2023-11-08 Minutes
New Hanover County Airport Authority
November 8, 2023
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
November 8, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at
Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Chairman S. Thompson called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. Ms. Pierce 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, LeAnn Pierce, and Lee Williams. 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 8 guests from the public attended the Authority meeting.
Wanda Copley was absent from this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the regular meeting on October 4, 2023. Mr. J.
Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes to approve the minutes of the October 4,
2023, regular meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley
was 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 Mr. Williams, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley was absent.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
The Authority approved the following items:
a. Monteith Construction Terminal Expansion Contract 3 Amendment extending time to
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May 10, 2024. No additional fee associated with this Amendment.
b. Work Authorization to Ken Weeden & Associates for preparation of FAA required Title
VI Airport Nondiscrimination Plan ($16,505).
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c. Memorandum of Ground Lease for Marathon FBO Partner, ILM, LLC.
PUBLIC COMMENTS None.
FINANCE, MARKETING AND AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Campbell recommended, on behalf of the Finance Committee, approval of the following:
a. A contract for airport planning services with Coffman Associates for an amount not to
exceed $100,000 through January 31, 2025. Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by
Mr. Williams, to approve the contract with Coffman Associates for airport planning
services as recommended. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley
was absent.
b. A contract with New Hanover County to continue the deployment of deputies at the
airport through October 2024 for an amount not to exceed $740,000. Following a brief
discussion, Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Ms. Pierce, to approve the
contract New Hanover County for Sheriff Deputies at the airport as recommended. Upon
vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley was absent.
September financial summary, the monthly activity and
performance reports and updated the Authority on ILM marketing.
Mr. Bourk shared the news that American has extended their seasonal non-stop flights to Miami
thru May 2024 and Delta has announced ILM to MSP non-stop for the summer, 3 times a week.
Mr. Bourk shared slides of the new marketing campaign for the parking construction introducing
mascots Parker the Pelican and Piper, his trusty sidekick. Discussion followed regarding the new
signage.
OPERATIONS & FACILITIES
Mr. Dick recommended, on behalf of the Operations and Facilities Committee, approval of the
following:
a. Amendments to WA 21-04 for Talbert & Bright extending CA Services through May 10,
2024, for work on Atrium Refresh, Air Handlers, and TSA HVAC
i. Amendment 2 pending IFE Review ($174,443.50 AIP) Atrium Refresh & Air
Handlers
ii. Amendment 3 ($62,911.50 Non-AIP) TSA Bag Screening HVAC
Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Ms. Pierce, to approve amendments 2 and 3
to WA 21-04 for Talbert & Bright as recommended. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS
APPROVED. Mrs. Copley was absent.
b. Amendment 4 to WA 21-04 for Talbert & Bright for $35,750.00 (Non-AIP) to add design
scope for new ramp floodlights associated with the terminal expansion project. Mr. J.
Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Williams, to approve amendment 4 to WA 21-
04 for Talbert & Bright as recommended. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
Mrs. Copley was absent.
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c. Amendment 5 to WA 21-04 for Talbert & Bright for $169,482.00 pending IFE review for
design of emergency ramp egress route. Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by
Ms. Pierce, to amendment 5 to WA 21-04 for Talbert & Bright as recommended. Mrs.
Copley was absent.
d. Work Authorization for Intervistas to conduct baggage handling and passenger screening
checkpoint capacity study, NTE 130,000, pending IFE Review. Mr. Williams MOVED,
SECONDED by Ms. Gibson, to approve WA for Intervistas to conduct baggage handling
and passenger screening checkpoint capacity study as recommended. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley was absent.
Mr. Dick updated the Authority on the terminal expansion and parking projects and reviewed the
airport operations chart. Mr. Bourk reviewed the parking and terminal curb projects, the parking
project schedule for Phases 1 3, and provided status updates.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Ms. LeTellier recommended, on behalf of the Business Development Committee, approval of the
following:
a. Fat Cat Pottery 5-year lease extension with one-year written cancellation by either party,
effective February 1, 2024. Mr. Williams MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson,
to approve Fat Cat Pottery lease extension as recommended. Upon vote, the MOTION
WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley was absent.
b. Faber, Coe,
2024. Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Ms. Gibson, to approve Faber, Coe,
as recommended. Upon vote, the MOTION
WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley was absent.
Ms. LeTellier
The Market Concessions and Flying Machine projects.
Ms. LeTellier reported on the Project Status Updates provided to the Executive Committee by
ILM Airport Hotel Partners, LLC, and Pierce Hardy Limited Partnership (84 Lumber).
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Mr. Bourk updated the Authority on the Annual Meetings with the Airlines and Rental Cars, and
shared slides of the ILM October events, including the Annual Tenant meeting and social; Local
DBE Tradeshow and FAA Part 139 Full-scale Drill.
Mr. Campbell updated the Authority on the status of the PFC application process.
Mr. Bourk provided a draft outline for the Vision Plan work session on January 25, 2024.
Mr. Bourk recommended the approval of the Airport Authority Meeting Schedule for 2024. Mr.
J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Williams, to approve the Airport Authority Meeting
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Schedule for 2024 as recommended. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley
was absent.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
NEW BUSINESS None.
Mr. Williams 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 5:47 pm.
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Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Rose M. Davis
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Jason Thompson, Secretary
Date of Approval: December 6, 2023