2022-06-30 Special Meeting Minutes
New Hanover County Airport Authority
June 30, 2022
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
June 30, 2022
The New Hanover County Airport Authority held a special meeting on Thursday, June 30, 2022,
at Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Chairman Girardot called the meeting to order at 8:05 am.
Authority members present were Donna Girardot, Chairman; Spruill Thompson, Vice Chairman;
Nick Rhodes, Secretary; Thomas Wolfe, Jason Thompson, and Kemp Burpeau, Deputy County
Attorney. Staff members present were Jeff Bourk, Carol LeTellier and Rose Davis.
ILM staff members, Mr. Campbell and Mr. Dick; and Authority member, Mr. Williams were
absent from the meeting.
Chairman Girardot called for a motion for the Authority to enter a closed session to discuss matters
relating to the expansion of industries and economic development pursuant to NCGS §143-
318.11(a)(4). Mr. S. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson for the Authority to
enter into a closed session for the above referenced matter. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS
APPROVED. Mr. Williams was absent. The Authority went into CLOSED SESSION at 8:06 p.m.
Greater Wilmington Business Journal reporter Johanna Still arrived at 8:15 am and remained in
the lobby until the Authority returned to open session.
Mr. Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Wolfe to return to Open Session. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams was absent from the meeting. The Authority
returned to OPEN SESSION at 8:43 am.
OPEN SESSION
Greater Wilmington Business Journal reporter Johanna Still joined the Authority and Staff in the
conference room for the remainder of the meeting.
Chairman Girardot reported that the Authority completed its discussion relating to expansion of
industries and economic development.
Mr. Bourk made the recommendation that the Authority approve a lease with MLILM, Inc. for a
30 year ground lease for a mixed use facility, for airside and landside development for 8.5 acres.
This lease contains an 18 month due diligence period with rent due after 30 months regardless.
Annual rent would be $155,000 with a 3% increase per year. Staff recommends approval
subject to receiving necessary documentation from the Lessee. Mrs. Olson-Boseman MOVED,
SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to approve the lease with MLILM, Inc. subject to receipt of
necessary documentation. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams was
absent from the meeting.
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June 30, 2022
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ADJOURNMENT
Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mrs. Olson-Boseman to adjourn the meeting. Upon
vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams was absent. There being no further
business to come before the Board, Chairman Girardot adjourned the meeting at 8:45 am.
Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Rose M. Davis _______________________________
Nick Rhodes, Secretary
Date of Approval: July 13, 2022