Airport Authority Combined Minutes 2018

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10 MINUTES JOHNSTON COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING JANUARY 22 , 2018 The regular business meeting of the Johnston County Airport Authority was held Monday , January 22 , 2018 at the Johnston Regional Airport Conference Room , Smithfield , NC The meeting was called to order at 5 32 PM by Chairman Starling There were present Ken Starling , Chairman John Bullock , Vice - Chairman Tim Stevens , Secretary Dwight Lowery Bruce Johnson Absent Constituting a quorum of the Authority Others present Phil Lanier , Airport Director Brigid Williams , W K Dickson Stuart Hill , CPA Bob Hugel Helen Simmons , Recorder The Chairman read the Ethics Awareness and Conflict oflnterest Reminder to the Board per GS 138A , and as revised 1 - 16 - 07 Member Johnson excused himself from the discussion and voting on T - hangar purchase # 4 from Barry Hales • Minutes Approved The minutes of the regular business meeting held on December 18 , 2017 , were approved as submitted Motion Member Lowery Seconded by Member Johnson Motion carried • Financial Reports Airport Operations Summary Report period ending December 31 , 2017 , was presented to the Authority by Recorder Helen Simmons See Attachn1ent One The Operations Revenue Report for the period of December 2016 vs December 2017 was reviewed for Year - to - Date Comparison See Attachment Two , A , B • Directors Report Director Lanier continues work towards the construction of one or two new corporate hangars He recently had a discussion with County Finance Director Chad McLamb and County Attorney Jennifer Slusser regarding the financing of the second corporate hangar Director Lanier requested to be on the agenda for th the February 5 County Commissioner Meeting The board needs to be supportive of the Authority for a loan Director gave members letter to the Chairman of the County Commissioners to ask for their support in seeking additional funding that is needed to construct two corporate hangars at the airport The construction of two hangars will be dependent on the ability to secure additional funding in a timely fashion See Attachment Four 1Page• Budget Review Members of the Authority were presented a copy of the Budget Performance Report for the period ending December 31 , 2017 See Attachment Three • Projects On - Going Project # 362444041 - Access Road Improvements Update by Brigid Williams Project is finished Retainer has not been processed yet The money left over in the project will be used by contractor to include projects at FBO 1 for Duke Project # 3623728151 - Corporate Hangars Brigid Williams Since the low bidder did not pursue to meet the DBE goal , second low bidder will be chosen for the project State should pick up the additional funding in the amount of 93,677 Brigid Williams will be keeping up with this • Unfinished Business NIA • New Business Item # A - 201612017 audit report Chairman Starling introduced Stuart Hill , CPA with Thompson , Price , Scott , Adams & Co PA ; Certified Public Accountants Mr Hill presented the Financial Statement for the year ending June 30 , 2017 as prepared in accordance with Government Auditing Standards The Authority had a clean audit with no findings The Financial Statement will be filed See Attachment Five Item # B - Elect new officers for 2018 Chairman Starling aimounced to the board that the members have to elect officers for 2018 Ken Starling was nominated and re - elected as Chairman John Bullock was nominated and re - elected as Vice - Chairman Tim Stevens was nominated and re - elected as Secretary Item # C - T - hangar # 4 sales by Barry Hales The board reviewed the sale of T - hangar # 4 from Barry Hales to Bruce Johnson per requirement of the lease agreement Member Johnson did not discuss the matter or vote on it A motion was made by Vice - Chairman Bullock to approve the sale Motion was seconded by Secretary Stevens Motion cailied Item # D - T - hangar # 26 sales by Jim Lore The board also reviewed the sale ofT - hangar # 26 from Jim Lore to Randall Robbins per requirement of the lease agreement A motion was made by Vice - Chairman Bullock to approve the sale Motion was seconded by Secretary Steven Motion carried • Public Comments NIA • Announcements The next regular monthly meeting of the Authority is scheduled for Monday evening , February 19 , 2018 , at 5 30 PM as announced by Chairman Starling 2PageThe board went into closed session at 6 01PM discussing a persom1el matter Chairman Starling made a motion to end the closed session at 6 15pm Secretary Steven seconded the motion Motion carried The salary of Director Lanier will be increased by 3,000 Chairman Starling will contact Human Resources • Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Chairman Starling Motion was seconded by Member Lowery Motton passed Meeting was adjourned at 6 16PM Submitted by Helen L Simmons Approved by Ken Starling , Chairman 62 - 19 lt; ol g Date Approved Tim Stevens , Secretary 3PageMINUTES JOHNSTON COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING FEBRUARY 19 , 2018 The regular business meeting of the Johnston County Airport Authority was held Monday , February 19 , 2018 at the Johnston Regional Airport Conference Room , Smithfield , NC The meeting was called to order at 5 36 PM by Chairman Starling Ken Starling , Chairman There were present John Bnllock , Vice - Chairman Tim Stevens , Secretary Dwight Lowery Bruce Johnson Absent Constituting a quorum of the Authority Phil Lanier , Airp01i Director Others present Brigid Williams , WK Dickson Don Beckett , CAP Helen Simmons , Recorder The Chairman read the Ethics Awareness and Conflict of Interest Reminder to the Board per GS 138A , and as revised 1 - 16 - 07 • Minutes Approved The minntes of the regular business meeting held on January 22 , 2018 , were approved as submitted Motion Secretary Stevens Seconded by Vice - Chairman Bullock Motion canied • Financial Reports Airport Operations Summary Report period ending January 31 , 2018 , was presented to the Authority by Recorder Helen Simmons See Attaclnnent One The Operations Revenue Report for the period of January 2017 vs January 2018 was reviewed for Year - to - Date Comparison See Attaclnnent Two , A , B • Directors Report One of the AC units that is heating and cooling the lobby was replaced Unit was potentially undersized , and needed more head strips to work properly Also the air output of the socks was not working Hot air could not move and overworked the unit The corporate hangar project was suppo1ied by the County Commissioners at the February meeting The process of getting a loan for the second hangar is too lengthy Director had a long talk with County Finance The Authority decided to go ahead with one corporate hangar right now See Attaclnnent Four Website npdate from County IT is coming soon T - hangar # 30 has been cleaned out and is ready to be rented A metal carport for the John Deere tractor is in the making 1PagePage pageNumber5• Budget Review Members of the Authority were presented a copy of the Budget Performance Repmi for the period ending January 31 , 2018 See Attachment Three • Projects On - Going Project # 362444041 - Access Road Improvements Update by Brigid Williams In the process of closing out Additional electrical items for Duke will be added Remaining funds @ 25,000 will be used WK Dickson will use the electrical contractor direct not Fred Smith Company Project # 3623728151 - Corporate Hangars Brigid Williams Sent contract to contractor last week It will take one to two weeks to get all the bonds Contract should be executed by the end of this week Ai1port will use NPE FY 14 , 15 , 16 and 17 funds 90 150,000 each for the project Also NPE FY 18 and pmi of FY 19 has to be cmmnitted to the project • Unfinished Business