Savannah Hilton Head International Airport http://savannahairport.com/ April 26, 2013 - Preliminary Agenda set May 1, 2013 Savannah Airport Commission Meeting SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
May 1, 2013

1.  Call to Order by Chairman Formey
2.  Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting – April 10, 2013
3.  Recognition of Visitors
4.  Length of Service Award(s):  Johnny Early – 25 Years, Albert Clark – 10 Years
5.  Resolution – Henri Burton
6.  MARCOM Awards – Marketing
7.  John Rauback A.A.E.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
8.   Execute Amendment No. One to Land Lease with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation.
9.   Approve Concession Space Lease Agreement with NEWZOOM, Inc. for Automated Retail Unit.
10. Approve Contract with Savannah Systems in the amount of $363,625 for the Fire Alarm and Detection System for Buildings 400, 1224, and 560.
11. Approve Change Order No. 4 North Aviation Development Project (NAD) with McLendon Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $775,143.10.

MISCELLANEOUS
12.  CBP Facility Update
13.  Calendar of Upcoming Events
14.  Executive Session – Personnel
15.  Adjourn

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April 24, 2013 - Savannah/Hilton Head International Shows Three Percent Increase for First Quarter Travel SAVANNAH, GA – Enplanements at Savannah/Hilton Head International for the first quarter of 2013 showed an increase of three percent. Year to date enplanements total 175,990 compared to last year’s figure of 170,920. Savannah/Hilton Head International served 1,612,000 passengers in 2012.

Market share for airlines serving Savannah/Hilton Head International for the first quarter was as follows: Delta Airlines 50%, US Airways 29%, United 15%, and American Airlines 6%. The Airport finished out the quarter with a 75% load factor, a five percent increase over 2012.

Air Carriers have increased flights to accommodate Spring and Summer travelers visiting the Low Country and surrounding communities. Currently, 41 daily flights are available offering non-stop service to/from Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Philadelphia, New York, Newark, Washington Reagan and Washington Dulles. For current flight information, check the Airport’s website at www.savannahairport.com and follow the airport on Facebook and Twitter for local updates and airfare deal alerts.

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April 24, 2013 - Date Set for May 2013 Savannah Airport Commission Meeting The next meeting of the Savannah Airport Commission will be May 1, 2013 at 9:00 a.m., in the third floor conference room of the main terminal building.

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April 10, 2013 - Patrick S. Graham, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport Executive Director, to Retire Gregory B. Kelly to Become Acting Executive Director  

SAVANNAH, GA –The Savannah Airport Commission today announced that Patrick S. Graham, Executive Director of Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport will retire and Assistant Executive Director Gregory B. Kelly will become the acting Executive Director as of July 1, 2013.
Mr. Graham began working with the Savannah Airport Commission in 1985 and has served as Executive Director since January 1, 1991. Since joining the Airport, Mr. Graham has served as the Director of Administration and Finance, and Assistant Executive Director. In his 28 years of employment with the Airport Commission, Mr. Graham has been responsible for many major capital projects the largest of which was the design and construction of the new airport terminal in the northwest quadrant of the airport from May 1992-1994 at a cost of $68.4 million.
Mr. Graham has served in many capacities in the local community including President of Visit Savannah, Chairman of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, President of Leadership Savannah, and numerous other civic boards and positions. He has also served at the state level as President of the Georgia Airports Association, President of the Southeast Chapter of American Association of Airport Executives, Chairman of Airports Council International - North America and on the World Aviation Board for Airports Council International. “On behalf of all the Commissioners I would like to thank Mr. Graham for his twenty-eight years of dedicated service to the Airport and for his steadfast leadership” stated Savannah Airport Commission Chairman Sylvester Formey.
The Commission is pleased to announce that in accordance with the Commission’s succession plan as part of the strategic planning process Gregory B. Kelly, currently Assistant Executive Director, will become the Acting Executive Director as of the date of Mr. Graham’s retirement. Mr. Kelly began his career at the Airport in 1989 as an intern. He was made Deputy Director of Maintenance in 1991 and worked in a variety of leadership positions at the Airport throughout his career. He presently serves on the Board of Directors for the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives and the Small Airports Committee and the Board of Directors for Airports Council International – North America. Mr. Kelly is a former member of the Georgia Airports Association (GAA) Board of Directors, a Past President, and a recipient of the GAA Presidents Award. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Savannah Area Tourism Leadership Council and Visit Savannah and is an accredited airport executive and a candidate for a Masters in Public Administration at Savannah State University.
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April 8, 2013 - Preliminary Agenda set for April 10, 2013 Savannah Airport Commission Meeting SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
April 10, 2013

1.    Call to Order by Chairman Formey
2.    Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting – March 14, 2013
3.    Recognition of Visitors
4.    Length of Service Award(s): Truong Pham – 10 years

5.    First in Service:   Angela Brackett

6.    Hilton Garden Inn Honor

7.    Recognition of GaANG ARFF and SAC Airfield Crew Response to Aircraft Incident

8.    Recognition of Delta Airlines for Significant Achievement of Star Status in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program

