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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-07-06 Agenda Review New Hanover County Airport .Authority Ju 6, 2011 Page 1 NEW HANOVER. COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY AGENDA REVIEW MEETING July 6, 2011 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Airport Authority met for 1- agenda Review on Wednesday, July 6,, 2011, at 5:1 p.m., in the Executive Conference Room at Wilmington International .Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Airport Authority members present were John Lennon, Chairman; Charles Kays, vice Chairman; Robert Rippy, Secretary; Torn Barber and Al Roseman. Also present were Jon Rosborough, Airport Director; Julie Wilsey, Deputy Airport Director; Jinn Morton, Finance Director; Cary 13luuYglauli, k_J1JC1 aL1U 11N M11C L01 YY111Llley r'ICUSC, PclCHILiCS Marlagel; 3311 1'a MOUL11, E1�et, UL1Ve Assistant; 'panda Copley, New Hanover County .Attorney; Richard fasters, The Masters Croup, Inc.; and Steve Bright and Amy McLane, Talbert & Bright, Inc. Chairman Lennon called the meeting to order and announced that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the agenda for the Authority's July 6, 2011, Regular Public Meeting. AGENDA ITEMS Special Events-. Mr. Broughton had no special events to report. Finance Report: Mr. Morton reviewed the May financial items, commenting that even with the extra expenses involved in preparation for the FAR Part 139 .Airport Certification Inspection, May was a profitable month, and ILM was continuing to have a good year. Mr. Morton reported that rental car concession negotiations are complete and signed contracts have been received. Enterprise opened on July 1 st and is doing well. In response to Mr. Rippy's question, Mr. Morton stated that Enterprise and National/Alamo would be using the same service center. Mr. Morton stated that staff had completed the purchase of the Con -'ay Freight facility. In reference to the contaminant soil on the site and the recommendation of the State's Case Manager, staff is working with S &ME to figure the cost involved with removing that dirt. In response to Mr. Rippy's question regarding lease terms, Mr. Morton stated there were three years remaining on the Con -way lease. Facilities: Mrs. Wilsey discussed several Action Items for Authority members' approval at the Regular Meeting, including a contract with DID Consultants for the design, bidding and commissioning of a new passenger boarding bridge at Cate 7, a contract with Reese Architects to design the security checkpoint expansion project, and two commitments with the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority regarding remediation and repair of the dip in the new pavement on Airport Boulevard. Mrs Wilsey updated Authority members on current projects. In reference to the Airport Boulevard Paving and Lights Project, she stated the electrical subcontractor was waiting for New Hanover County Airport Authority July 6, 2011 Page 2 delivery of the final light pole to be installed on Trash Drive near Air Wilmington. She stated the LLD Airfield Guidance Sign Project is complete, all of the signs, including the two non - standard signs, have been installed. However, a small anomaly with the new signs and their remote control activation was discovered in preparation for the FAR. Part 139 Inspection, which was reported to ADB, the manufacturer. Until ADB can develop a firmware patch to resolve this issue, the lights will be left on after the control tower closes at 11:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. There was a brief discussion between Mr. Rippy and staff concerning the necessity of leaving the lights on for an uncontrolled field. Mr. Rippy suggested staff might seek remuneration from ADB for the electrical power to leave the lights on all night. Mrs. Wilsey stated East Coast Contracting has been on site since June 1st, and the new parking 10t is under construction, with an expected completion date of October 20th. Mrs. Wilsey briefly explained the grant cycle and bidding process for ILM's FAA Airport Improvement Projects. She said bids would be accepted on two construction projects on July 28th. one is ILM's entitlement project, which involves the rehabilitation of Taxiways A and F, and Taxilane D. The other is ILM's proposed discretionary project, which involves paving the tapers and shoulders on Taxiways B, C, C and J. She stated there is a strong possibility IL,M's discretionary project will be funded by the FAA., which will allow wider aircraft the ability to use these taxiways without their wheels going off the pavement. It will also allow for installation of the taxiway lights in pavement, eliminating the need to mow around them. There was a brief discussion between Authority members, Mrs. McLane, Mr. Bright and Mrs. Wilsey about the FAA's funding controversy concerning LED lights vs. incandescent lights. Mrs. Wilsey gave a brief history of an easement request to install a sewer force main stating now that ILM owns the Con -Way Freight facility, the easement will follow ILM's boundary along Blue Clay Road to 23rd