None • New Business Item # A - Approve budget for FY 2018 2019 Board Members discussed the new budget Also discussed was the increase for board members stipend from 25 to 35 month , and increase in salaries for some employees Member Lowery made a motion to approve the budget for FY 2018 2019 as submitted Motion was seconded by Secretary Stevens Motion carried The budget will be entered into New World and forwarded to County Finance to process See Attachment Five Item # B - Sign lease agreements A motion was made by Secretary Stevens to approve lease agreements with Bob Parker # 72 , and James Gray # 73 Motion was seconded by Member Johnson Motion carried Lease agreements were signed by Chairman and Secretary Item # C , D and E - Sign construction contract with Calvin Davenport , Inc , and professional services contract with WK Dickson and TriMat A motion was made by Vice - Chairman Bullock and seconded by Member Johnson to proceed with the construction of one c01porate hangar A second motion was made by Secretary Steven and seconded by Member Lowery to approve service contracts with WK Dickson and TriMat Motion passed Director Lanier recommended to hold to sign and execute the contracts until Calvin Davenports contract is ready for signature by the Chairman Proper bonding requirements should be complete by the end of this week 2PagePage pageNumber6• Public Comments None • Announcements The next regular monthly meeting of the Authority is scheduled for Monday evening , March 19 , 2018 , at 5 30 PM as announced by Chairman Starling • Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Member Lowery Motion was seconded by Vice - Chairman Bullock Motion passed Meeting was adjourned at 6 30PM by Chairman Starling Submitted by Helen L Simmons Approved by Ken Starling , Chairman Date Approved Tim Stevens , Secretary 3PagePage pageNumber7MINUTES JOHNSTON COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING MARCH 19 , 2018 The regular business meeting of the Johnston County Airport Authority was held Monday , March 19 , 2018 at the Johnston Regional Airpmt Conference Room , Smithfield , NC The meeting was called to order at 5 33 PM by Chairman Starling Ken Starling , Chairman There were present John Bullock , Vice - Chainnan Dwight Lowery Bruce Johnson Tim Stevens , Secretary Absent Constituting a quorum of the Authority Phil Lanier , Airpmt Director Others present Brigid Williams , WK Dickson Larry Wagner and Bill Ballard Bob Hugel and James Crane Helen Simmons , Recorder The Chairman read the Ethics Awareness and Conflict of Interest Reminder to the Board per GS 138A , and as revised 1 - 16 - 07 • Minutes Approved The minutes of the regular business meeting held on Febrnary 19 , 2018 , were approved as submitted Motion Member Lowery Seconded by Vice - Chainnan Bullock Motion cmTied • Financial Reports Airport Operations Sununary Report period ending February 28 , 2018 , was presented to the Authority by Recorder Helen Simmons See Attachment One The Operations Revenue Report for the period of February 2017 vs Febrnary 2018 was reviewed for Year - to - Date Comparison See Attachment Two , A , B • Directors Report HV AC System ; Brigid Willimns coordinated a meeting with Boomerang Design and PDC to check on the issue We will receive a follow up The Corporate Hangar construction contract is signed , approved and ready to go The Midfield Apron project is in the STI for the yem · 2027 • Budget Review Members of the Authority were presented a copy of the Budget Performance Report for the period ending February 28 , 2018 See Attachment Three 1PagePage pageNumber8• Projects On - Going Project # 362444041 - Access Road Improvements Update by Brigid Williams Still in the process of closing out The use of the left over money for the electrical work at FBO 1 has been denied by the DOT Money will go back to DOT Project # 3623728151 Corporate Hangars Brigid Williams Pre - construction conference was good Conh·actor is ready to stmi A notice to th proceed will be issued shmily Main drawings should be ready by April 5 · A follow up from the last meeting Brigid Willimn checked on the possibility to put more I - hangars on the south end Hangars could be possible between the new T - hangm·s and the corporate hangars This will reduce the wingspan clearance to 38 foot Board made a note of this • Unfinished Business None • New Business Item # A - New application for commercial operation - Blue Line Aviation , LLC Trey Walters gave a short presentation to the board His flight training business will transition in the next couple of years from Morrisville to Johnston County Blue Line has 10 aircrafts in their fleet right now The new complex will include flight training , aircraft maintenance , helicopter and King Air charter service There will also be a need for 40 - 50 airplane parking spots in the future The building might need to be offset like the terminal building because of the future ramp area requirements This means one row of hangars on the north end could be affected Mr Walters provided an application to the board as required by the Minimum Standards Visitors voiced their concerns over the mnount of aircraft pm·king required , and the moving of hangars After a lengthy discussion by the board a motion was made by Vice - Chairman Bullock to take the application into consideration Motion was seconded by Member Lowery Motion carried Airpmi Director and Mr Walters will work out the specific terms that will be presented to the board for approval See Attachment Four Item # B - Lease agreement T - hangar # 70 Chairman signed lease agreement for I - hangar # 70 with Neuse Aviation Item # C - New JNX Aircraft Services Supervisor A supervisor position was created out of an already existing position The board will go into closed session and discuss the applicant and the position See Attachment Five Item # D - Closed session to discuss new supervisor position A motion was made by Member Lowery and seconded by Vice - Chairman Bullock to go into closed session Motion carried Board went into closed session at 6 25 PM A motion was made by Member Johnson and seconded by Member Lowery for a 3,900 yr increase for the supervisor position Motion carried Board came out of closed session at 7 20 PM 2PagePage pageNumber9• Public Comments James Crane was asking about self service fuel Director Lanier responded that this will be considered in the new Airport Master Plan , and could be a future project • Announcements The next regular monthly meeting of the Authority is scheduled for Monday evening , April 16 , 2018 , at 5 30 PM as announced by Chaitman Starling • Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Member Lowery Motion was seconded by Vice - Chairman Bullock Motion passed Meeting was adjourned at 7 27 PM by Chairman Starling Submitted by Helen L Simmons Approved by Ken Starling , Chairman ol , 1 - 1c , Joi 3 Date Approved Tim Stevens , Secretai·y 3Page0MINUTES JOHNSTON COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING APRIL 16 , 2018 The regular business meeting of the Johnston County Airport Authority was held Monday , April 16 , 2018 at the Johnston Regional Airport Conference Room , Smithfield , NC The meeting was called to order at 5 35 PM by Chairman Starling Ken Starling , Chai1man There were present John Bullock , Vice - Chairman Tim Stevens , Secretary Dwight Lowery Bruce Johnson None Absent Constituting a quorum of the Authority Phil Lanier , Airport Director Others present Brigid Williams , WK Dickson Bill Maslyk LatTy Wagner and Bill Ballard Trey and Adam Walters , Trey Robinson , Blue Line Jenna and Ron Oetjen , Mark Huddleston , Sparkchasers David Stamp , LatTy Gates , Mike Haller , Ron TetTy Helen Simmons , Recorder The Chairman read the Ethics Awareness and Conflict of Interest Reminder to the Board per GS 138A , and as revised 1 - 16 - 07 