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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-02 Agenda Review New Hanover County Airport Authority February 2, 2011 Page 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY AGENDA. REVIEW MEETING February 2, 2011 ASSEMBI.X The New Hanover County Airport Authority met for Agenda Review on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at 4:02 p.m., in the Executive Conference Room at Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Airport Authority members present were Paul Burton, Chairman; Robert Rippy, vice - Chairman; John Lennon, Secretary; Charles Kays and Harry Stovall. Also present were Jon Rosborough, Airport Director; Julie Wilsey, Deputy Airport Director; Jim Morton, Finance Director; Gary LJ 1 VJUSJLtLWII, V JL.,IULl1 -1110 1J1l%_A_1L.Vi, VV i11Li -K, 1 1'UE..L.i1L.tU6 ivxa a88 .A, 0ailuid T%._UULi1, 1.LAU%., UL1 YLr Assistant; Steve Bright and Amy McLane, Talbert & Bright, Inc.; John Tunstall, Norris, Kuske & Tunstall Consulting Engineers; and Jim Flechtner, CFPUA. Chairman Burton called the meeting to order and announced that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the agenda for the Authority's February 2, 2011, Regular Public Meeting. Chairman Burton asked Mr. Tunstall to update the Airport .Authority in reference to his developer's request for a force main easement across airport property. Due to a conflict, Mr. Lennon excused himself from this portion of the meeting. Mr. Tunstall briefly reviewed the prior history of the force main easement request. He stated the request is fora 30 ft. public utility easement, per a developer's agreement the CFPUA entered into with Chair Road Associates, who will be putting in the line, but CFPUA will actually own and maintain it. It will provide infrastructure to the northern part of New Hanover County in accordance with the CFPUA's Master Plan. In a prior meeting with the Airport Authority, they were advised to redraw the line along Blue Clay Road around the trucking company and across 23rd Street to the waste water Treatment Plant. He stated there were a lot of fiber optic lines, existing utilities and a railroad crossing already in place that would snake it difficult to get a 30 ft. easement through the trucking company's property. So, instead, they redrew the line down Blue Clay Road, around the back of the trucking company's property line and then on to 23rd Street along the frontage on the airport's side, then underneath Airport Boulevard to the waste Water Treatment Plant. In response to a question from Mr. Rosborough about the more direct route suggested by the Authority, Mr. Tunstall stated the decision was made to alter the route due to the location of the pre - existing utilities, and the fact that the Chair Road representative was not able to snake contact with the owner of the trucking company property. In response to a question from Chairman Burton, Mr. Tunstall stated that a parking lot could be constructed over the line. In response to a question from Mr. Rippy, Mr. Tunstall stated there would be no problem issues for The Fireside Shop. In response to a question from Mr. Rosborough, Mr. Tunstall stated they would be doing some "bore and jack" work. under 84 Lumber's fence and through the wetlands. Mr. Morton pointed out that the ETA leasehold goes all the way up to the trucking company's property line, which would involve going to the VA to discuss putting the easement on their leasehold. Chairman Burton stated the only way the Authority could approve the proposed alternate route for the easement, was if the VA approved it. Mrs. Wilsey stated that staff would New Hanover County Airport Authority February 2, 2011 Page 2 have to get approval from 84 Lumber and The Fireside Shop, because their leaseholds would be affected also, besides getting a land release from the FAA.. There was some discussion between Authority members, and Mr. Rippy suggested that Mr. Tunstall contact the trucking company property owner to try to get the easement on their side of the rear property line. Wanda Copley, New Hanover County Attorney, arrived at 4:08 p.m. Chairman Burton asked Mr. Morton to contact the VA to find out their feelings about the location of the 30 ft. force main easement being on their leasehold at the property line, and if the VA objects, then Mr. Tunstall will have to work with the trucking company property owner. Mrs. Wilsey asked Mr. Tunstall whether they would have to get permission from the railroad to y « .-i . . �' n i . , .. �i ,� ,. T7 .-.. -. .- ...,..� i ,. _...I .. .1 s.L D A T L A 1F_ T_ ^. ..e... -.17 VV Ul Al Ull LI.IC/11 bl UC U 171UU %.-,I a .�'Uau pal LIk�Ll1Gt11y al U UIIU Lilt; 0 LU llIL)Ir3 U1 1V11 . 1 UlI Z5 Lail responded they would have to get an easement if they work within the railroad property line. There were no further questions for either Mr. Tunstall or Mr. Flechtner, and they departed the meeting. Mr. Lennon returned to the meeting. AGENDA ITEMS Special Events: Mr. Broughton reported the Heavy Metal Jet Team flew in on Saturday, January 29th, gave a little demo and met with the media. He commented that Ron Gumm. had contacted him via e -mail to report on the status of air show sponsors. Finance Report: Mr. Morton reviewed the December financial items, stating that is was a good month. He stated parking revenue for January was up approximately 11 %. Mr. Morton commented that he was working with Air Link, whose parent company is Air Methods, because they have interest in leasing the former Signatech hangar. They are hoping to make it a joint venture with the Police Department's SABLE program.. In response to a question by Mr. Rippy, Mr. Morton stated there was no impact to nearby residential properties for noise issues. Mrs. Wilsey stated there were commercial properties on the other side of Kerr Avenue. Mr. Morton said that he had a Change order for the Lift Station Project to be approved. He stated that during the pre - construction meeting, the CFPUA operations staff took issue with the engineers who approved the design and wanted to change the design at a cost of approximately $25,000. Fortunately, the CFPUA. has agreed to absorb the cost up to $30,000 to