Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority

The committee reviewed several items for approval, including a contract for custodial services for outlying buildings, a design contract amendment for the Runway 2L/20R extension, an on-call contract for signage services, and construction contracts for taxiway and terminal apron repairs. Additionally, the committee received information regarding the January snow response, updates on the New Horizon program budgets, development progress at BNA and JWN airports, and proposed updates to the JWN Hangar Agreement terms, including operational and procedural changes.

The joint meeting focused on a variety of operational, financial, and management updates. Key discussion points included the presentation of the Life Saving Award to DPS officers, various BNA and JWN staff promotions, and reports on airport activities such as the Southwest Airlines 40th anniversary at BNA, the Cherry Blossom Festival, and the Government of Québec visit. The board reviewed and approved several items, including the replacement of the Airport Communications Center CAD system, a professional services contract for the John C. Tune Airport Layout Plan update, an amendment to the JetRight lease agreement, and the FY27 operating and capital budgets for BNA, JWN, and MPC. Furthermore, detailed status reports were provided regarding the Vision 1.0, Vision 2.0, New Horizon I, and New Horizon II development programs, alongside financial reports on passenger forecasts and concession sales.

The Board meeting included discussions on several operational and financial items. Key approvals were granted for the purchase of an ARFF vehicle, the upgrade of runway lighting systems, a construction contract for the North Cargo Ramp slab replacement, and the creation of a Small Business Program. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved the FY27 operating and capital improvement budgets for the Nashville International Airport. Other agenda items included the approval of a second amendment to a lease agreement with JetRight Properties LLC and the authorization of a professional services contract for airport layout planning at John Tune Airport.

The meeting included the presentation of the Chair's report, as well as information items concerning CEO evaluation inputs and a discussion led by the Chairman.

The committee discussed the Fiscal Year 2020 CEO evaluation, reviewing scores and feedback. Additionally, the President provided updates on a potential art donation to Cheekwood, the airport concessions program, the John C. Tune airport redevelopment, pending legal matters, ongoing reviews of insurance programs, and the results of a recent employee survey.