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2012-07-11 Regular Meeting New Hanover County Airport Authority July 11, 2012 Page 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING July 11, 2012 CALL TO ORDER The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Chairman Lennon called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Airport Authority members present were John Lennon, Chairman; Charles Kays, Vice- Chairman; Robert Rippy, Secretary; Tom Barber, Al Roseman and newly appointed Airport Authority member, Carter Lambeth. Also present were Jon Rosborough, Airport Director; Julie Wilsey, Deputy Airport Director; Jim Morton, Finance Director; Gary Broughton, Operations Director; Whitney Prease, Facilities Director; Sandra Routh, Executive Assistant; Wanda Copley, New Hanover County Attorney; Sheila Schult, Clerk to the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners; and Steve Bright and Amy McLane, Talbert & Bright, Inc. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the Joint Meeting with the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners on May 17, 2012, and the Regular Public Meeting on June 6, 2012. Dr. Roseman requested the first sentence in the Government section on page 4 of the minutes for the Mr. Barber MOVED, SECONDED by Dr. Kays, to approve the minutes of the May 17, 2012 Joint Meeting with the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners and the June 6, 2012 Regular Public Meeting as amended. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. SWEARING-IN & ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairman Lennon requested Mrs. Schult, Clerk to the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, administer the Oath of Office to Mr. Lambeth. Mrs. Schult administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Lambeth and presented him with a certificate commemorating the occasion. Mrs. Schult then departed the meeting. Chairman Lennon announced the Nominating Committee (composed of Chairman Lennon, Vice- Chairman Kays and Mr. Barber) had met and proposed the following slate of officers for Fiscal Year 2013: Dr. Charles Kays, Chairman Mr. Tom Barber, Vice-Chairman Mr. Carter Lambeth, Secretary Mr. Lambeth respectfully declined the nomination for the position as Secretary and requested that Chairman Lennon be nominated for the Secretary position instead. No objections were noted among Authority members. Chairman Lennon proposed the following amended slate of officers for Fiscal Year 2013: New Hanover County Airport Authority July 11, 2012 Page 2 Dr. Charles Kays, Chairman Mr. Tom Barber, Vice-Chairman Mr. John Lennon, Secretary There being no further nominations and/or discussion from the floor, Chairman Lennon called for a vote to accept the Fiscal Year 2013 slate of officers as amended. Vote: Authority members voted unanimously to approve the Fiscal Year 2013 slate of officers, as amended. Mr. Lennon passed the gavel to Chairman Kays. HAIL & FAREWELL On behalf of the Airport Authority and ILM staff, Chairman Kays welcomed Mr. Lambeth, and Mr. Lambeth stated he was glad to be a member of the Airport Authority again. Chairman Kays presented Mr. Rippy with a plaque and a gift in appreciation for his many years of dedicated service to the airport. Mr. Rippy commented briefly that it was an honor serving on the Airport Authority and that he enjoyed working with Authority members and staff. Chairman Kays presented Mr. Lennon with a plaque in appreciation for his service as Chairman from July 2011 through June 2012. ITEMS BY THE PUBLIC There were no comments from the public. SPECIAL EVENTS There were no special events to discuss at this meeting. FINANCE REPORT Mr. Morton reviewed actual revenue and expenses for the month of May in relation to the year- to-date budget, stating it was a favorable month. Morton stated the variance in Buildings and Grounds was due to expenses/repairs related to a hangar door, airfield pavement markings and a storm-related airfield lighting malfunction. Mr. Morton reviash report for the month of May. Mr. Morton review of accounts for the month of May. Mr. Morton distributed a pre-audit questionnaire to Authority members for completion. Mr. Morton reported rental car revenue for May was up 28.9% over May 2011. Mr. Morton stated a request was submitted Grant for the period 2013-2015. New Hanover County Airport Authority July 11, 2012 Page 3 Mr. Morton discussed a request from Air Wilmington to build an additional hangar as it pertains the possibility for a ten-year extension of that lease. The new hangar would encompass 12,000 sq. ft. and would accommodate three airplanes. There was a area where the non-operational old fuel farm is located. taxiway, Mrs. Wilsey stated Air Wilmington had submitted the plans with the FAA previously, but because the hangarresubmittedto the FAA FACILITIES Mrs. Wilsey discussed an action item for Author approval: a contract with E-Tel Capital Improvement budget. Mrs. Wilsey discussed several information items, including: the Runway 6-24 PAPI Project, stating the final flight check was conducted at the end of June. A joint inspection with the FAA regional inspector and the contractor was completed recently, also. Upon receipt of the written