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New Hanover County Airport Authority
June 19, 2025
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
June 19, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Thursday, June 19, 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
. 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 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.
John C. Goodchild, III, with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, was present via zoom. LeAnn Pierce
was absent from this meeting.
Three guests from the public attended the Authority meeting.
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(a)(3) and to discuss matters relating to the
expansion of industries & economic development pursuant to N.C.G.S. §143-318.11(a)(4). Mr.
Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson for the Authority to go into Closed Session. Upon
vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Ms. Pierce was absent.
All persons not Authority members or ILM staff, were asked to leave the meeting. The Authority
went into closed session at 5:01 pm.
Mr. Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Williams, to return to open session. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED.
OPEN SESSION
The Authority returned to open session at approximately 5:47 pm. Chairman S. Thompson
reported that the Authority completed its consultation with legal counsel and discussion related
to expansion of industries and economic development. Meeting guests were readmitted to the
conference room.
Chairman S. Thompson noted there were two actions to be taken as a result of discussions in
closed session:
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1) A Resolution Authorizing the New Hanover County Airport Authority to Execute and
Deliver an Option Agreement with ILM Airport Hotel Partners, LLC, and other Matters Relating
Thereto. Mr. Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Williams to approve the Resolution as
presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Ms. Pierce was absent. (A copy of the
Resolution Authorizing the New Hanover County Airport Authority to Execute and Deliver an
Option Agreement with ILM Airport Hotel Partners, LLC, and other Matters Relating Thereto is
hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book III, page 234.)
2) Option to Lease Agreement with ILM Airport Hotel Partners, LLC. Mr. Rhodes MOVED,
SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to approve the Option Agreement as presented. Upon vote,the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. Ms. Pierce was absent.
Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Rose M. Davis
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Jason Thompson, Secretary
Date of Approval: July 9, 2025