2021-01-06 Minutes
New Hanover County Airport Authority
January 6, 2021
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
January 6, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, through
special measures due to COVID19, consisting of a limited number attending in person, and a
Zoom meeting for Authority members, ILM staff and public participation remotely. Chairman
Girardot called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. Chairman Girardot welcomed the public and
identified the Authority members and ILM staff present in the Zoom meeting. Chairman
Girardot outlined guidance and direction to all for the special measures being taken for this
meeting.
Airport Authority members and ILM staff attending remotely through Zoom meeting were
Donna Girardot, Chairman; Harry Stovall, Vice Chairman; Spruill Thompson, Secretary; Tom
Wolfe, Julia Olson-Boseman, Nick Rhodes, Julie A. Wilsey, Airport Director; Gary Broughton,
Deputy Director; Granseur Dick, Facilities Director; Robert Campbell, Finance Director; Carol
LeTellier, Business Development Director; Gary Taylor, Operations Manager; Rose Davis,
Executive Assistant, and Wanda Copley, County Attorney.
Mr. Williams was absent from this meeting.
The public was able to join the meeting remotely and approximately 8 people were present via
Zoom meeting. Public comments were accepted via email through 5 pm, January 5, 2021, to be
read at the meeting.
Chairman Girardot asked Authority members if they had any conflict of interest pursuant to the
were identified.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the meeting on December 2, 2020. Mr. Rhodes
MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Stovall to approve the minutes of the December 2, 2020 Airport
Authority meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS
APPROVED. Mr. Williams was absent.
FACILITIES & TERMINAL EXPANSION
Mr. Dick recommended the approval of the following items:
a) Airfield Pavement Marking (General Operating) - Recommendation of a PO in the
amount of NTE $175,000 for HASCO Inc. to repaint airfield markings. This amount was
included in the budget and is $25,000 higher than previous years to cover new vehicular
roadway markings on the North Ramp to accommodate movement of vehicles from a
future second FBO. Mr. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Stovall to approve
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Airfield Pavement Marking as recommended. Vote was taken by roll call. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams was absent.
b) Terminal Improvements Construction Phase Services (AIP 60) Recommendation of
approval for Construction Services Work Authorization Amendment #1 to Talbert and
Bright for $14,950. Amendment is required for additional work scope related to aircraft
parking position changes to accommodate apron expansion as requested by FAA. Mr.
Stovall MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Wolfe to approve the Work Authorization
Amendment #1 to Talbert and Bright for Terminal Improvements Construction Phase
Services as recommended. Vote was taken by roll call. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS
APPROVED. Mr. Williams was absent.
Mr. Dick updated the Authority on the status of the Business Park Development Standards
Review.
Chairman Girardot asked about the status of Marathon FBO Partners and Mr. Dick reported that
Marathon is still moving through the permit process with DEQ at this time.
FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES
Mr. Campbell November financial summary, financials and cash summary.
Chairman Girardot complimented the staff on doing such a good job in keeping ILM in a
positive financial position, with 100% of our staff employed, and continuing to move forward
with the terminal expansion project. Chairman Girardot asked that Mrs. Wilsey pass on the
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Ms. LeTellier updated the Authority on the marketing award received from ACI-NA for the best
Ms. LeTellier reviewed recent media coverage and noted the Advertising Value Equivalent
(AVE) for free media this year was $12M, which includes any mention of ILM in social and
paper mediaprimarily to
the election, presidential and political candidate visits, and COVID-19.
Ms. LeTellier shared that the UNCW intern, Kim Nguyen, has completed her 7-week internship
in graphic design and marketing and noted that Ms. Nguyen developed a one-page Business Park
flyer that is now on our Website. Ms. Nguyen also designed seasonal ads and helped resize
marketing and communication materials.
GOVERNMENT
Chairman Girardot reported that Mrs. Wilsey has been reaching out to NC airports for financial
support in hiring a lobbyist for 2021.
Chairman Girardot noted that the Chamber 2021 Public Policy was included in the agenda packet
for review, noting that the airport portion was kept very general.
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Mrs. Wilsey updated the Authority on the December 17, 2020 meeting of the NC Chamber
Destination 2030. Mrs. Wilsey noted that the group is seeking a menu of options to choose from
to accumulate funds for transportation projects and NCDOT.