9.    Jamerson Singleton, SSU Intern

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

10.    Runway 10-28 and 1-19 Rubber and Paint Removal/Repainting, City of Savannah Event No. 1116, $227,011.30

11.    Air Service Update & Execute Contract for Professional Services with Ailevon

12.    Execute Concession Space Lease Agreement with Wright Square Antique Mall, LLC.

13.    Execute Amendment No. One to Space Lease Agreement with Goodwill Industries of the

14.    Execute Space Lease Agreement with NEWZOOM, Inc.  NEWZOOM Inc. is requesting

15.    Name Old Gulfstream Road.

16.    SAV Weather Observers

17.    Video Wall -  Infax, Inc.

MISCELLANEOUS
18.    Announcement
19.    Calendar of Upcoming Events
20.    Executive Session – Legal and Personnel Issues
21.    Adjourn

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March 22, 2013 - Date Set for April 2013 Savannah Airport Commission Meeting The next meeting of the Savannah Airport Commission will be April 10, 2013 at 9:00 a.m., in the third floor conference room of the main terminal building.

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March 8, 2013 - Preliminary Agenda set for March 14, 2013 Savannah Airport Commission Meeting SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION

March 14, 2013

1.          Call to Order by Chairman Formey

2.          Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting – February 13, 2012

3.          Recognition of Visitors

4.          Length of Service Award(s):        Jack Tucker – 5 Years

 

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

5.          Approve Participation in the Visit Savannah Advertising Campaign in the Amount of $120,000.

6.          Execute Contract for Professional Services with Ailevon Air Service Consulting, LLC.

 

7.          Request Approval of Contract with BRW Construction Group, LLC in the Amount of $36,605 for Building 760 Grinder Pump System Project.

 

8.          Request Approval of a Contract with Brooks-Berry-Haynie Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $249,204 for the Construct Midfield Runway Visual Range (RVR) Project.

 

9.          Request Approval of Georgia Department of Transportation Land Purchase in the Amount of $15,970 for an “Option for Right of Way.

 

10.       Approve Assignment and Assumption Agreement with United Airlines, Inc.

 

11.       Request Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Space Lease Agreement Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire, Inc.

 

12.       Execute Hangar and Land Lease Agreement with Southern Aviation Parts & Service, LLC.

 

13.       Execute Comfort Letter Crossroads Pointe, LLC d/b/a Holiday Inn Express.

 

MISCELLANEOUS

14.       Space Lease – Business Center

15.       Insurance Renewals

16.       VIP Parking

17.       U.S. DOT Airline Report Data – SE Region

18.       House Bill 176 BILD Act Update

 

19.       Calendar of Upcoming Events

20.       Executive Session - Personnel & Litigation

 

21.       Adjourn

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March 6, 2013 - North American Airports Elect Greg Kelly to 2013 Board of Directors North American Airports Elect Greg Kelly to 2013 Board of Directors

 

SAVANNAH, GA – During its Winter Board of Directors Meeting on Feb. 6, members of Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) elected Savannah/Hilton Head International’s Assistant Executive Director Greg Kelly as a new member to its Board of Directors. Mr. Kelly was elected to fill an open position representing small airports on the ACI-NA Board. His term is effective immediately.

ACI-NA is an international trade association representing more than 350 airports in the United States and Canada. Its mission is to advocate policies and provide services that strengthen the ability of air carrier airports to serve their passengers, customers and communities.

The 2013 ACI-NA Chair is David Edwards, President and CEO Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. Serving as First Vice Chair is Mark Reis, Managing Director, Aviation Division of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Second Vice Chair is Jim Cherry, President and CEO, Aéroports de Montréal. Secretary-Treasurer is Maureen Riley, Executive Director of the Salt Lake City Department of Airports.

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February 26, 2013 - Date Set for March 2013 Savannah Airport Commission Meeting The next meeting of the Savannah Airport Commission will be March 14, 2013 at 9:00 a.m., in the third floor conference room of the main terminal building.

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February 8, 2013 - Preliminary Agenda set for February 13, 2013 Savannah Airport Commission Meeting SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION

February 13, 2013

1.                Call to Order by Chairman Formey

2.                Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting – January 23, 2012

3.                Recognition of Visitors

4.                Robbie Richardson, Dale Carnegie Course, Highest Award for Achievement

5.                Length of Service Award(s):  Irma Jenkins - 25 Years of Service

 Willie Jackson - 5 Years of Service

 

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

6.                Approve Ailevon Air Service Consulting, LLC for airline consulting services.

7.                Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Space Lease Agreement with Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire, Inc.

 

8.                Approve Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Letter of Support for Neovia Logistics Services, LLC.

 

MISCELLANEOUS

9.                Executive Director and Staff Goals & Objectives

10.            I-95 Interchange

11.            North Aviation Development

12.            Calendar of Upcoming Events

 

13.            Adjourn

 

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