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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-07 Regular Meeting New Hanover County Airport Authority March 7, 2012 Page 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING March 7, 2012 CALL TO ORDER The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Chairman Lennon called the meeting to order at 6:25 p.m. Airport Authority members present were John Lennon, Chairman; Charles Kays, Vice- Chairman; Robert Rippy, Secretary (via satellite); Tom Barber and Al Roseman. Also present were Jon Rosborough, Airport Director; Julie Wilsey, Deputy Airport Director; Jim Morton, Finance Director; Gary Broughton, Operations Director; Whitney Prease, Facilities Manager; Sandra Routh, Executive Assistant; and Steve Bright and Amy McLane, Talbert & Bright, Inc. Wanda Copley, New Hanover County Attorney, was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the Agenda Review and Regular Public Meeting on February 1, 2012. Dr. Kays MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Barber, to approve the minutesof the February 1, 2012 Agenda Review and Regular Public Meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEMS BY THE PUBLIC There were no comments from the public. FINANCE REPORT ash report for the month of January. He commented receipts were more than normal due to receipt of a check reimbursing ILM for North Carolina sales taxes paid throughout the year. Mr. Morton review of accounts for the month of January. FACILITIES Mrs. Wilsey informed Authority members about an additional payment of $1,400 to Sure-Gen for the new generator at the Public Safety Office approved by Chairman Lennon, which increased the contract amount from $32,100 to $33,500. Mrs. Wilsey discussed two action items for Authority membe with Gregory Construction to replace the roof on the Con-Way Trucking facility on 23rd Street, and a contract amendment with WK Dickson for engineering and project inspection associated with the VA Water & Sewer Project. Mrs. Wilsey updated Authority members on current projects, stating the PAPI Project was on hold waiting for the final connectors and the scheduling of the flight check. The TWY A, H, D and F Rehabilitation Project resumed on March 5th and will continue until completion in August 2012. She commented that when this project is finished, the shoulder work and light work on TWY B, C, J and G will begin. New Hanover County Airport Authority March 7, 2012 Page 2 Mrs. Wilsey reported staff, in coordination with the FAA, was working on the FY 2012 pre- application for the RWY 17 extension. She commented ILM is programmed to receive over $4.5 million in discretionary funding, including its $3 million entitlement funding. Mrs. Wilsey stated staff was continuing to work with the architect on the design for the TSA Security Checkpoint Renovation, and planned to have a contract (or a not-to-exceed budget) for Authority approval by the next meeting. GOVERNMENT Dr. Roseman reported he made a courtesy visit to Mr. Richard J. Walls, Director, NCDOT- Aviation, on February 17th, who had lots of nice things to say about ILM and Wilmington. While there, Dr. Roseman stated he also made a courtesy visit to Gordon Kramon, Director of UNC Air Operations, who was also very pleased with the serviced they have received from ILM. Dr. Rosem scheduled to take place April 25th-27th, at the Hilton Riverfront Convention Center in New Bern, and recommended Authority members attend the conference. Dr. Roseman expressed his appreciation to Authority members and ILM staff and employees for their condolences extended upon the loss of his mother. MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Mr. Morton new LaGuardia flight beginning July 11th. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT There were no items for discussion at this meeting. OPERATIONS REPORT Mr. Broughton stated the total number of passengers handled in February was 56,180 (28,250 enplanements + 27,930 deplanements), which is 7.8% more than February 2011. The total passengers handled year-to-date was 112,050, which is 5.2% more than the year-to-date statistics for February 2011. Mr. Broughton staFebruary was 71%. The monthly fares and fuel comparisons were completed for February 2012. Customs statistics for February: 206 aircraft were cleared, which is 13.8% less than February 2011; and 990 persons were cleared, which is 16% less than February 2011. Year-to-date, US Customs has cleared 415 aircraft, which is 12.4% less than 2011, and 2,417 persons, which is 11.2% less than 2011. Mr. Rosborough reported he attended the Network USA 2012 Conference in Tampa, Florida, meeting with six different airlines with the following objectives: New Hanover County Airport Authority February 1, 2012 Page 3 service and to improve upon that service wito seek additional air service to our top 10 markets with other carriers; and to promote the new Customs facility for potential international commercial air service.. Mr. Rosborough indicated staff would prepare a letter for Authority members to sign and send to the FAA and Congressional representatives in reference to the proposed FAA ADO realignment. Mr. Rosborough reviewed the March and April calendars, reminding Authority members that the April meeting was rescheduled for the last Wednesday of March March 28th. Vice-Chairman Kays pointed out that Authority members needed to vote on the motion proposed during the Agenda Review to approve the request for an easement along airport property on Blue Clay Road. Chairman Lennon requested Authority members recuse him from voting on this matter due to a conflict of interest. Vice-Chairman Kays MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Barber, to recuse Chairman Lennon from the vote in reference to the Blue Clay Road Easement Request. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Vice-Chairman Kays MOVED, SECONDED BY Mr. Barber, that the New Hanover County Airport Authority is willing to sell a 30 ft. wide easement adjacent to Blue Clay Road on the west Developers, provided they meet the criteria listed below. ILM staff and the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) staff will continue working on the details of a mutual agreement for ILM to install a water line, at its expense, in the easement from Hall Drive to the North, as a connector to the proposed 16 in. water main on either Kerr Avenue or Castle Hayne Road. The following criteria must be met by Chair Road Developers: - Construction will not impact any wetlands. - Roadway pavement will not be cut for pipe installation. - The VA water and sewer extension projects will not be impacted. - The developer will install one tap in the FM line for future airport development. - All easements inside ILM will be 30 ft. common utility easements. Some reductions may be possible if adjacent to existing utility easements and DOT Right-of-Ways. - New easement will be along exterior of airport property, so it does not impede future airport development. - The developer will clear the full 30 ft. easement within 180 days of approval. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Lennon was recused due to a conflict of interest and did not vote. ACTION ITEMS Vice-Chairman Kays MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Barber, to approve the following amended Action Items (Mr. Morton added item #3.): 1. Approve a contract with Gregory Construction in an amount not to exceed $58,000 to replace the roof on the 9,300 sq. ft. trucking facility on 23rd Street. New Hanover County Airport Authority February 1, 2012 Page 4 2. Approve a contract amendment with WK Dickson in the amount of $2,400, for engineering and project inspection associated with the VA Water & Sewer Project. 3. Approve a 10-year lease agreement with Tailwind for 1926 Trask Drive in the amount of $100 per month. Due to main terminal renovations, Tailwind had to vacate their existing offices. The facility located at 1926 Trask Drive is substitute office space for Tailwind. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to discuss at this meeting. NEW BUSINESS Dr. Roseman MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Lennon, that the staff explore the cost of purchasing iPads for Authority members and staff, which would eliminate the need for copying, paper, toner, and other expenses. He stated the reduction in overall costs would be an economical advantage to the airport. If purchased, he commented each Authority and staff member would return the unit upon completion of their term of service with ILM. He recommended a separate airport e-mail address be assigned to each Authority member. Also, he recommended any Authority or staff member desiring mobile broadband service be responsible for payment of same. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Rippy MOVED, SECONDED by Dr. Kays to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Lennon adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m. Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted: Sandy Routh _______________________________ Robert S. Rippy, Secretary