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OFFICIAL NOTICE AND AGENDA
Meeting of the: AIRPORT COMMITTEE
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
Location: Wausau Downtown Airport Terminal Building Conference Room
Members: Pat Peckham (C), Jim Wadinski, Lou Larson, Lisa Rasmussen, Doug Diny, Fred Prehn, Dennis Seitz
1 Public Comment
2 Consider Minutes of Previous Meeting, June 30, 2021
3 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Agreement Between Wausau Downtown Airport and Keith Kocourek for Grass Runway 09/27 Upgrades - Chmiel
4 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding WPS Easement on Airport Property at Radtke Point Park for Electric Service
5 Discussion regarding T-hangar 1-10 replacement plan 6 Update on Learn Build Fly hangar construction 7 Review Airport Manager Report - Chmiel 8 Review Airport Budget Status - Groat
Adjournment Pat Peckham, Chair
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SPECIAL AIRPORT COMMITTEE
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 @ 6:30 pm., at the Wausau Downtown Airport
Members Present: Pat Peckham (C), Lou Larson, Jim Wadinski, Lisa Rasmussen, and Doug Diny, Members Excused: Dennis Seitz and Fred Prehn
Others Present: John Chmiel, Nathan Miller
In accordance with Chapter 19, Wisc. Statutes, notice of this meeting was posted and sent to the Daily Herald in the proper manner and a quorum was present. The Airport Committee meeting was called to order by Chairperson Peckham.
Consider Minutes of Previous Meeting (April 14, 2021)
Motion by Larson, second by Diny to approve the minutes of April 14, 2021. Motion carried 5-0.
Discussion and possible action on easement for electrical service.
Assistant City Attorney, Nathan Miller, explained the easement is for electrical and Charter
Communications where they are basically taking the overhead power lines and putting them underground.
John Chmiel indicated this would be on the north side of the airport property, somewhat\ in line with Zimmerman Street and heading to the east. He commented some of the transformers have been struck by lightning or exploded, so to get the power underground and out of the way is a good thing.
Miller noted Carl Kemper, Airport Engineer with Becher Hoppe, has reviewed and been on site with WPS to make sure it won’t interfere with the future parking lot expansion and if it does, WPS will be paying for the electrical facility relocation if needed.
Motion by Rasmussen, second by Larson to approve the easement. Motion carried 5-0.
Airport Manager's Report (Chmiel)
John Chmiel stated last month while moving an airplane into hangar #3, there was a catastrophic failure of the door when three exterior cables failed in sequence, causing the door to sag and go inside the building. This did considerable damage to the door itself. He indicated he contacted American Door, who maintains the doors at the airport, and they were able to come out and get the door lowered. He commended Mark Hanson and DPW for their tremendous help with the situation. He indicated Hanson lined up contractors for estimates and coordinated financing through Maryanne Groat to get the door repaired. It was all completed within two weeks of the door failure, however, this is not a permanent solution, but will give us another 18 – 24 months. Door replacement is on the 2022 CIP list and Becher Hoppe was given the contract by the Bureau of Aeronautics to do the engineering and architecture, which is in process. He stated in order to maximize the lifespan they are using the hangar only as needed.
Chmiel reported business is phenomenal as we have beat the best month in the last five years every month this year. He estimated fuel flow to be up at least 35% over the best year in the last five. Aircraft rental and flight school is also doing excellent.
Adjournment
Motion by Rasmussen, second by Larson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 6:40 pm.
AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT September 2021
A. FUEL SALES August
Fuel Type 2018 2019 2020 2021 % Change 2020/2021
92 OCT Auto 353 536 345 236 -32
100LL 2776 4569 4376 3886 -11
Jet A 15985 16956 16863 19760 17
Monthly Totals 19114 22061 21584 23882 11
B. YEAR TO DATE FUEL TOTALS August
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2020/2021 %
Change
95,848 114,024 132,280 123,634 184,046 48.9
C. AIRCRAFT RENTALS August
Month 2018 2019 2020 2021 % Change 2020/2021
January 42.5 57.8 23.0 67.6 193.9
February 27.4 45.0 65.5 47.0 -28.2
March 54.3 45.9 34.1 80.3 135.5
April 49.9 67.3 0.0 139.3
May 65.1 101.3 104.8 140.8 34.4
June 88.5 150.3 173.6 173.0 -0.3
July 93.2 221.8 199.7 229.9 15.1
August 144.0 183.2 229.4 160.1 -30.2
September 75.9 118.0 187.9 0.0 -100.0
October 67.8 93.3 144.3 0.0 -100.0
November 58.4 94.3 126.7 0.0 -100.0
December 33.8 50.0 133.3 0.0 -100.0
Year-To-Date 564.9 872.6 830.1 1038.0 25.0
Through August
D. AIRPORT OPERATIONS
Active Wausau Based Aircraft: 46 Inactive Wausau Based Aircraft: 31 Total Wausau Based Aircraft: 78
Some of the Companies Recently Benefiting from Use of the Wausau Downtown Airport
National Ercoupe Convention AirVenture Cup Race
“Fly Wisconsin” Program Country Fresh Meats Marshfield Clinic/Spirit 2 Life Link
Hilton Medevac
Trans Canada Pipeline Krist Oil
Norlen Enterprise Rental Car
Ministry Health Care Aspirus
Cherry Tree Dental Oak Tree Dental Valley Medical Jefferson St. Inn
Mayo Clinic Miron Construction
U.W. Health Care Lee's Famous Recipe
All American Taxi Fox Valley Technical College
UW Hospital Stengl Marine
Chemair/WPS McDonalds
Granite Peak Uber
State of WI Gov. Kocourek Automotive Stone Wall Acres U.W. Hospital
U.S. Army Vortex Tool
Brickner Motors Integrity Construction
RFP Leasing CTech Manufacturing
Wausau Supply Company Jack Links
Holiday Inn Express Holiday Inn & Suites
E. AIRPORT MAINTENANCE
Lighting Systems: All OK Vehicles: All OK Snow Removal: All OK Buildings: All OK SRE BUILDING – no problems
TERMINAL BUILDING – no problems CIVIL AIR PATROL OFFICES – no problems SECURITY GATE SYSTEM – no new problems
F. HANGAR TENANT CONCERNS
CORPORATE HANGAR ACTIVITY Locally Based Aircraft using corporate hangar space: 2 jet, 2 turbine, 7 singles
T-HANGARS – 100 % occupancy with 13 aircraft owners on waiting list
PRIVATE HANGARS - LBF going ahead with construction on their new hangar in 2022 CITY HANGARS – No issues beyond normal periodic maintenance
*The biggest news is that Aspirus Medevac has officially moved out of the hangar at Wausau. They have moved the helicopter operation to the hospital in Minocqua. They will continue to fuel their
helicopter at Wausau on an as needed basis. Therefore the anticipated loss will be rental from the hangar and offices. I’m not at all concerned about filling this hangar space.
G. AIRPORT PROMOTION
● Wisconsin Flying Hamburger Socials in 2021 went off without a hitch. We served close to 500 people with 50+ aircraft attending over (2) separate evenings.
● AirVenture Cup Race organizers chose to make Wausau the start and finish for the race in 2021. This created a 4-day event in Wausau. Combined with the 2021 National Ercoupe Convention there were nearly 100 aircraft here during the weekend before Oshkosh.
● The future of the Wausau Balloon Rally has yet to be determined (but it’s not looking good)
● Pilot For A Day planned for May, June, July were at capacity with 40 students enrolled in each class
● Aviation 101 has (10) high school students enrolled in 2021. Aviation 101 is a partnership between the Wausau School District, Wausau Flying Service and Learn Build Fly.
● “Learn, Build, Fly” has completed about 90% of their current Buttercup airplane project.
● Boy Scout Troop 465 sponsored by Wausau Flying Service, Inc. meetings scheduled case-by-case
● The Southeast Side Neighborhood group meetings at the airport terminal are canceled during COVID
● Civil Air Patrol holds all bi-monthly meetings
● Wausau Area Events Fireworks happens September 24th!!
Big news for a new airport event for 2022 will be releases by Wausau Area Events soon!