Members Johnson and Lowery excused themself from the discussion and voting on Blue Line Aviation , LLC new application for commercial operation because both members own hangars in the area of development • Minutes Approved The minutes of the regular business meeting held on March 19 , 2018 , were approved as submitted Motion Member Lowery Seconded by Vice - Chairman Bullock Motion carried • Financial Reports Ai1p01t Operations Summary Repmt period ending March 31 , 2018 , was presented to the Authority by Recorder Helen Simmons See Attachment One The Operations Revenue Report for the period of March 2017 vs March 2018 was reviewed for Year - to - Date Comparison See Attachment Two , A , B • Directors Report Phil Lanier and Brigid Williams continue to research the HV AC problems Mr Lanier released a planning consultant request , and a RFQ for a new drainage project Mr Bill Maslyk was introduced to talk about a new Unicom frequency for the aitport Mr Maslyk presented an overview of how many users are on certain frequencies in about a 60 mile radius There are not too many choices for frequencies to choose from He recommended a work session with pilots based at the ai1port to dete1mine what new frequency to use or if a change is necessary 1Page1• Budget Review Members of the Authority were presented a copy of the Budget Performance Report for the period ending March 31 , 2018 See Attachment Three • Projects On - Going Project # 362444041 - Access Road Improvements Update by Brigid Williams Last contractor invoice submitted to DOT for reimbursement Some wananty issues need to be fixed 60 days for complete close out of the project Project # 3623728151 - Corporate Hangars th Brigid Williams Contractor is still waiting on drawings Notice to proceed May 8 • Progress meeting May th 9 • Building delivery is scheduled for June Drainage project in the making for the mid - field area • Unfinished Business Blue Line Aviation , LLC New application for commercial operation - specific terms to be presented and discussed by Board Member Lowery and Johnson not included in discussion and voting The Board went through the initial application specifically discussing each term with Mr Walters There are still Nos and TBDs that were not resolved For details see Attachment Four • New Business Item # A - Lease agreement T - hangar # 82 with Travis Scott Motion by Secretary Stevens to sign lease agreement Motion seconded by Member Lowery Motion carried Chairman signed lease agreement Item # B - Sale of T - hangar # 6 , Rod Osborn First right of refusal to JNX A motion was made by Vice - Chairman Bullock to table the decision until the May meeting Motion seconded by Member Lowery Motion carried Item was tabled Item # C - Curtis Venable lease commitment for new corporate hangar # 9 Mr Venable was ready to put down a retainer in the amount of 50000 , and agreed to the lease terms for the new corporate hangar that the airport is in the process of building The board discussed the issue Vice - Chainnan Bullock made a motion to table this until the next meeting Motion was seconded by Secretary Steven Motion carried Request was tabled until the May meeting • Public Comments Bill Ballard thinks the Authority needs to develop the land on the other side of the runway This is an option in the future but it is costly and a long process Helen Simmons was also concerned about the amount of cars that would park in the terminal parking lot with the Blue Line development The airport already shares the parking lot with Economic Development and their clients and visitors Visitors also made comments regarding the change of the Unicom frequency David Stamp made the suggestion ifwe change , to monitor both new and old frequencies for at least 6 month Trey Walters thinks it is a big deal to get a frequency that is not so busy Everyone agreed more discussion or a working group on the subject is needed For more comments on the Blue Line project see Attachment Four 2Page2• Announcements The next regular monthly meeting of the Authority is scheduled for Monday evening , May 21 , 2018 , at 5 30 PM as announced by Chairman Starling • Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Chairman Starling Motion was seconded by Member Lowe1y Motion passed Meeting was adjourned at 7 48 PM by Chairman Starling Submitted by Helen L Simmons Approved by Tim Stevens , Secretary Date Approved 3Page3MINUTES JOHNSTON COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING MAY21 , 2018 The regular business meeting of the Johnston County Airport Authority was held Monday , May 21 , 2018 at the Johnston Regional Airport Conference Room , Smithfield , NC The meeting was called to order at 5 35 PM by Chairman Starling There were present Ken Starling , Chairman John Bullock , Vice - Chairman Tim Stevens , Secretary Bruce Johnson Absent Dwight Lowery Constituting a quorum of the Authority Others present Phil Lanier , Airport Director Brigid Williams and Paul Smith , WK Dickson Monica Meadows , Blue Line Jenna and Ron Oetjen , Sparkchasers James Crane , Bob Hugel & Family Larry Wagner and Larry Gates Helen Simmons , Recorder The Chairman read the Ethics Awareness and Conflict of Interest Reminder to the Board per GS 138A , and as revised 1 - 16 - 07 Members Johnson excused himself from the discussion and voting on Blue Line Aviation , LLC new application for commercial operation because he owns a hangar in the area of development • Minutes Approved The minutes of the regular business meeting held on April 16 , 2018 , were approved as submitted Motion by Secretary Steven Seconded by Member Johnson Motion carried • Financial Reports Airp01i Operations Summary Report period ending April 30 , 2018 , was presented to the Authority by Recorder Helen Simmons See Attachment One The Operations Revenue Report for the period of April 2017 vs April 2018 was reviewed for Year - to - Date Comparison See Attachment Two , A , B • Directors Report HV AC issue still not resolved Brigid Williams and the Director working on it Chairman ask about warranty Hoses are undersized Contractor that installed the wrong hoses will switch them out with the right sized ones according to Brigid Williams Survey for the Unicom frequency will go out soon The Director gave memorial coins for Duke Life Flight 3 to all Board Members 1Page4• Budget Review Members of the Authority were presented a copy of the Budget Performance Report for the period ending April 30 , 2018 See Attachment Three • Consent Items A Letter oflntent The Letter of Intent for Corporate Hangar # 9 with Mr Curtis Venable , C & C Constrnction , was approved by the board There is a 500 binding deposit The rent will be 2,000 month with a review after one year Member Johnson made motion to approve Seconded by Secretary Stevens Motion carried See Attachment Four B Approve Audit Contract A motion was made by Secretary Stevens and seconded by Vice - Chairman Bullock to approve the annual audit contract with Thompson , Price , Scott and Adams & Co PA Motion carried Chairman signed contract C T - Hangar # 6 , Rod Osborn A motion was made by Vice - Chaitman Bullock and seconded by Secretary Stevens to table the decision again until disposition of hangars is resolved Motion carried Member Johnson did not discuss or vote on the issue • Visitors - none • Projects On - Going Project # 362444041 - Access Road Improvements Update by Brigid Williams Fred Smith , contractor , has received final payment WK Dickson is in the process of closing out the project Project # 3623728151 - Corporate Hangars Brigid Williams Utilities have been located Contractor received all permits and is ready to break ground There was a setback because of the rain Slap pouring and foundation work is next Building should be erected by June Project # 36244 - 4042 - Fuel Farm Work Authorization for Design & Bid is in the works