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Mr. Morello reported that he received a letter of appreciation from Thrive Peninsula recognizing
the airport’s participation in a recent food drive (see Exhibit D) which highlights and
acknowledges the strong participation and community support from airport employees. He stated
that the letter noted that airport staff collectively contributed 624 pounds of the total 7,565
pounds collected for Thrive Peninsula during the campaign.
Mr. Morello reported that the airport hosted a highly successful Uncrewed Systems Expo and Job
Fair on January 21st in Concourse A. He stated that the event was organized by the eAviation and
Drone Academy in partnership with the New Horizons Regional Educational Center and
attracted an estimated 150 attendees who were greeted by nearly 40 exhibitors representing
educational institutions, private companies, UAS service providers, and training organizations
related to drone operations. Mr. Morello stated that the event brought many community members
to the airport who might not otherwise visit except for travel. He stated that while a facility fee
was not charged for the event, the airport has begun receiving additional inquiries for similar
events and plans, and staff is working to develop a policy to appropriately monetize use of the
concourse space in support of airport revenue generation.
Old Business: Chair Smith asked if there was any old business. There was none.
New Business: Chair Smith asked if there was any new business. There was none.
Closed Session: Chair Smith asked Mr. Seymour to read closed session statements for §2.2-
3711(A)(1): Personnel, §2.2-3711(A)(3) Acquisition & disposition of real property, and §2.2-
3711(A)(5): Prospective Business.
Dr. Price made a motion to enter into Closed Session and Mr. Garner seconded the motion. The
motion was approved by roll call vote, 4-0, and the PAC entered Closed Session at 9:17am.
Chair Smith asked Mr. Seymour to read the required certification statement to return to Open
Session. Mr. Garner made a motion to return to Open Session and Dr. Price seconded the motion.
The motion was approved by roll call vote, 4-0, and the PAC returned to Open Session at
10:08 a.m.
Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 10:09 a.m.
Next Regular Meeting Date: March 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
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