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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-21 Minutes 622 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES JANUARY 21, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, January 21, 1998 at Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington,North Carolina. Chairman Roseman called the meeting to order at 5:34 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 There were no guest present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Lambeth MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Coble to approve the minutes of the December 10, 1997 meeting as presented. Upon vote the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. DIRECTOR'S COMMENT Mr. Plentl noted that the administration is looking, on a statewide basis, at the possibility of requesting additional state funding from the General Assembly. He stated that he would work with a coalition of airports to bring about the request. Mr. Coble asked Mr. Plentl for a status report on the Pan Am jet which had diverted to Wilmington earlier that week. Mr. Plentl reported that the aircraft had an in-flight engine failure and landed at Wilmington International Airport at approximately 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday night. He advised that the passengers were from LaGuardia going to Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Plentl noted that Mr. Cox and Chief Price were on the scene and handled the situation very effectively. Arrangements were made to provide pizza for the passengers and a second jet was brought in to take the passengers to Fort Lauderdale around 2:00 a.m. the following morning Mr. Plentl commented that the aircraft was still in Wilmington being repaired. AUTHORITY REPORTS DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC RELATIONS International Activity - Mr. Griffin noted that 101 aircraft and 380 people were cleared by U.S. Customs in December. He commented that international activity showed an 18.5% increase in aircraft activity when compared to the same period last year and a 17.4% increase in passenger activity. 623 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES -JANUARY 21, 1998 PAGE 2 Advertising - Mr. Griffin advised that one of the upcoming efforts of his committee would be to plan a marketing strategy for the airport. He stated that he would work with the Airport Director and would determine a specific course of action at a future meeting. jr Mr. Plentl advised that the airport had a surprise visit from Southern Aviator, on that day, and noted that Southern Aviator's next issue would be on Wilmington. He noted that the magazine had spend some time looking at the International Terminal as well as other facilities. Mr. Coble inquired if, Karen Cross, the marketing intern, had started work for the airport. Mr. Plentl reported that she had started working on the airport's marketing plan. Mr. Coble noted that in conversation with Ms. Cross, he was advised that UNCW's School of Business would be interested in having students work at the airport on an on-going basis. BUDGET & FINANCE Cash Position and PFC Report - Mr. Coble reported that the reconciled cash position for December as prepared by staff showed an unreserved balance at the end of the month of$2,563,335.07 after receipts of $427,521.74 and disbursements of$311,951.97. Mr. Coble also noted that a copy of the PFC monthly status report for December had been attached to the agenda and showed a balance at the end of the month of$200,171.84. HUMAN RESOURCES/PUBLIC SAFETY Personnel Status Report -Mr. Lambeth recognized Mr. Philip Blandine for 10 years of service to the Public Safety Office. Mr. Lambeth provided a brief history on Mr. Blandine and extended appreciatory remarks to Mr. Blandine for his years of service and dedication to the airport. Chairman Roseman noted that the Authority would go into executive session at the end of the meeting for discussion of a personnel manner. FACILITIES Existing Project Status - Chairman Roseman noted that a copy of the current projects status report for January 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 enter into a construction agreement for the repair and re-roofing of the terminal building sidewalk canopy with Hanover Iron Works, Inc., of Wilmington in the amount of $92,063. The motion was out of committee and did not require a second. After a brief discussion, and upon vote, the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. p , 624 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES -JANUARY 21, 1998 PAGE 3 Chairman Roseman inquired as to when this project would begin. Mr. Cox replied that he was presently working on a contract and that the work would begin very soon. Chairman Roseman MOVED to authorize the administration to enter into a contract with Hanover Coatings, Inc. of Wilmington in the amount of $28,833 for the refinishing and painting of the structural steel associated with the canopy roof of the terminal building sidewalk. The motion coming from committee did rt not require a second. After a brief discussion on the warranty period, the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Cox noted that while reviewing pricing to replace the airport signs he had received quotes to refinish the face of the original signs and quotes to replace the entire signs. It was his recommendation that the signs be completely replaced to ensure consistency with coloring and size. Mr. Cox noted that the difference would be approximately$3,700 more to have the signs replaced as opposed to replacing the face of the signs. Chairman Roseman inquired as to when the signs could be installed. Mr. Cox replied that the work would be completed within four weeks. Mr. Plentl noted that the target date was February 20, 1998 for inclusion as part of the Piedmont 50th Anniversary activities planned at the airport. Chairman Roseman MOVED to authorize the administration staff to enter into a contract with Trademark Signs, Inc. for the expenditure of $15,648 for fabrication and installation of two new 18'by 6' signs at 23`d Street and Airport Boulevard. Signs would read: "Wilmington International Airport." Chairman Roseman inquired about the sign on North Kerr Avenue. Mr. Cox replied that the sign on North Kerr was acceptable with a new face and that plans were already underway to have that project completed at a cost of approximately $2,400. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Roseman distributed as information, a fact sheet he had obtained from Moore County Airport Authority with regard to their hangar project rules and regulations. Mr. Griffin inquired about the status of Wilmington international Airport's hangar project. Chairman Roseman replied that the Facilities Committee was presently working on the project. GOVERNMENTAL LIAISON Mr. Mathews read a resolution and MOVED to approve the resolution changing the name of the New Hanover International Airport to Wilmington International Airport. Motion coming from committee did not require a second. Upon vote the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution is contained on Page 89 of Exhibit Book II 625 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES -JANUARY 21, 1998 PAGE 4 Mr. Mathews MOVED to amend the By-Laws of the New Hanover County Airport Authority as follows: 1. Article II, line 5 -change"New Hanover International Airport" to read, "Wilmington International Airport." 2. Article III, line 2-change"New Hanover International Airport" to read, "Wilmington International Airport." 3. Article V, line 2 -change "New Hanover International Airport" to read, "Wilmington International Airport." 4. Article XIII, line 3 - change "New Hanover International Airport" to read, "Wilmington International Airport." The motion came from committee and did not require a second. Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Griffin noted that it would be appropriate for the Authority to invite the County Commissioners for a joint meeting to provide a status report on the airport. Chairman Roseman reported that in the past, the County Commissioners were invited to a joint breakfast meeting and that airport staff prepared financial reports for presentation to the commissioners. He further stated that committee members also provided status reports on present and on-going activities on the airport. Chairman Roseman suggested that the Public Relations and the Governmental Liaison Committee work together to develop a strategy for a joint meeting with the County Commissioners. OTHER ITEMS BY THE AUTHORITY Executive Session-Mr. Lambeth MOVED,SECONDED by Mr.Coble to go into Closed Session pursuant to G.S. 143-38.11(6), a personnel matter. Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Roseman adjourned the meeting to closed session at 6:15 p.m. All administrative staff members were excluded from closed session. Return to Regular Session - Mr. Lambeth MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Griffin to return the meeting to regular session. Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Roseman called the meeting back to regular session at 6:50 p.m. and noted that no action was taken during the closed session. 626 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES -JANUARY 21, 1998 PAGE 5 ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the board, Mr. Griffin MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Coble to adjourn. Upon vote the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Roseman adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m. Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted: Janie James Willard G. Plentl,Jr., Secretary { pqC gy