Environn1ental assessment is needed The assessment is for Corporate Hangar , Fuel Farm and a parking lot Project # 362444051 - Drainage Repair and Rehabilitation Scoping phase Matt DuBose with WSP did a site inspection Contract will be presented soon • Old Business Blue Line Aviation , LLC New application for commercial operation - specific terms again presented and discussed by Board Director Lanier added term # 28 , and Mr Walters has added term # 29 Member Johnson not included in discussion and voting Monica Meadows made a statement that the affected hangar owners have been contacted by her and Director Lanier Hangars have been appraised Finances will be discussed at a later date 2Page5Per Director Lanier Letters of Connnitment for financing the project are required by the Board and County Finance Office Also , Brigid Williams with WK Dickson and Ms Meadows will discuss height restriction for the building See Attachment Five • New Business - none • Public Comments Bob Hugel gave a presentation about the value of hangars According to Mr Hugel a hangar like the ones affected by the Blue Line expansion will cost about 31,000 to rebuild Mr Hugel wanted the board to make a motion to accept this amount There was no response from the members See Attachment Six Sam Hugel had a leasing question that was answered by the Chairman Ron Oetjen with Sparkchasers complaint that the Duke Life Flight helicopter flew on May 3 , 2018 , to close to their hangar and blew stuff of an employees desk inside their hangar Mr Oetjen said that he notified airport staff with no results Mr Oetjen is concerned that someone will get hurt or airplanes on the TDs could flip over and get damaged Also the helicopter flew again over the airplanes on TD on a different day Sparkchasers hereby notified the board about the issue at this meeting Mr Oetjen thinks this is negligent on the airports part Jenna Oetjen was concerned about the concrete floor , painting and pressure washing of the hangar Also painting of the hangar has still to be done The issue was addressed with the director before The pressure washing of the hangar made it look worse since little pieces of paint were blown off in certain spots James Crane was concerned with the amount of airplanes that Blue Line is proposing to bring to the airport what could bring noise issues with airport neighbors Another concern of his was the amount of student pilots that would be in the pattern or on the ground and have negative effects on other pilots Lany Wagner mentioned that the way Blue Line pilots make radio calls is not safe because other pilots cannot distinguish between different airplanes This is important because of speed , size , etc of the plane It works in a controlled airspace like RDU but not in in an uncontrolled airspace Monica Meadows will address both issues with Mr Walters • Announcements The next regular monthly meeting of the Authority is scheduled for Monday evening , June 18 , 2018 , at 5 30 PM as announced by Chairman Starling • Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Chaimmn Starling Motion was seconded by Secretary Stevens Motion passed Meeting was adjourned at 6 50 PM by Chairman Starling 3Page6Submitted by Helen L Simmons Approved by Ken Starling , Chairman OG - t8 - ~ ol 6 Date Approved Tim Stevens , Secretary 4Page7MINUTES JOHNSTON COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING JUNE 18 , 2018 The regular business meeting of the Johnston County Airport Authority was held Monday , June 18 , 2018 at the Johnston Regional Airport Conference Room , Smithfield , NC The meeting was called to order at 5 32 PM by Chairman Starling Ken Starling , Chairman There were present John Bullock , Vice - Chairman Tim Stevens , Secretary Bruce Johnson Dwight Lowery None Absent Constituting a quorum of the Authority Phil Lanier , Airport Director Others present Brigid Williams , WK Dickson Monica Meadows , Blue Line Trey and Adam Walters , Trey Robinson , Blue Line Bob and Sam Hugel Larry Wagner Helen Simmons , Recorder The Chairman read the Ethics Awareness and Conflict of Interest Reminder to the Board per GS 138A , and as revised 1 - 16 - 07 Members Johnson and Lowery excused themselffrom the discussion and voting on Blue Line Aviation , LLC new application for commercial operation because both own hangars in the area of development • Minutes Approved The minutes of the regular business meeting held on May 21 , 2018 , were approved as submitted Motion by Vice - Chairman Bullock Seconded by Member Lowery Motion carried • Financial Reports Airport Operations Summary Report period ending May 31 , 2018 , was presented to the Authority by Recorder Helen Simmons See Attachment One The Operations Revenue Report for the period of May 2017 vs May 2018 was reviewed for Year - to - Date Comparison See Attachment Two , A , B • Directors Report Adopt - a - Highway in the name of Duke Life Flight 3 was mentioned to the board Sign is up and Paul Jones received credit for the effort that he put into changing it over to Duke Ken Pridmore will retire at the end of the month E - mails will be send out this week to mention his retirement to tenants on the field Also the survey monkey for the frequency change , the drainage project and new rates and fees structure sheet will be mentioned New website is still in the works When finished there will be a comment section for users 1Page8• Budget Review ; Members of the Authority were presented a copy of the Budget Perfo1mance Report for the period ending May 31 , 2018 See Attachment Three • Consent Items A Sign Lease Agreement T - hangar # 81 The Chairman and Secretary signed lease agreement T - hangar # 81 with QBar Ag Services , LLC B T - Hangar # 6 , Rod Osborn A motion was made by Secretary Stevens and seconded by Vice - Chairman Bullock to table the decision again until the Board receives Blue Lines proposal Motion carried Member Johnson and Lowery did not discuss or vote on the issue • Visitors - none • Projects On - Going Project # 362444041 - Access Road Improvements Update by Brigid Williams Director Lanier and Brigid Williams want to use the left over money in the project for an as - build survey for the Drainage Project and other projects Project # 3623728151 - Corporate Hangars Brigid Williams The building slap is poured Contractor had a little setback because of rain Next up frame and undergrow1d utility work Project on schedule Project # 36244 - 4042 - Fuel Farm th Brigid Williams met with DOT on the 7 of June They talked about the previous environmental work that was done before The environmental work will include the 13 acres of the new corporate area and the Fuel Farm Project Work Authorization still under review Project # 362444051 - Drainage Repair and Rehabilitation Matt DuBose , WSP Contract at the County Attorneys office for review • Old Business Blue Line Aviation , LLC New application for commercial operation - specific terms again presented and discussed by Board Member Johnson and Lowery not included in discussion and voting Item # 22 and # 26 will be discussed in closed session Vice - Chairman Bullock made a motion to go into closed session for the purposes of discussing matters relating the review of confidential trade secret information , pursuant to North Carolina General Statue 143 - 318811 a , and to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area , pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143 - 318 ll a 4 Motion was seconded by Secretary Steven Motion carried Board went into closed session at 7 06PM A motion was made by Secretary Stevens to come out of closed session Motion was seconded by Vice - Chairman Bullock Motion carried Board came out of closed session at 8 2 PM Board addressed the two items in the closed session Vice - Chairman Bullock made a motion to accept Trey Walters , Blue Line , offer to the