CHARLESTON COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY

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1 CHARLESTON COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY CHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 5500 INTERNATIONAL BLVD. #IOI CHARLESTON, SC TELE: (843) FAX: (843) AIRPORT.Cm! CHARLESTON COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY CHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT lo:ooam BOARD MEETING MINUTES Members present were Chairman A. Savage, J. Cawley (proxy for K. Summey), H. Fishburne, H. Hill, W. Hundley, L. Page, H. Pena (proxy for Riley), S. Pryor, M. Seidler, E. Summey, B. Swails and CCAA legal Counsel A. Goodstein. Staff present were Director Campbell, T. Alexander, C. Axman, L. Bryant, R. Carew, B. Corbin, J. Cronkey, J. Eagerton, J. Free, C. Gunnels, N. Haynes, D. Isley, D. Kennedy, K. Labossiere, D. Loveday, S. McGhee, K. Mclendon, L. Meir, R. Melvin, P. Murphy, J. Olmstead, J. Peacher, M. Sanchez, R. Schwartz, D. Siedel, J. Shepherd, S. Smith, S. Tracey and A. Williams. Others present were Rev. Reid (Charleston County legislative Delegation Chaplain); Leonard & Joann Hadden; Greg Jones (ADC); Kent Thames (AHJV); Mike Darcangelo (Avcon, Inc.); Ken Burger (Baker); Claudia Thompson, Temarrick Hemingway (CCAA Interns); Julia Ramcke (Elliott Davis Decosimo); Tom Theobald {Fentress); Gary Edwards (Principal, Management Systems International LLC); David Mason, Dennis Wiehl (Mead & Hunt); Warren Wise (Post & Courier); and Gregory Rouse (Savage law Firm Intern); CALL TO ORDER Chairman Savage called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. INVOCATION Rev. R.J. Reed, Charleston County Legislative Delegation Chaplain, asked those to stand for a moment and pause in remembrance to those who lost their lives at Mother Emanuel AME Church on June 17, Rev. Reed introduced his guest, Leonard Haden, who led the Authority in prayer. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Col. John H. Cawley led the pledge.

2 Page 2of7 SALUTE TO VETERANS E. Summey gave a salute to Col. John H. Cawley, US Army (ret.). ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Savage introduced his summer intern Greg Rouse. RECOGNITION Award of Service Pins - June 30 Year Service - Jane Eagerton, Administrative Coordinator Award of Service Pins - July 10 Year Service - Nick Haynes, Security Specialist PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. PRESENTATION: AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT H. Hill introduced Gary Edwards, Principal of Management Systems International, LLC. Gary Edwards gave a presentation on Air Service Development and what the airline industry is talking about today. He announced beginning August 9, 2015, Southwest Airlines will inaugurate daily service from Charleston to Dallas love Field. S. Pryor arrived at 10:34 a.m. ELECTION OF OFFICERS A. Assistant Secretary Chairman Savage moved, seconded by H. Hill that the Authority not elect to fill the vacant office of Assistant Secretary. The motion was adopted.

3 Page 3of7 B. Assistant Treasurer Chairman Savage moved, seconded by H. Hill that the Authority approve B. Swails as the Assistant Treasurer. The motion was adopted. I. MINUTES Board Meeting - May 28, 2015 H. Hill moved, seconded by S. Pryor that the Authority approve the Minutes of the Board Meeting on May 28, The motion was adopted. U. FINANCE COMMITTEE Committee Chairman B. Swails reported that the Finance Committee met on July 22, A. Monthly Financial Report The Monthly Financial Report was presented for information only. UI. GOVERNANCE/ HR COMMITTEE Committee Chairman H. Fishburne reported that the Governance I Human Resources Committee met on July 7, A. Report: Diversity Workforce/ Visit with Dr. Thornley, President Trident Tee S. McGhee gave a report on Diversity in the Workforce and shared highlights of her visit with Dr. Thornley, President Trident Technical College. B. Report: Travel Policy for Board Members and Staff J. Peacher reported that staff is in the process of developing a formal Travel Policy for Board Members and staff. Chairman Savage requested the policy go back to the Governance I HR Committee in August.

