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Peninsula Airport Commission — approved meeting minutes, 2026-05-21

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7 | P a g e September. He stated that the airport has been approached by Lux Events, LLC to host the Ninth Annual Great Food Truck Festival on September 19th from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on airport property. Mr. Morello explained that the event is proposed to be located on the gravel and grassy area along H.V. Kelly Drive, with primary parking in the adjacent economy lot, a portion of the Patrick Henry Drive cell phone lot, and potential overflow parking supported by nearby partner facilities to be arranged by Lux Events. He said that the agreement calls for shuttle operations and parking management to be handled solely by the event organizer. Approximately 30 food trucks, additional vendors, and entertainment are planned, and that this represents a good community engagement opportunity for the airport. Mr. Morello reported that airport staff will participate on-site with informational outreach and that he would be present to engage with attendees regarding economic development initiatives. Mr. Morello reported that the promoter will provide event staffing, including private security, waste management services, and all post- event cleanup responsibilities and the airport would receive a $2,500 flat hosting fee. Importantly, the agreement includes standard insurance coverage and indemnification provisions reviewed and strengthened by PAC legal counsel. He stated that the promoter anticipates attendance of approximately 2,000 to 3,000 attendees cycling through the event over the course of the day. Dr. Price made a motion to approve the event agreement and Mr. Lawson seconded the motion. The motion was approved by roll call vote, 4-0. 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. Dr. Price made a motion to enter into Closed Session and Mr. Lawson seconded the motion. The motion was approved by roll call vote, 4-0, and the PAC entered Closed Session at 9:15am. Open Session: Chair Smith asked Mr. Seymour to read the required certification statement to return to Open Session. Mr. Joseph made a motion to return to Open Session and Dr. Price seconded the motion. The motion was approved by roll call vote, 3-0, and the PAC returned to Open Session at 9:42 a.m. Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 9:42 a.m. Next Regular Meeting Date: July 16, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
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