2022-10-05 Minutes
New Hanover County Airport Authority
October 5,2022
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
October 5, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at
Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Chairman S. Thompson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Mrs. Olson-Boseman 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; Lee Williams, Julia Olson-Boseman, 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. Approximately 7 guests from the public attended the Authority meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the meeting on September 7, 2022. Mr. Wolfe
MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. J. Thompson to approve the minutes of the September 7, 2022,
regular meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
FINANCE, MARKETING AND AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Campbell presented, as recommended by the Finance Committee, the following action item
for Authority approval:
approve contract with New Hanover County
rough October
2023 for an amount not to exceed $736,568. Mr. Wolfe MOVED to approve the NHSO
contract as presented. No second was required as this recommendation came from the
Finance Committee. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
Mr. Campbell introduced April Adams from Cherry Bekaert, LLP who presented the FY22
Audit results to the Authority.
Mrs. Olson-Boseman MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Wolfe to adopt the financials and audit
results as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
August financial summary, financials, and cash summary.
Mr. Bourk reviewed the monthly activity and performance reports, and Mr. Campbell reviewed
the marketing and air service development reports. Discussion followed regarding the Avelo
marketing campaign.
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OPERATIONS & FACILITIES
Mr. Dick presented, as recommended by the Operations and Facilities Committee, the following
action items for Authority approval:
a. Existing Terminal Elevator Renovation (Elevators 1 and 2) Work Order for
$166,801.42 to TK Elevator.
b. Fee (NTE $305,000) for TBI design of additional terminal enhancements, pending IFE
review for
i) Lobby HVAC and atrium renovation (PFC); and,
ii) Oversize baggage belt and TSA HVAC (PFC).
c. Request approval of Deed of Easement for CFPUA SS Force Main in ILM Business
Park.
d. Fee (NTE $495,000) for lowest responsive bidder to provide turn-key temporary parking
lots, utilizing non-federal grants.
e. Apron Change Order to Trader Construction Company for NTE $296,000 for additional
grading work.
Mr. Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes to approve the above operations and facilities
action items as presented and recommended by the Operations and Facilities Committee. Upon
vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
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.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Ms. LeTellier reported that the New Hanover County Commissioners approved the closure of the
public right-of-way located in the vicinity of 2400 Gardner Drive at their September 19, 2022,
meeting.
Ms. LeTellier updated the Authority on the status of the flex building space; Eshelman Ventures,
LLC project and the upcoming Advertising Plan revisions.
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Mr. Bourk presented, as recommended by the Finance Committee, the following action item for
approval:
Approve NCSE Grant for $262,000 for infrastructure improvements, including roads and
utilities. Mr. Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Williams to approve the NCSE Grant
as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
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Mr. Bourk reminded the Authority of the annual tenant meeting on Thursday, October 6 and the
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General Aviation event on Saturday, October 22.
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Mr. Bourk reported on the ARFF tabletop exercise being held on October 27;andprovided a
legislative update.
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. Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodesto enter into closed
session for the above referenced matters. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED.
All persons not Authority members or ILM staff were asked to leave the meeting. The Authority
went into closed session at 5:39pm.
Mr. WilliamsMOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Wolfeto return to open session. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED.
OPEN SESSION
The Authority returned to open session at approximately 5:57pm. Chairman S. Thompson
reported that the Authority completed its discussion relating to expansion of industries and
economic development.
The Authority reached a consensus for ILM staff to proceed with negotiations on a piece of
property as discussed in closed session.
Mr. RhodesMOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Wolfe to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. There being no further business to come before the Board,
Chairman S. Thompsonadjourned the meetingat 5:59 pm.
Prepared by:Respectfully Submitted:
Rose M. Davis
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Thomas Wolfe, Secretary
Date of Approval: November 2, 2022