certification, the PAPIs can be put into service, and the demolition of the VASIs can begin. Upon completion, staff will close out the AIP 36 grant. She commented that this project completes the final phase of area initiative started back in 2000. Mrs. Wilsey discussed the Taxiway A, D, H and F Rehabilitation Project, commenting that Runway 17-35 will be closed from July 26 through August 15 to finish the taxiways adjacent to that runway. for three weeks, Mrs. Wilsey stated commercial air traffic would not be affected. Mrs. Wilsey discussed the Kerr Avenue security fencing and to discourage wildlife from entering the airfield. She commented this project still appears to be favorable for FAA discretionary funding. Mrs. Wilsey stated the new Gate 7 boarding bridge is in service, and Delta was using both Gate 7 and Gate 5, now that they have two non-stop destinations - LGA and ATL. Mrs. Wilsey discussed the Secondary Water Source Project, stating staff was working with the NC Department of Transportation-Aviation to get that project under a state grant. She then updated Mr. Lambeth on the history and background of this project. Mrs. Wilsey discussed the status of the Blue Clay Road Force Main Easement, stating staff New Hanover County Airport Authority July 11, 2012 Page 4 appears there will have to be two separate easements: 1) a temporary construction easement with the developer; and 2) a long-term easement with the CFPUA for the operation and maintenance of the Force Main. Mrs. Wilsey announced that the North Carolina Storm Water legislation passed on July 3, 2012. She indicated this legislation was a step in the right direction for North Carolina airports, as far as storm water permitting with DENR. Mr. Lennon MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Lambeth to approve the following ACTION ITEM: 1. A contract with E- a cost of $12,700. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. There was a brief discussion among Authority members about committee assignments, with the consensus being that Chairman Kays would announce committee assignments at the August meeting. GOVERNMENT Mr. Rosborough reported the Transportation Security sub-committee met recently to discuss TSA reform. s Director, has been working hard to reform controversial TSA issues, and the sub-committee wants to keep moving in the direction of looking at all of the governing aspects of the TSA and coming up with appropriate reforms where needed. about the status of the NC bill in reference to Airport Authority members serving at the will of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, Mrs. Copley stated that it had passed. MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Mr. Morton digressed and stated that after consulting with Mrs. Copley in reference to the Air Wilmington lease, the construction of the hangar discussed previously needed Authority Chairman Kays MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Lennon to approve the construction by Air Wilmington of a new hangar on its leasehold. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Morton stated that staff was marketing Delt increased 10% in one week. Mr. Morton informed Authority members that staff had submitted an application for a NCDOT grant which would reimburse up to $25,000 for marketing efforts. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Mr. Morton discussed the CFC (Capital Facility Charge), which is an additional fee placed on a rental car contract that is commonplace at commercial airports. ILM instituted this fee in July New Hanover County Airport Authority July 11, 2012 Page 5 a cap of 10 days. These funds are restricted in that they can only be used for rental car associated projects and construction of a Rental Car Service Center and a future parking deck. Mr. Morton discussed the estimated cost of the service center, stating funding would come from the CFC account and a loan from New Hanover County. Mr. Lennon suggested researching whether ILM could self-finance this project, rather than going through the County for a loan. There was a discussion among Authority members and staff about the CFC, construction of the Rental Car Service Center and a future parking deck. Mr. Morton commented the VA was still predicting that construction of its medical facility would be complete by December 2012. OPERATIONS REPORT Using charts for illustration, Mr. Broughton June, including fuel price comparisons, fuel flowage amounts, airfare comparisons with MYR, RDU, FAY and OAJ, and total passengers handled. Mr. Broughton initiated a discussion among Authority members and staff about their preferences as to how to display the airfare charts he presents each month. The consensus of Authority members was that Mr. Broughton would chart ILM, MYR and RDU on one chart, but continue to track OAJ and FAY. Mr. Broughton reported the total number of passengers handled in June was 73,314 (36,442 enplanements + 36,872 deplanements), which was 3.2% more than June 2011. The total passengers handled year-to-date was 395,741, which was 5.4% more than the year-to-date statistics for June 2011. June 2012 was 86.7%. Mr. Broughton June: 83 aircraft were cleared, which was 23.8% less than June 2011; and 451 persons were