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Home My WebLink About2011-10-05 Regular Meeting New Hanover County Airport Authority October 5, 20 Page I NEW HANOVER. COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING October 5, 2011 CALL TO ORDER. The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 , at Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Chairman Lennon called the meeting to order at 5:42 p.m. Airport Authority members present were John Lennon, Chairman; Charles Days, Vice - Chairman; Torn Barber and Al Roseman. Robert Rippy, Secretary was absent. Also present were Jon Rosborough, Airport Director; Julie Wilsey, Deputy Airport Director; Jim Morton, I na nue D ir ector ; te at Br U8 1LVI1, v per aLiUIIs pII Ck, or ; �VV IIILlIUY Pre a s e Facilrtles Manager; Sandra Routh, Executive Assistant; Wanda Copley, New Hanover County Attorney; and Steve Bright, Talbert & Bright, Inc. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the Agenda Review and Regular Public Meeting on September 7, 2011. Mr. Barber MOVED, SECONDED by Dr. Days, to approve the minutes of the September 7, 2011 Agenda Review and Re Public Meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Rippy 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 August for Authority members. Mr. Morton reviewed ILM's summary of accounts for the month of August for Authority members. Mr. Morton announced that gross sales for rental cars exceeded $1 million for the second month in a row. He reported that ILM's annual audit had no findings, other than one deficiency for a standard recurring issue involving the segregation of accounting duties with a small staff. FACILITIES Mrs. Wilsey informed Authority members that the FAA AIP grant was received, and staff is working with the contractor to get a schedule to start the first project. Mrs. Wilsey reported that the new parking lot project with East Coast Contracting was in progress. She commented that staff was working with the VA to assist the contractor on some local issues, and they plan to break ground within the next 30 days. She stated staff would be applying for a 90% state grant from the NCDOT Aviation for a safety and security project involving the perimeter fence area along Kerr Avenue near RWY 24. GOVERNMENT Dr. Roseman MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Barber, to approve a resolution supporting the New Hanover County Airport Authority October 5, 2011 Page 2 feasibility study to expand Foreign Trade Zone 66 to include ILM. Upon vote the LOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. R.ippy was absent. (A copy is retained in Exhibit Book III at page Dr. Roseman MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Lennon to approve a resolution designating ILM staff members to act as an applicant's agent for the NC Division of Emergency Management, with Mr. Jim Morton as the primary agent, and Mrs. Dani Neathery as the secondary agent. Upon vote the MOTION WAS .APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Rippy was absent. [A copy is retained in Exhibit rook. III at page .) Mr. Rosborough requested Mr. Broughton to report his findings in reference to the feasibility of locating a USO at ILM in accordance with Dr. Roseman's recommendation and motion at the i USt 3, Zvi l .Aut- 1101 11 teem, moil ..LnuLl aull su ii..nnar zed his findings by stating ing t hat a - r contacting a state USO representative, a physical survey needed to be performed to determine the number of military personnel flying in and out of ILM. The number of military personnel flying in and out would determine the type of facility needed, i.e., a room or a kiosk to provide information. Mr. Rosborough added that it has been learned military personnel need a place to change clothes at ILM, and that Captain Taylor had suggested they use the bathrooms /locker rooms on the lower level where they would have more room.. Dr. Days requested staff look into a means to inform military personnel about a changing area. MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Mr. Morton reported that he had been working with Allegiant Air and WNCT in Greenville on a special radio promotion giving away five round -tip tickets. 