Ronald Mathieu

The meeting included the approval of the purchase of one dump truck from Birmingham Freightliner. Additionally, the Board considered and then unanimously approved retroactively ratifying a contract for the Terminal restroom project executed by the President & CEO, amending the motion to incorporate specific discussed language into future proposals. The CEO provided updates on various topics, including the Federal Government Shutdown, meals for TSA employees, upcoming travel, the Airport Grocery Store, and Airport Day. The Board then entered an attorney-client privileged Executive Session and did not reconvene for an Open Meeting.

This document outlines the strategic planning and development initiatives for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. It details ongoing and planned projects, including terminal building upgrades, the construction of a new air cargo facility, and airfield infrastructure rehabilitation. The core strategic framework is the Airport Master Plan, which guides long-range development, considers environmental and socio-economic impacts, and emphasizes community engagement and corporate social responsibility.

The meeting included discussions and approvals regarding an Aircraft Maintenance License Agreement with Southern Sky Aviation Maintenance, LLC, awarding the runway intersection drainage improvements design and CA services to RS&H, and awarding an Operations and Maintenance Service Agreement for the Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) and Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB) to ERMC. The CEO provided an update on key airport topics, including Spirit & Southwest Gate Party's & Inaugural Flights, Employee Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Airport Issues Conference, Winter Olympics, Kiwanis Speaking Engagement, Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon, State of Diabetes Panel, Employee Christmas Luncheon, Executive Team Holiday Dinner, Trip to Las Vegas Airport -- TSA Checkpoint, and Upcoming Out of the Office. The Board also held an attorney-client privileged Executive Session.

The meeting included updates on key airport topics such as the Executive Team Retreat, 2024 Aviation Issues Conference, upcoming Airlines TAG Meeting, FAA Annual Part 139 Inspection, Cellular DAS System update, BAA Water and Sewer Rates, BWWB and Alabama Power LOA Agreement, upcoming AAAE-SEC Conference, and the University of Montevallo's Awards Night. The board considered and approved a contract with ERMC for the outbound carousel replacement project and additional services to Barge Design Solutions for the terminal apron joint seal project. There was also a discussion regarding the 2024 Farnborough Air Show in London, and the board requested potential development sites on airport property be presented at the next meeting. Additionally, the board approved amending the Authority's current purchasing resolution to increase the President & CEO's approval level.

The meeting included discussions on the status of the airline industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the end of Director Edgar Marx Jr.'s term, and the reappointment of Director Robert Kelly and appointment of Attorney Ashby Pate. The Board discussed and approved an amended Customer Facility Charge Resolution, an updated Attendance and Work Schedule Policy, a Political Activity Policy, and an engagement agreement with Banks, Finley, White, & Co. regarding the 2020 Year Audit. They also approved a contract extension for the Jones Group, a contract with Dunn Construction for the Runway 18/36 Rehabilitation Project, and a contract with Tortorigi Construction Inc. for the Runway 24 Glide Slope Terrain Improvement Project. Additionally, a three-year contract with Quality Creative Landscaping for landscaping services was approved. The CEO reported on various issues, including an aircraft emergency landing, grant updates, and ongoing negotiations and expirations of agreements. The Board also held an attorney-client privileged Executive Session.