cleared, which was 24.2% less than June 2011. Year-to-date, US Customs has cleared 1,039 aircraft, which was 11.7% less than 2011, and 5,734 persons, which is 14.8% less than 2011. Mr. Broughton reported that Delta had proposed using larger mainline aircraft possibly as early as September 2012. He stated the DC-9, which will accommodate 120 passengers, is proposed, in addition to larger regional jets. He stated that Delta is also proposing first class service. Mr. Broughton stated US Airways added a daily Washington, DC flight during the July 4th holiday week, which did very well considering the flight was not advertised. New Hanover County Airport Authority July 11, 2012 Page 6 Mr. Rosborough commented t WSJ indicated that American Airlines was looking at the possibility of ALL TREET OURNAL merging with one of five different airlines, US Airways being one of those airlines. During his recent trip to the Jumpstart Conference, Mr. Rosborough spoke with an American Airlines M. Mr. Rosborough reported that ILM did very well on its FAR Part 139 Airport Certification Inspection, which took place June 27-28, 2012. In his recent letter, Mr. Jim Price, the FAA inspector, praised ILM for its consistent adherence to FAA safety regulations. This was the eighth consecutive year that ILM passed its certification inspection with no written discrepancies. Mr. Rosborough stated the Red Cross CPR training on July 11, 2012, was well accepted and very successful, and they want to come back and do it again. card from ILM. Mr. Rosborough informed Authority members that Paul Gregory, a former Authority member, passed away on June 11, 2012. Mrs. Routh passed out updated contact lists to Authority members and a copy of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Code of Ethics Policy adopted by Authority members at their January 5, 2011 meeting. stated Mr. Dick Masters would be giving his Air Service Development report to Authority members at the August 1, 2012 meeting. -security food service operation was scheduled to open sometime in mid-August 2012. renovation construction, Mrs. Wilsey stated there was no way to follow-up with those individuals identiality regulations. She stated there were about nine passengers who missed their flight during the six-week period, and although a few missed their flight due to the checkpoint construction, most of them missed their flight because they arrived too late to get their boarding pass and/or check their bags. In response to Chairman ILM of any wrongdoing for the incursion which occurred during FY 2012. ion in reference to updating the Aviation Chapter of the New Hanover County Code, Mr. Rosborough stated staff would be presenting the proposed changes to the New Hanover County Commissioners on July 23, 2012. New Hanover County Airport Authority July 11, 2012 Page 7 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business for discussion at this meeting. RECESS Chairman Kays suggested a recess before discussing any New Business. Mr. Barber MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Lennon to take a recess. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. The Airport Authority RECESSED at 6:00 p.m. Mrs. McLane departed the meeting. RETURN TO REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING Chairman Kays called for a motion to return to the regular public meeting. Mr. Lennon MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Kays to return to the regular public meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. The Airport Authority RETURNED TO THE REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING at 6:25 p.m. CLOSED SESSION Chairman Kays called for a motion to go into CLOSED SESSION to discuss a personnel matter, pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(6). Mr. Lambeth MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Barber to go into CLOSED SESSION. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Kays called the meeting to CLOSED SESSION at 6:26 p.m. Mr. Rosborough, Mrs. Wilsey, Mr. Morton, Mr. Broughton, Mr. Prease, Mrs. Routh and Mr. Bright departed the meeting. RETURN TO REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING Mr. Rosborough, Mrs. Wilsey, Mr. Morton, Mr. Broughton, Mr. Prease, Mrs. Routh and Mr. Bright returned to the meeting. Chairman Kays called for a motion to return to the regular public meeting. Dr. Roseman MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Lambeth to return to the regular public meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. The Airport Authority RETURNED TO THE REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING at 7:45 p.m. Chairman Kays noted that during the Closed Session, Authority members discussed the Airport therefore, Authority members approved a one-time bonus of $10,000. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to discuss at this meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Lennon MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Lambeth to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. New Hanover County Airport Authority July 11, 2012 Page 8 Chairman Kays adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted: Sandra Routh _______________________________ John D. Lennon, Secretary