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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-09-16 Minutes 669 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES • SEPTEMBER 16, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, September 16, 1998 at Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington,North Carolina. Chairman Griffin called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Authority members present were Parks Griffin, Al Roseman, E. L. Mathews, Jr., John Coble and Carter Lambeth. Also present were Wanda Copley,Airport Attorney;Will Plentl,Airport Director;Ed Cox,Deputy Airport Director,Jon Rosborough,Director of Services,Winfield Smith,Business Manager/Finance Officer, Tim Price,Public Safety Chief and Janie James, Administrative Assistant. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Dr. Roseman MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Lambeth to approve the minutes of the August 19 meeting as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. AUTHORITY REPORTS BUDGET& FINANCE/AIR SHOW AIR SHOW Mr. Coble noted that Mr. Rick Grissom, the air show advisor for 1999 was present and advised several meetings had been conducted over the past two days. As a result of those meetings,Mr. Coble noted that a tentative organization chart had been established with several people being assigned to various task and responsibilities. Mr. Coble stated that he was not able to announce acts for the show at this time but that a tentative list was being formed. Additionally,he noted that the dates for the show have been changed from September 18 - 19 to September 24-26. Cash Position and PFC Report - Mr. Coble reported that the reconciled cash position for August as prepared by staff showed an unreserved balance at the end of the month of$2,695,023.22 after receipts of $185,061.26 and disbursements of$400,097.27. Copies of both PFC monthly status reports for August had been attached to the agenda. PFC Application No.93-01 showed a balance at the end of the month of$207,716.46 and PFC Application No.98-03 showed a balance at the end of the month of$114,841.61. Mr. Coble noted that Lanier, Whaley, Craft, Inc., the auditors for F.Y. 98, had completed the audit and should have a report by the next meeting. Mr. Coble reported that the Postal Service would assume responsibility ofthe postage vending machine when the current stamp supply is depleted. bIU NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES- SEPTEMBER 16, 1998 PAGE 2 FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT As information, Dr. Roseman distributed statistics on the airport, taken from the Airmen's Information Manual in 1945. Dr. Roseman read a letter which had been received from Jeff Gordon Chevrolet thanking the Authority for allowing his dealership to store new vehicles on the airport property during hurricane Bonnie. Dr.Roseman noted that the offer was extended to all dealerships in town. Existing Project Status-Dr.Roseman noted that a copy ofthe current projects status report for September had been attached to the agenda and inquired if there were any questions on the report. He provided a brief synopsis for each project. Additionally,Dr.Roseman advised that administration was revising the form and it would be designed to show additional details in the future. Dr. Roseman MOVED to authorize a lease agreement with Barris Construction Company for short term rental of building C-43 (formerly Airborne Cargo Building) at a rental rate of $1,400 per month with maximum terms of 100 days. Motion out of committee did not require a second. Upon vote,the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, subject to the approval of the Airport's attorney. A brief discussion was held with regard to the VASI,which has been inoperable since hurricane Bonnie. Mr. Plentl noted that the delay in repairing the VASI has been caused by parts having to come in from out of town. He noted that as soon as the parts were received, it would not be long before the VASI would be operational again. Mr. Plentl provided a brief synopsis on the ILS system and problems associated with its operations. Dr. Roseman complimented the staff on the operation of the rotating beacon which had not operated for years. Mr. Plentl advised that he had expressed compliments to the electrician who was responsible for making the rotating beacon operational. Mr. Mathews inquired if the front edge of the front canopy was as it should be. Mr. Cox replied that one spot of the gutter is not repaired as it should be and payment has not been made. HUMAN RESOURCES AND PUBLIC SAFETY Mr. Lambeth introduced and welcomed Mr. Jon Rosborough as the Director of Services for the airport effective September 9, 1998. GOVERNMENTAL LIAISON Mr. Mathews did not have a report. ' 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES- SEPTEMBER 16, 1998 PAGE 3 DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC RELATIONS International/Passenger Activity-Mr. Griffin noted that 49 aircraft and 254 people were cleared by U.S. Customs in August. He stated that international aircraft activity remained the same when compared to the same period last year and a 12.4%increase in passenger activity. Mr. Griffin reported that U.S. Airways had a total enplanement for August of 14,141, 8.1% under August of 1997; ASA reported enplanements of 4,067, 5.2% under August of 1997; overall enplaned passenger activity of 22,748 was up 5.6% over August of 1997. Mr.Lambeth inquired as to how United Express and Midway Corporate were doing. Mr.Plentl replied that representatives from United Express had met with him and were pleased with their enplanements in Wilmington. Additionally, Mr. Plentl noted that he had met with the Vice President of Nfidway who confirmed that Wilmington International Airport would get regional jets at some point in the future. A brief discussion was held regarding the boarding bridge access stairs and the amount of media coverage given to them. DIRECTOR'S COMMENT Mr. Plentl noted that the deadline to utilize funds under the Governor's Crime Grant has been extended beyond September 30, 1998 and therefore,authorization for the purchase of computer equipment under that program will go before the Facilities and Equipment Committee for recommendation and approval at the next Authority meeting. Mr. Plentl provided a brief summary of activities for the Carolinas Coastal Air Tour, which was scheduled for the weekend and expressed his hope that everyone would be able to attend. OTHER ITEMS BY THE AUTHORITY Dr. Roseman noted that New Hanover Regional Medical Center was providing the defibrillator and other equipment for the first aid room at the airport and suggested that a letter be sent on behalf of the Authority, expressing appreciation for their donation. A brief discussion was held with regard to the first aid room and various equipment needed to make the facility operational. RECOGNITION OF GUEST There were no comments from the public. EXECUTIVE SESSION F` Mr. Coble MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Lambeth to go into executive session pursuant to General Statue 672 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES- SEPTEMBER 16, 1998 PAGE 4 143318113 to consult with the Airport's attorney. Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Griffin adjourned the meeting to executive session at 6:15 p.m. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION Mr. Coble MOVED, SECONDED by Mr.Mathews for return to regular session. Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Griffin called the meeting back to regular session at 7:16 p.m. and noted that no action was taken during the executive session. Mr.Lambeth MOVED,SECONDED by Mr.Mathews to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate with realtors and principals of the Hutaff property for acquisition by the Airport. Upon vote the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the board,Chairman Griffin adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted: Janie James Li/AJA. P. E. Willard G. Pleml, Jr., Secretary