2023-12-06 Minutes
New Hanover County Airport Authority
December 6, 2023
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
December 6, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at
Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Chairman S. Thompson called the meeting to order at 4:59 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; Wanda Copley, 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 16 guests from the public attended the Authority meeting.
Jason Thompson and Lee Williams were absent from this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the regular meeting on November 6, 2023. Mr.
Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Ms. Gibson to approve the minutes of the November 6, 2023,
regular meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. J. Thompson
and Mr. Williams were absent.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS None.
FINANCE, MARKETING AND AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Campbell recommended, on behalf of the Finance Committee, approval of Amended CFC
Resolution, addressing the following changes
expand the use of the funds beyond capital projects to include maintenance; increase the CFC
from $3.75 to $6.50 and expand the notification period for any change to the CFC to sixty (60)
days. Mr. Rhodes MOVED to approve the Amended CFC Resolution as recommended. No
second was required as this recommendation came from the Finance Committee. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. J. Thompson and Mr. Williams were absent. (A copy of the
Amended CFC Resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are contained in
Exhibit Book III, page 225.)
October financial summary, the monthly activity and
performance reports and updated the Authority on ILM marketing. Mr. Bourk updated the
Authority on recent air service changes at ILM.
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OPERATIONS & FACILITIES
Mr. Dick recommended, on behalf of the Operations and Facilities Committee, approval of the
following:
a. Approval of CMAR Construction Contract to Monteith Construction Co. for Terminal
Curb & Roadway Realignment, Part 1A, with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of
NTE $12,745,218. Components of the GMP were publicly/competitively bid, including
General Trades, Electrical, and Site/Civil, with awards to the lowest bidders being Gray
Interiors, Bay Electric and Trader Construction Company, respectively. Slides were
shown detailing the work areas and project schedule. Ms. Pierce MOVED to approve the
CMAR Construction Contract to Monteith Construction Co. for Terminal & Roadway
Realignment, Part 1A as recommended. No second was required as this recommendation
came from the Operations and Facilities Committee. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS
APPROVED. Mr. J. Thompson and Mr. Williams were absent.
b. Approval of Work Authorization Task Order 5 for RS&H NTE $2,015,570, pending
negotiations and IFE, for Construction Administration Services for Phase 1A ($391,630)
and Design of Terminal Curb and Roadway Phase 1B ($1,623,940) (This is program Fee
Package 2 of 4 with Design of Phase 2 & Decks plus Construction Administration of
Phases 1B & 2 to follow). Slides were shown to illustrate the phases. Ms. Gibson
MOVED to approve the Work Authorization Task Order 5 for RS&H as recommended.
No second was required as this recommendation came from the Operations and Facilities
Committee. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. J. Thompson and Mr.
Williams were absent.
c. Approval of Amendment to Work Authorization 1 to Vasey Aviation Work
Authorization (from July 12, 2023) for Program Management Services, adding Task
Assignments associated with approved ILM CIP projects at Hourly NTE 1.25% of CIP
Project cost. Following a brief discussion, Mrs. Copley MOVED to approve the
Amendment to Work Authorization 1 to Vasey Aviation Work Authorization as
recommended. No second was required as this recommendation came from the
Operations and Facilities Committee. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr.
J. Thompson and Mr. Williams were absent.
Mr. Dick updated the Authority on the terminal expansion and parking projects and reviewed the
airport operations chart. Updates were also provided on the parking deck study and the baggage
study being conducted by Intervistas.
There was a brief discussion regarding ADA requirements in the parking lots and future needs
for shuttle or golf carts from the remote parking lots to the terminal.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Ms. LeTellier recommended, on behalf of the Business Development Committee, approval of the
following:
a. Approval of a Second Amendment for ILM Airport Hotel Partners, LLC extending the
Due Diligence period to October 6, 2024, and if no financing secured or closing
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documents provided by then, Sublessor will terminate the Agreement. Ms. Gibson
MOVED to approve the Second Amendment for ILM Airport Hotel Partners, LLC as
recommended. No second was required as this recommendation came from the Business
Development Committee. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. J.
Thompson and Mr. Williams were absent.
b. Approval of Pierce Hardy Limited Partnership (84 Lumber) Amendment to reduce leased
June 1, 2025. Ms. Pierce MOVED to approve the Amendment to Pierce Hardy Limited
Partnership (84 Lumber) lease as recommended. No second was required as this
recommendation came from the Business Development Committee. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. J. Thompson and Mr. Williams were absent.
c. Approval of ARQ Realty, LLC Sublease of 24.95 acres of airside property. Board
approved Term Sheet on June 7, 2023. Final lease negotiations resulted in changes in
Acreage, Due Diligence, Right of First Offer and Rent Commencement. Ms. Gibson
MOVED to approve the ARQ Realty, LLC Sublease as recommended. No second was
required as this recommendation came from the Business Development Committee.
Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. J. Thompson and Mr. Williams were
absent.
d. Approval of Rental Car Agreements Term Sheet. Mr. Rhodes MOVED to approve the
Rental Car Agreements Term Sheet as recommended. No second was required as this
recommendation came from the Business Development Committee. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. J. Thompson and Mr. Williams were absent.
Ms. LeTellier updated the Authority on the Port City Java that is now open pre-security and
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effective December 29, 2023. Mr. Dick and Mr. Campbell presented a plaque to Carol and
shared her achievements and amusing antidotes about her 8 years at ILM.
Mr. Bourk updated the Authority on the proposed agenda for the Vision Plan work session
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scheduled for January 25 and announced upcoming holiday celebrations.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
NEW BUSINESS None.
Mr. Rhodes MOVED 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: January 25, 2024