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November 6, 2024
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
November 6, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at
Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Chairman
S. Thompson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Williams 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, LeAnn Pierce, and Lee
Williams. 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.
Approximately 13 guests from the public attended the Authority meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the Authority meeting on October 2, 2024. Mr. J.
Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Williams to approve the minutes of the October 2, 2024,
meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
PUBLIC COMMENTS None.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA None.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS - None.
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. Contract with New Hanover County to continue the deployment of deputies at the airport
through October 2025 for an amount not to exceed $789,600. Mr. Rhodes MOVED,
SECONDED by Mr. Williams to approve the New Hanover County contract as proposed.
Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
b. Annual lease extension for Wilmington Business Development, Inc. at the current terms.
Mr. Williams MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes, to approve the annual lease extension
for Wilmington Business Development, Inc. as proposed. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS
APPROVED.
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c. Termination of existing ILM/Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Agreement (from
October) and adoption of a new agreement. Mr. Williams MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J.
Thompson, to terminate the existing ILM/Chamber agreement and adopt a new
agreement as proposed. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
Mr. Campbell reviewed the monthly financials, monthly activity and performance reports, and
the marketing report.
Mr. Bourk updated the Authority on the Take Off Conference in Green Bay, Wisconsin which
included meetings with multiple airlines. Mr. Bourk noted that it was a positive conference with
nothing specific to report other than the general vibe and feeling about Wilmington as a market
is very positive amongst the airline industry and the network planners.
OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES
Mr. Dick recommended, on behalf of the Operations and Facilities Committee, approval of the
following:
a. Work Authorization #2, Amendment 3, with WK Dickson & Co, adding NTE $68,950 in
scope including ongoing stormwater management, permit modifications and update of
stormwater documents for upcoming Airport and tenant projects. Mr. Williams MOVED,
SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to approve Work Authorization #2, Amendment 3, with
WK Dickson & Co. as proposed. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
b. Amendment #4 adding $335,000 to the owner contingency line of Part B of Montieth
Construction Co. CMAR contract to cover additional owner requested items including
airline common use mobile gate, rental car cabinets, F-lot finish grading, rescue base
parking, furniture, relocating automatic gate on Eastside and extension of fiber from
Customs to Maintenance Base. Ms. Gibson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompsonto
approve Amendment # 4 to Part B of Monteith Construction Co. CMAR contract as
proposed. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
c. Purchase Order in the amount of $85,000 covering minor facility improvements including
exterior painting of WBD, renovations for Rescue Base, access, and security
improvements. Mrs. Copley MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson, to approve a
Purchase Order covering minor facility improvements as proposed. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED.
d. Work Authorization to The Wilson Group for NTE $1.9M for Terminal Expansion Phase 5
Design and CA, pending IFE review and final contract approval. Mr. Williams MOVED,
SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to approve the Work Authorization with The Wilson
Group for Terminal Expansion Phase 5 Design and CA as proposed. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED.
e. Amadeus Work Authorizations to provide common use equipment for ticket counters and
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a mobile gate in an amount NTE $35,000, plus additional FIDS and Displays in an amount
NTE $30,000. Ms. Gibson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson, to approve Amadeus
Work Authorizations as proposed. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
f. Work Authorization #7 with WK Dickson & Co., for testing services for Phase 1B in an
amount NTE $83,900. Mrs. Copley MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thomspon to approve
Work Authorization #7 with WK Dickson & Co. as proposed. Upon vote, the MOTION
WAS APPROVED.
Mr. Dick updated the Authority on the status of Curb Project Phases 1A, and 1B; East Ramp Utility
project final design and bidding; the Customs/Shuttle lot; and the ticket counter and breakroom
update. Mr. Dick reviewed the Operations Chart noting that all operations are up from last year.
Mr. Bourk welcomed the RS&H team who are with us for an architectural update on the terminal
curb and parking project. Mr. Bourk reminded the Authority during the last Vision Plan meeting
presentation in January 2024 RS&H presented the Authority with 3 different styles maritime,
coastal, and classic. The Authority chose coastal first and then maritime and RS&H took that
inspiration and moved forward with the design.
The RS&H team joining the Authority were Frank Gratton, Design Director; Joe Epstein, Project
Manager; Tais Pierre, Associate Architect; and, Canisha Satterwhite, Associate Architect. Mr.
Gratton, using a PowerPoint presentation, provided an architectural update on the project.
RS&H also had samples on display of the materials that are being incorporated into the design.
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Mr. Bourk updated the Authority and shared photos from the ILM Aerospace Foundation Cape
Fear General Aviation Day, the annual tenant meeting/lobster bake, and the final Beer Glasses
and Boarding Passes event.
Mr. Bourk reported on the status of the Noise Study process which has been delayed. ILM is
working with the FAA to get various flight track data to complete those contour maps by February
2025.
Mr. Bourk recommended the approval of the Amended Authority Meeting Schedule for 2024,
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moving the December meeting to December 10. Mr. Williams MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J.
Thompson to approve the Amended Authority Meeting Schedule 2024. Upon vote, the MOTION
WAS APPROVED.
Mr. Bourk recommended the approval of the proposed Authority meeting Schedule for 2025.
Mr. Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Ms. Gibson to approve the Authority Meeting Schedule 2025
as proposed. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
NEW BUSINESS None.
Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Rose M. Davis
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Jason Thompson, Secretary
Date of Approval: December 10, 2024