Jeremiah Owens

The meeting included an introduction of guests and condolences were extended to a Board Member. The Authority scheduled an executive session with counsel to discuss the Jett Aire lawsuit. The President's Report covered updates on several construction and maintenance projects, including the SIS road progress, Terminal Ramp Expansion (ahead of schedule), delays with the Extension of Runway 9R-27L, issues with the Parking Garage leading to a demand for liquidated damages, and the completion of the Hertz QTA project. Personnel changes were announced, including the retirement of the VP of Operations and Maintenance and the departure of the Director of Special Affairs. The Board also discussed attorneys' fee allocations, a letter from satisfied customers, and the upcoming Employee Christmas party and a Florida Airport Council Summit. Authorization was granted to proceed with an agreement with Riverview Consultant, Inc. for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program plan. TBI reported monthly statistics for November 2006, noting significant increases in domestic traffic year-over-year, and provided updates on Allegiant's expanded destinations and the transition of the AVTank contract to ASIG. Liaison reports covered updates from the City of Sanford regarding the selection process for a new Board Member and a private investigation initiated by citizens, as well as an introduction from the new County Liaison. The Consent Agenda included approvals for several lease agreements and addenda, one of which was moved to the Discussion Agenda. The Consent Agenda also included the renewal of the annual contract with Jack Reynolds and Associates Aviation Consultants, Inc. Key items on the Discussion Agenda included the approval of a lease for grazing land to be used for mitigation, the approval of Resolution No. 2006-09 to implement an Airport Customer Facility Charge (CFC) of $5.50 on rental car transactions, the selection of top-ranked Continuing Airport Engineering Consultants (AVCON, PBS & J, Hoyle, Tanner & Associates) and Land Acquisition and Relocation Consultants (O.R. Colan Associates), and approval of a new Grantee-Zone User/Operator Agreement with ASIG for the fuel farm facility. Finally, the Board approved a revised Letter of Intent with Sanford Airport CommerCenter, LLC (SACC) for co-developing Airport-owned property and authorized preparation of a lease for the first parcel. Approval was also granted for the preservation of certain parcels of Airport property to mitigate wetland impacts.

Key discussions during the meeting included updates on major construction projects, such as the Terminal Expansion being pending FAA approval and the FIS Inbound Baggage Claim project running behind schedule but nearing completion. The RIM Runway Incursion Mitigation Project was addressed regarding bid tabulation. An update was provided on Aviation Day, which educated thousands of attendees about aviation careers. Financial reports and media coverage updates were presented. The Board heard reports from the EDAC concerning the Zyscovich Phase 1 Report, which was ultimately approved with modifications to enhance the description of land adjacent to the Allegiant Training Facility and the rail line, and approval was granted to commence Phase 2 of the report. The Board also reviewed lease addendums, awarded a contract for the RIM & Hot Spot project, and discussed future legislative lobbying efforts, including a potential trip to Tallahassee. IT presented the Novus Agenda Software for paperless agendas. Further discussion covered the installation of a simulator at the Allegiant Training Facility and L3's ongoing growth and fuel tank relocation requests.

The meeting addressed several items on the Consent Agenda, including the consideration and approval of various addenda and new leases with SunJet Aviation, Inc., Seminole County Sheriff's Office (HIDTA), Ouzts Steel, Inc., C.E. Avionics, Inc., Conklin Metal Industries, Inc., and Pan American Airways Corporation. The Discussion Agenda included consideration of the contract award for C.E. Avionics hangar and office space, and the adoption of the Disadvantaged Business Plan (DBE) subject to FAA comments. The Executive Director's report covered hurricane preparedness, provisions for stranded passengers, the Pan Am inaugural flight date, and a discussion on legislative priorities requested by the MPO, such as the Lake Mary Boulevard Extension, State Road 46 and 415 coordination, and the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP).

The meeting commenced with the introduction of guests and call to order. A resolution was presented and approved in appreciation for Sergeant Ned Golden and K-9 Aeros upon Aeros's retirement. The President's Report detailed several key actions, including the approval of Supplemental Joint Participation Agreements (SJPAs) related to airport entitlement grants and loans converted into grants, with specific repayment schedules outlined. Further reports covered funding for the extension of Runway 9R-27L, including grant acceptance from the FAA and FDOT match, progress on the International Terminal Ramp Expansion and the Parking Garage project handoff to OSI, and updates on the 84-Lumber permit and Delta Connection Academy startup. A detailed discussion on attorneys' fees distribution and the ongoing eagle nest issue, including coordination with federal and state wildlife agencies and staff support acknowledgment, was held. TBI reported on April 2007 traffic statistics, noting increases in UK and domestic traffic, and provided updates on airline activities. The Consent Agenda included the approval of several lease agreements (EURO TECHNIK AUTOSPORT, LLC, JET STAR, INC., SAM'S GRAPHIX, INC., and ROBERT & DAWN TEDESCO) and a Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) with FDOT for the East Terminal Ramp Expansion Project match. The Discussion Agenda focused on the bid tabulation for Rental Car Concessions, resulting in authorization to award five-year agreements to the successful bidders, and the approval of a contract renewal for state legislative lobbyist services with JEJ and Associates, Inc. Other business included a request for an update on the hotel project.

The President's report covered several key operational and financial matters. Discussions included the slow progress on the extension of Runway 9R-27L, ongoing FAA approval processes for the extension of Runway 9L-27R, the status of the Best Western Hotel construction, progress on Parking Lot C engineering, and completion of the ARMF General Aviation Hangar. Financial items involved distribution of attorneys' fees and a request for the City of Sanford to transfer two wells and waive associated fees related to a Consumptive Use Permit. Further topics included land acquisition updates with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and securing matching grants totaling $7.2 million, a proposal to convert vacant T-Hangar space into mini-storage units, approval of six Joint Participation Agreements (JPAs) for various runway, taxiway, and airfield sign improvements, discussions regarding necessary zoning changes compatible with RI-1, and a report on an energy-saving agreement with ESG. The Board also addressed a request from Boston Maine Airways to release its lease obligations and transfer terms to Capital Cargo International Airlines for a simulator hangar. Furthermore, the Authority decided to pursue a proposal for a potential new tenant interested in constructing a large maintenance hangar, which could create approximately 300 jobs. The Counsel's report addressed the Order of Taking Hearing, the Poloski Parcel deposit, the ACI lawsuit status, and successfully securing an exemption for airports and seaports from a proposed Taxation and Budget Reform Commission revenue cap. The TBI report noted an overall 24% increase in total passengers for March 2008 compared to the previous year, though international traffic declined. The Consent Agenda included the approval of eight lease agreements or addendums for various buildings (warehouse/office and residences) and one Collateral Access Agreement, as well as the approval of three month-to-month grazing land leases.