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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-02 Minutes New Hanover County Airport Authority April 2, 2025 Page 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING April 2, 2025 CALL TO ORDER The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, April 2, 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. Rhodes led the Authority in the pledge of allegiance. Chairman S. Thompson asked Authority members if they had any conflict of interest Ethics statement. 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; 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. Wanda Copley was absent from this meeting and Mr. Williams arrived late. Approximately 11 guests from the public attended the Authority meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the Authority meeting on March 5, 2025. Ms. Pierce MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes to approve the minutes of the March 5, 2025, meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley was absent, and Mr. Williams was not present for this vote. The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the special joint meeting with New Hanover County Commissioners and the Airport Authority on March 14, 2025. Mr. Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to approve the minutes of the March 14, 2025, special joint meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley was absent and Mr. Williams was not present for this vote. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA - N/A CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS - None. PUBLIC COMMENTS 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: New Hanover County Airport Authority April 2, 2025 Page 2 a. First amendment to Tailwind Deli News & Gifts, Inc Lease Agreement to take over the maintenance responsibility of the grease interceptor and charge back to tenant and to charge tenant for trash service. Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes to approve the First Amendment to Tailwind Deli News & Gifts, Inc. Lease Agreement as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley was absent and Mr. Williams was not present for this vote. b. Second amendment to the Faber, Coe and Gregg of Florida Lease Agreement to charge tenant for maintenance of grease interceptor and trash service. Ms. Gibson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to approve the Second Amendment to Faber, Coe and Gregg of Florida Lease Agreement as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley was absent and Mr. Williams was not present for this vote. c. Purchase of parking equipment in the amount of $551,000 from Designa Access Corporation. Mr. Williams MOVED, SECONDED by Ms. Pierce to approve the purchase of parking equipment from Designa Access Corporation as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley was absent. Mr. Campbell reviewed the monthly financials, monthly activity and performance reports, and the marketing report. Mr. Campbell reviewed the FY26 Budget Presentation and provided the Authority with copies for their review. Mr. Campbell confirmed that the Authority approves the budget for public review at the May 5, 2025 Authority meeting and final approval of the FY 26 budget happens at the June 4, 2025 Authority meeting. Mr. Campbell noted staff is planning a review of the 5 Year Capital Budget at the May Authority meeting. Mr. Bourk shared that staff would be bringing the Phase 2 GMP before the Authority for vote at the June Authority meeting and this review of the 5 Year Capital Plan in May will prepare the Authority for that OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES Mr. Dick recommended, on behalf of the Operations and Facilities Committee, approval of the following: a. A contract with Monteith in an amount NTE $82,000 to renovate portions of the US Customs facility. Mr. Williams MOVED, SECONDED Mr. J. Thompson to approve the contract with Monteith for renovations to the US Customs facility as presented above. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley was absent. b. Amendment #6 to the Monteith CMAR Contract - Part B Phase 1B NTE $2,225,000 of owner contingency for owner requested elements for construction of the Roadway & Terminal Curb project. New Hanover County Airport Authority April 2, 2025 Page 3 Mr. Bourk reviewed the list of items included in Amendment #6 noting that this is a $2.2M change to that Phase 1B contract but it is still within the overall vision plan budget for Phase 1A, 1B and Phase 2. Mr. Williams MOVED, SECONDED Mr. J. Thompson, to approve Amendment #6 to the Monteith CMAR Contract- Part B Phase 1B as presented above. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley was absent. c. A contract for design of Terminal Phase 6 and Baggage Claim Expansion to The Wilson Group. Originally approved at the November 6, 2024 Board Meeting without the Baggage Claim Expansion in a NTE amount of $1.9M. This Contract has been updated to include 30% Design of Additional Baggage Claim Area which adds approximately $40K to the original scope but is still within the originally approved NTE of $1.9M. Ms. Gibson MOVED, SECONDED Mr. J. Thompson, to approve the Contract with The Wilson Group for the design of Terminal Phase 6 and Baggage Claim Expansion as presented above. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley was absent. Mr. Dick updated the authority on the status of the Terminal Curb project noting that on April th 10 an additional 350 parking spaces will open and the temporary drop-off curb is planned to open in July 2025. The new ticket counters are complete and the bag belt project is in design. Mr. Dick reviewed the Operations Chart. th Mr. Bourk updated the Authority on the Static Display on the South Ramp at ILM on April 5 as part of the Azalea Festival events with plans for this event to continue every year going forward. Having the Static Display will also help in the promotion of the future Air Show. Mr. Bourk shared an aerial picture, taken by Granseur Dick, of the current parking lot conditions th as of March 27 noting that the opening of the additional spaces and improvements of the sidewalks/crosswalks to the terminal will make everything more convenient. Mr. Bourk noted the challenges of getting passengers through an active construction zone. Mr. Bourk reviewed the Parking Development slide showing the demand for parking month by month. Mr. Bourk asked Mr. Burpeau to give an update on the process for including items on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Burpeau noted the County Commissioners process is for the County Chairman or Manager to suggest that an item can expedited and not require a full discussion at the time the agenda is being prepared. At the meeting, any board member can pull off and item and ask for discussion. The Consent Agenda is an expedited way to handle non-controversial matters or matters that require discussion. Mr. Bourk noted that ILM staff strive to be sure all items considered for the Consent Agenda are New Hanover County Airport Authority April 2, 2025 Page 4 covered in all committee meetings. Mr. Bourk suggested a policy that if item is not presented at all committee meetings, it will go on the regular agenda. Chairman S. Thompson suggested staff follow the guidelines of the County. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Thompson called for a motion for the Authority to enter into Closed Session to consult with legal counsel pursuant to N.C.G.S. §143-318.11(3). Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Williams for the Authority to go into Closed Session. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley was absent. All persons not Authority members or ILM staff were asked to leave the meeting. The Authority went into closed session at 5:36 pm. Mr. Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Ms. Gibson to return to open session. Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Copley was absent. OPEN SESSION The Authority returned to open session at approximately 6:19 pm. Chairman S. Thompson reported that the Authority completed its consultation with legal counsel. No action was taken. Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted: Rose M. Davis _______________________________ Jason Thompson, Secretary Date of Approval: May 5, 2025