Wausau Downtown Airport Statement of Financial Position
Month Ended July 31, 2021
Assets 2021 2020
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 55,168 $ 46,681
Trade receivables 3,624 5,264
Prepaid 7,730 7,124
Total current assets $ 66,522 $ 59,070 Land, Buildings, Machinery and Equipment
Capital Assets 4,167,496 4,159,921
Accumulated Depreciation (2,626,199) (2,510,168)
Total Land, Bldgss, Mach and Equip $ 1,541,296 $ 1,649,752
Total Assets $ 1,607,818 $ 1,708,822
Liabilities and Net Assets Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable $ 9,114 $ 6,732
Deferred Revenue 4,977 $ 4,745
Total current liabilities $ 14,091 $ 11,476.08
Net Assets
Unrestricted $ 52,431 $ 47,594
Permanently Restricted 1,541,296 1,649,752
Total Net Assets $ 1,593,727 $ 1,697,346
Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 1,607,818 $ 1,708,822
BUDGET ACTUAL VARIANCE % 2020 OPERATING REVENUES
Facility Income
Hangars $ 98,000 $ 62,076 $ (35,924) 63.34% $ 64,371
Other Facilities 21,200 16,695 (4,505) 78.75% 16,082 Other Income
Fuel Flow 20,000 17,727 (2,273) 88.63% 11,524
Other Misc Income 7,000 5,059 (1,941) 72.28% 3,932 Total Operating Revenues 146,200 101,556 (44,644) 69.46% 95,909 OPERATING EXPENSES
Administrative Expenses
Management 78,000 52,724 25,276 67.60% 52,184
Office & Supplies - - - #DIV/0! - Travel, Education, Dues 950 535 415 56.33% 310
Total Administrative Expenses 78,950 53,260 25,690 67.46% 52,494 Facility Expenses
Utilities
Water 1,600 891 709 55.70% 633
Electric 30,000 16,657 13,343 55.52% 16,058
Sewer 1,100 495 605 45.03% 426
Gas 12,400 7,281 5,119 58.72% 6,238
Telephone 3,300 1,591 1,709 48.21% 1,621 Garbage/ Recycling 2,000 960 1,040 48.00% 1,098 Building
Janitorial Service 3,600 2,100 1,500 58.33% 2,100 Repair and Maintenance Contractual Services 88,474 68,512 19,962 77.44% 71,062 Repair and Maintenance Supplies 8,000 1,594 6,406 19.92% 2,396 Janitorial Supplies 2,000 746 1,254 37.28% 793 Grounds
Snow Removal 6,000 2,400 3,600 40.00% 8,618 Mowing and Brushing 6,000 - 6,000 0.00% 1,854 Grounds and Grounds Improvement 22,000 13,763 8,237 62.56% 9,542 Fire Protection 550 1,076 (526) 195.55% 452 Insurance
Airport Liability 6,000 4,133 1,867 68.89% 3,476 Other Insurance 10,000 6,689 3,311 66.89% 6,498 Total Facility Expenses 203,024 128,887 74,137 63.48% 132,865 Vehicles and Equipment
Fuel 4,800 2,091 2,709 43.57% 2,402
Contractual Services 500 - 500 0.00% - Supplies 4,600 3,322 1,278 72.23% 2,021
Total Vehicles and Equipment 9,900 5,414 4,486 54.68% 4,423
Depreciation 152,000 75,264 76,736 49.52% 88,258
Total Operating Expenses 443,874 262,825 181,050 59.21% 278,040
OPERATING LOSS (297,674) (161,268) (136,406) 54.18% (182,132)
NONOPERATING REVENUES
General Property Taxes 145,674 145,674 - 100.00% 125,000 Total NonOperating Revenues 145,674 145,674 - 100.00% 125,000
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (152,000) (15,594) (57,132)
CHANGE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS 59,670 31,126
UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR (7,239) 16,467
UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS, TO DATE $ 52,431 $ 47,594
NOTES:
PRIVATE HANGERS; 16 Hangers at 2019 Total Value $1,947,700; 2019 Taxes $48,095.
