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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.
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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
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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.
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Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Janie James
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Willard G. Plentl, Jr., P. E.
Secretary
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