2012-03-28 Regular Meeting
New Hanover County Airport Authority
March 28, 2012
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
March 28, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Wilmington
International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Chairman Lennon
called the meeting to order at 5:47 p.m.
Airport Authority members present were John Lennon, Chairman; Charles Kays, Vice-
Chairman; Robert Rippy, Secretary (via satellite); Tom Barber and Al Roseman. Also present
were Jon Rosborough, Airport Director; Julie Wilsey, Deputy Airport Director; Jim Morton,
Finance Director; Gary Broughton, Operations Director; Whitney Prease, Facilities Manager;
Sandra Routh, Executive Assistant; Wanda Copley, New Hanover County Attorney; and Amy
McLane, Talbert & Bright, Inc.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the Agenda Review and Regular Public Meeting on
March 7, 2012. Dr. Roseman MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Barber, to approve the minutes of
the March 7, 2012 Agenda Review and Regular Public Meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEMS BY THE PUBLIC
There were no comments from the public.
FINANCE REPORT
ash report for the month of February.
Mr. Morton review of accounts for the month of February.
In response to Chairman Lennowith expected future
expenditures, would be set aside in its Operational Reserve and
Maintenance & Development Reserve accounts.
FACILITIES
Mrs. Wilsey informed Authority members that the Taxiway A, D, H and F Rehabilitation Project
was underway again after a suspension for the cold weather months, and the Con-Way roof
replacement was also in progress with completion expected within the next couple of weeks.
She commented that bids on the Checkpoint Renovation Project were due on April 3rd at 5:00
p.m., and staff will proceed to contract with the winning bid.
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projects.
GOVERNMENT
There were no Government issues to discuss at this meeting.
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MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Mr. Morton updated Authority members about the Honor Flight Program, stating the
organization committee was dissolved recently. He commented that 745 veterans were flown to
Washington, DC, for a total of seven flights (four out of Wilmington and three out of New Bern),
and raised over $414,000. Mr. Morton then presented Dr. Kays a plaque for his service as the
flight physician and attending to the medical reviews of all of the veterans.
On behalf of all of the Authority members, Chairman Lennon thanked Dr. Kays for his
contribution to the Honor Flight Program.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Morton commented that the final layout of the Business Park Plan would be available at the
next Authority meeting in May.
Mr. Morton reported that the steel framing was going up for the VA Medical Facility, and Mrs.
Wilsey added that the crane would be on-site through May 2012.
OPERATIONS REPORT
Mr. Broughton reported enplanements through March 27th were 29,151, an increase of 7% over
this same period last year.
Mr. Broughton staMarch was 79.8%.
The monthly fares and fuel comparisons were completed for March 2012.
Mr. Broughton commented there were no March Customs statistics available to report as of the
date of this meeting.
Mr. Rosborough discussed the U.S. House of Representatives H.R. 2717, a bill introduced by
Congressman McIntyre to designa
Mr. Rosborough
annual briefing to the New Hanover County Commissioners on Thursday, May 17th, at 7:30 a.m.
Mr. Rosborough reminded Authority members that he and Mr. Broughton would be out of town
attending the JumpStart Conference for the June 6th Airport Authority meeting.
Mr. Rosborough presented research on the cost of procuring iPads for Authority
members and staff, rity meeting.
There was a brief discussion between Authority members and staff, with the consensus being that
the purchase of iPads was not cost effective at this time.
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ACTION ITEMS
Chairman Lennon asked for a motion to remove item #2 from the Action Items list for a separate
vote, due to his conflict of interest. Dr. Roseman MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Barber to
remove item #2 for a separate vote. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Morton attempted to add item #6 to approve the hiring of two (2) additional full-time staff
members in order to be in compliance with GASB and FAA regulations. Dr. Roseman and Mr.
Barber stated they were not prepared to vote on this item. There was a brief discussion, and the
consensus of Authority members was that Mr. Morton would provide Authority members with
additional information.
Vice-Chairman Kays MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Barber, to approve the following amended
Action Items (Mrs. Wilsey struck item #3.):
1. Approve a contract not to exceed $295,000, with approval by the Chairman, for the
Checkpoint Renovation Project.
4. Approve a contract not to exceed $32,000 with Crawford Doors to replace the door
damaged by a wind storm on one of the hangars at Air Wilmington. Staff will file a claim with
the insurance company and pay the $5,000 deductible.
5. Approve a contract not to exceed $38,000 with Hasco, Inc. to paint markings on the
airfield.
Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.
Vice-Chairman Kays called for a separate motion to approve item #2 removed from the Action
by Mr. Barber to approve Action Item #2:
2. Authorize staff to move forward with the Secondary Water Source Project, based on
the information and recommended route from staff, and to submit the project to the FAA for
preliminary approval for FY 2013 funding.
Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Lennon did not vote
due to a conflict of interest.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business to discuss at this meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to discuss at this meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Dr. Roseman MOVED, SECONDED
by Mr. Barber to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Lennon adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m.
Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Sandy Routh
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Robert S. Rippy, Secretary