2022-09-07 Minutes
New Hanover County Airport Authority
September 7, 2022
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
September 7, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at
Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Chairman S. Thompson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Rhodes led the Authority in
the pledge of allegiance. Chairman S. Thompson asked Authority members if they had any
conflict of interest pursuant to the . No conflicts of interest
or potential conflicts of interest were identified.
Airport Authority members present were Spruill Thompson, Chairman; Nick Rhodes, Vice
Chairman; Tom Wolfe, Secretary; Julia Olson-Boseman, 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.
Lee Williams and Jason Thompson attended the meeting and voted via zoom. Approximately
14 guests from the public attended the Authority meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the meeting on August 3, 2022. Mr. Wolfe MOVED,
SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2022, regular meetingas
submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams and Mr. J. Thompson
voted via zoom.
The Authority reviewed the minutes of the closed session on August 3, 2022, during the meeting.
Mr. Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Wolfe to approve the minutes of the closed session
on August 3, 2022, as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams
and Mr. J. Thompson, attending the meeting remotely, did not review the closed session minutes
and did not vote on their approval.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Mr. Dick, Ms. Keel and Mr. Bourk recognized ILM Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter Scotson Jenkins
who recently earned his Airport Master Fire Fighter certification.
FINANCE, MARKETING AND AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Campbell presented, as recommended by the Finance Committee, the following action items
for Authority approval:
a. Airport Consultant contract with DKMG for an amount not to exceed $150,000. Mr.
Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Mrs. Olson-Boseman to approve the contract with
DKMG as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams and
Mr. J. Thompson voted via zoom.
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b. Budget Amendment to add $52,300 to capital equipment to cover the cost of equipment
needed in the Customs building. Mrs. Olson-Boseman MOVED to approve the budget
amendment to capital equipment for equipment needed in Customs building as presented.
No second was required as this recommendation came from the Finance Committee.
Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams and Mr. J. Thompson voted
via zoom.
c. Budget Amendment to add $250,000 to capital equipment to cover the cost of the
infrastructure improvements (ACUS/FIDS) that was approved by the Authority at the
August meeting. Mrs. Olson-Boseman MOVED to approve the budget amendment to
capital equipment for infrastructure improvements as presented. No second was required
as this recommendation came from the Finance Committee. Upon vote, the MOTION
WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams and Mr. J. Thompson voted via zoom.
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MOVED to approve the amendment to the NHSO agreement as presented. No second
was required as this recommendation came from the Finance Committee. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams and Mr. J. Thompson voted via zoom.
e. Budget Amendment to move $110,000 from Contracted Services to Salaries & Benefits
to cover the cost of two new Operations Specialist I positions. Mr. Wolfe MOVEDto
approve the budget amendment moving money from Contracted Services to Salaries &
Benefits as presented. No second was required as this recommendation came from the
Finance Committee. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams and
Mr. J. Thompson voted via zoom.
Mr. Campbell shared the 2022 Honor Flight Photo Book commemorating the most recent Honor
Flight and thanked the Authority and staff on behalf of the event President, Ruth Smith. The next
Honor Flight is scheduled for April 29, 2023.
July financial summary, financials, and cash summary. Mr.
-month record at ILM.
Mr. Bourk reviewed the monthly activity and performance reports. Mr. Bourk updated the
Authority on the website and social media analytics which show most recent marketing
efforts are paying off in increased traffic to
Mr. Bourk shared with the Authority tha
October 2019 (pre-pandemic) seats in the market, put ILM #1 ahead of all other NC airportsin
terms of recovery. This may not mean ILM will be #1 in terms of enplanements but our airlines
here believe that capacity is going to be there. Mr. Bourk noted that nationally ILM is 33 out of
150 airports in terms of seat recovery.
OPERATIONS & FACILITIES
Mr. Dick presented, as recommended by the Operations and Facilities Committee, the following
action items for Authority approval:
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a. Contract Manager at Risk (CMAR) Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Terminal Curb
improvements provide consensus for ILM staff to pursue a CMAR RFQ for the
Terminal Curb. Mrs. Sutton MOVED to approve and consent for ILM staff to pursue a
CMAR RFQ as presented. No second was required as this recommendation came from
the Operations and Facilities Committee. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
Mr. Williams and Mr. J. Thompson voted via zoom.
b. Fee for TBI for design and bidding administration of additional terminal enhancements to
include: (i) the Lobby HVAC and atrium renovation, in an amount NTE $320,000,
pending IFE review; and (ii) the Oversize baggage belt and TSA HVAC, in an amount
NTE $245,000, pending IFE review. Mr. Wolfe MOVED to approve Fee for TBI for
design and bidding administration as presented. No second was required as this
recommendation came from the Operations and Facilities Committee. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams and Mr. J. Thompson voted via zoom.
c. Memorandum of Agreement with New Hanover County, Stormwater Services
Department, for stormwater access off Old Winter Park Road and Kerr Avenue -
approval and consensus for ILM to allow easement to New Hanover County for
stormwater access off Old Winter Park Road and Kerr Avenue. Mr. Rhodes MOVED to
approve the stormwater easement as presented. No second was required as this
recommendation came from the Operations and Facilities Committee. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams and Mr. J. Thompson voted via zoom.