Street. Mrs. Wilsey concluded by stating that the Customs Ramp Rehabilitation project was complete, and the new terminal benches for the front curb entrance were in place. Government: Mr. Rosborough reported the current FAA Reauthorization Bill was extended until the end of July 2011. He stated there had not been a new FAA Reauthorization Bill passed since 2007, and predicted a new bill would not be passed before the end of the federal fiscal year on September 30th. Marketing and Public Relations: Mr. Morton gave a brief overview of marketing initiatives promoting the new American Airlines Chicago flight and the Washington, DC and Orlando /Sanford flights. He reported that ILM's website has become a revenue source with the addition of the "Quick Trip" and "RentaCarNow.com"' booking agents and advertisement sales. Dr. Roseman suggested Mr. Morton look into advertising in "The Globe," a free publication that was very popular with the US Marines population in the Jacksonville area. Planning and Development: Mr. Morton stated the Sewer Lift Station project was completed. He reported Summit Smith, the VA. Developer, was working toward breaking ground around the end of August. New Hanover County Airport Authority July 6, 2011 Page 3 Mr. Dorton reviewed an action item for Authority members' approval concerning the relocation of a water line and sewer extension for the VA site. The bids for this project are due July 14th. Operations Report: Using charts for illustration, Fr. Broughton discussed airport statistics for the month of June, including fuel price comparisons, fuel flowage amounts, airfare comparisons with MYR and RDU, and total passengers handled. He stated the load factor for June was 91.6 %. He reviewed statistics for aircraft and people cleared through Customs for June. There was a discussion between Dr. Roseman and staff concerning the landing fee for aircraft at the Customs facility. Fr. Broughton reported inspectors found no discrepancies during ILF's FAR part 139 Airport CuertifiCdatiuon Inspection (June 8--9), making 2011 the sixth year in a row with rio discrepancies. He said there were two full days of intense inspection. Directors Report: Fr. Rosborough introduced Fr. Masters, ILM's Aviation Consultant, to the new Authority members, stating he would be delivering his quarterly air service report to the board. Fr. Fasters began by restating the mission goals for air service development given by Airport Authority board members in Zoos: 1) Retain existing air service, Z) Increase non -stop air service to ILM s top ten destinations; 3) Secure all jet service; 4) Recruit new airlines; and 5) Develop international air service. He reported: 1) ILM is within 100 seats of its 2010 air service seats; Z) ILM has non -stop service to six of its top ten destinations, compared to two destinations in Zoos, 3) ILM has all jet service; 4) ILM has two new airlines, Allegiant Air and American Airlines; S) ILM has five one -stop gateways to the world and a new US Customs facility, allowing for promising opportunities with international carriers. Fr. Masters gave an overview of how American Airlines with its new daily Chicago service was acquired. He reported about a meeting with Allegiant Air in May to discuss an additional air service destination. Fr. Fasters concluded by giving an account of his trip with Fr. Rosborough to JumpStart in Cleveland, Ohio, June 21-23, where they met with United Airlines, American Airlines, Gulfstream Airlines, A.ero Mexico, US Airways and Allegiant Air. There was a discussion between Dr. Roseman, Fr. Rippy and Fr. Masters concerning leakage of potential ILM customers flying out of Myrtle Beach International Airport. In response to a question from Chairman Lennon, Fr. Masters stated Allegiant Air would be temporarily suspending their Orlando /Sanford service from August 24th to September 28th, as they have done in the past. Mr. Rippy and Chairman .Lennon congratulated the staff and Mr. Fasters on the new American Airlines service. Mr. Masters responded by saying that it would not have happened without the board's full support of air service development at ILM. Mr. Rosborough described the "speed dating" procedure for meeting with different airlines at the JurnpStart conference in Cleveland, stating our priority is always to propose any never air service with current air carriers in order to glve them first right of refusal. He said they received a lot of New Hanover County Airport Authority July 6, 2011 Page 4 positive feedback. ter. Rosborough commented that our problem with having to expand and devise alternate solutions in ILM's gate area with a new passenger b etc. is a good problem to have. Mr. Rosborough stated an orientation for the two new Authority members was in the planning stages, and Mrs. Routh would be coordinating a time with them for staff to bring them up -to -date on current airport issues before the neat board meeting. ADJOURNMENT `here being no further business to carne before the Board, Chairman Lennon adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m. r l upareu -1 -1- Dy _ ir", : Kespectruiiy �u Dm iaeu: Sandy Routh Robert S. Rippy, Secretary