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Home My WebLink About1997-03-12 Minutes • 579 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES MARCH 12, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, March 12, 1997 at New Hanover International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Chairman Gregory called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. Authority members present were Paul Gregory, Al Roseman, Parks Griffin, and John Coble. Shirley McQueen was absent. Also present were Wanda Copley, Airport Attorney; Robert J. Kemp, Airport Director; Ed Cox, Deputy Airport Director; Winfield Smith, Business Manager/Finance Officer and Janie James, Administrative Assistant. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Coble MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Griffin to approve the minutes of the February 12, 1997 meeting as presented. Upon vote the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Mrs. McQueen was absent. ITEMS BY THE PUBLIC There were no comments from persons attending the meeting. AUTHORITY REPORTS • DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING Travel Advisory Committee Meeting - Dr. Roseman noted that the Travel Advisory Board met on Wednesday, March 5 at 12:30 p.m. in the conference room. He noted that a public relations firm had been invited to attend the meeting to hear specific concerns regarding air travel in the area. Dr.Roseman invited comments from Ms.Alice Mitchell,a member of the Travel Advisory Committee. Ms. Mitchell noted that there was tremendous input from all attendees of the meeting and stated that there was a consensus that all were concerned about airline pricing from Wilmington as opposed to Raleigh. She stated that participants expressed overall satisfaction with the service provided at this airport but noted that 1 seats were not always available. International Activity-Dr.Roseman noted that 101 aircraft and 567 people were cleared by U.S.Customs in February. Mr.Coble inquired if the airport had any documentation of fuel flow for international aircraft. Dr.Roseman directed the question to the Airport Director and noted that approximately 80% of the aircraft are serviced on the ramp. Mr. Kemp responded that the airport does not currently receive a separate report for fuel flowage from the S80 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES - MARCH 12, 1997 PAGE 2 FBO's but that the administration could request that fuel flowage information be provided. BUDGET & FINANCE Cash Position and PFC Report - 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$2,155,759.23 after receipts of $160,335.83 and disbursements of$195,758.37. 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$371,158.63. Consent Agenda - Mr. Griffin MOVED to approve the following consent agenda items: a: Approval of invoice #25100 from Coastal Dry Cleaners in the amount of $4,249.83 for services rendered from April 1995 through September 1996. b: Authorization to have new account signature cards signed by: Paul Gregory, Parks Griffin, John Coble, Ed Cox and Winfield Smith for banking services by the airport. Upon vote the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Mrs. McQueen was absent. PERSONNEL Y i Chairman Gregory noted that Mrs. McQueen had telephoned him to advise that she was out of town and would not be available for the meeting and that she did not have a personnel report. FACILITIES Existing Project Status-Mr. Gregory noted that a copy of the current projects status report for March had been attached to the agenda. Consent Agenda Items-Mr. Gregory MOVED to authorize the following items: a. To purchase to lighted runway closure markers for$30,250 from Sherwin Industries. b. Award a contract to A & N Roofing, Wilmington, North Carolina for reroofing of Building C-20 in the amount of$9,310. c. Approval of an engineering agreement with Talbert & Bright for services in connection with the taxiway widening and taxiway connector project. d. Authorize additional expenditures, not-to-exceed$5,000, to erp&m for services in connection with • 1 581 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES - MARCH 12, 1997 PAGE 3 hurricane restoration work. e. Authorize expenditure of$7,200 to Talbert&Bright,Wilmington for design services in connection with the feasibility study of the daylight taxiway for general aviation purposes. f. Authorize the Airport Director to begin the search for a consultant to conduct necessary feasibility studies and other engineering work in connection with the Runway 6/24 extension. Upon vote the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Mrs. McQueen was absent. • i GOVERNMENTAL LIAISON Congressional Medal of Honor- Mr. Coble noted that just prior to last month's meeting a ceremony was held in the atrium of the terminal whereby American Legion Post 10 presented the Authority with a display featuring the three local citizens, Charles Murray, Jr., Edwin Anderson and Eugene Ashley, Jr., who received the Congressional Medal of Honor. Resolution - Mr. Coble distributed a copy of a Resolution in support of legislative efforts to support the airport for the Authority's consideration and MOVED that the Authority adopt the Resolution as presented. Upon vote the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Mrs. McQueen was absent. A copy of the Resolution can be found on page 82 of Exhibit Book 1. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Certification Inspection - Mr. Kemp reported that the airport was currently undergoing the FAA certification inspection and that all was going well. Mr.Cox noted that the aircraft rescue drill, which is performed as a part of the inspection,had recently been completed with a first vehicle response time of one minute and forty seconds which is considerably within the time required. OTHER ITEMS BY THE AIRPORT AUTHORITY Executive Session Mr. Coble MOVED, SECONDED by Dr. Roseman to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter. Upon vote the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Mrs.McQueen was absent. Chairman Gregory called the meeting into Executive Session at 4:30 p.m. Return to Regular Session Dr. Roseman MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Coble to return the'meeting to regular session. Upon vote the 562 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES - MARCH 12, 1997 PAGE 4 MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Mrs. McQueen was absent. Chairman Gregory called the meeting back to regular session at 4:53 p.m. Mr.Coble MOVED,on behalf of the personnel committee, to employ Mr. Kemp as a consultant for a period of 60 days for a total of $3,500. Upon vote the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Mrs. 1 McQueen was absent. { Chairman Gregory asked Mr. Kemp if he would accept the consultant position. Mr. Robert Kemp advised that he would check his schedule, but he thought it would be okay. Mr. Coble MOVED, on behalf of the personnel committee, to appoint Mr. Ed Cox as Acting Airport Director, until such time as the Airport Director position is permanently filled, with a 10% increase in Mr. Cox's salary. Upon vote the MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Mrs. McQueen was absent. Chairman Gregory asked Mr. Cox if he would accept the position of Acting Airport Director. Mr. Cox responded that he would be happy to accept the position. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the board, Mr. Griffin MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Coble to adjourn. Chairman Gregory adjourned the meeting at approximately 5:05 p.m. Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted: Janie James J v � 313) iQi Rom . Kemp Secretary 4