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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-07-09 Minutes I 1 599 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES i JULY 91997 1 CALL TO ORDER The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday,July 9, 1997 at New Hanover International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard,Wilmington,North Carolina. Vice Chairman Roseman called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. 1 5 ; Authority members present were Al Roseman, Parks Griffin, John Coble, Carter Lambeth and E. L. t Mathews, Jr. Also present were Wanda Copley, Airport Attorney; Ed Cox, Acting Airport Director; } Winfield Smith, Business Manager/Finance Officer and Janie James, Administrative Assistant. OATH OF OFFICE Chief District Court Judge, John Smith, administered the Oath of Office to Carter Lambeth and E. L. Mathews, Jr. 1 k ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1 I Dr. Roseman noted that the first order of business was to elect officers for fiscal year 1997 and asked for 's nominations for the position of Chairman of the Authority. Mr. Lambeth nominated Dr. Roseman for the position of Chairman. Mr. Griffin SECONDED the nomination. There were no other nominations from the floor. On voice vote, Dr. Roseman was unanimously elected to serve as Chairman. Dr.Roseman thanked the Authority for electing him as Chairman and stated that he would do his best with tthe support of all members. He next opened the floor for nominations for the position of Vice Chairman. ' Mr. Mathews nominated Mr. Griffin for the position of Vice Chairman. Mr. Coble SECONDED the nomination. There were no other nominations from the floor. On voice vote,Mr. Griffin was unanimously elected to serve as Vice Chairman. 1 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 1 i Chairman Roseman appointed the following committees: I Development and Public Relations - Parks L. Griffin, Chairman — John M. Coble Finance - John M. Coble, Chairman — Carter T. Lambeth i Human Resources and Public Safety - Carter T. Lambeth, Chairman — I. A. Roseman i 60 0 • 9 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES -JULY 9, 1997 PAGE 2 Facilities and Equipment - I. A. Roseman, Chairman — E. L. Mathews, Jr. Government - E. L. Mathews, Jr., Chairman — Parks L. Griffin Mr. Griffin MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Lambeth to approve the committee appointments as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Coble noted that on page 597 of the June 30, 1997 minutes, the first paragraph under Air Wilmington Lease should be amended as follows: Mr. Coble MOVED, SECONDED by Mrs. McQueen to adopt the lease as presented to the Authority from the Facilities Committee concerning the rebuilding of the hangar by Air Wilmington. Upon vote the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. f i Y I Chairman Roseman noted that on page 596 of the June 30 minutes, Option A should be amended to include the building,plus Item H and Item III for a total of$2,391 per month for two years. Additionally, he noted that Option B should be$743 and would also include Items II and III. } Dr. Roseman also advised that paragraph 5 on page 597 should be amended to read as follows: Mr. Vojta inquired about the duration of Option B. Mr. Gregory advised that all option offers were based on a two year contract with the additional option of a two year extension. This additional option must be exercised within 12 months of execution of lease. Mr. Coble MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Griffin to approve the minutes of the June 11, 1997 and June 30, 1997 meetings as amended above. Upon vote the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEMS BY THE PUBLIC 1 j There were no comments from persons attending the meeting. AUTHORITY REPORTS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING � ! t ( International Activity- Dr. Roseman noted that 45 aircraft and 226 people were cleared by U.S. Customs in June. He commented that international activity continues to increase and shows a 24%increase in aircraft cleared and a 29% increase in persons cleared year-to-date over 1996. fi • 601 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES -JULY 9, 1997 PAGE 3 Air Show-Dr. Roseman advised that the Air Show Committee had met earlier that afternoon and reported that it was the Committee's decision to postpone the Air Show until 1999. He noted that Mr. Coble had agreed to chair the Air Show and would be forming committees in the near future. BUDGET & FINANCE Cash Position and PFC Report - Mr. Griffin reported that the reconciled cash position for June as prepared by staff showed an unreserved balance at the end of the month of$2,055,170.15 after receipts of $309,290.68 and disbursements of$311,284.29. Mr. Griffin also noted that a copy of the PFC monthly status report for June had been attached to the agenda and showed a balance at the end of the month of$412,173.49. 4 PERSONNEL Personnel Status Report - Chairman Roseman presented a 10 year service award pin to Pete Clark and thanked him for his years of dedication and service to the Airport. Mr. Clark was afforded the opportunity to comment on his years of service with the Airport and stated that he loved the Airport, and hoped that the Authority would keep an open dialogue with the Airport's employees. Chairman Roseman introduced and welcomed James Lewis, the Airport's newest Maintenance employee, � g to the Authority. FACILITIES Existing Project Status- Dr. Roseman noted that a copy of the current projects status report for July had been attached to the agenda. Mr. Lambeth MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Mathews to enter into and agreement with the Hertz Corporation for a Service Center Area, subject to final review of Legal Counsel. Upon vote the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. GOVERNMENTAL LIAISON Senate Bill 453 - Mr. Coble advised that Senate Bill 453 is still under consideration in the General Assembly. FAA's Visit-Mr. Coble noted that he would meet with Mr. Terry Washington, the Airport's FAA Southern Region representative, the next day. 602 ti NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES -JULY 9, 1997 PAGE 4 ti DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Mr. Cox noted that the Airport was pleased to announce that the Civil Air Patrol Cadets would be utilizing the Training Center for meeting purpose twice each month. He stated that the first of such meetings would be held on the next day. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the board, Chairman Roseman adjourned the meeting at 4:25 p.m. Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted: ff Janie James Edwin R. ox,Jr. Secretary 4 _ a n.' gfg # E