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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-28 Regular Meeting New Hanover County Airport Authority March 28, 2012 Page 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING March 28, 2012 CALL TO ORDER The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Chairman Lennon called the meeting to order at 5:47 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; 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 March 7, 2012. Dr. Roseman MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Barber, to approve the minutes of the March 7, 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 February. Mr. Morton review of accounts for the month of February. In response to Chairman Lennowith expected future expenditures, would be set aside in its Operational Reserve and Maintenance & Development Reserve accounts. FACILITIES Mrs. Wilsey informed Authority members that the Taxiway A, D, H and F Rehabilitation Project was underway again after a suspension for the cold weather months, and the Con-Way roof replacement was also in progress with completion expected within the next couple of weeks. She commented that bids on the Checkpoint Renovation Project were due on April 3rd at 5:00 p.m., and staff will proceed to contract with the winning bid. 2012-2013 AIP projects. GOVERNMENT There were no Government issues to discuss at this meeting. New Hanover County Airport Authority March 28, 2012 Page 2 MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Mr. Morton updated Authority members about the Honor Flight Program, stating the organization committee was dissolved recently. He commented that 745 veterans were flown to Washington, DC, for a total of seven flights (four out of Wilmington and three out of New Bern), and raised over $414,000. Mr. Morton then presented Dr. Kays a plaque for his service as the flight physician and attending to the medical reviews of all of the veterans. On behalf of all of the Authority members, Chairman Lennon thanked Dr. Kays for his contribution to the Honor Flight Program. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Mr. Morton commented that the final layout of the Business Park Plan would be available at the next Authority meeting in May. Mr. Morton reported that the steel framing was going up for the VA Medical Facility, and Mrs. Wilsey added that the crane would be on-site through May 2012. OPERATIONS REPORT Mr. Broughton reported enplanements through March 27th were 29,151, an increase of 7% over this same period last year. Mr. Broughton staMarch was 79.8%. The monthly fares and fuel comparisons were completed for March 2012. Mr. Broughton commented there were no March Customs statistics available to report as of the date of this meeting. Mr. Rosborough discussed the U.S. House of Representatives H.R. 2717, a bill introduced by Congressman McIntyre to designa Mr. Rosborough annual briefing to the New Hanover County Commissioners on Thursday, May 17th, at 7:30 a.m. Mr. Rosborough reminded Authority members that he and Mr. Broughton would be out of town attending the JumpStart Conference for the June 6th Airport Authority meeting. Mr. Rosborough presented research on the cost of procuring iPads for Authority members and staff, rity meeting. There was a brief discussion between Authority members and staff, with the consensus being that the purchase of iPads was not cost effective at this time. New Hanover County Airport Authority March 28, 2012 Page 3 ACTION ITEMS Chairman Lennon asked for a motion to remove item #2 from the Action Items list for a separate vote, due to his conflict of interest. Dr. Roseman MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Barber to remove item #2 for a separate vote. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Morton attempted to add item #6 to approve the hiring of two (2) additional full-time staff members in order to be in compliance with GASB and FAA regulations. Dr. Roseman and Mr. Barber stated they were not prepared to vote on this item. There was a brief discussion, and the consensus of Authority members was that Mr. Morton would provide Authority members with additional information. Vice-Chairman Kays MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Barber, to approve the following amended Action Items (Mrs. Wilsey struck item #3.): 1. Approve a contract not to exceed $295,000, with approval by the Chairman, for the Checkpoint Renovation Project. 4. Approve a contract not to exceed $32,000 with Crawford Doors to replace the door damaged by a wind storm on one of the hangars at Air Wilmington. Staff will file a claim with the insurance company and pay the $5,000 deductible. 5. Approve a contract not to exceed $38,000 with Hasco, Inc. to paint markings on the airfield. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Vice-Chairman Kays called for a separate motion to approve item #2 removed from the Action by Mr. Barber to approve Action Item #2: 2. Authorize staff to move forward with the Secondary Water Source Project, based on the information and recommended route from staff, and to submit the project to the FAA for preliminary approval for FY 2013 funding. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Lennon did not vote due to a conflict of interest. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to discuss at this meeting. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to discuss at this meeting. New Hanover County Airport Authority March 28, 2012 Page 4 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Dr. Roseman MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Barber to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Lennon adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m. Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted: Sandy Routh _______________________________ Robert S. Rippy, Secretary