Malena Zanjani

The Board approved the final FY 2025 Audit Report and PFC audits. Additionally, the Board authorized the acceptance of noise mitigation funds from the Connecticut Airport Authority, with a brief discussion held regarding the permitted use of these funds.

The Board meeting included reports from the Chairman and the Executive Director, who provided updates on legislative progress, noise mitigation fund agreements, and airport activity statistics. The Finance Committee presented administrative account financials for February 2026. The Airport Manager reported on the success of the annual FAA certification inspection and ongoing infrastructure maintenance plans. The Lessee's report covered upcoming community engagement efforts and operational updates, including safety drills and contingency planning for weather events. The Board formally approved the final FY 2025 audit report and the acceptance of noise mitigation funds from the Connecticut Airport Authority. Public comments addressed concerns regarding transit-oriented access, noise, traffic, and community representation.

The Board discussed the Executive Director's report concerning legal agreement amendments, federal funding impacts on TSA operations, and airport growth statistics. The Finance Committee reviewed January financial performance, including airfield and administrative fund revenues and expenses. The Airport Manager provided updates on spring maintenance, pavement repairs, upcoming FAA certification inspections, and rescue vehicle procurement. Additionally, the lessee reported on weather-related operational challenges, flood response, and terminal maintenance. The community engagement report highlighted recent public information sessions, the conclusion of the Residential Indoor Air Program, and new flight service announcements. The Board officially approved the extension of the McCarter English engagement as issuer's counsel.

The board discussed the ongoing progress of current projects and highlighted the need for patience during the legislative session. Resolutions were considered regarding an audit report, a fund balance sheet, and the acceptance of a noise mitigation fund from the Connecticut Airport Authority. The executive director provided operational statistics noting a year-over-year decline in seats but overall positive growth. The finance committee reported on administration fund budgets and pending airfield financials. The airport manager recognized the team for a successful FAA certification inspection, provided updates on airfield maintenance including pavement management, the arrival of a new ARF truck, and implementation plans for a safety management system. Additionally, the committee discussed a federal budget earmark for an ARF building expansion and planning efforts for emergency response exercises and community airport cleanup days.

The board convened to discuss strategy and negotiations regarding pending claims and litigation involving the town of East Haven, specifically case number 24-1029. Following an executive session, the board officially approved resolution number 634, which authorizes the execution of a four-party memorandum of understanding involving the authority, the town of East Haven, the city of New Haven, and New HVN LLC to address airport operations and future development plans.