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Committee Reports:
Finance & Audit Committee. Commissioner Joseph stated that the Finance and Audit
Committee did not meet; therefore, there was no committee report to present. He reported that
the financial reports were included in the Commissioners' meeting packets for their review.
Mr. Joseph stated that Commissioners with questions regarding the financial reports may follow
up with the Finance Committee.
Facilities Committee.
Terminal Roof Replacement. Mr. Morello reported that rehabilitation work continues on the
airport's three roof segments, and that the main roof rehabilitation is approximately 98%
complete with only minor finishing and touch-up work remaining. He stated that the center
circulation roof section is also approximately 98% complete. Mr. Morello also reported that
visible progress has been made on the front entrance canopy rehabilitation, including
refurbishment and painting of the structural metal components supporting the canopy and a start
on demolition work. He stated that the upcoming project meetings will provide an updated
schedule for substantial completion associated with each rehabilitation component.
Taxiway Delta. Mr. Morello reported that the final layer of base course is currently being placed
and compacted at Taxiway Delta with initial concrete pouring scheduled to begin on May 28th.
He stated that the runway has been closed since May 4th to complete work directly connected to
its north end and that the project remains on schedule, so barring any unforeseen issues the
maximum anticipated runway closure period is expected to be approximately 60 days.
Bathroom. Mr. Morello stated that the restroom project permitting process is currently under
review, including comments received from the City related primarily to water fountain placement
and ADA compliance requirements.
Jetbridge. Mr. Morello reported that the jet bridge project has experienced manufacturing delays
and that this the primary reason the project start date being pushed to approximately January
2027.
Executive Director Report: Mr. Morello reported and expressed his appreciation for City
Council’s adoption of its Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget on May 12th which allocates $3.1
million in operating support. Mr. Morello also informed the Commission that the DOAV has
delayed release of the technical report component of its statewide economic impact study, which
will include details about the airport’s contribution to the regional economy. Mr. Morello
reminded the Commissioners of executive summary data he has previously provided indicating
the airport’s economic impact is approximately $268 million annually based on 2024 data. He
stated that the technical report is still expected to be released this spring, and that he will
distribute a link to the Commissioners and staff for review when it becomes available.
Mr. Morello reported that due to the closure of Runway 7/25, American Airlines has been
required to cap outgoing flights at 42 passengers due to Runway 2/20’s shorter length. He stated
that he has been monitoring ticket sales and observed that load factors have generally remained
strong, with the first two daily departures often reaching full capacity and the third flight also
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