2011-05-03 Regular Meeting New Hanover County Airport .Authority
May 3, 2011
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR. PUBLIC MEETING
May 3, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Tuesday, May 3, 2010, at Wilmington
International Airport, 1 740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Chairman Burton
called the meeting to order at 6 :37 p.m.
Airport Authority members present were Paul Burton, Chairman; John Lennon, Secretary;
Charles Lays and Harry Stovall. Robert Rippy, vice - Chairman, was not present. Also present
were Jon Rosborough, Airport Director; Julie Wilsey, Deputy Airport Director; Jim Morton,
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Sandra Routh, Executive Assistant; Wanda Copley, County Attorney; and Steve Bright, Talbert
& Bright, Inc.
CLOSED SESSION
At this time Chairman Burton called for Authority members to go into CLOSED SESSION to
discuss a litigation platter pursuant to NCCS 143-318.1](3). Mr. Lennon MOVED,
SECONDED by Dr. Kays to go into CLOSED SESSION. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS
APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Burton called the meeting to CLOSED SESSION at
6 :35 p.m.
RETURN TO REGULAR MEETING
Mr. Stovall MOVED, SECONDED by Dr. days to return to the Regular Meeting. Upon vote,
the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Burton returned to the Regular
Meeting 7:22 p.m.
Chairman Burton noted that during the Closed Session, Authority members discussed a litigation
matter. No actions were taken.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The .Authority has reviewed the minutes of the Agenda Review and Regular Public Meeting on
March 30, 2011. Dr. Kays MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Stovall, to approve the minutes of the
March 30, 20 11 1- agenda Review and Regular Public Meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEMS BY THE PUBLIC
There were no comments from anyone attending the meeting.
FINANCE REPORT
Mr. Dorton reviewed ILM's cash report for the month of March for Authority members.
Mr. Morton reviewed ILM's summary of accounts for the month of March for Authority
members.
Mr. Morton reported he had several action items for Authority members' approval, including a
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contract with Lanier, Whaley & Craft in the amount of $36,600 for ILM's annual audit, and
publication of notice for public review of ILM's proposed FY 2012 operating and Capital
Budgets.
FA CILITIES
Mrs. Wilsey updated Authority members on current projects, stating the LED Guidance Sign
Project with Barnes & Powell and the Airport Boulevard Rehabilitation Project would be
wrapping up during the month of May. She stated the Rescue Base Roofing Project was
complete and would be inspected and certified within the next month. Mrs. Wilsey reported that
Mr. Prease had the old cooling tower removed around the end of April. She said a pre -
construction meeting with Bast Coast Contracting was scheduled for May 11 to get the New
Parking Lot Project started. She commented Talbert & Bright was working on the design and
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GOVERNMENT
There were no government issues to discuss at this meeting.
MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Mr. Morton informed Authority members that with a new television commercial and new radio
spots, staff continues to market ILM's airlines and non -stop destinations, with emphasis on
Washington, DC and Chicago.
He recommended Authority members approve the annual contract with Fourth Day .Advertising
for television commercials.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Morton reported that work continues on the lift station project and should be substantially
finished by May 13.
OPERATIONS DEPORT
Mr. Broughton stated the total number of passengers handled in April was 64,067 (31,857
enplanernents + 32,1 deplanements which is 2.7% less than April 2010. The total passengers
handled year -to -date was 234,406, which is 3.9% more than the year -to -date statistics for April
2010.
Mr. Broughton stated ILM's load factor for April was 91 %. He reported the April load factor for
the new Washington, DC weekend non -stop service was 81 %
The monthly fares and fuel comparisons have been completed for April 2011.
Mr. Broughton reported ILM's international traffic using US Customs statistics for April: 213
aircraft were cleared, which is 10% less than April 2010; and 1,422 persons were cleared, which
is 2.4% more than April 2010. Year -to -date, US Customs has cleared 940 aircraft, which is 7.4%
less that 201 and 5,454 persons, which is 6.7% less than 2010.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Rosborough reported he and Mr. Morton would be flying out on Wednesday, May 4, for the
annual Allegiant Air Airlines Conference, stating they would be meeting with Allegiant's
representatives to maintain ILM's current service to Sanford /Orlando and to promote additional
air service. He stated that in June, he and Mr. Broughton would be attending the ACI -NA
JumpStart program in Cleveland, and meeting with various airlines to promote additional air
service at ILIA.
Mr. Rosborough reviewed the May and June calendars.
I Ie reported the Department of Homeland Security would not be upgrading their security level in
the aftermath of Osarna Bin Laden's death.
Mr. Rosborough commented that in discussing the pros and cons of the most recent air show,
Authority members and staff carne to the determination that ILM had outgrown air shows and
would not pursue having another in the future.
ACTION ITEMS
Mr. Lennon MOVED, SECONDED by Dr. Kays, to approve the following amended Action
Items (Mrs. Wilsey deleted item #3 and added item. # 1 I ; Mr. Morton added Items #6 -10):
1. Approve a contract with Hasco, Inc. for airfield rubber removal, painting and other
maintenance items in an amount not to exceed $47,000.
2. Approve a work Authorization amendment with Talbert & Bright for the Storm water
Phase 11 Project for additional staff time to review and prepare information in an amount not to
exceed $1 5,000.
4. Approve FY 2012 operational Budget of $6,559,800 and Capital Budget of
$21,307,500 for public review.
5. .Approve an annual television media contract with Fourth Day Advertising for
$106,31.2.
6. Approve the purchase of two parcels of land totaling 7.53 acres along Blue Clay Road
for $900,000, usin ILM's PFC funds.
7. Approve additional service with W.K. Dickson for $19,200, for the design,
coordination, bidding and observation of the relocation of a water line and extension of a sewer
line in the business park.
8. Approve a contract with Lanier, Whaley and Craft in the amount of $36,600, for
ILM's annual audit.
9. Approve an authorization up to the amount of $25,000, for the purchase of 2945
Acorn Branch Road ( 1.34 acres of land).
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10. Approve a change to raise ILM's maximum dollar amount levels for purchases and
approvals:
a. Purchase orders are required for any purchase in the amount of $1,000 or more.
b. Airport Director may approve purchases up to $10,000.
c. Airport Authority Chairman may approve purchases up to $20,000.
11. Approve a contract with Tinney Painting to paint the canopy located at the terminal's
front entrance in an amount not to exceed $28,000.
Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Mr. Rosborough announced that April 28th was Chairman Burton's birthday, and everyone
wished him a belated "Happy Birthday."
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to discuss at this meeting.
OTHER ITEMS BY THE AUTHORITY,
There were no other items for discussion by Authority members.
ADJO URNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Lennon MOVED, SECONDED
by Mr. Stovall to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNA NIMOUSLY.
Chairman Burton adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Sandy Routh
John D. Lennon, Secretary