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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-06-08 Regular Meeting Minutes New Hanover County Airport Authority June 8, 2016 Page 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING June 8, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Chairman Crane called the meeting to order at 4:57 p. September 2, 2015. No conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest were identified at that time. Airport Authority members present were; Jonathan Crane, Chairman; Thomas Wolfe, Vice- Chairman; Carter Lambeth, Secretary; Tom Barber, Donna Girardot, Dan Hickman, and John Perritt. Also present were Julie Wilsey, Airport Director; Gary Broughton, Deputy Airport Director; Robert Campbell, Finance Director; Whitney Prease, Facilities Director; Carol LeTellier, Business Development Director; Chief Gary Taylor, Operations Manager, Rose Davis, Executive Assistant; and Wanda Copley, New Hanover County Attorney. Guests present included Steve Bright and Amy McLane, Talbert & Bright, Inc.; Butch Truelove, Tom Goodwin, Bill Cherry, Desmond MacRae, Eric Canup, Floyd Price, Monte Coughlin, Josh Lopez, Ryan Evans, Travis Pence, and Dr. Fazil Mohamed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the Joint Meeting with the New Hanover County Commissioners on April 26, 2016. Mr. Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Lambeth, to approve the minutes of the April 26, 2016 Joint Meeting with the New Hanover County Commissioners as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the Regular Public Meeting on May 4, 2016. Mr. Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Lambeth, to approve the minutes of the May 4, 2016 Regular Public Meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. FACILITIES Mr. Prease reported a change to the information item regarding the North Ramp Schedule IV Pipe Installation indicating the completion date should have read September 4, 2016. FINANCE REPORT Mr. Campbell reviewed April 2016 cash report and summary of accounts and financials. Representing the Finance Committee, Mr. Hickman recommended the approval of the FY17 Budget, FY17 Schedule of Rates and Charges, FY 16 Audit Contract and FY16 Budget Amendments. Mr. Hickman MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Lambeth to approve the above Finance items. The MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. (A copy of the FY17 Budget and FY17 Schedule of Rates and Charges are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book III, Page 198. A copy of the FY16 Budget Amendments is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book III, Page 199.) New Hanover County Airport Authority June 8, 2016 Page 2 GENERAL AVIATION Mr. Broughton recommended approval of Option 2 of Seahawk Aviation proposal for a new 5- year lease with possible extensions and relocation to Signatech Hangar effective October 1, 2016, and to proceed with the lease agreement based on the current terms as previously provided. After some discussion, Mr. Barber MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Lambeth to approve the lease agreement with Seahawk Aviation as recommended. The MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Dr. Crane asked if there were any future plans for the old area that was supposed to be a SASO in the Master Plan. Mr. Broughton responded that there are no plans at this time but different options have been discussed. Dr. Crane asked staff to review options before the next meeting of what to do with those spaces there. Mr. Broughton said it would be brought before the GA Committee. Mrs. Wilsey advised that the driving force in getting the agreement with Seahawk Aviation approved was to give Cape Fear Volleyball the notice they needed to vacate the facility. GOVERNMENT & PGA Golf Mrs. Girardot updated the Authority on the NCAA Legislative Reception attended by Mr. Perritt, Mrs. Wilsey, Mr. Broughton, and herself and their meeting with Senator Rabon, Representatives Frank Iler and Ted Davis, and Secretary of Transportation Tennyson. They managed to network and pick up information about the Goverransportation Bond. Senator Rabon stated, and Secretary Tennyson confirmed, year. Budget and the $21M for airport funding will be delayed to the Long Session for 2017. Mr. Broughton updated the Authority on the PGA Golf Committee meeting which was attended by Mr. Perritt, Mrs. Girardot, Mrs. Wilsey, Mr. Broughton, Chief Taylor and Mr. Foster from ILM staff; both airline managers Mr. Bodnar and Mr. Michaud; and Mr. Cherry and Air Wilmington staff. The committee reviewed the PGA schedule and the impact it will have on ILM which was different from what we had originally thought, since we were comparing it to the Masters versus the actual tournament in Charlotte. Mr. Broughton reported that Chief Taylor briefed the Committee on what he learned on his trip to Charlotte