2011-02-02 Regular Meeting New Hanover County Airport Authority
February 2, 2011
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
February 2, 2011
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The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, February 2.2010, at
Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Chairman Burton called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m.
Airport Authority members present were Paul Burton, Chairman; Robert Rippy, Vice - Chairman;
John Lennon, Secretary; Charles Days and Harry Stovall. Also present were Jon Rosborough,
Airport Director; Julie Wilsey, Deputy Airport Director; Jim Morton, Finance Director; Gary
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Assistant; Wanda Copley, County Attorney; and Steve Bright and Amy McLane, Talbert &
Bright, Inc.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the Agenda Review and Regular Public Meeting on
January 5, 2011. Mr. Lennon MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Stovall, to approve the minutes of
the January 5, 2011 Agenda Review and Regular Public Meeting as submitted. Upon vote. the
MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANfr\40USLY.
ITEMS BY THE PUBLIC
There were no comments from anyone attending the meeting.
FINANCE REPORT
Mr. Morton reviewed ILM's cash report for the month of December for Authority members.
Mr. Morton reviewed ILM's summary of accounts for the month of December for Authority
members.
FIA+CILITIES
Mrs. Wilsey advised Authority members the Airport Boulevard Rehabilitation and Lighting
Project was still in progress and working toward completion. She stated the LED Airfield
Guidance Sign Project and the PAPIs on Runway 24 are on hold, waiting for the FAA to work
out some design issues.
GOVERNMENT
There were no government issues to discuss at this meeting.
MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Mr. Morton informed Authority members that ILM's marketing initiative is continuing with
radio and television advertisements. He stated that a promotional ad for the air show would be
included in ILM's regular advertising a couple of weeks out from the start of the show.
PLANNING- & DEVELOPMENT
There were no planning and development issues to discuss at this meeting.
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OPERATIONS REPORT
Mr. Broughton stated the total number of passengers handled in January was 54,396 (26,871
enplanements + 27,525 deplanements), which is 4.5% more than January 2010.
Mr. Broughton stated ILM's load factor for January was 73%.
The monthly fares and fuel comparisons have been completed for January 201. 1.
Mr. Broughton reported ILM's international traffic using US Customs statistics for January: 235
aircraft were cleared, which is 16.1 less than January 2010; and 1,543 persons were cleared,
which is 17.8% less than January 2010.
DIRECTO WS REPORT
Mr. Rosborough reviewed the administrative calendars for February and March 2011 and
reminded Authority members that 11LM's annual report to the New Hanover County
Commissioners was scheduled on Monday, May 16.
'fir. Rosborough commented that ILM's newly revised website was very well done, and
suggested Authority members take a look at it, if they had not done so already.
He stated he was very pleased with the January passenger statistics that prevailed in spite of the
weather event here in Wilmington, and the 56 cancellations resulting from winter storms
throughout the country during the month. He explained that customers could go to ILM's
website and click on the appropriate link under "Fly ILM News" in the right --hand column to get
updates on their flights and learn more about Delta's and US Airways' winter weather advisories.
Mr. Rosborough referred to a VIP guest list distributed to Authority members, and requested
Authority members review the list and inform Mrs. Routh of any additions or deletions to the list
for invitations to Air Show VIP events occurring in April.
ACTION ITEMS
Mr. Lennon MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Nippy, to approve the following amended Action
Items (Mrs. Wilsey deleted item #3 to approve the modified route for the Blue Clay Road Force
Main easement, and Mr. Morton added item #5.)
1. Approve a contract with Progress Energy for a new transformer for the newly installed
Airport Boulevard lights and lighting controls at a cost not to exceed $1 0,300.
2. Approve a Change order with Barnhill Contracting to drill conduits for parking lot
equipment connectivity at a cost not to exceed $9,500.
4. Approve a contract with Barnhill Contracting to grade and trim grass on the runway
and taxiway shoulders at a cost not to exceed $12,000.
5. Approve a Change order with Thompson & Company, Inc. in the amount of $19,664
for a design change of Pump Station No. 62 (ILM's Lift Station Project), to be reimbursed by the
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Cape Fear Public Utility Authority.
Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business to discuss at this meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to discuss at this meeting.
OTHER ITEMS BY THE AUTHORITY
There were no other items for discussion at this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Stovall MOVED, SECONDED
by Mr. Lennon to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Burton adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m.
Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Sandy Routh
John D. Lennon, Secretary