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Meeting Minutes for:
May Board Meeting
Yuma International Airport, Conference Room
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 04:00 PM
Call to Order:
The Yuma County Airport Authority, Inc. (YCAA) Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order at 4:00PM on May 11, 2021 in the Yuma International Airport Conference Room, 2191 E. 32nd Street, Suite 218, Yuma, Arizona 85365. The Presiding officer was Bill Craft, President.
YCAA DIRECTORS PRESENT WERE:
Bill Craft, President
Dean Hager, 1st Vice President
Linda Morgan, 2nd Vice President
Eric Saltzer, Treasurer
Russell Jones, Secretary (Joined the meeting at 4:01PM)
Dr. Brian Cullen, DMD, Director
Reetika Dhawan, Director
William Fox, Director
Albert Gardner, Director
Juan Guzman, Director (Joined the meeting at 4:03PM)
Jenny Torres, Director
YCAA DIRECTORS ABSENT WERE:
None
ALSO PRESENT WERE:
Gladys Brown, Airport Director
Gerald Hinkle, Jr., Chief Financial Officer
Lynn Hall, Director of Facilities and Maintenance (exited the meeting at 4:04PM)
Andrea Lopez, Executive Assistant
Greg McShane, MCAS Operations Officer
Ryan Hart, Million Air Yuma
Ken Scott, ASN Volunteer
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
There were no Public Comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Craft, the YCAA President, called for a motion to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2021 Regular Board Meeting. Mrs. Torres so moved. Dr. Cullen seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Votes in Favor:
Mr. Craft
Mr. Hager
Ms. Morgan
Mr. Saltzer
Mr. Gardner
Dr. Cullen
Mr. Fox
Ms. Dhawan
Ms. Torres
Votes Opposed: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) The Board honored Mr. Lynn Hall on his 21 years of service to the Airport and his many contributions to making the airport great.
REGULAR AGENDA
1) Discussion and Possible Action to authorize the YCAA President, Airport Director or their designated representative to sign all necessary documents to accept FAA Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116-260) (CRRSAA) Airport Coronavirus Relief Program Grant #3-04-0053-043-2021 in the approximate amount of $ 21,520.00 for providing relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees (MAG) obligations, as applicable, to each eligible airport concession in amount that reflects each eligible concession's proportional share of the total amount of the rent and MAGs of all eligible airport concessions at the Yuma International Airport, contingent upon final review and approval by Airport Staff and Airport Legal Counsel.
Ms. Brown, the Airport Director, described the CRRSAA provisions. Ms. Brown then explained how the funds are allocated. She explained the funds will provide economic relief to airports around the country affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Brown stated the process being utilized for the mechanics of submittal, approval and reimbursement is identical to that currently underway for FAA AIP Grant funded projects and CARES funding procedures. Staff has existing procedures in place for this process which is the subject of particular scrutiny during our annual independent audit.
Mr. Hager made a motion to authorize the YCAA President, Airport Director or their designated representative to sign all necessary documents to accept FAA Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116-260) (CRRSAA) Airport Coronavirus Relief Program Grant #3-04-0053-043-2021 in the approximate amount of $ 21,520.00 for providing relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees (MAG) obligations, as applicable, to each eligible airport concession in amount that reflects each eligible concession's proportional share of the total amount of the rent and MAGs of all eligible airport concessions at the Yuma International Airport, contingent upon final review and approval by Airport Staff and Airport Legal Counsel. Ms. Morgan seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Votes in Favor:
Mr. Craft
Mr. Hager
Ms. Morgan
Mr. Saltzer
Mr. Jones
Mr. Gardner
Dr. Cullen
Mr. Fox
Ms. Dhawan
Mr. Guzman
Ms. Torres
Votes Opposed: None
2) Monthly report by Chief Financial Officer on current financial status.
Mr. Hinkle, Chief Financial Officer briefed the Board on our current financial status.
MILITARY LIAISON
Greg McShane, MCAS Operations Officer stated June 2, 2021 until October 31, 2021 they will implement annual seasonal shift in their hours. The will be shifting right an hour and a half. The airfield will be open 8:30 until midnight.
He explained they are entering a season of significant construction on their side.
He stated he is saddened for Lynn’s retirement but he is very excited for Lynn’s replacement and his experience in planning the Airshow.
3) 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 updates, an overview of projects underway, airport operations, Rolle Airfield, airline recruitment and retention efforts, general aviation, future events, and other Airport business.
Ms. Brown, Airport Director, provided a presentation on the status of airfield operations to include the runways and taxiways, Attorney RFQ update, NYL Master Plan, GA Rehabilitation Project, Airport parking lot, Rent Car update, Brewers restaurant update, Tornado Aviation update, Hangar Occupancy, American Airlines updates along with the load capacities and schedule, TSA update which included the screening throughput numbers, current airport projects, marketing and community outreach over the past month to include social media.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
There were no Public Comments.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board the meeting adjourned at 5:02PM.
// Approved //
Russell Jones
Secretary Yuma County Airport Authority; Strategic Planning Committee Chairman | |
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