4 Page 4of7 C. Review: By-Laws and Policies & Procedures S. Tracey gave a review on the progress of standardizing, updating and scanning all policies, procedures and ordinances. D. Proposal: Branding H. Fishburne proposed that a Memorial Committee be formed to acknowledge and honor those who have lost their lives at Mother Emanuel AME Church on June 17, M. Seidler will Chair, H. Fishburne, H. Hill and S. Pryor will be members of the Memorial Committee. M. Seidler stated that the goal of the Memorial Committee would be two-fold to honor those who lost their lives and to inspire people about how human beings can live their lives when faced with extreme adversity. Chairman Savage noted that Mead & Hunt has agreed to donate their time and talent to the memorial. David Mason stated that Mead & Hunt is very proud to be a part of the project. Because several Board Members have other meetings to attend, Chairman Savage requested the Authority move into Executive Session to discuss the Director's Evaluation now instead of the order of the Agenda. E. Summey moved, seconded by L. Page that the Authority convene into Executive Session. CCAA Legal Counsel A. Goodstein was consulted and concurred the request was appropriate for Executive Session. In addition, A. Goodstein stated that he had several matters to discuss while in Executive Session concerning legal advice and contractual matters. The motion was adopted. The Board convened into Executive Session at 11:24 a.m. The Authority exited Executive Session at approximately 12:45 p.m. L. Page departed at 12:00 p.m. The Authority reconvened at approximately 12:08 p.m. E. Summey asked to be excused at 12:10 p.m. E. Summey moved, seconded by W. Hundley that the Authority approve Director Campbell's evaluation as presented and increase his salary to $225,000 per year. The motion was adopted.

5 Page 5of7 IV. OPERATIONS/ PLANNING COMMITTEE Committee Chairman W. Hundley reported that the Operations I Planning Committee did not meet in July. V. TERMINAL REDEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TRIP) COMMITTEE Committee Chairman H. Pena reported that the TRIP Committee did not meet in July and gave a summary of the TRIP activities and milestones. A. Program Update: Program Manager, Mead & Hunt Dennis Wiehl, Market Leader Architecture with Mead & Hunt gave an update of the TRIP progress and schedule. H. Pena departed the meeting at 12:27 p.m. VI. Internship Program Status/Evaluation S. McGhee, Director of Community Relations, gave a status update and evaluation of the CCAA Internship Program. The Internship Program has been a great success. VU. BUDGET REVIEW M. Seidler requested for J. Olmstead to setup a Budget Review for Board Members. VII I. DIRECTOR'S EVALUATION As previously stated above, E. Summey moved, seconded by W. Hundley that the Authority approve Director Campbell's evaluation as presented and increase his salary to $225,000 per year. The motion was adopted.

6 Page 6of7 IX. DIRECTOR'S REMARKS Director Campbell announced that the CCAA interns Claudia Thompson and Temarrick Hemingway have been with us for 10 weeks and the program has been a fantastic success; we will be hanging 18 original paintings in Baggage Claim #3 painted by students from 4th-7th grades who participated in SMART (Students Mastering the Academic Arts) a summer program sponsored and facilitated by the Charleston County School District; Chernoff Newman is moving forward on branding and we hope to bring their efforts to the Board in the September - October timeframe; continuing to work with Ricondo on the Airport Layout & Parking Master Plan; working on air cargo development; coordinating a huge project next year approximately $24+ million to rebuild Taxiway A with modifications to B & G including drainage; actively pursuing bringing advertising in-house and expect a large increase in revenue which we are working to have in place soon and will give an update on our progress next month; meeting with airlines to discuss the budget next week; passenger growth 7.2% over record 2014; JetBlue announced direct flight to Ft. Lauderdale; Alaskan Airways direct to Seattle in November; Harvest & Grounds opened today and LRO cash positive with record fuel sales. X. CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS Chairman Savage stated an item be added to the agenda titled "Old Business" in order to keep track of deadlines and commitments. Chairman Savage requested the Authority move into Executive Session to discuss a litigation update and a minor personnel matter. CCAA Legal Counsel A. Goodstein stated that the matter was concerning legal advice and contractual matters. The motion was adopted. The Board convened into Executive Session at approximately 12:50 p.m. The Authority exited Executive Session at approximately 1:20 p.m. XI. LEGAL UPDATE CCAA Legal Counsel A. Goodstein gave a legal update in Executive Session.

7 Page 7of7 XU. EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCLAIMER: Authority Board meetings are open to the public; however, exceptions to the open meeting policy may occur from time to time when a member of the Authority Board makes a motion to enter into Executive Session regarding an item listed on the published meeting agenda. Before going into Executive Session the members present shall vote in public on the question and when the vote is favorable the presiding officer shall announce the specific purpose of the Executive Session to discuss matters as identified in items (1) through (S) of subsection (a) of section of the S.C. Code of Laws as amended. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Savage declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 1:20 p.m. ~~y;s: J!JJ Helen T. Hill Secretary