2023-09-06 Minutes
New Hanover County Airport Authority
September 6, 2023
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
September 6, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at
Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Chairman S. Thompson called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. Mr. J. Thompson 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; Jason Thompson, Secretary; Faison Gibson, and LeAnn Pierce. Kemp Burpeau,
Senior Deputy 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 14 guests from the public attended the Authority meeting.
Mrs. Copley and Mr. Williams were absent from this meeting. Ms. Pierce arrived at
approximately 5:07 pm.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Kenny Smith, Operations Manager, and Mr. Bourk recognized and congratulated Matt Johnson,
Operations Supervisor, who earned his AAAE Airport Certified Employee certification.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the regular meeting on July 12, 2023. Mr. J.
Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes to approve the minutes of the July 12, 2023,
regular meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley, Mr.
Williams, and Ms. Pierce were absent.
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 at the meeting.
Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Ms. Gibson, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley, Mr. Williams, and Ms.
Pierce were absent.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
The Authority approved the following items:
1. One-year agreement with Turo, Inc.
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2. Digital display and technology for Ops building control room and Conf Room in an
amount NTE $200K
3. 1-year land Lease Extension for Intercoastal Land Maintenance, Inc. through August 21,
2024.
4. 3-year Lease Extension for Toshiba Business Solutions, Inc. for Suite 100 of the Flex
Building through November of 2026.
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5. Assignment and Assumption of KBT Realty Services, Inc. lease to 1 Class Real Estate
Coastal Choice through August 31, 2024, for Suites 120 and 130 of the Flex Building.
Ms. Pierce arrived and joined the meeting at approximately 5:07 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS None.
FINANCE, MARKETING AND AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Campbell, on behalf of the Finance Committee, recommended approval of a one-year
professional services agreement with DKMG Consulting LLC for an amount not to exceed one
hundred forty thousand dollars ($140,000.00). Mr. J. Thompson MOVED to approve a one-year
professional services agreement with DKMG Consulting LLC as recommended. No second was
required as this recommendation came from the Finance Committee. Upon vote, the MOTION
WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley and Mr. Williams were absent.
July financial summary, financials, and cash summary.
Mr. Campbell reviewed the monthly activity and performance reports and updated the Authority
on ILM marketing.
OPERATIONS & FACILITIES
Mr. Dick recommended, on behalf of the Operations and Facilities Committee, approval of the
following items:
a. Approval of Supplemental Agreement 7B & C for Monteith Construction to perform
additional terminal expansion work related to Atrium Lobby renovations and installation
of new HVAC equipment for NTE $2,307,486. A portion of this work will be covered
under AIP 58 Grant Funds. Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes to
approve Supplemental Agreement 7B & C for Monteith Construction as recommended.
Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley and Mr. Williams were absent.
b. Approval of a two-year Contract NTE $400,000 with Remac, Inc. for airfield marking
and painting. This contract will cover full airfield marking for Runways 17-35, all
taxiways and cleaning of RWY 6-24 in year 1 and full cleaning and touch-up markings
performed in Year 2. All work will be warrantied for 12 months from the date of
performance. Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes to approve the
two-year Contract with Remac, Inc. as recommended. Upon vote the MOTION WAS
APPROVED. Mrs. Copley and Mr. Williams were absent.
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c. Approval of Supplemental Agreement #8 for Monteith Construction to furnish new
HVAC equipment to furnish TSA outbound bag screening area for NTE $515,000 Ms.
Gibson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes to approve Supplemental Agreement #8
for Monteith to furnish TSA HVAC as recommended. Upon vote the MOTION WAS
APPROVED. Mrs. Copley and Mr. Williams were absent.
Mr. Dick updated the Authority on the terminal expansion project and reviewed the airport
operations chart. Mr. Dick reported that the RFQ for on call airside Engineer and Architectural
services has been advertised and staff should have a recommendation by the October Authority
meeting. Mr. Dick advised that there were no damages due to Tropical Storm Idalia, but it was a
great training operation for staff.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Ms. LeTellier recommended, on behalf of the Business Development Committee, the following
action items for approval:
FAA Air Traffic Control Tower lease effective October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2044.
Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Ms. Gibson, to approve the FAA Air Traffic
Control Tower lease as recommended. Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs.
Copley and Mr. Williams were absent.
Magnolia
LLC entertainment complex sublease. This project was approved at the July 12, 2023, Authority
meeting under different terms.
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Bourk shared slides showing the current parking project detailing the number of parking spaces
available in the current plan and the number that could be available in the future within that loop
road. Additional slides showed the potential terminal expansion options that would be necessary
to fill that future parking space.
Ms. LeTellier presented for approval -year
sublease for 16.1 acres. Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Ms. Pierce, to approve the
new terms for a 30-year sublease as presented. Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
Mrs. Copley and Mr. Williams were absent. Mr. Williams, at the Finance Committee meeting,
noted for the record that the new terms do not change his objection to this project location.
Ms. LeTellier reported that several leases are in the due diligence process and staff has requested
they update the Authority. CIL will be presenting an update in October and the hotel, 84
Lumber, Irule and Topsy will be presenting an update in November.
Ms. LeTellier updated the Authority on Faber concessions and the Tailwinds Port City Java
location.
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Mr. Bourk recommended the approval of a change to the Authority meeting schedule, moving
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the November meeting to the 2 Wednesday of the month to allow for renovation of the
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Administration Conference Room. Mr. Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to
approve the change to the Authority meeting schedule as recommended. Upon vote the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley and Mr. Williams were absent.
Mr. Bourk recommended the approval of establishing a goal of reducing the Airport Rates and
Charges to a CPE at or below $4.50 in the coming years. Following a brief discussion, Mr. J.
Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Ms. Pierce, that the Authority establish a goal of reducing
the Airports Rates and Charges to a CPE (Cost per Enplanement) of $4.00. Additional
discussion followed the motion. Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley
and Mr. Williams were absent.
Mr. Bourk updated the Authority on recent air service development meetings in Atlantic City;
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the County Commissioner update on August 21; and shared slides reviewing the latest design of
the terminal curb and parking project.
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Mr. Bourk noted the annual tenant meeting is coming up October 5, which includes meetings
with the rental car corporate and airline corporate teams. Mr. Campbell explained about the PFC
(Passenger Facility Charge) meeting with the airlines, which includes money for purchasing a
new firetruck that will be needed as our enplanements increase.
Mr. Dick updated the Authority on the upcoming full-scale simulated emergency drill coming up
on October 28, 2023. The drill will start at 9 am and end by noon.
Mr. Bourk shared a photo slide from the Chamber Career Development Leadership Academy
that was held at ILM on September 6, 2023.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
NEW BUSINESS None.
Mr. Rhodes 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 5:56 pm.
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Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Rose M. Davis
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Jason Thompson, Secretary
Date of Approval: October 4, 2023