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Home My WebLink About2011-09-07 Regular Meeting New Hanover County Airport Authority September 7, 2011 Page I NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING September 7, 2011 CALL TO ORDER The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at Wilmington International Airport, 1 740 Airport Boulevard, 'ilrnington, North Carolina. Chairman Lennon called the meeting to order at 5:41 p.m. Airport Authority members present were John Lennon, Chairman; Charles Rays, vice - Chairman; Robert Rippy, Secretary; Tom Barber and AI Roseman. Also present were Jon Rosborough, Airport - Director; Julie Wilsey, Deputy Airport Director; Jim Dorton, Finance T1 .+ n4= n_ -4. �[ r _ -4, 1�1I GL:I ll , � ci y D1 U UY P er rlL. UIIS .1.�1 UC�LI ; YY lU1 ICY r1 e ase, r aC I L1es IVIdUagUE 3 andf a Routh, Executive Assistant; 'panda Copley, New Hanover County Attorney; and Steve Bright and Amy McLane, Talbert & Bright, Inc. CLOSED SESSION At this time Chairman .Lennon called for Authority members to go into CLOSED SESSION to discuss a matter pertaining to threatened litigation, pursuant to NCCS 143- Mr. R.ippy MOVED, SECONDED by Dr. Roseman to go into CLOSED SESSION. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Lennon called the meeting to CLOSED SESSION at 5 :42 p.m. RETURN TO REGULAR MEETING Dr. Roseman MOVED, SECONDED by Dr. Rays to return to the Regular Meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Lennon returned to the Regular Meeting at 6:09 p.m. Chairman Lennon noted that during the Closed Session, Authority members discussed a platter pertainin to threatened litigation in consultation with the airport attorney. Directives were given to the airport attorney. RECESS Chairman Lennon recessed the Regular Public Meeting at 6 :10 p.m. RETURN TO REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING Chairman Lennon reconvened the Regular Public Meeting at 6:42 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the Agenda Review and Regular Public Meeting on August 3, 2011. Mr. Barber 'MOVED, SECONDED by Dr. Rays, to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2011 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. New Hanover County Airport Authority September 7, 2011 Page 2 FINANCE REPORT Mr. Morton reviewed ILM's cash report for the month of July for Authority members. Mr. Morton reviewed ILM's summary of accounts for the month of July for Authority members. FACILITIES Mrs. Wilsey informed Authority members that the FAA. had tentatively given ILM a grant in the amount of $7,711,503, and the Authority should be able to accept it before the September 16 deadline. She stated ILM's approved AIP construction projects would begin shortly thereafter. Mrs. Wilsey said staff members were working with ILM's bridge consultant in reference to the two proposals submitted for a new Cate 7 Jetbridge. She predicted they would have a contract ready for approval at the UctoDer Autnor ty meeting, witn a tentative arrival oz the new jetvriage in May 2012. GOVERNMENT There were no government issues to discuss at this meeting. MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Mr. Barber commented that at the August meeting after Commissioner Catlin's presentation, there was a consensus among Authority members that a formal resolution would be developed to move forward with the FTZ concept. Mr. Barber MOVED, SECONDED BY Mr. Rippy, to direct staff to develop a formal resolution to move forward with the l fZ concept for review and/or approval at the next Authority meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSI..,.Y. Mr. Morton displayed a photograph of a marketing campaign ( "Shirt off your Back ") at a Wilmington Sharks game this past summer. 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 August was 73,372 (37,008 enplanernents + 36,364 deplanements), which is 9% less than August 2010. The total passengers handled year-to-date was 528,232, which is 1.6% less than the year -to -date statistics for August 2010. Mr. Broughton stated ILM's load factor for August was 92.4%. Mr. Broughton commented that 45 commercial flights were cancelled due to Hurricane Irene. Mr. Broughton reported ILM's international traffic using US Customs statistics for .August: 65 aircraft were cleared, which is 320 less than .August 2010; and 360 persons were cleared, which is 34.7% less than .August 2010. Year -to -date, US Customs has cleared 1,333 aircraft, which is 6.1 % less than 2010, and 7,545 persons, which is 710 less than 2010. New Hanover County Airport Authority September 7, 2011 Page 3 The monthly fares and fuel comparisons were completed for August 2011. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Rosborough updated Authority members in reference to upcoming equipment changes with US Airways Airbus 319s corning in on a temporary basis, while their 700 and 900 regional jets are being upfitted for first class travelers. He stated this initiative will take about two months, starting in October. Mr. Rosborough said A.11egiant Air had concluded its Orlando flights as they customarily do at this time of the year for a seasonal break. They will resume operations on September 30. Mr. Rosborough reviewed the September and October calendars, pointing out the VA Groundbreaking Ceremony on September 19 at 1:00 P.M. He reported that ILM came through Hurricane Irene with minor damage — a few roof leaks in the main terminal, etc. He stated Mr. warren Lee, New Hanover County Emergency Management, informed staff that ILM had been declared to be eligible for federal (FEMA) reimbursement for damages. Staff members will determine exactly what damage can be attributed to the hurricane and estimate repair costs. He commented the generator at the Public Safety office went down during the storm, and one had to be rented ($1,500 per week) to keep the command center equipment operational. Mr. Rosborough praised Marvin Foster and Gary Taylor for their dedicated performance during the hurricane; they stayed on-site and did a fabulous job. Mr. Rosborough warned that hurricane season was not over, and two storms were currently in the Atlantic ocean. ACTION ITEMS Dr. Rays MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rippy, to approve the following amended Action Items (Mrs. Wilsey added contingency verbiage to items #2 -3, and Mr. Morton added items #6 -9.): 1. Accept a grant from. the FAA for AIP 44 in the amount of $7,711,503. 2. Award a unit cost contract to Barnhill for the Rehabilitation of Taxiways A, D, F and D in the amount of $4,077,014.95. Award is contingent upon final acceptance of the FAA grant. 3. .Approve a work Authorization with Talbert & Bright for Construction Administration, Inspection and Testing for the Taxiway A, D. F and H Project, in the lump sum amount of $73,550, with a not -to-- exceed inspection & testing budget of $146,156. Approval is contingent upon final acceptance of the FAA. grant. 4. Authorize the Chairman or vice - Chairman to accept any Discretionary Grant offered by the FAA before the October meeting. 5. Approve a contract with Pararnounte Engineering in the amount of $22,000, for the Surveying & Civil Engineering of the Phase III Expansion of the Dry Retention Basin. New Hanover County Airport Authority September 7, 2011 Page 4 6. Approve a Lease Amendment Assignment to the VA lease for the developer and lender. 7. Approve a Non - .Disturbance Amendment to the VA lease. 8. Approve an extension of the Con -way Freight lease to June 30, 2013. 9. Approve a Concession Agreement with Nix -On Shoe Shine. 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 by the Authority to discuss at this meeting. CLOSED SESSION Chairman Lennon called for Authority Members to go into CLOSED SESSION to discuss a personnel matter pursuant to NCOS 143-318.1](6). Mr. Rippy MOVED, SECONDED by Dr. Kays to go into CLOSED SESSION. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Lennon called the meeting to a CLOSED SESSION at 6:55 p.m.. RETURN TO REGULAR MEETING Chairman Lennon returned to the Regular Public Meeting at 7:24 p.m. Chairman Lennon noted that during the Closed Session, Authority members discussed the Airport :Director's annual performance review and found his performance to be above expectations; therefore. Authority members approved a one -time bonus for him of $10,000. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. hippy MOVED, SECONDED by Dr. Kays to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Lennon adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted: Sandy Louth Robert S. Rippy, Secretary