airport , and the Board will negotiate with the affected hangar owners Motion was seconded by Secretary Steven Motion carried See Attachment Four Requirement # 26 was met Attorney will draft lease agreement 2Page9• New Business Brigid Williams presented to the board technical memo regarding the ramp area around FBO 1 & 2 At the last meeting a concern was brought to the Authoritys attention regarding the helicopter and aircraft interference at the ramp area ofFBO 1 & 2 Her analysis shows that the ramp area is too small for certain aircrafts A short term solution may be available by the next meeting A long term solution will be incorporated in the new Airport Master Plan See Attachment Five • Public Comments Larry Wagner was curios if the ramp would support aircraft in Group III of the analysis Brigid Williams will have to check on this Bruce Johnson made a suggestion to let tenants know about parked aircrafts on active taxiway in front of FBO 1 & 2 Director Lanier will send out e - mail to make tenants aware of this • Announcements The next regular monthly meeting of the Authority is scheduled for Monday evening , July 16 , 2018 , at 5 30 PM as announced by Chairman Starling • Adjournment · A motion to adjourn was made by Chairman Starling Motion was seconded by Secretary Stevens Motion passed Meeting was adjourned at 8 24 PM by Chairman Starling Submitted by Helen L Simmons Approved by ol - lC - 18 Date Approved Tim Stevens , Secretary 3Page0jG Air ~ ~ OG - 18 - 18 Blue Line Proposal term sheet fully discussed for the first time during the April 16th , 2018 Authority Meeting Was next discussed andupdated during May 21st Meeting Final Agreement on Term sheet occured at June 18th Meeting Both parties agreed to leave 5 and 15 TBD , as Blue Line and Bobbit are still finalizing footprint design Moving forward with Drafting a Lease agreement , Concurrence Terms Description Notes Y N TBD } Blue Line Aviation LLC Yes 1 Lessee Johnston County Airport Yes 2 Lessor Authority Typical lease review time for airport attorney Mr Keith Merritt Is 15 business days It is anticipated Lease executed as soon as there will be two leases written , one for the square practical following concurrence footage of the Restaurant , and one for the ground of this term sheet by the footprint of the facility Blue Line will own the Lease Yes 3 Authority , and drafting of a facility , and Johnston County Airport Authority will Lease , lease to be reviewed own the land Restaurant portion will likely be and approved by the Authority subleased by Bluellne to a vendor , with Authority Approval Blue line Headquarters , Project has been presented as a comprehensive consisting of three story project , and serves as the main headquarters for Yes 4 Project office training facility , Hangar Blue Line Aviation Facility , and RestaurantPage1I Blue Line has refined the square footage with 24,700 square feet ground Project Ground TBD 5 Bobbitt , space Square Footage within area generally described within the General Yes Project Location 6 Reservation Agreement on North Side of Terminal Area 4 lM Budget for Blue Line Will be affected by final design Yes Project Cost 7 Headquarters Building Trey estimates an opportunity to fast track the project to 1 S years , but 3 years Is a very reasonable Yes 3 Years , Project Duration 8 estimate Working with Jim Bell & John Clagett Yes Bobbitt - Design Build Firm Project Delivered By 9Page2 Trey currently estimates there are currently 25 Blue Line jobs , half being full time employees , the other This Item 10 Jobs Approximately 25 new jobs Yes half being part time employees After the Blue Line NOT attached Headquarters ls constructed , Trey anticipates to the lease creating an additional 25 jobs , for a total of SO jobs 11 Lease Term 25 Years Yes 12 Lease Term Renewal One 10 Year Option Yes Flight Training JNX Min Stnd Section 8 K , Charter and Taxi JNX and Blue Line to review minimum standards Service JNX Min Stnd Section with JNX attorney Mr Keith Merritt Per minimum Aeronautical 8 L , Maintenance { JNX Min 13 Yes standards , Blue Line will show ability to conduct the Activities Stnd Section 8 J , Aircraft activities requested This Is the form of a document Rental and Sales JNX Min Stnd outlining their qualifications Section 8 , M , Aircraft Management not outlined JNX and Blue Line to review minimum standards with JNX attorney Mr , Keith Merritt , and receive concurrence from FAA and NCOOT for restaurant Non ~ Aeronautical Restaurant , Events { case by Update 5 11 , Yes to restaurant Events will need to 14 case be approved on a case by case , and boiler plates to Activities be researched if possible by Keith Merritt Events such as Wedding or corporate meetings that dont impead or restrict aeronautical usePage3I Currently for the Footprint of hangar Also the restaurant will need a separate lease agreement , Hangar Land Lease TBD 027 per square foot , per year 15 with rates reflecting market rates for Restaurants in Rate Johnston County The restaurant will need a separate lease agreement , with rates reflecting market rates for Restaurants in Johnston County Restaurant lease term for 5 years A re - evaluation will occur after 5 Yes 500 - per month Restaurant Lease 15 years , and mutually beneficial lease agreement will be sought This might consist of , but will not be limited to a market rate study and evaluation of 5 year business history Update 6 18 2018 A possible additional hangar bay General Reservation currently proposed might necessitate removal of Yes Still in Effect 16 Agreement FBO # 4 Security Measures Ramp Security Measures , to be incorporated into the design In general compliance with TSA Ensure Safety and Security , General Review Yes Security Guidelines for Security Review 17 conducted by both Airport Director and WK Dickson General Aviation Airport Operators and Users July 2017 , and as - similar to existing JNX Terminal facility WK Dickson Review of plans Ensure Technical Compliance to Federal , State , and and specifications for Local requirements Includes such items as filing compliance with the airfield Yes Engineering Review 18 WKDickson to work closely with Bobbitt 7460 etc environment , and existing on this item Master Plan ALP , Permitting and Bonding Page4 JNX Attorney , Keith Merritt to review Terms , activities , and additional Fed State local Ensure Legal Compliance Yes Legal Review 19 requirements , His firm will review the contract documents for construction Authority to review and sign ~ Architectural Overall look and feel of the facility as it relates to off on plans Recommend a Yes Construction Contract 20 JNX Approval to not be unreasonably witheld 30 , 60 , and 90 Plan Sign Plan Review Off , T Hangars 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , Purchase or Relocation Sams Scoops , allowed to stay Directly Affected JNX To be agreed upon under closed session Yes 21 operational until Construction Tenants begins , then JNX to allow relocation JNX , per General Reservation This Item Site work grant to go before the NCDOT Board of Agreement will Immediately NOT attached Tranportation on Aug 1 , 2018 Approval and Support Yes Site Work Grant 22 seek an NCDOT Grant for Site to the Lease at BOT is necessary in order to move forward work Throughout term of land lease Current estimate of 15 , and up to 34 aircraft over 5 years Parking and All aircraft based in Johnston Yes Based Aircraft 23 ramp space might become an Issue and will need to County be addressedPage5I This Item 62,500 gallons of Avgas , 62,500 24 Fuel Sales Yes Fuel Sales estimate NOT attached gallons of Jet A to the Lease Funding support for entire project to be reviewed with Mr Walters under closed session Proof of 25 Financing Private Yes ability of obtain financing and to fund project in whole SBA Loan 4 16 Mr Stamp - asked if Flying club will be