Paul Myers

The meeting covers several administrative, financial, and contractual actions. Key topics include revisions to the employee handbook, acceptance of a donation for airport security, and authorization for natural gas pipeline installations. The agenda details multiple infrastructure and technology contracts, including airfield sign and software upgrades, design services for a new rent-a-car facility, construction management for the data center modernization, and associated construction projects. Additionally, the board will review change orders for ongoing airport projects, approve the termination of an air carrier sublease, and finalize new concession agreements and hangar-related property assignments.

The meeting included reports on airport operations, specifically recovery efforts following a winter weather event and the success of a dementia-friendly terminal program. Management provided financial updates noting significant revenue declines due to the pandemic, alongside successful cost-cutting measures, and discussed terminal construction projects. The Board approved an amendment to the lease agreement with the City of Tulsa to extend options, accepted a memorandum of understanding for city support services, and authorized the acceptance of multiple federal airport coronavirus response grants for operational expenses and concessionaire rent relief.

The meeting included operational and financial reports, highlighting a workforce outreach event and the state signing of an air service grant program. Discussion topics included airport diversion procedures and handling of firearms in carry-on bags, as well as a public awareness campaign and collaboration with the Girl Scouts. Financial reporting noted strong fiscal year-end performance, revenue momentum, and updates on debt service and capital projects. The board also approved a professional consulting services agreement for the Microsoft AX upgrade project.

The board discussed the commencement of increment district E under the Tulsa International Airport Economic Development Plan to facilitate city and county applications. The meeting included a recap of the air traffic control tower project construction milestones and updates regarding the federal shutdown's impact on TSA operations. Additionally, the board recognized the airfield operations team for a drone industry award and received updates on new air service routes to San Diego and Seattle, tenant expansion progress for Lieuten Technic, and record-breaking airport parking numbers. The board also reviewed the financial performance for the first eight months of the fiscal year, accepted a donation from the Cherokee Nation for police department security upgrades, and approved a right of entry for an Oklahoma Natural Gas Company pipeline project supporting the new air traffic control tower.

The board discussed several operational updates, including airport activities at Riverside Airport, the progress of the air traffic control tower project, and the status of TSA security procedures. Financial reports were reviewed, showing strong revenue performance despite a decrease in passenger activity during winter weather events. The board approved a reimbursement resolution for a parking garage expansion project, acknowledged a donation from River Spirit Casino Resort, and approved a cooperative purchasing agreement for parking occupancy equipment. Furthermore, the board reviewed and moved to advance a drainage improvement project at Riverside Airport.