2011-11-02 Regular Meeting New Hanover County Airport Authority
November 2, 2011
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
November 2, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at
Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, Forth Carolina.
Chairman Lennon called the meeting to order at 6:13 p.m.
Airport Authority members present were John Lennon, Chairman; Charles Days, Vice -
Chairman; Robert Rippy, Secretary (attended via teleconference); Torn. Barber and Al Roseman.
Also present were Jon Rosborough, Airport Director; Julie Wilsey, Deputy Airport Director; Jim
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Manager; Sandra Mouth, Executive Assistant; Wanda Copley, New Hanover County Attorney;
Mr. Richard Masters, The Masters Croup, Inc. and Steve Bright, and Amy McLane, Talbert &
B right,, Inc.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the Agenda Review and Regular Public Meeting on
October 5. 2011. Dr. Kays MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rippy, to approve the minutes of the
October S, 201.1 Agenda Review and Regular Public Meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.
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 September for Authority members.
Mr. Morton reviewed ILM's summary of accounts for the month of September for Authority
members.
FACILITIES
Mrs. Wilsey reported that the TWY A, D, F and H Rehabilitation Project began on November
1 st, and the contractor is working on TWY F. The construction of the new parking lot is in its
final stages and is scheduled to be operational before the Thanksgiving holiday.
Mrs. Wilsey commented that staff met with Talbert & Bright to discuss ILM's FY 2012 Capital
Improvement Program. (CIP) for the next five years. Staff plans to meet with the FAA within the
next few weeks, before final submission of ILM's CIP to them in January 2012.
Mrs. Wilsey informed Authority members that staff would be meeting with the CFPUA. on
November 7th to discuss ILM's secondary water supply to the airport.
GOVERNMENT
Mr. R.osborough informed Authority members that he and Dr. Roseman would be setting up a
meeting with local and state representatives, to discuss policy issues that affect airport planning
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and determine if there is any way to ease those restricting policies.
Dr. Roseman suggested in reference to handicapped parking, that a telephone number be
published on line, whereby handicapped travelers could call ahead and make arrangements for
assistance at the curb.
Dr. Roseman commented that he had met with Senator Burr, who offered his support and
assistance with any federal aviation issues. He also spoke with Mr. Larry Clark, Dean of the
Cameron School of Business, in reference to conducting a survey of military personnel travelling
in and out of the airport to decide whether or not a USO inside the terminal would be feasible.
MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Mr . Morton end C ated staff vv us coitu uing with r adii (AIIU telex 1s1 J11 allverta.s i le iifor � nid
Authority members he had a meeting with WID scheduled later in November to finalize a list of
site selectors to reach out in reference to marketing ILM's business park.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Morton reported the VA site work was in progress, and the developer expects the building to
be completed by December 2012.
OPERATIONS DEPORT
Mr. Broughton stated the total number of passengers handled in October was 74,411 (37,321
enplanements + 37,090 deplanements), which is 3.8% less than October 2010. The total
passengers handled year - to - date was 671,679, which is 2.3% less than the year -to -date statistics
for October 2010.
Mr. Broughton stated ILM's load factor for October was 8910.
Mr. Broughton reported ILM's international traffic using US Customs statistics for October: 72
aircraft were cleared, which is 7.5% more than October 2010; and 348 persons were cleared,
which is 0.3 more than October 2010. Year -to -date, US Customs has cleared 1,457 aircraft,
which is 4.8% less than 2010, and 8,187 persons, which is 5.910 less than 2010.
The monthly fares and fuel comparisons were completed for October 2011.
Mr. Broughton reported ILM's tri- annual disaster drill, as required by the FAA, was held on
October 22nd, and was very successful. He thanked all participants.
Mr. Broughton informed Authority members about a Vehicle /Pedestrian Deviation (V /PD)
incursion which occurred on October 24th — the first incursion to occur at ILM in six gears —
where an Aero Services employee failed to monitor a vendor's vehicle, allowing it to access
TWY E and RWY 35. Staff has received a letter of investigation from the FAA and will respond
within the prescribed timeframe. Chairman Lennon commented that when the response is
received from the FAA, the Airport Authority will consider what action, if any, needs to be
taken. In the meantime, Chairman Lennon directed staff to continue to ensure policies are in
place that exemplify the airport's zero tolerance regarding V /PD incursions on the airfield.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Rosborough reported that Mr. Masters, ILM "s Air Service Consultant, gave his quart
update to Authority members during the Agenda Review, reporting on visits to airlines,
destinations, and current issues facing ILM and the aviation industry in general. He commented
airfares had increased up to about 20% due to higher fuel costs, and airlines are reducing capacity
in an effort to maximize fuel economy.
In response to an inquiry at a previous board meeting, Mr. Rosborough indicated a map depicting
the acquisition of Dr. Williams' property was sent out to all Authority members.
Mr. Rosborough informed Authority members that Mr. Richard walls, the NCDOT Aviation
Director and an engineer, brought an international aviation lighting conference to Wilmington
with o v cr � Uo people fr o 1 i - i 4 A lfer ezlt i,ULMii Ies. I I s Wectrician, er i y ur if iii, aLLU11Ued
the conference, and staff visited for several of the functions. It was held at the Hilton Riverside,
and the Wilmington GvB was very complimentary as to how the conference was coordinated.
Mr. Rosborough reported staff had responded to a recent informal complaint filed with the FAA.
ACTION ITEMS
Mr. Barber MOVED, SECONDED by Dr. Kays, to approve the following amended Action Items
(Mrs. Wilsey added item #6.):
1. Award a contract not to exceed $540,000 to Thyssen -Krupp for a new Passenger
Loading Bridge (PLB) at Gate 7.
2. Award a contract not to exceed $27,000 to Gregory Construction to install the
electrical connections and hurricane tie -downs for the new PLB at Gate 7.
3. Award a contract not to exceed $35,000 to E -Tel Communications to install fiber to
the ori parking lots and pay booths.
4. Approve a 90% state grant to purchase a tractor with a snow plow. Cost will not
exceed $100,000.
5. Approve two matching state grants for ILM's AIP 44 grant, reducing ILM's local
contribution to 2.5% ($202,934).
6. Approve a 90 state grant for a fencing project along De rr Avenue and Morris Road
in the amount of $43,660, with ILM's contribution being $4,366.
Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business to discuss at this meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Rosborough directed Authority members' attention to the November and December
calendars, pointing out several holiday events.
ADJOURNMENT
Where being no further business to come before the Board, Dr. Kays COVED, SECONDED by
Mr. Barber to adjourn . Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Lennon adjourned the meeting at 6 :28 p.m.
Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
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Robert S. Rippy, Secretary