2023-03-01 Minutes
New Hanover County Airport Authority
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
March 1, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Wilmington
International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Chairman S.
Thompson called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. Mrs. Sutton led the Authority in the pledge of
allegiance. Chairman S. Thompson asked Authority members if they had any conflict of interest
Ethics statement. 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, Faison G. Sutton, and LeAnn
Pierce. 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 11 guests from the public attended the Authority meeting.
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. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
The Authority approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 1, 2023.
Airfield Rental Rates
The Authority approved the amendment of the Airfield Rental Rates as follows:
Current: Unimproved $0.319 psf; Improved $0.374 psf
Amended: East Ramp Unimproved $0.34 psf; Improved $0.41 psf
West Ramp Unimproved $0.38 psf; Improved $0.47 psf
Lease Extension
The Authority approved a 1-year lease extension for Superior Mechanical Incorporated for
premises located in Suite 140 of the Flex Building.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
FINANCE, MARKETING AND AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Campbell January financial summary, financials, and cash summary.
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Mr. Campbell reviewed the monthly activity and performance reports and updated the Authority
on the status of employment opportunities with ILM.
Mr. Campbell shared that new marketing campaigns are rolling out in the next few weeks to
include billboards, an Expedia campaign, and radio and tv advertisements.
Mr. Bourk reviewed the options for the airport to purchase a self-service fuel farm on the
Eastside with one of the FBOs providing the fuel for sale. An RFP will be put out so the FBOs
can bid on providing this service. Discussion followed. The Authority agreed for staff to gather
more information on the cost and business plan for further review and discussion.
OPERATIONS & FACILITIES
Mr. Dick provided an update on construction/terminal expansion, IT updates, and the parking
projects. Mr. Dick reviewed the airport operations chart.
Mr. Dick updated the Authority on an approved action item from the February Authority meeting
regarding the airfield painting and crack sealing RFP. Staff determined that received bids lacked
sufficient detail to accurately compare itemized prices between bidders. Staff rejected all bids
and will use budgeted money for this project this year and will contract to have work done that is
necessary through a Purchase Order not requiring further Authority action. Staff will rebid this
project this summer for the 4-year contract for work to be done in the fall.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Ms. LeTellier recommended, on behalf of the Business Development Committee, approval of the
following items:
a. Regarding CIL ILM 3, LLC
i. New Sublease for 23.6 acres on Gardner Drive (Parcel 27) which picks up a portion
of the former Edgewater Ventures Sublease - Mr. Wolfe MOVED to approve the
CIL ILM 3, LLC new Sublease as presented above. No second was required as this
recommendation came from the Business Development Committee. Upon vote the
MOTION WAS APPROVED.
ii. Termination of their 15-acre Blue Clay Road Lease. Mr. Wolfe MOVED to approve
the termination of the Lease as presented above. No second was required as this
recommendation came from the Business Development Committee. Upon vote the
MOTION WAS APPROVED.
b. Award for the new Retail, Food and Beverage Concession - Faber, Coe & Gregg of Florida,
Inc. was recommended by the Selection Committee and Business Development Committee.
Johns and expanded retail in The Market at ILM. Opening date will be the 4th Quarter of
2023. Mr. Wolfe MOVED to award the Retail, Food and Beverage Concession to Faber Co
& Gregg as presented above. No second was required as this recommendation came from the
Business Development Committee. Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
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Mr. Bourk updated the Authority on the upcoming NCAA Conference; Routes America airline
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meetings; the press conference on March 2; the next GA event, Rusty Pilots Program, on April
22, 2023; and the upcoming Airport Update for past and present Authority members on April 19,
2023.
Mr. Bourk presented the 2023-2027 Vision Plan for Authority approval using a slide show
summarizing the results of the January 18, 2023, Authority Planning Session. Mr. J. Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED by Mrs. Sutton to approve the 2023-2027 Vision Plan as presented.
Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
NEW BUSINESS None.
Chairman S. Thompson adjourned the meeting at 5:38 pm.
Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Rose M. Davis
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Thomas Wolfe, Secretary
Date of Approval: April 5, 2023