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APPROVAL OF MINUTES. On the motion and second of Vice Chair Junor and Commissioner Bristol, with Commissioner Welsh abstaining, the minutes of March 7, 2007 were approved as written.
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AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH AIRPORT CONCESSION CONSULTANTS, INC. (ASR 07-000482). Airport Director requested Airport Commission concurrence with the recommended Board action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue contract with Airport Concession Consultants, Inc. for Professional Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Services in an amount not to exceed $166,500.00 for three years. Responding to Commissioner Welsh, Airport Director Murphy confirmed that ACC, Inc. was the only company to submit a proposal. Director Murphy went onto explain that the contract with John Wayne Airport is very small; ACC, Inc. is a small company with only a few employees. ACC, Inc. is very knowledgeable regarding FAA DBE issues. Responding to Commissioner Junor, Director Murphy explained ACC, Inc. assists in developing an annual work plan and reporting requirements regarding how the airport has done reaching DBE goals.
On the motion and second of Commissioners Bristol and Vice Welsh, item 2 was passed unanimously.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS – REFURBISH TERMINAL RESTROOMS (ASR 07-000444). Airport Director requested Airport Commission concurrence with the recommended Board action to approve plans and specifications for a project to provide major renovation of the eight existing restrooms at the Thomas F. Riley Terminal Building and authorize advertisements of the project for bids. Responding to Commissioner Welsh, Director Murphy explained the restrooms on the sterile side of the Terminal are in need of refurbishing and can't wait to be included with the construction of Terminal C.
On the motion and second of Commissioner Bristol and Vice Chair Junor, item 3 was passed unanimously
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APPROVE AIRLINE CLUB ROOM LEASES – JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT (ASR 07-000028). Airport Director requested Airport Commission concurrence with the recommended Board action to approve the Airline Club Room Leases for American and United Airlines at John Wayne Airport. Responding to Commissioner Welsh, Director Murphy explained the County of Orange rent guideline. Every six months the airport re-evaluates what the anticipated costs will be for the upcoming six months. Assistant Airport Director Loan Leblow added that the language used helps the airport to remain in compliance with the FAA Rates and Charges policy.
Commissioner Welsh inquired whether the airlines have any proprietary wi-fi rights. Director Murphy informed the Commissioners that American Airlines currently offers wi-fi but does not have proprietary rights.
Responding to Vice Chair Junor, Director Murphy confirmed that United Airlines and American Airlines are the only airlines that have a club room at JWA and that no other airlines have expressed any interest.
Responding to Commissioner Bristol, Director Murphy confirmed that the airline clubs sell alcohol. Assistant Director Leblow added that the clubs have different levels of membership and alcohol is included with certain memberships. Deputy Airport Director, Roy Freeman added that Host has the management contract to serve alcohol in the airlines club rooms and reports the revenue on their gross receipts.
On the motion and second of Commissioner Bristol and Vice Chair Junor, item 4 was passed unanimously.
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SUMMARY OF RELEVANT ACTIONS BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. All items were approved as recommended.
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
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Other
Business - Airport Project Timeline
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Legislative Update -
None.
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Items
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Chair Markley suggested JWA get a status board in the ticketing area so travelers could see the status of flights. Director Murphy responded that the Terminal is in the process of updating all Flight Information Displays.
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ADJOURNMENT
OF PUBLIC MEETING. Having no further business to conduct, the public meeting was adjourned at 5:28 pm.