change the design. Mr. Morton reported that air show tickets were available online. Facilities: Mrs. Wilsey discussed several previously approved action items for Authority members' consent, including a contract with Project Energy for the installation of a transformer for the Airport Boulevard Project and a Change order with Barnhill Contractors to drill conduits for fiber installation for connectivity in the parking lots. She then discussed an action item for Authority members' approval, which was a contract with Barnhill Contractors to do grading work on the runway and taxiway shoulders to prepare for the certification inspection. Mrs. Wilsey reported on the status of current projects, including the Airport Boulevard Rehabilitation Project, Airfield Drainage Repairs (warranty work by Trader Construction), the Access Gate at Aero South, the replacement of the Rescue Base Roof, the WID roof installation, the Runway 35 MALSR Project, the installation of the LED Airfield Guidance Signs, and the Parking Lot New Hanover County Airport Authority February 2, 2011 Page 3 contract. In response to a question from Mr. Rippy, Mrs. Wilsey stated the contract for the new parking lot called for its completion within 140 days from the start of construction. She commented on five different issues staff was negotiating with the contractor to reduce the contract cost before it would be ready for award. Government: Mr. Lennon asked Mr. Rosborough to comment on the status of the FAA Reauthorization Bill, the TSA decision to shut down the Opt --Out Program., and the TSA's new National Terrorism Advisory System.. Mr. Rosborough commented that the Senate democrats, in response to the President's State of the Union address about creating jobs coupled with the AAAE's and the FAA's stated need for expansion, new construction, and reconstruction at airports, will be pushing for passage of an FAA Reauthorization $8 billion "Jobs Bill." There is approximately $52 billion in projects identified to upgrade and enhance airport facilities over the a ..t. ..�: = �_.� .. ..� _ A 1 .-. G .e AJ- 11R L 1 ki Cal Jul luuL a UIC y I CMILU UII PU1 L. i P I a y d. Ic r Ule III C011 cC. f ISU, pat L U.1 MIS money would go into the FAA's NextGen technology. Mr. Rosborough stated the last full FAA Reauthorization Bill was passed in 2007, and subsequently, there have been 17 amendments. The current amendment will expire on March 31. However, there are still some issues to be worked out in the House version, i.e., the slots at DCA, the PFC, the GA user fees, and the ARFF requirements. Mr. Rosborough reported that the TSA has decided to close down the Opt - Out Program, aside from the 16 airports that already have it in place. This TSA decision has received mixed reviews form airports, and has drawn the irate attention of Rep. John Mica from Florida, Chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. Mr. Rosborough commented that after 9111, a color code system was put in place to identify the intensity level of terrorist threat. Since this system is of little value now, the TSA is transitioning to a new system called the National Terrorism Advisory System, whereby information will be given out on a need -to -know basis. Marketing and Public Relations: There were no items for discussion. Planning and Development: Mr. Morton discussed business park issues. Mrs. Wilsey stated that in conversation with an FAA grant manager at a conference she attended, she learned that ILVI is close to getting funding for entitlement projects (Taxiway A rehabilitation and Gate 8 Jetbridge Refurbishment) and the discretionary project (LED Lights and Paved Shoulders for Taxiway B & Q. She said staff is looking at doing some safety and security projects with state grant monies already banked. Operations Report: Using charts for illustration, Mr. Broughton discussed airport statistics for the month of January, including fuel price comparisons, fuel flowage amounts, airfare comparisons with MYR and RDU, and total passengers handled. He stated the load factor for January was 7310. There were 56 cancelled flights in January due to weather. He reviewed Customs statistics for January. Mr. Lennon questioned how the load factor percentage was calculated when taking into account the cancelled flights and how it impacts the load factor. Mr. Broughton responded that the cancelled seats do not get figured into the load factor percentage; the load factor percentage is only figured on actual flights. Directors Report: Mr. Rosborough reported that TSA is now putting privacy software in their AIT scanners. There are three airports that have it already — MCC a rr en in Las Vegas, Atlanta and DCA. It generates a scanned image of a generic outline of a person (stick. figure), but it can still detect a suspicious item attached on their person. New Hanover County Airport Authority February 2, 20 11 Page 4 Mr. Rosborough referred to a VIP guest list distributed to Authority members, and requested they review it for any additions or deletions for air show VIP events. Mr. Rosborough reminded Authority members that the NCAA. Annual Meeting would be in Greensboro, April 27 -29. CLOSED SESSION At this time Chairman Burton called for Authority members to go into CLOSED SESSION to discuss a matter regarding threatened litigation pursuant to NCOS 1.43- 315.11 (3). fir. Lennon MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Stovall to go into CLOSED SESSION. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIN40USLY. Chairman Burton called the meeting to CLOSED SESSION at 4:57 p.m. is L i U nIN T A k L N V A KE v 1E W i►� 1. E L� E l I br Mr. Rippy MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Lennon to return to the Agenda Review Meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Burton returned the meeting to Agenda Review at 5:48 p.m. Chairman Burton noted that during the Closed Session, Authority members discussed threatened litigation. He advised that the Authority gave instructions to its attorney. No actions were taken. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Burton adjourned the meeting at 5:49 p.m. Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted: Sandy Routh John D. Lennon, Secretary