1998-03-18 Minutes 4
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
MINUTES
MARCH 18, 1998
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at Wilmington
International Airport,`1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Chairman Roseman called the
meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Authority members present were Al Roseman, Parks Griffin and E. L. Mathews, Jr. John Coble and Carter
Lambeth were absent. Also present were Wanda Copley, Airport Attorney; Will Plentl, Airport Director;
Ed Cox, Deputy Airport Director; Winfield Smith, Business Manager/Finance Officer, Janie James,
Administrative Assistant, and Jim Price, Chief of Public Safety.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
Dr. Roseman welcomed Ms. Alice Mitchell to the meeting and invited comments at this time. Ms. Mitchell
thanked Chairman Roseman and Mr. Plentl for attending the last Infrastructure Committee meeting and for
participating in the discussion with regard to airlines and fares.
Ms.Mitchell inquired as to how United Express was doing. Mr.Plentl noted that United Express was happy
with their load factors and stated that a recent conversation with Mr. Eric Nordling of United Express
confirmed that their loads are ahead of projection at this point.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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} Mr. Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Griffin to approve the minutes of the February 18, 1998
meeting as presented. Upon vote the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Coble and Mr.
Lambeth were absent.
DIRECTOR'S COMMENT
p Mr. Plentl noted that staff was pursuing several sources or possibilities of military units for the airport and
possibility of military support for some of the major expansion projects planned for the future.
Mr. Plentl advised that enplanement figures for January were 14,839 compared to 13,502 for the same time
period last year and enplanement figures for February were 15,016 compared to 12,848 in 1997. The
figures represent a 9.9% and a 16.8% increase respectively.
Mr. Griffin inquired about parking revenues. Mr. Smith advised that the parking revenues have been
consistently up. Mr. Plentl advised that Republic Parking would be one of the first tenants to be audited.
Chairman Roseman instructed Mr. Plentl to provide an update to the Authority at the next work session on
parking and car rental revenues.
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AUTHORITY REPORTS
DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
International Activity- Mr. Griffin noted that 104 aircraft and 646 people were cleared by U.S. Customs
in January. He commented that international activity showed a 7.2% increase in aircraft activity when
compared to the same period last year and a 15.5% increase in passenger activity.
Advertising-A brieftdiscussion was held with regard to a recent advertisement place by Midway Corporate
Airlines, whose name was recently changed from Midway Corporate Express. Mr. Plentl noted that in a
conversation with Ms. Amy Stone, Midway Corporate's Station Manager, it was determined that the airline
was already seeing some response to the recent advertising.
BUDGET & FINANCE
Cash Position and PFC Report - In Mr. Coble's absence, Mr. Griffin reported that the reconciled cash
position for February as prepared by staff showed an unreserved balance at the end of the month of
$2,532,197.17 after receipts of$142,498.53 and disbursements of$263,760.48.
Mr. Griffin also noted that a copy of the PFC monthly status report for February had been attached to the
agenda and showed a balance at the end of the month of$201,982.55.
A brief discussion was held with regard to the airport's financial position. Mr. Griffin inquired if there
would be any upcoming projects which would require funding from the airport. Mr. Smith reported that
the canopy roof repair project would come out of the maintenance repair reserve account but that the airport
would soon be receiving approximately$200,000 from the State of North Carolina. Additionally he noted
that as soon as the PFC application was approved, that the Airport would be reimbursed for some of the
projects for which the airport advanced funds.
HUMAN RESOURCES/PUBLIC SAFETY
In Mr. Lambeth's absence, Chairman Roseman reported that Mr. Jon Rosborough of Rosborough and
Associates has been contracted to begin an interim evaluation system over the next several weeks.
Mr. Plentl reported that one maintenance employee would be leaving the airport's employ for a better
position.
Mr. Price noted that on the Saturday prior to the meeting, an aircraft was diverted to Wilmington
International Airport with an in-flight emergency. The cardiac patient, arrested in route to Fort Lauderdale
from LaGuardia. Upon arrival at the airport, Mr. Price noted that the physician did request a defribrilator.
Dr. Roseman advised that Dr. Tamicea through coordination with the Red Cross and the New Hanover
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Regional Medical Center, had arranged to have a defribrilator delivered to the airport. Exact delivery date
was unknown.
FACILITIES
Existing Project Status - Chairman Roseman noted that a copy of the current projects status report for
March had been attached to the agenda and inquired if there were any questions on the report.
Chairman Roseman complimented the administrative staff for their quick response to a citizen's response
for seating in the public areas of the baggage claim area as well as the boarding lounge rotunda. He noted
that several chairs had been installed in both area.
GOVERNMENTAL LIAISON
Mr. Mathews advised that he and Mr. Plentl would meet with Allen O'Neal and other county staff the
following day to discuss potential use of the county's bond rating.
OTHER ITEMS BY THE AUTHORITY
Easement - A brief discussion was held with regard to a developer's use of an access road which was
previously used as a driveway for a property owner. The developer has further developed the driveway to
include changing the route of the road and in doing so has encroached airport property.
Mrs. Copley advised that she had written a letter to the developer that day asking the developer to provide 1<
proof of his legal rights to develop an area which crosses airport property.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the board, Mr. Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Mr.
Griffin to adjourn. Upon vote the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Roseman
adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Janie James
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Willard G. Plentl, /P. E.
Secretary