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New Hanover County Airport Authority
August 30, 2024
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
August 30, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Wilmington
International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Chairman S.
Thompson called the meeting to order at 8:06 a.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; Wanda Copley, Faison Gibson, and LeAnn Pierce. Kemp
Burpeau, Senior Deputy County Attorney was also present. ILM staff present included Jeff Bourk,
Airport Director; Robert Campbell, Deputy Airport Director; Granseur Dick, Deputy Airport
Director; and Rose Davis, Executive Assistant.
Mr. Williams was absent from this meeting.
Approximately 6 guests from the public attended the Authority meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the meeting on July 10, 2024. Mr. Rhodes MOVED,
SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2024, meeting as
submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
PUBLIC COMMENTS None.
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. Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J.
Thompson to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS
APPROVED.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
a. RS&H Contract for RPR Services during Construction Phase in the amount of $75,740.
b. Annual Service Contract for Terrazzo Floor Polishing & Refinishing NTE $151,760.
c. Work Authorization #06 for $11,300 to WK Dickson for redesign of utilities on the East
Ramp necessitated by proposed tenant development.
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FINANCE, MARKETING, AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Campbell recommended, on behalf of the Finance and Business Development Committees,
approval of the following:
a. A Resolution for conditional approval of the following:
i. Sublease with 2400 ILM Premises Owner SPE, LLC for a landside parcel of 29.33
acres for a term of 35 years with the ability to extend;
ii. Sublease with 2400 ILM Premises Owner SPE, LLC for an airside parcel of 10 acres
for a term of 35 years with the ability to extend;
iii. Non-disturbance and Attornment Agreement between New Hanover County, New
Hanover County Airport Authority, 2400 ILM Premises Owner SPE, LLC, and
Frontier Scientific Solutions LLC;
iv. Termination of the existing sublease and all subsequent amendments with CIL
ILM, LLC, landside; and
v. Termination of the existing sublease and all subsequent amendments with CIL
ILM, LLC, airside.
Ms. Gibson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to approve the Resolution as presented,
which includes a provision that the Chairman will not sign the Resolution until the signed
Amendments with CIL ILM 2, LLC and CIL ILM 3, LLC are received.
Mr. Bourk noted that, on the advice of bond counsel, the Amendments to the Subleases with CIL
ILM 2, LLC and CIL ILM 3, LLC will be considered separately. If for some reason CIL ILM 2, LLC and
CIL ILM 3, LLC do not provide proof of Surety Bonds by September 6, 2024 their subleases will
terminate automatically. Also, if CIL ILM, LLC and 2400 ILM Premises Owner SPE, LLC do not close
by Friday, September 6, 2024, CIL ILM 2, LLC and CIL ILM 3, LLC subleases would also terminate
automatically.
b. Amendment to sublease with CIL ILM 2, LLC to add a Financing Period, a Construction
Period and evidence of a Surety Bond. Ms. Gibson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J.
Thompson to approve the Amendment to sublease with CIL ILM 2, LLC as presented.
Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
c. Amendment to sublease with CIL ILM 3, LLC to add a Financing Period, a Construction
Period and evidence of a Surety Bond. Ms. Gibson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J.
Thompson to approve the Amendment to sublease with CIL ILM 3, LLC as presented.
Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
d. Amendment to Airpark, Inc. Hangar leases to revise Exhibit A to conform to recent survey
of the leased premises. Ms. Gibson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to approve
the Amendment to Airpark, Inc. Hangar leases as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION
WAS APPROVED.
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e. Amendment to ARQ Aviation MX, LLC lease to revise Exhibit A to provide more precise
boundaries of the leased premises. Ms. Gibson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson
to approve the Amendment to ARQ Aviation MX, LLC lease as presented. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Bourk shared a slide in explanation of the following two
action items regarding the need for additional parking during the construction phase of
the parking lots and parking garage.
f.
. Ms. Gibson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to approve the Notice
area as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
g. Notice of Termination of Modern Aviation month to month ground lease for
. Ms. Gibson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to approve the Notice
area as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
h. Approval of Resolution for ILM Hotel Partners. Mr. Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J.
Thompson to approve the Resolution for ILM Hotel Partners as presented. Upon vote,
the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
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and better define the lease commencement date. Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED
by Ms. Pierce
presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
July 2024 financial summary, the monthly activity and performance
reports, and Marketing and Air Service Development.
OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES
Mr. Dick recommended, on behalf of the Facilities Committee, the approval of
a. A contract for $51,821.55 to implement the Amadeus RMS Platform and 5 years of
subscription service. Mr. Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to approve a
contract with Amadeus for RMS Platform as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS
APPROVED.
b. A Purchase Order NTE $70,000 for upgrades to the existing Ticket Counters to include new
display monitors, wall finish modifications, data and power feeds necessary to
accommodate growing common-use counter demand. Mr. Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED
by Mrs. Copley to approve the purchase order for upgrades to the existing Ticket Counters
as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
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c. Work Authorization #24-01 with AVCON in an amount of $21,474 for concept
development and permitting of improvements to the existing Customs Facility parking lot
Mr. J. Thompson MOVED,
SECONDED by Ms. Gibson to approve the Work Authorization with AVCON as presented.
Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
Mr. Dick updated the Authority on current construction projects including atrium lobby, new
traffic pattern on Airport Blvd., upcoming relocation of Dolan Drive and Curb Project Phase IB
bids and proposed schedule of new parking area openings.
Mr. Dick reported that the soil stockpile removal is nearing completion. Mr. Dick reviewed the
Airport Operations chart.
Mr. Bourk updated the Authority on the Chamber Leadership Development Academy Avelo
flights to Florida; October Authority meeting updates; ILM Class C Airspace meeting and Annual
rdth
Tenant Meeting October 3; ILM Aerospace Foundation General Aviation event October 26;
and Beer Glasses and Boarding Passes event schedule.
Mr. Bourk noted the second Noise Study Public Meeting and Authority briefing have been
delayed while the consultant gathers further data collection. The exact date has not been
determined.
Mr. Bourk reported that ILM received approval for the Environmental Assessment for Terminal
Phase 5 and Taxiway B. Mr. Bourk noted that ILM is expecting a $1M grant that will fund the
design for this project.
Mr. Bourk shared a video highlighting the Road Realignment process to educate the traveling
public.
Mr. Burpeau advised the Authority at this time that outside counsel recommended further action
be taken relating to the sublease amendments for CIL ILM 2, LLC and CIL ILM 3, LLC approved
earlier in the meeting. It was recommended the Authority approve that ILM staff and Authority
Chairman can prepare and sign a resolution documenting the actions already taken, if it becomes
necessary.
Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Ms. Pierce to approve the drafting and signing of a
resolution by ILM staff and Authority Chairman documenting action taken regarding sublease
amendments with CIL ILM 2, LLC and CIL ILM 3, LLC earlier in this meeting. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED.
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Mr. Bourk recommended the September 4 Authority meeting be cancelled. The next meeting
is scheduled for October 2, 2024.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
NEW BUSINESS None.
Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Rose M. Davis
_______________________________
Jason Thompson, Secretary
Date of Approval: October 2, 2024