2006-06-09 Special Meeting
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
JOINT MEETING WITH THE AIRPORT AUTHORITY, JUNE 9, 2006
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ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners held a joint meeting with the New Hanover County Airport
Authority on Friday, June 9, 2006, at 9:00 a.ill. in the Conference Room of the Wilmington International Airport, 1740
Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: Chairman Robert G. Greer; Vice-Chairman William A. Caster; Commissioner Ted
Davis, Jr.; Commissioner William A. Kopp, Jr.; Commissioner Nancy H. Pritchett; County Manager Bruce Shell, County
Attorney Wanda Copley and Clerk to the Board, Sheila 1. Schult.
Authority Members present were: Chairman Paul G. Burton; Vice-Chairman Harry W. Stovall, III; Charles
Richard Kays; John D. Lennon; Robert S. Rippy; and Airport Director, Jon Rosborough.
Chairman Greer and Chairman Burton called their respective boards to order.
Director Rosborough began the presentation by introducing the following members of the Staff who assist him
in the daily operation of the Airport: Deputy Director Julie A. Wilsey; Finance Director James Morton; Operations
Director Gary Broughton; Facilities Manager Whitney Prease and Executive Assistant Janie James. He requested
Facilities Manager Broughton to begin the presentation, "2005-Good to Great!"
Operations Report
Facilities Manager Gary Broughton reported that 2005 was a record year with:
Facilities Report
Facilities
accomplishments:
. 126,000 more customers
. 700,500 total passengers
. A 22% increase over 2004
. 61.9% over 2003
. Access Control System
. ILM's top destinations are New York, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago, Orlando, Hartford,
Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Tampa
. 2006 Year to Date:
o ILM flights: 85% load factor; 2005 load factor 62%
o ILM total passengers through May: 531,300; 9.9% below the record year in 2005; 24.8%
better than 2004
o Two mainline jets reinstated in May; Third Philadelphia flight to return in fall
. Looking ahead:
o Through 2011, the hubs to realize the most vibrant growth are Philadelphia, Phoenix, Salt
Lake City, Atlanta and Las Vegas
o Non-Hub Airports to see the most growth are Boston Logan, St. Louis, Ft. Lauderdale,
Orlando and JFK
o FAA Forecast is small gains in 2006 with significant growth in the future; system capacity
this year estimated to be domestic 0.9% and international 5.9%
Manager Whitney Prease and Deputy Director Julie A. Wilsey reported on the following
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Airfield beacon replacement
Terminal fire alarm system
Demolish old facilities that do not support the Airport Master Plan
Wildlife mitigation/security fence improvements
Landscaping program and award
New landside/airside mowers
Grass growth inhibiter
Development of the Storm Water Master Plan
Extended dry detention basin serving 150 acres
Innovative borrow excavation agreement at no cost to the Airport
2,200 LF conveyance pipeline for parking and FBO # 1
Phase 1 perimeter access road complete
Phase 2 perimeter access road design complete
New FBO improvements
FAA funded projects include pavement rehabilitation, ILS Systems for Runways 6 and 24 and land
acquisition and easements totaling $22 million in 2006
Runway 6-24 land acquisition - 14 of 19 parcels completed
Other large projects for 2006-2007 include terminal parking lot expansion, new customs facility,
rental car service center relocation and water and sewer system improvements
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Finance Report
Director of Finance Morton reported that the Airport remains in sound financial condition:
. Fiscal Year 2007 operating budget is $5,374,000
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o Parking - 40%
o Airline rates and charges - 20%
o Terminal concessions - 17%
o Leases - 12%
o Reimbursement - 4.5%
o General aviation fees - 4%
o Miscellaneous - 2.5%
. Federal Grant - Airport Improvement Program from 1998-2006 $43,992,049; local match for FY 07
up to $2.2 million
. Employment on the campus of ILM - 503 jobs; estimated payroll $15,000,000
. Construction projects - $26,140,000; local contractors and material providers
. Based aircraft - 139 aircraft; tax value of $83 million; estimated property taxes $550,000
. Airline generated revenue - 06-04 thru 06-05 ticket volume $79 million
. Community impact - economic engine for business in the southeast; economic multiplier 2-3 times
Report on Future Initiatives
Airport Director Rosborough reported that the Airport's future goals included in the Airport Master Plan
Revision are:
. Scheduled international services
. Federal inspection stations
. Bigger aircraft
. Cargo facilities
. Hangars
. Very light jets (VLJ's)
In closing, Director Rosborough thanked his Staff and the Airport Authority members for their hard work and
support.
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer expressed appreciation to the Airport Authority and Administrative
Staff for the informative presentation. He complimented the members of the Authority and Administrative Staff for the
excellent manner in which the Airport is being managed and operated.
After hearing no further comments, Chairman Greer and Chairman Burton adjourned the meeting at 10:05 a.ill.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila 1. Schult
Clerk to the Board