendance at the NBAA conference. Mr. Heap recommended that the Division of Aeronautics be represented at the next NBAA conference supported by Economic Development Funds. Michael Riesman recommended that the Economic Development Board be given specific information from CAOA and the Division of Aeronautics, especially photos, for a presentation booth at the next NBAA conference.

Fall Conference: Steve Lee advised the Board that the expenses for the conference were going to be approximately 50% over budget. However, the number of attendees was 70% over what was expected and budgeted for. He also reported that the conference had received $6,800 in sponsorships. There were approximately 150 attendees registered, not including guests. Corinne Nystrom commended Mr. Lee and the DIA staff for an excellent conference and venue.

Spring Conference: Dennis Heap reported on the Spring conference in Telluride. Mr. Heap advised that the letter of agreement was signed as was the hotel contract. The Telluride Airport will guarantee $8,000 to help the conference as this is an expensive location. Mr. Heap also reported that the Hayden Airport will host the fall, 2003, conference in Steamboat Springs. The hotel is yet to be selected.

Northwest Chapter AAAE Conference - 2006: Corinne Nystrom advised that the Northwest Chapter Conference will be held in Colorado in 2006 at a yet undetermined location. No action taken.

AAAE/NWAAE International Facilities Conference - 2007: Corinne Nystrom requested letters of interest from locations willing to host the 2007 International Airport Facilities Conference be sent to Jim Ellwood. She recommended that the conference be hosted by Denver or Colorado Springs due the size of the meeting. CAOA will assist if Colorado is selected. Jim Ellwood advised that most of the major work is handled by AAAE national office.

Legislative Roundtable: Dennis Heap recommended that CAOA support legislation requiring disclosure by real estate agents of aircraft noise if the property sale is within 5 miles of an airport. Mr. Heap suggested that CAOA work with the Real Estate Commission to possibly accomplish this disclosure without the requirement of legislation. Corinne Nystrom advised that she had contacted a member of the Commission to determine whether this issue will be presented at the General Session of their upcoming meeting.

Legislative Issues: Corinne Nystrom suggested legislation be supported which will allow excess fuel tax collections to be returned to airports, without specific appropriation, if the collections exceed the statutory $3 million dollars . Dennis Heap advised that the CAOA should support legislation that will close the loophole allowing some commercial operators to avoid paying the State fuel tax.

Navajo Landing Strip: Gary Green asked if the justifications presented in the Department of the Interior letter were valid. Dennis Heap and Scott Brownlee both felt that the CAOA should support general aviation issues but that the organization had done everything possible in this matter.

Legislative Reception: Dennis Heap suggested that an entity other than Front Range Airport should organize the reception. Mr. Heap also advised that a date needs to be selected as available dates are becoming scarce. The event will continue to be held at the Brown Palace. The general aviation organizations will assist in this effort. Senator Entz has suggested that the CPA hold a legislative breakfast in the capital rotunda with some CAOA support.

A motion was presented by Dennis Heap that the CAOA select a date for the legislative reception and, if the Colorado Pilots Association wish to hold a legislative breakfast, CAOA will co-sponsor for a maximum of $500. Rex Tippetts seconded and the motion carried.

Membership: Mark Stormberg suggested ways to increase membership numbers through increased value from the membership. He suggested an outreach program to gain more corporate members and to provide increased information and communication through the new website.

Website: Michael Reisman presented his report on the redesigned website. Although the budget for the project was $500, the only expense was for the design software for $169.99. Mr. Reisman hopes to expand the website to include legislative information. He also requested news from airports and corporate members though the website could not be used for marketing, just updating information or new services.

Ratification of By-Laws: Ron Dent moved to ratify the updated By-Laws. Rex Tippetts seconded and the motion carried.

TSA Resolution: Bruce Baumgartner advised that he will visit with Admiral Loy and Congressman Roberts of the House Appropriations Committee in Washington, D.C. Mr. Baumgartner stated that airports need to have final approval for any modifications required by the TSA and that any costs for security improvements or modifications be borne by the TSA and not the airports. He stated that a resolution by the CAOA would be helpful and that he would draft that resolution. Rex Tippetts presented a motion to recommend such a resolution. Ron Dent seconded and the motion carried.

Financial Report: Ron Dent presented the financial report for the fiscal year-to-date. Total income for the organization was $26,919.44 and total expenses were $31,297.43. Rex Tippetts presented a motion to approve the financial report as presented. Dennis Heap seconded and the motion carried.

Request by Harriet Alexander Field to host Fall 2003 Conference: Dennis Heap stated that a letter of agreement will be signed by the County Commissioners. As locating a facility of sufficient size to accommodate the large number of attendees will be difficult, Mr. Heap stated that he will be doing a site survey prior to final acceptance of Salida as a site for the conference.

Adjournment: Rex Tippetts presented a motion to adjourn. Ron Dent seconded and the meeting adjourned at 7:56 a.m.

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