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January 28, 2025
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
January 28, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Wilmington
International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Chairman S.
Thompson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.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, 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; and Rose Davis,
Executive Assistant.
Granseur Dick, Deputy Airport Director, was absent from this meeting.
Approximately 15 guests from the public attended the Authority meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the Authority meeting on December 10, 2024. Mr.
Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Williams to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2024,
meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the Closed Session on December 10, 2024. Mr.
Williams MOVED, SECONDED by Ms. Gibson to approve the minutes of the Closed Session on
December 10, 2024, meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
PUBLIC COMMENTS None.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA N/A
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. A 30-year lease with GID PCS Advisers LLC for an additional 5.5 acres of airside property for
the construction of additional ramp space subject to final legal and administrative review.
Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes to approve the lease with GID PCS
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Advisers LLC as proposed. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
b. A 30-year lease with VCKH Magnolia for 6 acres of airside property for the construction of
general aviation hangars subject to final legal and administrative review. Mr. J. Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes to approve the lease with VCKH Magnolia as proposed.
Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
c. A 30-year lease with Flightline Road LLC (Goldenberg) for approximately 1.3 acres for the
construction of a general aviation hangar subject to final legal and administrative review.
Mr. J. ThompsonMOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes to approve the lease with Flightline
Road LLCas proposed. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
d. Amendments to 2400 Premises ILM SPE (GID) airside and landside leases to allow
Additional Improvements (as defined in the leases) on either parcel to count toward the
minimum amount required to extend each lease. Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by
Mr. Williams to approve the Amendments to 2400 Premises ILM SPE (GID) airside and
landside leases as proposed. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES
Mr. Bourk recommended, on behalf of the Operations and Facilities Committee, approval of the
following:
a. Amendment #5 to Part B of the Montieth Construction Co. CMAR contract adding
$2,211,910 to Owner Contingency for the following project elements:
i. Temporary Parking Lot $141,910
ii. West Ticket Counter Baggage Belt Approx. $1.825M
iii. Landscape Lighting & Concrete Approx. $76K
iv. Dolan Drive Fence Approx. $30K
v. Electric Vehicle Chargers - $139k
Mr. Williams MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to approve Amendment #5 to Part
B of the Monteith Construction Co. CMAR contract as proposed. Upon vote, the MOTION
WAS APPROVED.
b. Work Authorization with Coffman Associates in an amount NTE $35,500, with two
subcontracts for Southern Environmental Group, Inc, for environmental services as
related to business park wetlands. Mr. Williams MOVED, SECONDED by Ms. Gibson, to
approve the Work Authorization with Coffman Associates as proposed. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED.
c. Approval of a contract NTE $300,000 to a contractor selected by informal bid process to
perform renovations of 1930 Trask Dr. (future Avelo Maintenance Base) and associated
road and ramp area. Mr. Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson, to approve a
NTE $300,000 contract as proposed. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
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d. Work Authorization with Avcon, with Davenport as a subcontractor, to submit a
supplemental TIA for Hall Drive Extension in an amount NTE $7,000. Ms. Gibson MOVED,
SECONDED by Mr. Williams, to approve the Work Authorization with Avcon as proposed.
Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
Mr. Bourk reviewed the Schedule for the Vision Plan approval process and future updates to the
New Hanover County Commissioners and Wilmington City Council.
ILM Employee Accomplishments for 2024
Employee Certifications
Brandon Sherman Basic & Advanced Airfield Regulator & Lighting Certification
Brendan Hiller NC State Pesticide Certification
Mitch Bowden NC State Pesticide Certification
Erin McNally NC Airport Leadership & Management Program (ALMP)
Employee Longevity Acknowledgements
Holly Quinn 10 Years
Cynthia Mitchell 34 Years
Mr. Campbell recognized recently hired Human Resources Manager, Robert Clayton.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
NEW BUSINESS None.
Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Rose M. Davis
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Jason Thompson, Secretary
Date of Approval: March 5, 2025