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Home My WebLink About2011-02-02 Regular Meeting New Hanover County Airport Authority February 2, 2011 Paae I NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING February 2, 2011 GALL TO ODDER The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, February 2.2010, at Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Chairman Burton called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m. Airport Authority members present were Paul Burton, Chairman; Robert Rippy, Vice - Chairman; John Lennon, Secretary; Charles Days and Harry Stovall. Also present were Jon Rosborough, Airport Director; Julie Wilsey, Deputy Airport Director; Jim Morton, Finance Director; Gary Rrni i ahtnn Onp rntinn c n; rprytnr• AX111 f'""a prAcke ch A4 - near• Q n nAr a 'Dr3titf% ] i' r xrra +_.+ %A. 41, 4it7�V1x, \./ 0 .1l.!11%,rL/LRJ.L , 7 7 131Lalw.rJ' Z I%.tCt0%7 rI 1 U%., 1TJLUTA.4.1.�tr[ ? 1JUlA%31U itL,JL U I ly .LJ LL LiLI Y V Assistant; Wanda Copley, County Attorney; and Steve Bright and Amy McLane, Talbert & Bright, Inc. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the Agenda Review and Regular Public Meeting on January 5, 2011. Mr. Lennon MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Stovall, to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2011 Agenda Review and Regular Public Meeting as submitted. Upon vote. the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANfr\40USLY. ITEMS BY THE PUBLIC There were no comments from anyone attending the meeting. FINANCE REPORT Mr. Morton reviewed ILM's cash report for the month of December for Authority members. Mr. Morton reviewed ILM's summary of accounts for the month of December for Authority members. FIA+CILITIES Mrs. Wilsey advised Authority members the Airport Boulevard Rehabilitation and Lighting Project was still in progress and working toward completion. She stated the LED Airfield Guidance Sign Project and the PAPIs on Runway 24 are on hold, waiting for the FAA to work out some design issues. GOVERNMENT There were no government issues to discuss at this meeting. MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Mr. Morton informed Authority members that ILM's marketing initiative is continuing with radio and television advertisements. He stated that a promotional ad for the air show would be included in ILM's regular advertising a couple of weeks out from the start of the show. PLANNING- & DEVELOPMENT There were no planning and development issues to discuss at this meeting. New Hanover County Airport Authority February 2, 2011 Page 2 OPERATIONS REPORT Mr. Broughton stated the total number of passengers handled in January was 54,396 (26,871 enplanements + 27,525 deplanements), which is 4.5% more than January 2010. Mr. Broughton stated ILM's load factor for January was 73%. The monthly fares and fuel comparisons have been completed for January 201. 1. Mr. Broughton reported ILM's international traffic using US Customs statistics for January: 235 aircraft were cleared, which is 16.1 less than January 2010; and 1,543 persons were cleared, which is 17.8% less than January 2010. DIRECTO WS REPORT Mr. Rosborough reviewed the administrative calendars for February and March 2011 and reminded Authority members that 11LM's annual report to the New Hanover County Commissioners was scheduled on Monday, May 16. 'fir. Rosborough commented that ILM's newly revised website was very well done, and suggested Authority members take a look at it, if they had not done so already. He stated he was very pleased with the January passenger statistics that prevailed in spite of the weather event here in Wilmington, and the 56 cancellations resulting from winter storms throughout the country during the month. He explained that customers could go to ILM's website and click on the appropriate link under "Fly ILM News" in the right --hand column to get updates on their flights and learn more about Delta's and US Airways' winter weather advisories. Mr. Rosborough referred to a VIP guest list distributed to Authority members, and requested Authority members review the list and inform Mrs. Routh of any additions or deletions to the list for invitations to Air Show VIP events occurring in April. ACTION ITEMS Mr. Lennon MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Nippy, to approve the following amended Action Items (Mrs. Wilsey deleted item #3 to approve the modified route for the Blue Clay Road Force Main easement, and Mr. Morton added item #5.) 1. Approve a contract with Progress Energy for a new transformer for the newly installed Airport Boulevard lights and lighting controls at a cost not to exceed $1 0,300. 2. Approve a Change order with Barnhill Contracting to drill conduits for parking lot equipment connectivity at a cost not to exceed $9,500. 4. Approve a contract with Barnhill Contracting to grade and trim grass on the runway and taxiway shoulders at a cost not to exceed $12,000. 5. Approve a Change order with Thompson & Company, Inc. in the amount of $19,664 for a design change of Pump Station No. 62 (ILM's Lift Station Project), to be reimbursed by the New Hanover County Airport Authority February 2, 2011 Page 3 Cape Fear Public Utility Authority. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to discuss at this meeting. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to discuss at this meeting. OTHER ITEMS BY THE AUTHORITY There were no other items for discussion at this meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Stovall MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Lennon to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Burton adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m. Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted: Sandy Routh John D. Lennon, Secretary