Month Ended July 31, 2021 Statement of Activities (Budget to Actual)Wausau Downtown Airport
Wausau Downtown Airport Statement of Cash Flow Month Ended July 31, 2021
2021 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITY
Receipts from customers, users and others $ 102,355
Payments to suppliers (207,534)
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities $ (105,179)
Property taxes $ 145,674
Net Cash Provided by Noncapital Financing Activities $ 145,674
Net Increase (Decrease) 40,495
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 14,673
Cash and cash equivalents - end of month $ 55,168
Operating income (loss) $ (161,268)
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss) to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation expense 75,264
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 1,243
Inventories and prepayments (7,730)
Accounts payable (12,243)
Unearned revenue (445)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities $ (105,179)
CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVIES
Reconciliation of operating income (loss) to net cash
provided (used) by operating activities:
Wausau Downtown Airport Statement of Financial Position
Month Ended August 31, 2021
Assets 2021 2020
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 31,824 $ 43,375
Trade receivables 4,344 5,946
Prepaid 6,184 5,700
Total current assets $ 42,353 $ 55,020 Land, Buildings, Machinery and Equipment
Capital Assets 4,167,496 4,159,921
Accumulated Depreciation (2,636,951) (2,522,777)
Total Land, Bldgss, Mach and Equip $ 1,530,544 $ 1,637,144
Total Assets $ 1,572,897 $ 1,692,164
Liabilities and Net Assets Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable $ 7,260 $ 11,163
Deferred Revenue 4,799 $ 5,066
Total current liabilities $ 12,059 $ 16,229.57
Net Assets
Unrestricted $ 30,294 $ 38,791
Permanently Restricted 1,530,544 1,637,144
Total Net Assets $ 1,560,838 $ 1,675,935
Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 1,572,897 $ 1,692,164
BUDGET ACTUAL VARIANCE % 2020 OPERATING REVENUES
Facility Income
Hangars $ 98,000 $ 69,395 $ (28,605) 70.81% $ 72,951
Other Facilities 21,200 18,084 (3,116) 85.30% 12,996 Other Income
Fuel Flow 20,000 21,044 1,044 105.22% 13,939
Other Misc Income 7,000 5,438 (1,562) 77.69% 4,504 Total Operating Revenues 146,200 113,961 (32,239) 77.95% 104,390 OPERATING EXPENSES
Administrative Expenses
Management 78,000 59,314 18,686 76.04% 58,707
Office & Supplies - - - #DIV/0! - Travel, Education, Dues 950 535 415 56.33% 310
Total Administrative Expenses 78,950 59,849 19,101 75.81% 59,018 Facility Expenses
Utilities
Water 1,600 1,158 442 72.39% 972
Electric 30,000 18,708 11,292 62.36% 18,238
Sewer 1,100 747 353 67.89% 652
Gas 12,400 7,404 4,996 59.71% 6,328
Telephone 3,300 1,775 1,525 53.79% 1,861 Garbage/ Recycling 2,000 960 1,040 48.00% 1,254 Building
Janitorial Service 3,600 2,400 1,200 66.67% 2,400 Repair and Maintenance Contractual Services 88,474 91,134 (2,659) 103.01% 74,321 Repair and Maintenance Supplies 8,000 1,953 6,047 24.41% 2,776 Janitorial Supplies 2,000 746 1,254 37.28% 890 Grounds
Snow Removal 6,000 2,400 3,600 40.00% 8,618 Mowing and Brushing 6,000 54 5,946 0.90% 1,854 Grounds and Grounds Improvement 22,000 13,777 8,223 62.62% 11,339 Fire Protection 550 1,239 (689) 225.33% 452 Insurance
Airport Liability 6,000 4,724 1,276 78.73% 3,972 Other Insurance 10,000 7,644 2,356 76.44% 7,427 Total Facility Expenses 203,024 156,823 46,201 77.24% 143,355 Vehicles and Equipment
Fuel 4,800 2,091 2,709 43.57% 2,673
Contractual Services 500 - 500 0.00% - Supplies 4,600 3,339 1,261 72.59% 2,021
Total Vehicles and Equipment 9,900 5,431 4,469 54.85% 4,694
Depreciation 152,000 86,016 65,984 56.59% 100,866
Total Operating Expenses 443,874 308,119 135,755 69.42% 307,933
OPERATING LOSS (297,674) (194,158) (103,516) 65.23% (203,543)
NONOPERATING REVENUES
General Property Taxes 145,674 145,674 - 100.00% 125,000 Total NonOperating Revenues 145,674 145,674 - 100.00% 125,000
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (152,000) (48,484) (78,543)
CHANGE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS 37,532 22,324
UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR (7,239) 16,467
UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS, TO DATE $ 30,294 $ 38,791
NOTES:
PRIVATE HANGERS; 16 Hangers at 2020 Total Value $2,161,600; 2020 Taxes $54,267.
Month Ended August 31, 2021 Statement of Activities (Budget to Actual)Wausau Downtown Airport