moved to JNX Trey answered yes 4 16 Mr Detjen commented that this is a great opportunity and offered his support He mentioned Sparkchasers Is also looking at similar growth and Is Interested In the process , He was concerned about how this would affect parking for both vehicles and aircraft , 4 16 This Item Opportunity for public to Mr Wagner ~ Asked if we had considered requiring a 26 Public Comments Yes NOT attached comment performance bond Mr Lanier stated this would be a to the Lease part of the contract and Is a good practice Mr Wagner seconded the parking and aircraft activity ls a concern , and mentioned to check local Restaurant parking space requirements per code 4 16 Mr Ballard - Stated additional parking and apron space concerns , He doesnt want want to see airport growth happen too fast for what can be supported As stipulated within the Lease 27 Insurance Yes This Item Project Development To be worked directly with the County and with 28 County Grant with stipulations Yes NOT attached Grant Economic Development to the LeasePage6I The Authority will continue to evaluate market This Item Existing tenant Fuel Discounts 29 Fuel Discount pricing , and will remain competitive In pricing NOT attached in effect structure to the leasePage7MINUTES JOHNSTON COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING JULY 16 , 2018 The regular business meeting of the Johnston County Airport Authority was held Monday , July 16 , 2018 at the Johnston Regional Airport Conference Room , Smithfield , NC The meeting was called to order at 5 33 PM by Chairman Starling Ken Starling , Chairman There were present Tim Stevens , Secretary Dwight Lowery John Bullock , Vice - Chairman Absent Bruce Johnson Constituting a quorum of the Authority Phil Lanier , Airport Director Others present Brigid Williams , WK Dickson Monica Meadows , Blue Line Summer Marr and Sarah Arnold , Marr Arnold Planning , LLC Bill Maslyk Bob and Sam Hugel Larry Wagner Helen Simmons , Recorder The Chairman read the Ethics Awareness and Conflict of Interest Reminder to the Board per GS 138A , and as revised 1 - 16 - 07 Member Lowery excused himself from the discussion and voting on Blue Line Aviation , LLC new application for commercial operation because he owns a hangar in the area of development • Financial Reports Airport Operations Summary Report period ending June 30 , 2018 , was presented to the Authority by Recorder Helen Simmons See Attachment One The Operations Revenue Report for the period of June 2017 vs June 2018 was reviewed for Year - to - Date Comparison See Attachment Two , A , B • Directors Report Charles Handy will retire at the end of the month after 20 years of service A local book club will not participate in a scheduled event at the airport The author received threats from Stop Torture Now She canceled her appearance Our attorney will respond with a Cease and Desist letter to this group Hales lease will expire by the end of the month Airport sent certified letter to Mr Hales No response yet • Budget Review Members of the Authority were presented a copy of the Budget Performance Report for the , period ending June 30 , 2018 See Attachment Tln·ee 1Page8• Consent Items Item a Minutes Approved The minutes of the regular business meeting held on June 18 , 2018 , were approved as submitted Item b Employee Pay Adjustment of 21 increase for all airport employees , and 14 merit increases for eligible employees Item c Lease agreement with Duke University Health System Item d Lease agreement with Bagwell Aviation Item e Approval to exercise first - right - of - refusal for purchase ofT - hangar # 6 A motion was made by Secretary Steven to approve all items a - e Motion was seconded by Member Lowery Motion carried Duke and Bagwell leases will be signed at a future meeting • Visitors Summer Marr and Sarah Arnold briefly discussed the On - Call Master Planning contract Monica Meadows with Blue Line also briefly discussed the status of the upcoming Headquarters Development Project • Projects On - Going Project # 362444041 - Access Road Improvements Update by Brigid Williams Contract amendment was put together for the board to sign Project # 3623728151 - Corporate Hangar # 9 Brigid Williams Project is coming along very well Building frame is going up Next up interior framing Project is about 35 completed Project # 36244 - 4042 Fuel Farm Brigid Williams Submitted draft work authorization to DOT After changes are made WK Dickson will move forward with the project Project # 362444051 - Drainage Repair and Rehabilitation Matt DuBose , WSP Airport will sign contract under New Business Airport Master Plan Director is waiting to receive a letter from the DOT to move forward Site Development for FBO & Maintenance Facility Construction will impact electrical vault , beacon and placement of fuel trucks Brigid Williams will take a look at this 2Page9• Old Business Technical memo regarding the ramp area around FBO 1 & 2 will be included with the Blue Line hangar projects site work Brigid Williams will take a look at the whole ramp area • New Business Item a Attorney reviewed professional service contract with Marr Arnold Motion to approve contract as presented by Secretary Steven Motion seconded by Member Lowery Motion carried Chairman signed contract Item b A Motion was made by Member Lowery to approve Work Authorization # 3 , Amendment Nol , for professional consulting services with WK Dickson Motion was seconded by Secretary Steven Motion carried Chairman signed contract Item c Board members looked through the new Tie - Down agreement After a brief discussion Member Lowery made a motion to approve the Tie - Down - Agreement Secretary Steven seconded the motion Motion catTied Item d Approval of Option - to - Purchase for private owners ofT - Hangars affected by the upcoming Site Work Project Tabled - no quornm Item e A Motion was made by Secretary Stevens to approve Work Authorization # 6 for Site Development for FBO and Maintenance Facility Schematic Design Professional Consulting Services Motion was seconded by Member Lowery Motion carried Chairman signed contract Item f Member Lowery made a motion to approve contract with WSP for Drainage Repair and Rehabilitation Professional Consulting Services Motion seconded by Secretary Steven Motion carried Chairman signed contract • Public Comments No Comments • Announcements An upcoming FAASTeam GSO FSO aviation safety seminar will be held at JNX on Wednesday , July 18 , 2018 , at 6PM Online survey is still active on Survey - Monkey regarding the airports UNICOM frequency The next regular monthly meeting of the Authority is scheduled for Monday evening , August 20 , 2018 , at 5 30 PM as announced by Chairman Starling • Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Secretary Stevens Motion was seconded by Member Lowery Motion passed Meeting was adjourned at 6 45 PM by Chairman Starling 3Page0Submitted by Helen L Simmons Approved by Ken Starling , Chairman oe - Jo - J Df 8 Date Approved Tim Stevens , Secretary · 4Page1MINUTES JOHNSTON COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING AUGUST 20 , 2018 The regular business meeting of the Johnston County Airport Authority was held Monday , August 20 , 2018 at the Johnston Regional Airport Conference Room , Smithfield , NC The meeting was called to order at 5 31 PM by Chairman Starling There were present Ken Starling , Chairman John Bullock , Vice - Chairman Tim Stevens , Secretary Dwight Lowery Bruce Johnson Absent Constituting a quorum of the Authority Others present Phil Lanier , Airport Director Brigid Williams , WK Dickson Trey and Adam Walters , Blue Line Lorin Myers , Blue Chip Enterprise Helen Simmons , Recorder The Chairman read the Ethics Awareness and Conflict of Interest Reminder to the Board per GS 138A , and as revised 1 - 16 - 07 • Financial Reports Airport Operations