2022-11-02 Minutes
New Hanover County Airport Authority
November 2,2022
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
November 2, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at
Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Chairman S. Thompson called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. Mr. J. Thompson 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, 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; Carol LeTellier, Business
Development Director; and Rose Davis, Executive Assistant. Approximately 15 guests from the
public attended the Authority meeting.
Authority member Lee Williams and Robert Campbell, Deputy Airport Director, were absent
from this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the regular meeting on October 5, 2022. Mr. J.
Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Wolfe to approve the minutes of the October 5, 2022,
regular meeting as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams was
absent.
The Authority has reviewed the minutes of the Closed Session on October 5, 2022. Mr. J.
Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Wolfe to approve the minutes of the October 5, 2022
Closed Session as submitted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams was
absent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Mr. Bourk recognized and congratulated Erin McNally, Marketing, Air Service Development
and PR Manager, for being chosen the WILMA Magazine Woman to Watch 2022 in the Public
Sector category.
FINANCE, MARKETING AND AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Bourk September financial summary, financials, and cash summary.
Mr. Bourk reviewed the monthly activity and performance reports, and the marketing and
advertising reports.
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OPERATIONS & FACILITIES
Mr. Dick updated the Authority on the status of the terminal expansion and IT infrastructure
improvements and provided a status of the Ramp, Gate 8 Jet Bridge and TSA equipment
installation. Mr. Dick reviewed the airport operations chart. Mr. Dick reported on the execution
of the NC-AIP grant for $6.75M, submission of the draft 2023 FAA ACIP, and the application
for BIL-ATP for Terminal Curb Improvements. Mr. Dick advised the Authority that all work
following the Part 139 inspection was completed and ILM has received a final close out letter for
the inspection.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Ms. LeTellier, on behalf of the Business Development Committee, recommended the approval of
the Fourth Lease Amendment for Marathon FBO Partners, LLC d/b/a AeroCenter Wilmington
expanding their leasehold by 78,800 SF. Mr. Wolfe MOVED to approve the Fourth Lease
Amendment as presented. No second was required as this recommendation came from the
Business Development Committee. Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams
was absent.
Ms. LeTellier updated the Authority on planning services from Coffman & Associates related to
the ILM Business Park and the RFP for Terminal Concession Opportunities.
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Mr. Bourk recommended the approval of the 2023 Authority Meeting Schedule as presented,
noting the January and August meetings have been removed. The January meeting will be
replaced by an Authority work session and the August meeting is removed since it falls so
closely after the July meeting. Mr. Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes to approve the
2023 Authority Meeting Schedule as drafted. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr.
Williams was absent.
Mr. Bourk updated the Authority on the Cape Fear General Aviation Day and the ARFF tabletop
exercise held in October. Discussion followed regarding the aviation scholarship program and
partnering with CFCC on future aviation related events, like the ACE camp for middle school
students held this past summer. Mr. Bourk shared the plans for an Authority Planning Session in
January.
Mr. S. Thompson opened discussion to adopt a Consent Agenda for future Authority meetings
and there was no objection to pursuing a Consent Agenda for future meetings.
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. Mr.
Williams was absent.
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All persons not Authority members or ILM staff were asked to leave the meeting. The Authority
went into closed session at 5:31 pm.
Mr. Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes to return to open session. Upon vote, the
MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams was absent.
OPEN SESSION
The Authority returned to open session at approximately 5:57 pm. 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 pursue the economic development
opportunity as discussed in closed session. Mr. Williams was absent.
Mr. Rhodes MOVED 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 S.
Thompson adjourned the meeting at 5:58 pm.
Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Rose M. Davis
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Thomas Wolfe, Secretary
Date of Approval: December 7, 2022