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Home My WebLink About2011-08-03 Regular Meeting New Hanover County Airport Authority August 3, 2011 Page 1 NEW HA COVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR. PUBLIC MEETING August 3, 2011 CALL TO ORDER The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at wilrnington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Chairman Lennon called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Airport Authority members present were John Lennon, Chairman; Robert Rippy, Secretary; Tom Barber and Al Roseman. Charles Kays, vice- Chairman, was absent. Also present were Jon Rosborough, Airport Director; Julie Wilsey, Deputy Airport Director; Jim Morton, Finance Director; Cary Broughton, operations Director; Whitney Prease, Facilities Manager; Sandra Routh, .executive Assistant; Wanda Copley, New Hanover County Attorney; and Amy McLane, Talbert & Bright, Inc. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the Agenda Review and Regular Public Meeting on July 6, 2011. Mr. Barber MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rippy, to approve the minutes of the July 6, 2011 Agenda Review and Regular Public Meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Dr. Kays, vice - Chairman, was absent. 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 June for Authority members. Mr. Morton reviewed ILM's summary of accounts for the month of June for Authority members. Mr. Morton reported that Cash on Hand had increased by $281,000 from FY 2010 to FY 2011. Chairman Lennon questioned whether the operational Reserve Account should be increased. Mr. Morton responded that with anticipated expenditures for current construction projects, he would be concerned about impacting the General Fund. There was some discussion between Chairman Lennon,Mr. Rippy and Mr. Dorton concerning placing the interest from the General Operating Account in the operational Reserve Account. FACILITIES Mrs. Wilsey reported there was currently no on -going construction. She stated staff would be taking bids on two projects on August 8 for ILM's AIP grants. Mrs. Wilsey said she would keep Authority members informed concerning the current FAA shutdown, because those AIP grants could be affected. Chairman Lennon requested the pleasure of the Board concerning the VA storm water plan. Mr. hippy MOVED that the VA developer be allowed to expand the dry pond to the New Hanover County Airport Authority August 3, 2011 Pa 2 specifications of the Airport Authority, with total storage of the pond being 52 acres, at their expense, including the cost of the design. Mr. Lennon SECONDED the motion, and upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Dr. Days, vice - Chairman, was absent. Mr. Morton stated he believed the VA. developer would not be inclined to absorb all the costs. There was a discussion between Mr. Rippy, Dr. Roseman and Mr. Morton concerning the VA developer' s options. GOVERNMENT There were no government issues to discuss at this meeting. MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS There were no marketing and public relations issues to discuss at this meeting. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT There were no planning and development issues to discuss at this meeting. OPERATIONS REPORT Mr. Broughton stated the total number of passengers handled in July was 79,430 (39,95' enplanernents + 39,473 deplanements), which is 2.5% less than July 2010. The total passengers handled year -to --date was 454,860, which is 0.30 less than the year -to -date statistics for July 2010. Mr. Broughton stated ILM's load factor for July was 93%. The monthly fares and fuel comparisons were completed for July 2011. Mr. Broughton reported ILM's international traffic using US Customs statistics for July: 90 aircraft were cleared, which is 3.5% more than July 201.0; and 453 persons were cleared, which is 11.9% less than July 2010. Year-to-date, US Customs has cleared 1,265 aircraft, which is 4.2% less than 2010, and 7,1 58 persons, which is 5% less than 2010. Mr. Rippy commented that he received accolades from a very grateful customer for the new Chicago flight. Mr. Morton stated that Ms. Teel, American Airlines, reported advance bookings were very strong. Mr. Broughton said the load factor for the Chicago flight was 94.5%. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Rosborough commented that when he spoke with Mr. Dale Morris, American Airlines vice President of Government Relations, at the ribbon- cutting ceremony, he indicated that if the passenger numbers stay strong, American Airlines might consider adding an additional Flight. Mr. Rosborough stated Allegiant Airlines had a strong 2nd quarter performance with a 95.3% load factor. Allegiant has had 34 consecutive profitable quarters, and they are doing extremely well. In reference to the US Airways /Delta slot swap, Mr. Rosborough stated that since US Airways will be acquiring more slots at DCA, staff will be trying to get regular service to DCA for ILM. New Hanover County Airport Authority August 3, 20 11 Page 3) Mr. Broughton commented the DCA load factor was 93 for the past month; the overall average load factor is 88%. Mr. R.osborough remarked that Muth Smith, who is one of the business leaders in ILM's Air Service Development Focus Group and CE Nuclear" s Senior vice President for Global Go vernment Communicat requested Senators Ha gen and Burr and Congressman McIntyre write a letter to Doug Parker, CFO of STS Airways, asking them to seriously consider hiving ILM full -time DCA service. Mr. R.osborough explained he and Mr. Masters requested ILM's international flight statistics from the FAA for use at future air service development conferences, and the 2010 statistics show that 41,228 ILM passengers flew to international destinations. �e stated that figure represents • ti ft-f r r r is ■r y ,r approximately 1 "A o ILM tota enp anements. London, H eathrow, Toronto, Cancun. Na ssau, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich and Rome were the top destinations. On Friday, July 22, Mr. R.osborough said Mr. Barber and Dr. Roseman spent several hours with ILM staff receiving an orientation briefing, recounting historical information and bringing them up -to -date with current projects, etc. Mr. R.osborough stated he received a call from Congressman McIntyre' s office in reference to scheduling a date and time for the VA groundbreaking ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled on Monday, September 19 at 1:00 p.m. He requested Authority members try to attend, if possible, since he will be out of town that day. Mr. R.osborough reviewed the August and September calendars. ACTION ITEMS Dr. Roseman MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rippy, to approve the following Action Item: 1. Approve a work Authorization with Talbert & Bright for design development of the Runway 6 -24 Ditch. and Safety Area Project in the lump - sum amount of $64,950. Design for the project has been approved by the FAA in the AIP 43 grant. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Dr. Kays, Vice - Chairman, was absent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to discuss at this meeting NEW BUSINESS After observing one at the Pensacola airport, Dr. Roseman related that he had conducted some research concerning USO reception areas in North Carolina airports and found that CLT and R.DU were the only two airports that currently have a USO reception area for traveling military personnel. Dr. Roseman MOVED, SECONDED BY Mr. Lennon, to consider putting; a USO reception area at ILM. New Hanover County Airport Authority .August 3, 2011 Page 4 Mr. Rosborough commented that the number of military personnel traveling in and out of ILM had decreased significantly over the past several years, and they were utilizing OAJ air service. He added that limited space within the ILNI terminal would be a determining factor, also. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Dr. Rays, Vice-Chairman, was absent. CLOSER SESSION Chairman Lennon called for a motion for Authority members to go in to a CLOSED SESSION to discuss a personnel matter pursuant to NCGS 143 -- 315.11(6). Mr. Rippy MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Barber to go in to a CLOSED SESSION. Upon Grote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Dr. Rays, Vice - Chairman, was absent. Chairman Lennon called the meeting to a CLOSED SESSION at 7 :06 p.m. RETURN TO REGULAR MEETING Mr. R ippy MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Barber to return to the Regular Meeting. Upon gate, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Dr. Rays, 'dice - Chairman, was absent. Chairman Lennon returned to the Regular Meeting at 7:44 p.m. Chairman Lennon noted that during the dosed Session, Authority members discussed a personnel matter. No actions were taken. OTHER ITEMS BY THE AUTHORITY There were no other items by the Authority to discuss at this meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to carne before the Board, Dr. Roseman MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Barber to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Dr. Kays, Vice - Chairman, was absent. Chairman Lennon adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted: Sandy Routh Robert S. Ri ppy, Secretary