Hawkins Field

The meeting included several reports and action items. The CEO's report featured an update from Delta Airlines regarding their long-term view of Jackson as a mainline market and an explanation for the closure of the cargo facility. Division reports highlighted staff recognition for earning bachelor's degrees and provided updates on capital projects, including the award of the apron lighting project, completion of the drainage study, and progress on elevator and restroom renovations. The Procurement division reported on the status of nine bids received for parking management services. New business action items involved the approval of the November 2025 invoice docket and several contracts, including a one-year agreement for SITA public address system support, a lease extension for The Shoe Shine Doctor, an installation agreement with Entergy Mississippi LLC, and the ratification of emergency water leak repair services.

The Work Session Meeting agenda included several action items. Discussions covered the recommendation to authorize the CEO to execute a one-year agreement, renewable for two additional years, for SITA Public Address System support and maintenance with Ford Audio-Visual, totaling up to $69,043.57. The Board also reviewed a request to extend the lease agreement with The Shoe Shine Doctor by one year, increasing the monthly rental rate from $50.00 to $75.00. Furthermore, authorization was sought to execute a utility installation agreement and easement with Entergy Mississippi, LLC, for permanent electrical service to the new Mississippi Office of Air Transportation Services facility. Finally, the Board addressed a request for ratification of an emergency procurement action totaling $60,362.61 to Buford Plumbing for the immediate repair of a ruptured 16-inch water main.

The work session addressed several action items. Discussions included authorizing the CEO to execute a one-year agreement, not to exceed $69,043.57, for SITA Public Address System support and maintenance with Ford Audio-Visual. The Board also reviewed a request to extend the lease agreement for The Shoe Shine Doctor, which included a one-year term extension and an increase in the monthly rental rate to $75.00. Furthermore, authorization was sought to execute a utility installation agreement and easement with Entergy Mississippi, LLC, to provide permanent electrical service for the new Mississippi Office of Air Transportation Services facility. Finally, the Board reviewed an emergency procurement action for ratification concerning repairs to a 16-inch water main rupture that occurred on November 5, 2025, which were performed by Buford Plumbing for $60,362.61.

The regular meeting covered several key areas, starting with employee recognition for an employee's assistance during travel and the staff's successful completion of the Part 139 inspection with favorable comments on safety, training, and airfield condition. The CEO report included updates on flight volume reduction potentially due to a governmental shutdown and impacts from a UPS plane crash requiring additional safety inspections. Division reports highlighted staff achievements in education, the resolution of nearly all Part 139 discrepancies (one remaining item reclassified as a capital project), updates on capital projects like the apron lighting project and elevator installations, and the receipt of nine bids for parking management services. New business focused on financial reports, including the approval of the November 2025 invoice docket. Contract approvals included a one-year agreement for SITA public address system support, a lease extension for The Shoe Shine Doctor with a rental rate increase, execution of a utility installation agreement with Entergy Mississippi LLC, and ratification of emergency procurement for water leak repairs.

This document serves as official notification for the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority's monthly regular board meeting. The meeting is scheduled to be held in accordance with applicable Mississippi law and the Authority's Bylaws.