Rutherford County

Meeting Minutes - Final

Rutherford County Airport Authority

Monday, May 4, 2026

4:00 PM

I. Call To Order

Chairman Benfield called meeting to order at 4:00 PM.

4 -

Present:

Hunter Haynes, Bryan King, Vice Chairperson Donnie Haulk and

Michael Benfield

Alan Toney

1 -

Absent:

A. Pledge of Allegiance

Chairman Benfield led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

B. Agenda Approval

A motion was made by Benfield and seconded by Member Haynes to approve the

Consent Agenda.

The motion carried by the following vote:

4 -

Aye:

Member Haynes, Member King, Vice Chairperson Haulk and

Benfield

Nay:

1 -

Absent:

Toney

III. Public Comments

There were no public comments.

IV. Consent Agenda

ID 26-4455

Minutes of March 2, 2026

Summary:

Minutes of the regular meeting of March 2, 2026 to be presented to the

Authority for consideration.

Attachments:

2026.03.02. Minutes

A motion was made by Member King and seconded by Member Haynes to approve the

Minutes of March 2, 2026 Airport Authority Meeting.

The motion carried by the following vote:

4 -

Aye:

Member Haynes, Member King, Vice Chairperson Haulk and Benfield

Nay:

1 -

Absent:

Toney

V. Financial Report

ID 26-4468

Rutherford County Airport Financial Report

Attachments:

Airport - Mar2026 Rev Exp

Airport Director Devon Raisch reported on the Financial Report and noted all was trending

well to date.

VIII. New Business

ID 26-4454

Fuel Farm Upgrade Bid Tabulation and Recommendation of Award

Attachments:

Fuel Farm Upgrade Generator Proposal Letter

Fuel Farm Upgrade Bid Tabulation and Recommendation of Award

Letter

Airport Director Devon Raisch and Greg Kershaw both presented the recommendation for

approval on the Fuel Farm Upgrade Bid tabulation and recommended award letter.

A motion was made by Chairman Benfield and seconded by Member Haynes to

For approval. . The motion carried by the following vote:

4 -

Aye:

Member Haynes, Member King, Vice Chairperson Haulk and Benfield

Nay:

1 -

Absent:

Toney

ID 26-4475

Perimeter Fencing Project - Construction Change Order and Amendment

No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 5

Attachments:

2026-05-01 WA #5 Amd #1 Perimeter Fencing

2026.05.01 - Change Order No 1

Airport Director Devon Raisch presented on the fencing project. He is proposing the old

fencing be removed and replaced with new gates for a more welcoming and uniform look.

Greg Kershaw assisted with presentation stating that NCDOA has preliminarily approved

this fencing project and change order.

A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Haulk and seconded by Member Haynes

to Approve low bid and authorize the County Manager, Airport Authority

Chairman, Airport Director, Finance Officer, Clerk to the Board, and other County

officials to sign and execute all documents in support of this action contingent

upon AIG (Airport Infrastructure Grant) funding and contingent on NCDOA's

approval. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 -

Aye:

Member Haynes, Member King, Vice Chairperson Haulk and Benfield

Nay:

1 -

Absent:

Toney

ID 26-4467

Hangar 6B Transfer

Attachments:

Hangar 6B Transfer Request 04.13.26

AIR.26C087.Assignment of Lease Agreement.Hangar 6B

AIR.26C087.Resolution Authorizing Assignment Lease.Hangar 6B

Director Devon Raisch presented the Resolution for Hangar 6B Transfer to the Board to

be adopted.

A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Haulk and seconded by Member King to

Adopt Resolution. . The motion carried by the following vote:

4 -

Aye:

Member Haynes, Member King, Vice Chairperson Haulk and Benfield

Nay:

1 -

Absent:

Toney

ID 26-4472

Requested Budget 2026-2027

Attachments:

UPDATED AIRPORT RECOMMENDED BUDGET FYE2027

Director Devon Raisch presented the Requested Budget for 2026-2027. He is requesting

more equipment and fuel in the budget to offset some of the costs.

A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Haulk and seconded by Member King to

Motion to approve requested budget for 2026-2027 to be submitted to the Board of

Commissioners for their consideration. . The motion carried by the following

vote:

4 -

Aye:

Member Haynes, Member King, Vice Chairperson Haulk and Benfield

Nay:

1 -

Absent:

Toney

IX. Closed Session

Closed Session G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(5)

ID 26-4477

Attachments:

2026-05-01_FQD_WA#7 Land Acquisition

Vice Chairman Haulk made a motion to move to closed session and Member King

seconded the motion.

The motion carried by the following vote:A motion was made by Vice

Chairperson Haulk and seconded by Member King to IX. Closed Session .

4 -

Aye:

Member Haynes, Member King, Vice Chairperson Haulk and Benfield

Nay:

1 -

Absent:

Toney

X. Adjourn

Vice Chairman Haulk made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Chairman Benfield

seconded.