Mrs. Wilsey reported that the CARES II Act allocated approximately $2B for airports. ACI-NA
has been talking with existing DOT and incoming Biden DOT teams daily waiting on guidance
and allocations for that funding. ILM should be eligible for about $1.8M from CARES II based
on enplanements and airport size. Mrs. Wilsey noted that one piece of this grant is to provide
relief to local concessionaires like the rental car agencies and the food and beverage concessions.
This grant, like the first one, is good for 4 years and will provide additional funding for
operational expenses, if needed, in the future.
OPERATIONS & GENERAL AVIATION
Mr. Broughton reviewed the total revenue passengers, fuel costs and fuel flowage for November
2020.
Mr. Broughton updated the Authority on the Christmas holiday loads by airlines for the week of
December 22 January 2, noting that the airlines originally booked 8,162 and boarded 10,068
passengers. The numbers were down 45% from the same period last Christmas.
Mr. Broughton reported that he was notified recently that All American Aviation has purchased
Phoenix Aircraft Services, formerly Seahawk Aviation. The All American Aviation CEO, Jason
Davis, has indicated he would like to negotiate a long-term lease with ILM. Mr. Broughton
advised that ILM staff will meet with Mr. Davis in January to discuss his visions for All
American Aviation and their future growth at ILM.
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Mrs. Wilsey updated the Authority on the recent Business View Magazine article which featured
an update of the terminal expansion project since their last article in 2019.
accomplishments, which included:
ILM continued the multi-year $60 million terminal expansion project (Contract 3 with
Monteith Construction Corp). We secured $ 6M from NC Legislature as well as $22.8M
from the FAA for the project.
Phase 2 was completed in July, which expanded the airline ticket lobby, ticket counters
and ticket offices.
The third TSA checkpoint was completed and opened in April.
The new roof was installed on the Terminal with FEMA and PFC Funds.
Parking lots were converted to 100% credit and debit card payments.
A second FBO was selected and is progressing through permits to start construction in
2021.
Secured an agreement with Circle K for a Service Station on Airport Boulevard.
Three local art projects were commissioned for the Terminal Expansion Project.
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Operations at ILM transitioned to Safe Travel measures to maintain health and safety of
staff, tenants, and the public.
We received $19.8M in CARES Act funding to pay employees, debt service and continue
airport operations.
ILM was selected to host an Airport Roundtable event in the fall of 2021, bringing airline
representatives to our area for an opportunity to showcase our airport expansion and
community. Details to be determined.
ILM was one of the distinguished recipients of the Airports Council International North
America 2020 Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications, and Customer Service
airport category.
Mrs. Wilsey congratulated Chairman Girardot who was recently presented with The Order of the
Long Leaf Pine Award by New Hanover County Commissioner Chair Julia Olson-Boseman.
This is a big honor and ILM is extremely proud to have Chairman Girardot leading the charge at
ILM.
Mrs. Wilsey reported that the DOT will be releasing the Economic Impact Study for Aviation on
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Monday, January 11, which will include the economic impact of all 72 NC airports, as well as
our individual airport, thru end of Calendar year 2019.
Mrs. Wilsey noted that the CARES II funding legislation included additional funding for Small
Community Air Service Development Grants. Mrs. Wilsey reminded the Authority that ILM
used a SCASD grant to secure United service to Chicago. Mrs. Wilsey updated the Authority on
the process of applying for the grant, receiving support and pledges from the community with a
goal of $100,000.00, and letters of interest from one or more airlines. The deadline to apply is
January 29, 2021.
Mrs. Wilsey reviewed the calendars for January thru March 2021.
Mrs. Olson-Boseman congratulated Chairman Girardot on the Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Award and thanked Mrs. Wilsey for rising to the challenge by finding this grant opportunity and
aggressively pursuing another carrier and expanded service for ILM.
UNFININSHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
Mr. Stovall MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Wolfe to adjourn the meeting.
Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams was absent.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Girardot adjourned the
meeting at 5:43 pm.
Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Rose M. Davis
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F. Spruill Thompson, Secretary
Date of Approval: February 3, 2021