2023-02-01 Minutes
New Hanover County Airport Authority
February 1, 2023
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
February 1, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at
Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Chairman S. Thompson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Rhodes led the Authority in
the pledge of allegiance. Chairman S. Thompson asked Authority members if they had any
conflict of interest pursuant to the . No conflicts of interest
or potential conflicts of interest were identified.
Airport Authority members present were Spruill Thompson, Chairman; Nick Rhodes, Vice
Chairman; Tom Wolfe, Secretary; Lee Williams, Jason Thompson, and Faison G. Sutton.
Wanda Copley, County Attorney was also present. ILM staff present included Jeff Bourk,
Airport Director; Granseur Dick, Deputy Airport Director; Robert Campbell, Deputy Airport
Director; Carol LeTellier, Business Development Director; and Rose Davis, Executive Assistant.
Approximately 17guests from the public attended the Authority meeting.
Authority member LeAnn Pierce arrived at approximately 5:12 pm.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
The Authority having reviewed the items listed on the Consent Agenda in committee and
requiring no further discussion, Chairman S. Thompson requested a motion to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
Mr. Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Ms. Pierce was not present for this vote.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
The Authority approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on December 7, 2022.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
FINANCE, MARKETING AND AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Campbell December financial summary, financials, and cash summary.
Mr. Campbell reviewed the monthly activity and performance reports and updated the Authority
on status of employment opportunities with ILM.
OPERATIONS & FACILITIES
Mr. Dick recommended approval of the following items:
a. A Work Authorization to Talbert & Bright for $93,140 to design and bid a blast fence
located along the SW edge of the new carrier apron. Mr. Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED
by Mr. Wolfe to approve the work authorization to Talbert & Bright as presented.
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Following a brief discussion, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Ms. Pierce was not
present for this vote.
WELCOME
Chairman S. Thompson welcomed new Authority member, LeAnn Pierce, to her first Authority
meeting. Ms. Pierce was previously sworn in by the New Hanover County Clerk to the County
Commissioners, Kym Crowell. Ms. Pierce arrived at approximately 5:12 pm.
OPERATIONS & FACILITIES (continued)
b. A project Change Order to Monteith Construction in the amount of NTE $505,000 for the
upfit of Airport Operations space, Common Use Airline Operations space, and associated
electrical and HVAC upgrades. Mr. Williams MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J.
Thompson to approve the Change Order to Monteith Construction as presented. Upon
vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
c. A contract to the lowest qualified bidder for four (4) years of airfield painting and crack
sealing in the amount of NTE $1,317,741.30. Following a brief explanation and
discussion, Mr. Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes to approve the contract to
the lowest qualified bidder as presented. Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
Mr. Dick provided an update on construction/terminal expansion and the temporary parking
project. Mr. Dick reviewed the airport operations chart.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Ms. LeTellier recommended approval of the following items:
a. Assignment and Assumption of the All-American Aviation Services, Inc. Hangar Lease
to Marathon FBO Partners ILM, LLC, a Florida Liability Company (Assignee) for the
premises located at 1501 John Morris Road, Wilmington, NC. Mr. Williams asked the
Authority to recuse him from this vote due to his work relationship with Marathon FBO
Partners ILM, LLC. Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Wolfe to recuse
Mr. Williams from this vote. Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
Mr. Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes to approve the Assignment and
Assumption as presented above. Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr.
Williams did not vote.
b. CIL ILM, LLC Phase I Sublease Agreement pertaining to:
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i) 3 Amendment to Airside Ground Sublease;
ii) Ground Lease Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement for Airside;
iii) Memorandum of Lease for both Landside and Airside; and
iv) Ground Lease Estoppel for both Landside and Airside to approve the terms.
Mr. Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to approve the CIL ILM, LLC
documents as presented above. Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
Mr. Bourk recommended approval of the following items:
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c. Consolidation of the Airport East Hangars leases into one lease. Current leases expire on
or before 2035. This lease proposes a 10-year extension if the parties invest $20,000 in
each of the 3 buildings, adjusted for inflation, before 2035. Mrs. Sutton asked the
Authority to recuse her from this vote. Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr.
Wolfe to recuse Mrs. Sutton from this vote. Upon vote the MOTION WAS
APPROVED.
Following a brief discussion, Mr. Williams MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson
to approve the consolidation of the Airpark East Hangar leases into one lease agreement
as presented. Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Sutton did not vote.
d. Two new Land Lease agreements for hangar development with TOPSY ILM, LLC and
IRULE ILM, LLC for 4,320 SF area for a term of 30 years with a base rent of
$656.52/month and an annual 3% increase. The parties have asked to be exempt from the
Architectural Guidelines as relates to landscaping. Following a brief discussion, Mr. J.
Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mrs. Sutton to approve the Land Lease
Agreements with TOPSY ILM, LLC and IRULE ILM, LLC as presented. Upon vote the
MOTION WAS APPROVED.
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Mr. Bourk updated the Authority on the Chamber Intercity visit to Ft. Lauderdale; the FAA visit
in Memphis; and the status of the Airport Authority Vision Planning final report for approval at
March Authority meeting.
Mr. Bourk presented the legislative priorities from the North Carolina Airport Association
infrastructure in and around the airport. Mr. Bourk requested the Authority consider approving
these legislative priorities as well. Mr. J. Thompson requested deferring a vote on the NCAA
legislative priorities to allow further review.
The Authority agreed that the in
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and around the airport to include widening 23 Street to two lanes between MLK Blvd. and
Airport Blvd.; Blue Clay Road and Hall Drive intersection improvements; and Airport Blvd.
realignment would be beneficial. Mr. Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Williams to
approve the road infrastructure improvements as presented above. Upon vote the MOTION
WAS APPROVED.
Mr. Bourk shared the ILM Annual Summary for 2022.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman S. Thompson called for a motion for the Authority to enter a closed session to discuss
personnel matters pursuant to NCGS § 143-318.11(a)(6). Mr. Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by
Mr. J. Thompson to enter into a closed session to discuss personnel matters. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED.
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All persons not Authority members and attorney were asked to leave the meeting. The
Authority went into closed session at 6:00 pm.
Mr. Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to return to open session. Upon vote,
the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
OPEN SESSION
The Authority returned to open session. Chairman S. Thompson reported that the Authority
completed its discussion relating to personnel matters.
Mr. Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. There being no further business to come before the Board,
Chairman S. Thompson adjourned the meeting at 6:37 pm.
Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Rose M. Davis
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Thomas Wolfe, Secretary
Date of Approval: March 1, 2023