2022-12-07 Minutes
New Hanover County Airport Authority
December 7,2022
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
December 7, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
The New Hanover County Airport Authority met on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at
Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Chairman S. Thompson called the meeting to order at 5:10 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; 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 8 guests from the public attended the Authority meeting.
Authority member Lee Williams was absent from this meeting.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
The Authority having reviewed the items listed on the Consent Agenda in committee and
requiring no further discussion, Chairman S. Thompson requested a motion to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mr. Rhodes to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams was absent.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
The Authority approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting and Closed Session held on
November 2, 2022.
Business Park Utility Easement
The Authority authorized the Executive Staff to sign all required utility easements for Business
Park Projects (CIL 1, Edgewater, Hotel, etc.)
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
FINANCE, MARKETING AND AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Campbell October financial summary, financials, and cash summary.
Mr. Campbell reviewed the monthly activity and performance reports, and the marketing report.
Mr. Campbell shared informat
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OPERATIONS & FACILITIES
Mr. Dick, on behalf of the Operations and Facilities Committee, recommended approval of a
work authorization to Talbert and Bright for CMAR procurement and 30% Design at NTE
$650,000, pending IFE review. Mr. Rhodes MOVED to approve the work authorization for
CMAR procurement as presented. No second was required as this recommendation came from
the Operations & Facilities Committee. Upon vote the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr.
Williams was absent.
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Mr. Dick provided an update on the opening of Gate 8 on November 17, the new TSA
checkpoint equipment installation, the opening of the automated Exit Lane and the ACS IT
infrastructure upgrades.
Mr. Dick reviewed the airport operations chart. Mr. Dick provided an update on the final
application for the 2023 FAA ACIP that was submitted on December 1 and the status of the
temporary parking for employees.
Mr. Dick shared an aerial view of the terminal expansion, ramp expansion and baggage claim
area expansion.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Ms. LeTellier, on behalf of the Business Development Committee, recommended approval of the
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following documents pertaining to CIL ILM, LLC Landside Lease Agreement: 3 Amendment
to Ground Sublease; Ground Sublease Estoppel; and Ground Lease Non-Disturbance and
Attornment Agreement. Mr. Rhodes MOVED to approve the CIL ILM, LLC Landside Lease
Agreement documents 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 the Concession RFP respondents meeting and shared the
Advertising Marketing Plan highlighting new advertising opportunities.
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Mr. Bourk recommended the approval of a contract with Tom Fetzer, Fetzer Strategic Partners
for lobbying services. Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Mrs. Olson-Boseman to
approve the contract as proposed. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS APPROVED. Mr. Williams
was absent.
Mr. Bourk updated the Authority on the December 1, 2022, General Aviation meeting and
shared slides regarding hangar development options available on ILM. Discussion followed.
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Mr. Bourk reminded the Authority of the January 18 Authority Planning Session.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
NEW BUSINESS - Mr. J. Thompson presented Mrs. Olson-Boseman with a plaque and
recognized her for her commitment and dedication to the Authority during her service on the
New Hanover County Airport Authority board.
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Mr. J. Thompson MOVED, 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. Thompson adjourned the meeting at 5:59 pm.
Prepared by: Respectfully Submitted:
Rose M. Davis
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Thomas Wolfe, Secretary
Date of Approval: February 1, 2023