Chairman S. Thompson noted for the record that while it may appear to the public that these
items are being rubberstamped with unanimous votes, they are being fully vetted in the
committee process prior to the Authority meeting and all these expenditures are independently
verified by someone not associated with the projects. Mr. Dick further explained the
Independent Fee Estimates (IFE) review process noting our contract value needs to be below or
within 10% above the IFE calculated amount.
Mr. Dick updated the Authority on the status of the terminal expansion; apron expansion; and IT
infrastructure improvements. Mr. Dick reviewed the airport operations chart. Mr. Bourk noted
the next Cape Fear Aviation Day is scheduled for October 22, 2022. Mr. Dick updated the
Authority on the taxi lane marking at Live Oak Bank and an update on the Eshelman Ventures
hangar project.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Ms. LeTellier presented, as recommended by the Business Development Committee, the
following action items for approval:
a. Lease Amendment- New Hanover County extension of Airport Authority Master Lease
with New Hanover County to 60 years August 21, 2082. Mrs. Olson-Boseman
MOVED to approve the amendment to the Airport Authority Master Lease as presented.
No second was required as this recommendation came from the Business Development
Committee. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams and Mr. J.
Thompson voted via zoom.
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b. Assignment of land lease from CIL ILM, LLC to CIL ILM 2, LLC. Following a brief
discussion, Mr. Wolfe MOVED to approve the assignment of the land lease from CIL
ILM, LLC to CIL ILM 2, LLC as presented. No second was required as this
recommendation came from the Business Development Committee. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams and Mr. J. Thompson voted via zoom.
c. Lease Amendment ILM Hotel Partners, LLC lease to add two, one-year extension
options. Mrs. Olson-Boseman MOVED to approve the lease amendment to ILM Hotel
Partners, LLC as presented. No second was required as this recommendation came from
the Business Development Committee. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED Mr.
Williams and Mr. J. Thompson voted via zoom.
d. Four Lease Amendments for CIL ILM, LLC landside; airside; Lease 2; and, Lease 3;
adding additional extension provisions permitting the lease term to be extended, if certain
criteria are met, but in no case shall the lease extensions go beyond 50 years; and,
reducing exclusivity payment from $1M to $750,000 due to their
commitment to invest additional money on the properties. Mr. Wolfe MOVED to
approve the lease amendments to the four CIL ILM, LLC leases as presented. No second
was required as this recommendation came from the Business Development Committee.
Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams and Mr. J. Thompson voted
via zoom.
Ms. LeTellier updated the Authority on the status of the RFP for Concessions, noting that staff is
waiting for the FAA passenger forecast to be updated before finalizing and publishing the RFP.
Mr. Bourk noted that ILM has already met the numbers for 2022 forecast with 4 months left in
will help increase interest in ILM and the RFP.
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Mr. Bourk presented, as recommended by the Executive Committee, the following action items
for approval:
a. SCASDP Grant Award in the amount of $1.1M to enhance air service to south Florida.
Mr. Wolfe MOVED to approve the SCASDP Grant Award as presented. No second was
required as this recommendation came from the Executive Committee. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams and Mr. J. Thompson voted via zoom.
b. State Grant Award which increased from $5.1M to $6.75M. Mrs. Sutton MOVED to
approve the State Grant Award as presented. No second was required as this
recommendation came from the Executive Committee. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS
APPROVED. Mr. Williams and Mr. J. Thompson voted via zoom.
Mr. Bourk updated the Authority on the recent Global Entry interview event at ILM; the Parks
Griffin Memorial Plaza plaque and future installation; the Aviation scholarship; National
Aviation Day luncheon and the upcoming Annual Tenant Meeting on October 6, 2022.
Mr. Dick, on behalf of the ILM staff, shared recognition of ILM employees who received the
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Digicast Excellence Award for Airport Training in 2021.
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Thursday, September 8 and the Authority is invited to attend.
Chairman S. Thompson noted a change to Authority committees to add Julia Olson-Boseman to
the Business Development Committee. In order to prevent a quorum at those committee
meetings, Chairman S. Thompson and Mr. Wolfe will alternate attending those meeting and brief
the other as needed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
NEW BUSINESS None.
Mr. Rhodes MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Wolfe to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams and Mr. J. Thompson voted via zoom. There being
no further business to come before the Board, Chairman S. Thompson adjourned the meetingat
5:58 pm.
Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Rose M. Davis
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Thomas Wolfe, Secretary
Date of Approval: October 5, 2022