2022-08-03 Minutes
New Hanover County Airport Authority
August 3, 2022
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
August 3, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Wilmington
International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina. Chairman S.
Thompson called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. Mr. Wolfe led the Authority in the pledge of
allegiance. Chairman S. Thompson asked Authority members if they had any conflict of interest
pursuant to the .
Mrs. Sutton informed the Authority that she has a conflict with an item on the Closed Agenda.
Mr. Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes to allow Mrs. Sutton to recuse herself at the
appropriate time during the closed session. Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs.
Olson-Boseman voted via zoom.
Airport Authority members present were Spruill Thompson, Chairman; Nick Rhodes, Vice
Chairman; Tom Wolfe, Secretary; Lee Williams; Jason Thompson and Faison G. Sutton. Wanda
Copley, County Attorney was also present. ILM staff present included Jeff Bourk, Airport
Director; Granseur Dick, Deputy Airport Director; Robert Campbell, Deputy Airport Director;
Carol LeTellier, Business Development Director; and Rose Davis, Executive Assistant.
Julia Olson-Boseman attended the meeting and voted via zoom. Approximately 12 guests from
the public attended the Authority meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the meeting on July 13, 2022. Mr. Williams
MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2022, regular
meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Olson-Boseman voted
via zoom.
The Authority reviewed the minutes of the closed session on July 13, 2022, during the meeting.
Mr. Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to approve the minutes of the closed
session on July 13, 2022, as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs.
Olson-Boseman voted via zoom.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Mr. Dick introduced Lt. Chris Robinson, NHSO Airport Unit, who recognized Sgt. Dominic
Segers who recently earned his Airport Certified Employee (ACE) certification for Law
Enforcement and noted he is the first Law Enforcement Officer at ILM to receive this
certification.
FACILITIES & TERMINAL EXPANSION
Mr. Dick updated the Authority on the status of the terminal expansion; apron expansion; new
terminal access road and parking improvements; and Business Park infrastructure improvements.
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Mr. Dick advised the Authority of a new grant received from NCSE in the amount $262,000 to
help develop water lines in Phase 2 of the ILM Business Park.
IT
Mr. Bourk recommended the approval of a contract for Airport IT Infrastructure in an amount
NTE $246,769.49 for construction of new turn-key IT architecture, including network firewalls,
switches, auxiliary power supplies and associated licenses sufficient to provide n+1 network
redundancy at 10GB capacity to key systems throughout the airport facilities. Mr. J. Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Williams to approve a contract NTE $246,769.49 for Airport IT
Infrastructure as recommended above. Upon Vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs.
Olson-Boseman voted via zoom.
Mr. Bourk updated the Authority on the ACUS and FIDS installation progress.
FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES
Mr. Campbell June financial summary, financials, and cash summary which are
unaudited and subject to change. There will be year-end adjustments to these numbers.
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Mr. Williams reminded the Authority that the fiscal year ends June 30 so these are year-end
figures. Mr. Campbell noted that the $13M in revenue is a record for ILM.
staff continues to investigate other avenues for cash investment.
Regarding HR, Mr. Campbell reported 2 open positions - a Maintenance Tech. I and an
Operations Specialist position.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Approval of an Edgewater Amendment was tabled until after the closed session discussion.
Ms. LeTellier updated the Authority on the progress of CIL ILM, LLC and CIL ILM 3, LLC
projects and the status of the draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for new retail, and food and
beverage concessions.
GOVERNMENT
Mr. Bourk updated the Authority on the approval of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP)
funding by the House of Representatives which includes additional AIP discretionary grant funds
available to all size airports.
Mr. Bourk reported that Administrator David Pekoske was confirmed to continue leading the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
OPERATIONS & GENERAL AVIATION
Approval of a land lease for an airside hangar with Eshelman Ventures, LLC was tabled until
after closed session discussion.
Mr. Bourk updated the Authority on the second Aviation Career Education (ACE) Camp ILM is
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hosting in conjunction with CFCC for local middle school children being held this week, noting
the involvement of a lot of ILM tenants. Mr. Bourk reported the next Cape Fear General
Aviation event is scheduled for October 22, 2022.
Mr. Bourk reviewed the monthly operations reports.
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Mr. Bourk updated the Authority on -stop destination from ILM to Ft.
Lauderdale (FLL) starting November 11, 2022, and shared pictures of recent Airport Wide
Lunch/BBQ events at Rescue Base.
Mr. Bourk reported staff was notified today that ILM has been awarded the Small Community
Air Service Development (SCASD) grant in the amount of $1.1M (total project cost Federal
and Local Share) for air service.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman S. Thompson 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. Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Wolfe to enter into closed
session for the above referenced matters. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs.
Olson-Boseman voted via zoom.
All persons not Authority members or ILM staff were asked to leave the meeting. Mrs. Olson-
Boseman was present via zoom. The Authority went into closed session at 5:26 pm.
Mrs. Sutton left the closed session during the discussion of the matter on which she had a
conflict and returned to the meeting at 5:47 pm, just prior to the meeting returning to open
session.
Mr. Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Williams to return to open session. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Olson-Boseman voted via zoom.
OPEN SESSION
The Authority returned to open session at approximately 5:48 pm. Chairman S. Thompson
reported that the Authority completed its discussion relating to expansion of industries and
economic development.
Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Wolfe to approve a land lease for an airside
hangar with Eshelman Ventures, LLC. as recommended. Term is 20 years with an option to
renew after 10 years. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Olson-Boseman voted
via zoom. Mrs. Sutton abstained from the vote.
Mr. Williams MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Wolfe to approve the Edgewater Amendment for a
90 day extension as recommended. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Olson-
Boseman voted via zoom.
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Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Wolfe to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mrs. Olson-Boseman voted via zoom. There being no further
business to come before the Board, Chairman S. Thompson adjourned the meeting at 5:50 pm.
Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Rose M. Davis
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Thomas Wolfe, Secretary
Date of Approval: September 7, 2022