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Peninsula Airport Commission — approved meeting minutes, 2026-04-16

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7 | P a g e I.T. connection to its systems. He stated that the initial acquisition, cabling, and equipment costs totaled approximately $187,000 in 2018, and that the airport currently pays approximately $5,400 annually for network connection fees, subject to adjustment. He further stated that the airport is contractually obligated under the lease to complete the current I.T. upgrade as requested and outlined in the MOA. He stated that the airport has reviewed the applicable lease provisions and determined that there is nothing in the lease allowing the airport to terminate the agreement, nor is there any provision that places a cap on these costs. He explained that each request therefore requires negotiation with the agency and noted that the airport could receive another request in three to five years. Mr. Joseph made a motion to approve Resolution No. 27 authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding reimbursing information technology upgrades, and Mr. Garner seconded the motion. The motion was approved by roll call vote, 3-0. 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. Mr. Garner made a motion to enter into Closed Session and Chair Smith seconded the motion. The motion was approved by roll call vote, 3-0, and the PAC entered Closed Session at 9:20am. Open Session: 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 Mr. Joseph seconded the motion. The motion was approved by roll call vote, 3-0, and the PAC returned to Open Session at 9:36 a.m. Mr. Seymour reported that there were two motions coming out of closed session for the Commission’s consideration. He stated that the first motion was to ratify and approve the execution of the First Lease Amendment with Mercury Air Center Newport News, doing business as Atlantic Aviation, extending the term through July 31, 2027, and to authorize Chair Smith to execute and deliver the amendment. Mr. Garner made a motion to approve the First Lease Amendment and Mr. Joseph seconded the motion. The motion was approved by roll call vote, 3-0. Mr. Seymour further stated that the second motion was to approve consent for an Atlantic Aviation sublease with Impress Consulting Group, doing business as Impress Technologies, which had been reviewed by staff and discussed with the Commission. Mr. Garner made a motion to approve the sublease with Impress Consulting Group and Mr. Joseph seconded the motion. The motion was approved by roll call vote, 3-0.
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