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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-01 Minutes New Hanover County Airport Authority October 1, 2025 Page 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING October 1, 2025 CALL TO ORDER The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Chairman Rhodes called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. Mr. Jones led the Authority in the pledge of allegiance. Chairman Rhodes 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 Nick Rhodes, Chairman; Faison Gibson, Secretary; Wanda Copley, LeAnn Pierce, and Andrew Jones. Kemp Burpeau, Senior Deputy County Attorney, was also present. ILM staff present included Jeff Bourk, Airport Director; Robert Campbell, Deputy Airport Director; McKinley Smith, Operations Manager; and Rose Davis, Executive Assistant. Approximately 7 guests from the public attended the Authority meeting. Jason Thompson, Vice Chairman; and Spruill Thompson, Past Chairman were absent from this meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the Authority meeting on September 8, 2025. Ms. Gibson MOVED, SECONDED by Ms. Pierce, to approve the minutes of the September 8, 2025, meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. J. Thompson and Mr. S. Thompson were absent. The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the Closed Session on September 8, 2025. Mr. Jones MOVED, SECONDED by Mrs. Copley, to approve the minutes of the September 8, 2025, closed session as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. J. Thompson and Mr. S. Thompson were absent. CONSENT AGENDA None. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION Mr. Bourk recognized ILM employee Brandon Sherman who just earned his AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) certificate for Airfield Electricians. New Hanover County Airport Authority October 1, 2025 Page 2 AUDIT REPORT Lauren Strope of Cherry Bekaert joined the Authority meeting via zoom and presented the financial audit results and review for the year ended June 30, 2025. Mr. Jones MOVED, SECONDED by Mrs. Copley, to adopt the financials and audit report as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. J. Thompson and Mr. S. Thompson were absent. 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. First Amendment to the lease agreement between NHCAA and 2400 ILM Premises Owner an aircraft ramp and to link the extension of the airside parcel lease to the improvements on the landside parcel. Ms. Gibson MOVED, SECONDED by Mrs. Copley to approve the First Amendment to the lease agreement between NHCAA and 2400 ILM Premises Owner SPE, LLC (Airside Parcel) as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. J. Thompson and Mr. S. Thompson were absent. b. First Amendment to the lease agreement between NHCAA and 2400 ILM Premises Owner SPE, LLC (Landside Parcel) to link the extension of the airside parcel lease to the improvements on the landside parcel. Ms. Pierce MOVED, SECONDED by Mrs. Copley to approve the First Amendment to the lease agreement between NHCAA and 2400 ILM Premises Owner SPE, LLC (Landside Parcel) as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. J. Thompson and Mr. S. Thompson were absent. Mr. Campbell reviewed the monthly financials and the marketing report. Mr. Bourk updated the Authority on the Breeze SNAP (Seriously Nice Airport Partner) Summit in Salt Lake City which Erin McNally attended for ILM. Mr. Campbell also noted two inaugural flights for Breeze starting on nd October 2 Islip and Tampa. OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES Mr. Smith recommended the approval of the following action items on behalf of the Facilities Committee: a. Construction Contract for $4,677,434 to ST Wooten for Runway 6-24 Rehabilitation. Ms. Gibson MOVED, SECONDED by Mrs. Copley to approve the Construction Contract with ST Wooten as presented. Following a brief discussion regarding the project funding and how the project affects air traffic, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. J. Thompson and Mr. S. Thompson were absent. b. Additional services to Coffman & Associates in the amount of $75,000 for airport environmental & planning tasks. Mr. Jones MOVED, SECONDED by Ms. Gibson to approve New Hanover County Airport Authority October 1, 2025 Page 3 the Additional services to Coffman & Associates as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. J. Thompson and Mr. S. Thompson were absent. c. Purchase of 2 portable construction traffic signs in an amount NTE $36,500 from Stewart Equipment Co. (Low bidder, informal bids). Mr. Jones MOVED, SECONDED by Mrs. Copley, to approve the purchase of 2 portable construction traffic signs as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. J. Thompson and Mr. S. Thompson were absent. Mr. Bourk reviewed the status of ongoing projects including the Curb project Phase 2, East Ramp Utility project, RWY 6-24 Rehab and bag belt expansion at the new ticket counters. Mr. Bourk reviewed a photo slide of the progress on these projects and the Operations Chart. Mr. Bourk updated the Authority on the Customs Facility update and the Commuter Walkway to be installed before the first international flight to Punta Cana on Avelo in December 2025. There was a brief discussion regarding increased Customs staffing and technology upgrades needed to process international flights. Mr. Bourk recommended the approval of Work Authorization 6 with Intervistas for facilities capacity planning and Vision Planning support in an amount NTE $23,000. Mr. Jones MOVED, SECONDED by Mrs. Copley, to approve Work Authorization 6 with Intervistas as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. J. Thompson and Mr. S. Thompson were absent. Mr. Bourk updated the Authority on the Annual Tenant Meetings. Mr. Bourk noted the Community Appreciation Airshow was cancelled to due weather and will be rescheduled. Mr. Bourk reviewed the Air Service Activity Reports. Mr. Bourk shared the list of community outreach events that the ILM team have participated in over the last month, which included: Wilmington Senior Men's Club Speaker ILM Team at Dragon Boat Regatta/Carolina Beach Burgaw Rotary Club Speaker Beer Glasses & Boarding Passes at Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard ILM Tenant Luncheon Sun Coast Partners Commercial Real Estate Mr. Bourk invited the Authority to the Beer Glasses and Boarding Passes Upcoming Events at thrd Bluewater Waterfront Grill on October 16 and Flying Machine Brewery on October 23. Mr. Bourk updated the Authority on the upcoming General Aviation Day event being held on October 18, 2025, which raises money for the ILM Aerospace Foundation. New Hanover County Airport Authority October 1, 2025 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None. Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted: Rose M. Davis _______________________________ Faison Gibson, Secretary Date of Approval: November 5, 2025