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 September was 69,036 (34,808 enplanements + 34,225 deplanernents), which is 5.5% less than September 2010. The total passengers handled year -to -date was 597,265, which is 2.1 % less than the year -to -date statistics for September 2010. Mr. Broughton stated ILM's load factor for September was 90%. Mr. Broughton reported ILM's international traffic using US Customs statistics for September: 52 aircraft were cleared, which is 18% more than September 2010; and 291 persons were cleared, which is 22% more than September 2010. Year-to-date, I..1S Customs has cleared 1,385 aircraft, which is 5% less than 2010, and 7,539 persons, which is 6% less than 2010. The monthly fares and fuel comparisons were completed for September 2011. DIRECTOR'S REPORT 'fir. Rosborough attributed September's decrease in passenger numbers to Allegiant Air's September break, commenting that in 2010, they continued with their regular schedule throughout September. New Hanover County Airport Authority October 5, 2011 Page 3 In discussing the slot swap between Delta and US Airways, Mr. Rosborough commented there was no word yet as to how this will affect ILM. Southwest and JetBlue have contested the number of Delta slots going into LaGuardia, which will delay the approval process. Mr. Rosborough discussed the federal government possibly taxing the airlines' ancillary fees, stating that these fees are what have been keeping the airlines solvent. The Senate version of the FAA Reauthorization bill has proposed an additional $100 segment fee and increasing the security charge from $2.50 to $4.00. Mr. Rosborough reviewed the October and November calendars. n�T� 1 E 0 Dr. Roseman MOVED, SECONDED by Dr. Kays, to approve the following amended Action Items (Mrs. Wilsey struck original items #4 and 6, substituted #4 and #6 below, and clarified item #5. Mr. Morton amended the wording of item #1, and added items #7, S and 9. ): 1. Approve an increase to $3,000 for ILM's capital asset expenditures, and increasing their useful life to five (5) years for depreciation calculation. (A copy is retained in Exhibit Book III at page .} 2. Award a unit cost contract to Barnhill for Paved Shoulders and Tapers for Taxiways B, C, G and J in the amount of $3,295,142. 3. Approve a Fork Authorization with Talbert & Bright for Construction Administration, Inspection and Testing for the Taxiway B, C, G and J Project, in the lump sum amount of $80,450, with a not -to-- exceed inspection & testing budget of $212,986. 4. Approve a work Authorization with Talbert & Bright for the design and permitting of the Safety and Security Project for the perimeter fence area along Kerr Avenue near RwY 24, in the lump-sum amount of $31,560, with a permit budget in the lump -sum amount of $10,700. 5. Approve a contract with Sure --Gen in an amount not to exceed $32,100 for the purchase and installation of a new generator for the Public Safety Office. 6. Approve a no -cost easement with BellSouth involving the construction of the VA facility. 7. Approve a one -year Lease with Elissa Pies for the residence at 1902 Farley Drive at the rate of $650 per month. 8. .Approve an addition to the contract with Paramounte in the amount of $1,500 for the design of the pipe and manhole for the dry basin retention pond. 9. Approve a month -to -month Lease with Barnhill for a 900 square foot building at the rate of $500 per month. New Hanover County Airport Authority October 5, 2011 Page 4 Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Rippy 'was absent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to discuss at this meeting NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to discuss at this meet CLOSED SESSION At this time Chairman Lennon called for Authority members to go into CLOSED SESSION for consultation with the airport attorney concerning a matter pertaining to potential litigation, pursuant to NCCS 143 - 315.11(3). Mr. Barber MOVED, SECONDED by Dr. Lays to go into .LO►]ED SE�3Sivi�v. UpUZZ �`� t him �Yi 1A v r t - 10 t_1 IN" 1-1 i v A Viou.]L 1 M1. Rippy was absent. Chairman Lennon called the meeting to CLOSED SESSION at 6:03 p.m. RETURN TO REGULAR. PUBLIC MEETING Chairman Lennon reconvened the Regular Public Meeting at 7:14 p.m. Chairman Lennon noted that during the dosed Session, Authority members consulted with the airport attorney concerning a matter pertaining to potential litigation, and no action was 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 come before the Board, Dr. Days MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Barber to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Rippy was absent. Chairman Lennon adjourned the meeting at 7:1 p.m. Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted: Sandy Routh Robert S. Rippy, Secretary