2020-01-08 Minutes
New Hanover County Airport Authority
January 8, 2020
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
January 8, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Wilmington
International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Chairman Girardot
called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and Ms. LeTellier led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Girardot asked Authority members if they had any conflict of interest pursuant to the
statement. No conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest
were identified.
Airport Authority members present were: Donna Girardot, Chairman; Thomas Wolfe, Vice
Chairman; Harry Stovall, Secretary; Carter T. Lambeth, Julia Olson-Boseman, Spruill Thompson
and Lee Williams. Also present were Julie A. Wilsey, Airport Director; Gary Broughton,
Deputy Director; Robert Campbell, Finance Director; Carol LeTellier, Business Development
Director; Granseur Dick, Facilities Director; Rose Davis, Executive Assistant; and Wanda
Copley, County Attorney.
Guests present included Steve Bright and Eric Stumph, Talbert & Bright, Inc.; Michael
Scheeringa, Tony Wright, Zach Piech, Tom Goodwin and Chris Birkmeyer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the meeting on December 4, 2019. Mr. Lambeth
MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Stovall to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2019 Airport
Authority meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Olson-
Boseman was absent for this vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Tony Wright, Air Wilmington/Modern Aviation, addressed the Authority to express
concerns regarding the impact of a second FBO at ILM.
Mrs. Olson-Boseman arrived at 5:05 pm.
FACILITIES & TERMINAL EXPANSION
Mr. Dick recommended the approval of the following item:
Terminal Expansion Contract 3 (FAA, AIP, PFC, State, General)
award to Talbert and
Bright, Inc., for Work Authorization No. 19-
a Lump Sum fee of $2,786,391.00. The scope of work
includes overall project management, project documentation, architectural and engineering
services, special inspections, quality assurance testing, and construction coordination
between various parties including contractors, airlines, TSA, and other tenants for the project
duration (approximately 3 years). The proposed work authorization is below the Independent
Fee Estimate value and has received FAA approval. Mrs. Olson-Boseman MOVED,
SECONDED by Mr. Lambeth to approve the Work Authorization No. 19-05 with Talbert and
Bright, Inc. as recommended. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
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Mr. Dick updated the Authority on the status of the third TSA Checkpoint Lane noting that
design is underway and the new lane should be operational in March/April and would include a
new full standard lane for a total of 2 standard lanes and 1 pre-check lane. Mrs. Wilsey noted that
the 2 existing lanes would not be moving so service in those lanes will continue to operate while
the third lane is built and installed.
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Mr. Dick noted a new completion date of February 2 for the roof project due to weather delays
throughout the whole project.
Mr. Dick updated the Authority on the following: status of the airlines move-in date for their new
offices; status of the Passenger Boarding Bridges and North GA Redevelopment & Pipe Ditches
Projects; and discussions with FEMA regarding a swale at the approach of RWY 6 that was
damaged during Florence which continues to erode and undermine the security fence.
FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES
November financial summary, financials and cash summary.
Mr. Campbell recommended the approval of the following item:
Recommend approval of the purchase of property located at 3233 N. Kerr Avenue,
Wilmington, NC 28405 for an amount not to exceed $180,000 subject to survey and
environmental assessment results.
This item was included in the FY20 capital budget
approved in June 2019, as amended December 2019. In 2013 ILM purchased an avigation
easement over this property. Mr. Lambeth MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Wolfe to approve
the purchase of 3233 N. Kerr Avenue as recommended. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS
APPROVED.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Ms. LeTellier recommended the approval of the following item:
First Amendment to Sublease Agreement with Fueling Station
to extend the feasibility
period for 60 days, from 120 days to 180 days. Mr. Stovall MOVED, SECONDED by Mr.
Wolfe to approve the first amendment to the Sublease Agreement with Fueling Station as
recommended. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
Ms. LeTellier reported to the Authority that from January 1 December 30, 2019, ILM received
the advertising value equivalent of $5.45M thru news coverage. Ms. LeTellier updated the
gns for the ILM Business Park for a hotel at
Airport Blvd. and Gardner Drive and for logistics, distribution and warehouse sites at the corner
of Hall and Gardner.
eption for the ILM Art
Gallery, noting that the ILM Art Gallery has been open since November of 2016 featuring 12
shows in association with the Arts Council.
Flex Building in the Business Park.
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GOVERNMENT
Regarding the issues with the Aircraft Fire Fighting Foam (AFFF), Mrs. Wilsey reported that
legislators are pushing to provide 2 special conditions for airports because 1) we are required to
use foam with PFAS because we are a 139 airport and
foam is required by the FAA. Staff is hopeful that airports will get an exemption as an industry
because we are required to use it and airports will be released from the liability of any clean up
that could have been caused by the use over the years.
financial assistance in the
past 3-4 years, Chairman Girardot reported on the reluctance of the NCAA Board to support
hiring the lobbyist again and paying a portion of the contract expense along with the NC airports.
Chairman Girardot noted that the primaries are on March 3 with 9 Republicans and 6 Democrats
running for 3 seats on the County Commission. The NC General Assembly will be back in
th
session the week of January 13 for an anticipated budget override vote and will officially be
back in session in April/May 2020.
Chairman Girardot reported that she and Mrs. Wilsey would be attending the Legislative
Conference in DC in March.
OPERATIONS & GENERAL AVIATION
Mr. Broughton reviewed the total revenue passengers, fuel costs and fuel flowage for November
2019. Mr. Broughton reported on passenger loads during the holiday, from December 22
January 2, noting the airlines were up 19% vs. the same period last year.
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Regarding the RFP for a 2 FBO, staff has asked for additional information and clarification
from the proposers and will present that to the selection committee soon and have a
recommendation at the February Authority meeting.
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; major challenges of 2019
including the transformer event and the AFFF; new business park tenants for 2019; and a special
thank you letter from Alan Zimmer regarding return of a lost and found item.
Mrs. Wilsey reviewed the Goals for 2020 which include:
more parking lots and services;
a third lane at the TSA checkpoint;
develop concession concepts for expanded gate area and the terminal;
start Contract 3;
focus on destinations for non-stop service like Boston, Newark and South Florida;
look for a value carrier to boost inbound tourism;
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recruit a 2 FBO for General Aviation Services;
attract a hotel, service station or warehouse for ILM Business Park;
recruit possibilities for South Ramp development; and wayfinding on airport roadways and
parking lots.
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Mrs. Wilsey reminded the Authority that April 21-22 the NCAA Conference will be in
Wilmington if they would like to attend.
Mrs. Wilsey reviewed the calendars for January March 2020.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
Chairman Girardot called for a motion for the Authority to enter into a closed session to consult
with an attorney regarding a matter of potential litigation pursuant to G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(3).
Mr. Lambeth MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Wolfe to enter into closed session. The MOTION
CARRIED.
All guests were asked to leave the conference room at this time. Remaining during the closed
session were all Authority members, the County Attorney, and ILM administrative staff. The
Authority went into closed session at 5:36 pm.
OPEN SESSION
The Authority returned to OPEN SESSION at 5:57 p.m. Chairman Girardot reported that the
Authority has completed its consultation with attorney regarding a matter of potential litigation.
No action was taken as a result of the consultation with attorney.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Lambeth to adjourn the meeting. The MOTION
CARRIED. There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Girardot
adjourned the meeting at 5:58 pm.
Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Rose M. Davis
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Harry W. Stovall, Secretary
Date of Approval: February 5, 2020