Summary Report period ending July 31 , 2018 , was presented to the Authority by Recorder Helen Simmons See Attachment One The Operations Revenue Report for the period of July 2017 vs July 2018 was reviewed for Year - to - Date Comparison See Attachment Two , A , B • Directors Report Director Lanier reported the Localizer and DME ILS approach was struck by lightning Our technician Rocky Kennedy took a look at it The DME needs to be repaired or replaced Repair will run about 30,00000 , replacement 100,00000 It would be grant eligible The replacement project needs to be moved up • Budget Review Members of the Authority were presented a copy of the Budget Performance Report for the period ending July 31 , 2018 See Attachment Three • Consent Items Item a Minutes Approved 1 , Approval of minutes of the regular business meeting held on July 16 , 2018 Item b Approval of Lease Agreement with Blue Chip Enterprise , for non - exclusive use ofFBO # 1 and FBO # 3 1Page2A motion was made by Secretary Steven to approve Item a Motion was seconded by Member Lowery Motion carried Minutes approved as submitted Item b was moved to New Business since Member Johnson wanted to take a closer look at the lease agreement • Visitors Trey Walters with Blue Line briefly discussed the status of the upcoming Headquarters Development Project Mr Walters received the lease agreement He will provide comments to lease , and will also meet in the near future with Brigid Williams , WK Dickson , and Bobbitt Design Build • Projects On - Going Project # 362444041 - Access Road Improvements Update by Brigid Williams Remaining funds will be used for a final QA survey Project # 3623728151 - Corporate Hangar # 9 Brigid Williams Framing is almost finished Contractor had problems with sub - contractor Project # 36244 - 4042 - Fuel Farm Brigid Williams Environmental assessment needs to be completed before moving forward with this project This can take up to one year Project # 362444051 - Drainage Repair and Rehabilitation Matt DuBose , WSP Survey will soon be conducted for the project Airport Master Plan Contract is under negotiations with Marr Arnold Site Development for FBO & Maintenance Facility A PowerPoint presentation was made by Brigid Williams showing different layouts for the Blue Line project and ramp space around FBO # l and FBO # 2 on the south end Members took a look at it and will discuss this further at the next meeting See Attachment Four • Old Business The Blue Line Site Development will also analyze ramp space for FBO # l and # 2 New tenant Blue Chip Enterprise has been briefed on the conflict by the Chairman The pavement markings can be re - configured with the Blue Line project Short term solution - no movement area Secretary Stevens made a motion to incorporate a resolution to ramp space reconfiguration via design solutions with site development contract Motion was seconded by Member Lowery Motion carried • New Business Item b from Consent Items All members looked through the new lease agreement A motion was made by Member Lowery and seconded by Vice - Chairman Bullock to approve the lease with Blue Chip Enterprise as presented Motion carried Lease will be signed at a future meeting Mr Myers submitted a FBO application Per Director Lanier Blue Chip Enterprise is full responsive to minimum standards 2Page3Item a Salaries and classification discussion - closed session Motion to go into closed session by Member Johnson Seconded by Secretary Stevens Motion carried Board went into closed session at 6 45PM After a brief discussion Member Lowery made a motion to approve the salaries adjustments as presented Motion was seconded by Vice - Chairman Bullock Motion carried Secretary Steven made a motion to go out of closed session Motion was seconded by Member Lowery Motion passed Board went out of closed session at 7 05PM • Public Comments No Comments • Announcements Economic Development will have a JOCO Fly - In for local industry leaders on September 6 , 2018 The next regular monthly meeting of the Authority is scheduled for Monday evening , September 17 , 2018 , at 5 30 PM as announced by Chairman Starling • Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Member Lowe1y Motion was seconded by Vice - Chairman Bullock Motion passed Meeting was adjourned at 7 12 PM by Chairman Starling Submitted by Helen L Simmons Approved by Ken Starling , Chairman 6 ° 1 - 17 - ; gt; 01 ~ Tim Stevens , Secretary · Date Approved 3Page4MINUTES JOHNSTON COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING SEPTEMBER 17 , 2018 The regular business meeting of the Johnston County Airport Authority was held Monday , September I 7 , 2018 at the Johnston Regional Airport Conference Room , Smithfield , NC The meeting was called to order at 5 33 PM by Chairman Starling Ken Starling , Chairman There were present John Bullock , Vice - Chairman Tim Stevens , Secretary Dwight Lowery Bruce Johnson Absent Constituting a quorum of the Authority Phil Lanier , Airport Director Others present Brigid Williams , WK Dickson Monica Meadows , Blue Line Bob Hugel and family , Larry Wagner Helen Simmons , Recorder The Chairman read the Ethics Awareness and Conflict of Interest Reminder to the Board per GS 138A , and as revised 1 - 16 - 07 Members Johnson and Lowery excused themselffrom the discussion and voting on Blue Line Aviation , LLC new application for commercial operation because both own hangars in the area of development • Financial Reports Airport Operations Summary Report period ending August 3 I , 2018 , was presented to the Authority by Recorder Helen Simmons See Attachment One The Operations Revenue Report for the period of August 2017 vs August 2018 was reviewed for Year - to - Date Comparison See Attachment Two , A , B • Directors Report Director Lanier reported that Hurricane Florence did only minor water and wind damage at the airport • Budget Review Members of the Authority were presented a copy of the Budget Performance Report for the period ending August 31 , 2018 See Attachment Three • Consent Items Item a Minutes Approved Approval of minutes of the regular business meeting held on August 20 , 2018 Item b Approval oflease agreement with Michael Haller , T - hangar # 69 Item c Approval of Task Order # I for Airport Master Plan with Marr Arnold Planning , LLC 1Page5A motion was made by Member Lowery to approve all items a - c Motion was seconded by Secretary Stevens Motion can - ied • Visitors Monica Meadows with Blue Line - update Blue Line gained contracts with airlines More contracts in the future possible Increased staff in sales and flight operations The lease is almost ready to be signed • Projects On ° Going Project # 362444041 - Access Road Improvements Update by Brigid Williams No changes Remaining funds will be used for a final QA survey Project # 3623728151 - Corporate Hangar # 9 Brigid Williams Hangar is up and the roof is on Next framing up the office space and restroom Contractor is making up for lost time Project # 36244 - 4042 - Fuel Farm Brigid Williams No changes Environmental assessment needs to be completed before moving forward with this project This can take up to one year Project # 362444051 Drainage Repair and Rehabilitation Matt DuBose , WSP Project is coming along Airport Master Plan Is in the works Board needs to execute Task Order # 1 Site Development for FBO & Maintenance Facility Brigid Williams made a presented to the board regarding the Blue Line Development Phase 1 Re - locate the electrical vault Move beacon Fuel truck parking More parking for FBO 1 and 2 road site Other phases are for future development of the airport , and will be incorporated in the Airp01i Master Plan Funding has to be secured for each phase Director and Brigid Williams will have a meeting with DOT See Attachment Four • Old Business Approval of Option - to - Purchase for private