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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-02-18 Minutes 6 27 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES FEBRUARY 18, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, February 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, John Coble, Carter Lambeth and E. L. Mathews, Jr. Also present were Wanda Copley, Airport Attorney; Will Plentl, Airport Director; Ed Cox, Deputy Airport Director; Winfield Smith, Business Manager/Finance Officer and Janie James, Administrative Assistant. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS Dr. Roseman welcomed Ms. Alice Mitchell to the meeting and congratulated her on her recent appointment as Vice-Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce's Infrastructure Committee. Ms. Mitchell noted that on Tuesday, February 24, 1998, the Infrastructure Committee of the Chamber of Commerce had invited representatives of each air carrier at Wilmington International to visit with the committee and provide updates of the airlines' present service and future plans. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr.Coble MOVED,SECONDED by Mr.Mathews to approve the minutes of the January 21, 1998 meeting as presented. Upon vote the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. DIRECTOR'S COMMENT Mr. Plentl reminded the Authority of the 50thAnniversary celebration of Piedmont Airlines scheduled to take place on Friday, February 20 at the terminal building. He provided a brief synopsis of the activities as planned and noted that the DC-3 would arrive in Wilmington on Thursday, February 19 and would depart Wilmington to Charlotte on Friday morning at 10:30 a.m., following a brief ceremony in the atrium lobby of the terminal building. Additionally, Mr. Plentl noted that the new signs renaming New Hanover International Airport to Wilmington International Airport would be unveiled as part of the Piedmont anniversary celebration. Mr. Plentl advised that Atlantic Coast Airlines would host a reception at the Wilmington Hilton on Wednesday, February 25, 1998, to introduce United Express Airlines to the community prior to their initial start-up of service on March 2, 1998. Mr. Plentl provided a brief status report on the upcoming North Carolina Airports Association Conference, which would be held in Pinehurst on February 25 - 27, 1998. 1 1 • b4-0 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES - FEBRUARY 18, 1998 PAGE 2 AUTHORITY REPORTS DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Advertising- Mr. Griffin inquired if the Airport had received a proposal from a marketing consultant with regard to advertising for the airport. Mr. Plentl provided a brief summary ary of ideas expressed by the consultant, Ms. Sally Johns with regard to advertising services for the airport, but noted that he had not received a written proposal to date. Mr.Plentl distributed copies of the latest edition of Southern Aviator which featured articles on Wilmington to the Authority. He noted that several additional Wilmington sites had received copies of this magazine since it represented a good marketing tool for the area. International Activity-Mr. Griffin noted that 135 aircraft and 883 people were cleared by U.S. Customs in January. He commented that international activity showed a 10.7% increase in aircraft activity when compared to the same period last year and a 16.6% increase in passenger activity. BUDGET & FINANCE Cash Position and PFC Report - Mr. Coble reported that the reconciled cash position for January as prepared by staff showed an unreserved balance at the end of the month of$2,653,439.12 after receipts of $280,964.41 and disbursements of$190,840.36. Mr. Coble also noted that a copy of the PFC monthly status report for January had been attached to the agenda and showed a balance at the end of the month of$201,281.11. HUMAN RESOURCES/PUBLIC SAFETY Mr. Lambeth did not have a report for the Human Resources/Public Safety Committee. FACILITIES Existing Project Status - Chairman Roseman noted that a copy of the current projects status report for February had been attached to the agenda and inquired if there were any questions on the report. There being no questions, Chairman Roseman MOVED to authorize staff to purchase a JCB 1400B 1985 model, backhoe/loader unit from the Division of Highways, North Carolina Department of Transportation, at a cost of$8,000. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Roseman asked Mr. Plentl to provide a status report on the stair project for the jetway. Mr. Plentl provided a brief summary of the stairway project, the intended use of the stairs, and the airport's desire to work with a manufacturer who would implement airport management suggestions for the creation of the 'i B } • 6 2 9 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES - FEBRUARY 18, 1998 PAGE 3 steps which would be used with the boarding bridge in the jetway. He noted that the initial cost of the project would be$10,000 investment by the Authority for the concept of the prototype. A drawing of the design was distributed for review. If the project is successful, Mr. Plentl noted that the potential exist for the airport to sell the concept to other airports. After a brief discussion with regard to patents, Chairman Roseman MOVED to approve an expenditure of up to$10,000 plus applicable taxes, for the design concept of movable stairs to be used with the jetway's boarding bridge in preparation for regional jet aircraft. Motion coming from committee did not require a second. Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. GOVERNMENTAL LIAISON Mr. Mathews did not have a report for Governmental Liaison. OTHER ITEMS BY THE AUTHORITY Air Show-Mr. Coble provided a preliminary list of performers for the 1999 Air Show for the Authority's review and asked for comments with regard to the list. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the board,Mr.Mathews MOVED,SECONDED by Mr.Coble to adjourn. Upon vote the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Roseman adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m. y i Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted: Janie James ! ' t �C E Willard G. Plentl, Jr., P. E. Secretary E4