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Peninsula Airport Commission — board meeting package, August 20, 2026

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6 | P a g e Administration, Public Safety, and the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) station to gain a broad understanding of Airport functions. Mr. Morello reported that Airport staff is pleased to provide these learning opportunities and appreciates the work assistance they will provide, too. Old Business: Chair Smith asked if there was any old business. There was none. New Business: Chair Smith reported that the Commission had one item of new business regarding the annual renewal of its Electronic Participation Policy (Exhibit A) for situations other than a declared state of emergency. She stated that the policy, which was originally adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic, must be renewed each fiscal year. Chair Smith reported that legal counsel confirmed there have been no changes to the applicable state statute or to the policy since its previous adoption. She stated that a resolution approving the Electronic Participation Policy for non-emergency situations for the current fiscal year, was included in the meeting materials for the Commission's consideration. Mr. Garner made a motion to approve the Electronic Participation Policy and Dr. Price seconded the motion. The motion was approved by voice vote, 6-0. 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 Dr. Price seconded the motion. The motion was approved by roll call vote, 6-0, and the PAC entered Closed Session at 8:30am. 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 Dr. Price seconded the motion. The motion was approved by roll call vote, 6-0, and the PAC returned to Open Session at 9:40 a.m. Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 9:41 a.m. Next Regular Meeting Date: August 20, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
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