owners ofT - hangars affected by the upcoming Site Work Project Motion Chairman Starling to table this item again Seconded by Secretary Steven Motion carried Item still tabled Members Johnson and Lowery did not discuss or vote • New Business Item a UNICOM frequency change A survey monkey was sent out by our CSR About I 00 people responded to the survey The majority of76 was not satisfied with the current frequency 24 were satisfied The frequency chosen was 122725 After a brief discussion by the board a motion was made by Vice - Chairman Bullock to approve 122725 as the new frequency This was seconded by Member Lowery Motion carried The time frame for the change is about six month Item b FBO Lease with Blue Line Director Lanier briefed the board on the status of the Blue Line lease agreement Mr Walters had more concerns this morning Our attorney has not reviewed the new comments yet Vice - Chairman Bullock wants to see the final lease before the lease agreement can be signed 2Page6A motion was made by Chairman Starling to table this item until the board has a change to review the final lease agreement with Blue Line Seconded by Vice - Chai1man Bullock Motion carried Item tabled Members Johnson and Lowery did not discuss or vote • Public Comments Shannon Hugel was asking why the office space in FBO 3 was rented to a different business and not to Sams Flying Scoops Ms Hugel received e - mails from director Lanier that indicated space might be available fol their business The board decided to move another tenant in the office space Ms Hugel did not agree with the decision According to her , this brought on a lot of stress for her and her family Bob Hugel commended that he thought the new lease with Blue Chip Enterprise was only for 30 days Mr Hugel is looking to grow his operation at the airp01t The board told him in the past that there may not be space available after the development of the Blue Line site After a lengthy discussion with the board , Chairman Starling stated the Airport Authority chose an aeronautical tenant that has a jet based at the airpo1i , and was in need of office space for the operation The lease agreement with this tenant is for one year Monica Meadows with Blue Line thinks that Mr Hugel may be able to pminer with Blue Line to find space for his business in the future • Announcements Member Johnson mentioned that a former board member passed away on September 12 , 2018 Dr Leonard Woodall was a valued member of the board for over 28 years He was also a private pilot and loved aviation Service will be held on Friday , September 21 , at Parrish Funeral Home in Selma • Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Secretary Stevens Motion was seconded by Vice - Chairman Bullock Motion passed Meeting was adjourned at 7 16 PM by Chairman Starling Submitted by Helen L Simmons Approved by Ken Stm·ling , Chairman Date Approved Tim Stevens , Secretary 3Page7MINUTES JOHNSTON COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OCTOBER 15 , 2018 The regular business meeting of the Johnston County Airport Authority was held Monday , October 15 , 2018 at the Johnston Regional Airport Conference Room , Smithfield , NC The meeting was called to order at 5 35 PM by Chairman Starling Ken Starling , Chairman There were present Tim Stevens , Secretary Dwight Lowery Bruce Johnson John Bullock , Vice - Chairman ~ attended via phone Absent Constituting a quorum of the Authority Phil Lanier , Airport Director Others present Brigid Williams , WK Dickson Monica Meadows , Trey Walters and Trey Robinson , Blue Line James Crane Helen Simmons , Recorder The Chairman read the Ethics Awareness and Conflict of Interest Reminder to the Board per GS 138A , and as revised 1 - 16 - 07 Members Johnson and Lowery excused themselffrom the discussion and voting on Blue Line Aviation , LLC new application for commercial operation because both own hangars in the area of development • Financial Reports Airport Operations Summary Report period ending September 30 , 2018 , was presented to the Authority by Recorder Helen Simmons See Attachment One The Operations Revenue Report for the period of September 2017 vs September 2018 was reviewed for Year - to - Date Comparison See Attachment Two , A , B • Directors Report Unicom changes moving forward with FAA and FCC Director is seeking support from the County Commissioners for all the projects Airpmi Attorney works on concession license agreement for selling food etc at the airport Our airport was utilized for mosquito spraying of Johnston , Harnett , Sampson and Lee County Paul Jones , Aircraft Services Supervisor , worked together with the spraying company A WOS - some trees have been topped FAA inspector gave thumbs up NOTA M lifted for right now Master plan will move forward Letter went out to stake holders for Master Planning Advisory Group Garmin event hosted by Sparkchasers went well About 75 people showed up • Budget Review Members of the Authority were presented a copy of the Budget Performance Report for the period ending September 30 , 2018 See Attachment Three 1Page8• Consent Items Item a Minutes Approved Approval of minutes of the regular business meeting held on September 17 , 2018 Item b Sign Grant Agreement Project 362444051 - Drainage Repair and Rehabilitation Item c Board approval Greg Seibett wants to sell T - hangar # 21 to Michael Haller A motion was made by Member Lowery and seconded by Member Johnson to approve all consent items a - c as presented Motion carried Grant Resolution Grant - Project # 362444051 - Drainage Repair and Rehabilitation A motion was made by Member Lowery and seconded by Member Johnson for the adoption of the following resolution , and upon being put to a vote was duly accepted Whereas , a Grant in the amount of 25,686 has been approved by the Department based on total estimated costs of 28,540 ; and Whereas , an amount equal to or greater than ten percent 10 of the total estimated project cost has been appropriated by the Sponsor for this project Now therefore , be and it is resolved that the Chairman of the Sponsor be and he hereby is authorized and empowered to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Department , thereby binding the Sponsor to the fulfillment of its obligation incurred under this Grant Agreement or any mutually agreed upon modification thereof • Visitors Monica Meadows and Trey Walters with Blue Line gave a short update on the project • Projects On - Going Project # 362444041 - Access Road Improvements Update by Brigid Williams One year warranty inspection was done Survey finished by next week Project will close out soon Project # 3623728151 - Corporate Hangar # 9 Brigid Williams Contractor should be finished up by November 13 , 2018 Project on track Project # 36244 - 4042 - Fuel Farm Brigid Williams No changes Environmental assessment needs to be completed before moving forward with this project This can take up to one year Project # 362444051 - Drainage Repair and Rehabilitation Matt DuBose , WSP Board signed Grant Agreement at the meeting Survey is complete 2Page9Airport Master Plan Grant will be opened soon Letter and e - mails sent to stake holders for Advisory Group Site Development for FBO & Maintenance Facility Brigid Williams Airport Director , Brigid Williams and Trey Walters met with DOT October 3 , 2018 They talked about changes in scope of the project that would require more funding An economic development grant maybe available from the DOT The airport would receive four million dollars of additional funding that would include a larger parking lot at FBO I and 2 Two Corporate hangars , one 60 x 60 and one 80 x 80 No local match , funded 100 by the DOT Also , moving of the vault and the apron expansion will be included in the Blue Line project • Old Business Approval of
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