during the tournament where he spent time in both the terminal and the FBO. Mr. Broughton advised that both airlines have looked at increasing the size of their aircraft during that week. The next committee meeting is Pro Ams. Mrs. Girardot reported that she and Mrs. Wilsey would be making the ILM Economic Impact presentation to the TAC on June 29, 2016 at 3 pm. Mrs. Girardot updated the Authority on the June 7th meeting that she and Mrs. Wilsey had with Paul Cozza and Laura Blair from the Ports Authority to discuss legislative efforts that are being made. They discussed funding bills, the Free Trade Zones and potential joint opportunities. New Hanover County Airport Authority June 8, 2016 Page 3 Mr. Perritt pointed out that the UNCW graduation in May 2017 is the last Friday/Saturday of the PGA Tournament which could also impact ILM traffic. HUMAN RESOURCES Mrs. Wilsey updated the Authority on the recent FLSA Overtime Rule which goes into effect December 1, 2016. Staff has checked and ILM does not have any employees that fall into that category. Mrs. Wilsey reported that the NCAA Region One Division Meeting is in Oak Island on Friday, and they will be discussing Air Tap which is part of the engineering through ITRE for Airports which Mr. Prease will be attending. On June 22, the Southeast AAAE has a program called Goal Diggers for up-and-coming aviation employees with less than 10 years in aviation. ILM is sending Mr. Campbell and Mr. Keaghon Stark for that event. MARKETING Ms. LeTellier advised the Authority that Mrs. Buffkin, Marketing and Accounting Assistant, has resigned her position effective June 24, 2016, and asked for any referrals for the open position. th Ms. LeTellier reported that the UNCW Intern started on June 6. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT/TERMINAL EXPANSION Ms. LeTellier recomm with current owner, Mark Pacheco, for one year term with four options to renew with mutual consent. Mr. Barber MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Perritt to approve the lease as recommended. The MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Barber reported that the Foreign Trade Zone application is slowly but surely making progress. Federal and State have both put it out for comment which should be over mid-July. thnd Mr. Barber stated that October 12 will be the 2 Annual Conference with the Ambassador from Japan attending. OPERATIONS REPORT Mr. Broughton shared the passenger results by adding the May numbers indicating that May passengers were up 9.5% which brings the YTD up to 8.1%. Mr. Broughton corrected a typographical error on the Fuel Flowage chart, pointing not down. Mr. Perritt pointed out that ILM has seen an increase in passengers consistently for a year or more now, month over month, which is a good trend. , competitive price, Mrs. Wilsey advised that the staff is working to update the terminal in preparation for the th upcoming PGA event, and the 2018 100 refreshing the historical area in the terminal. Staff has met with the New Hanover County New Hanover County Airport Authority June 8, 2016 Page 4 Museum Director for ways to refresh the area. th Mrs. Wilsey reported that a dinner is tentatively scheduled following the July 6 Authority meeting. Annual Appreciation luncheon at the Holiday Inn Sunspree, which is scheduled for June 23, 2016. Mrs. Wilsey advised that the next Global Entry event in Wilmington will most likely be in November due to manning and budgetary issues. th Mrs. Wilsey reported that she leaves Sunday, June 5 for Jumpstart in Denver and will return on th Wednesday, June 15. She and Mr. Pickering will be meeting with American, United, Allegiant, Southwest and a new carrier, Elite Airlines, which is a charter company. Mrs. Wilsey reviewed the calendars and upcoming events and recognized rd birthday, which was June 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Dr. Crane asked that the Nominating Committee prepare to propose a slate of officers at the July Authority meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Coughlin addressed the Authority stating he is the AOPA representative for the Wilmington airport. Mr. Coughlin expressed that he and others at the recent AOPA fly-in have heard concerns about what is going to happen to the South Ramp. Mr. Coughlin stated that Steve Hedges, the Southeast Regional Director for AOPA, would like to attend the September Authority meeting and make a presentation. Mr. Coughlin also stated the AOPA has a new video coming out to promote flying privately. Mr. MacRae asked if it might be possible to get Delta to add a trip to RDU from ILM, either permanently or for the PGA event. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Crane adjourned the meeting at 5:27 p.m. Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted: Rose M. Davis _______________________________ Carter T. Lambeth, Secretary Date of Approval: July 6, 2016