Airport staff report fuel revenues and card fees; one bid received for hangar roof repair

Airport staff provided operational updates covering fuel sales, credit-card fees and routine maintenance, and the board discussed a single bid for a south hangar roof repair.

The airport manager (speaker 6) summarized recent fuel-reporting work and said the goal is to reconcile fuel sales versus the cost of fuel to get a better estimate of that revenue source; he reported net figures for Jet A and Avgas in the meeting record. The manager also highlighted credit-card processing fees as a material operational cost: “I think I can come in here and get $3,000 of fuel with the credit card fees $85,” and noted fees vary by card and platform.

Staff (speaker 5) said the city is evaluating a paperless billing and utility-billing transition that could offer different fee structures and a minimum fee (staff suggested a $2.50 minimum plus a percentage). The board discussed whether to absorb transaction fees in pricing or pass them to customers; staff said they would present options for incorporation into pricing or for billing back to customers.

On maintenance, the board reviewed a single contractor quote of approximately $33,250 to coat and stop leaks on a south hangar roof; members noted purchasing ordinances require three quotes where practicable. The board asked staff to solicit additional comparable bids, check scopes and time frames for completion, and return with recommendations at the next meeting rather than awarding a single-bid contract immediately.

No final procurement action was taken; the board emphasized compliance with purchasing rules and the desire to get the best price while addressing an ongoing maintenance need.