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THOSE PRESENT: Robert Spencer, Vice Chairman Carlos Beruff, Secretary Jesse Biter, Commissioner Kristin Incrocci, Commissioner Jeff Jackson, Commissioner Fredrick J. Piccolo, President, Chief Executive Officer C. Dan Bailey, Jr., Airport Counsel Mark Stuckey, Exec. VP COS Anita Eldridge, Sr. VP, Finance & Administration Kent Bontrager, Sr. VP Engineering & Facilities Karen Garofalo, Executive Assistant – SMAA Dori Guzman, Executive Assistant – SMAA

THOSE ABSENT: Doug Holder, Chairman

Vice Chairman Spencer called the meeting to order at 1:09 p.m. and gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance.

Vice Chairman Spencer called the meeting to order at 1:09 p.m. and gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance.

Mr. Piccolo and the Board recognized SMAA Police Officer Joseph (Chris) Panichello as recipient of the Congressional Law Enforcement Award from Congressman Vern Buchanan, 16th District. The award recognizes Officer Panichello's outstanding service to the law enforcement community.

Mr. Piccolo shared with the Board that the Airport received a Certificate of Appreciation from Manatee County Emergency Management for outstanding service to the residents of Manatee County and the State of Florida during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ms. Eldridge introduced the following new employees:

Mike Loefgren, Maintenance Technician

Gunner Reid, Traffic Control Specialist

Terry Whitmer, Maintenance Technician

John Wright, Senior Project Manager

The Board approved the minutes of the August 23, 2021 Budget Workshop and the August 23, 2021 Regular Meeting as presented. MOTION: Commissioner Beruff SECOND: Commissioner Biter MOTION PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY 5-0

Item 6. Public Hearing Regarding Approval of SMAA Resolution 2021-06 Amending the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Operating Rules and Regulations, Appendix A, "Ground Transportation Operating Rules and Regulations", by Incorporating Therein Section 3.6 "Commercial Vehicle Fees." Vice Chairman Spencer opened the Public Hearing on SMAA Resolution 2021-06 Amending the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Operating Rules and Regulations, Appendix A, "Ground Transportation Operating Rules and Regulations", by Incorporating Therein Section 3.6 "Commercial Vehicle Fees" and opened the Public Hearing on SMAA Resolution 2021-05 Adopting Fiscal Year 2022 Budget, Establishing Airline Rentals, Fees and Charges, Designating Employee Promotion Increases, Contributions to Employee Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, Employer Contribution Credit to 457(f) Retirement Plan, Public Parking Rates, Marketing Support, General Aviation Hangar Rental Rates, University Self Storage and Vehicle Storage Rates, Terminal Advertising Rates and Commercial Vehicle Fees.

Dori Guzman, Notary Public, administered the oath to those taking part in today's two public hearings. Staff members Fredrick Piccolo, Anita Eldridge, Mark Stuckey, Kent Bontrager, and Airport Counsel, C. Dan Bailey, were sworn in. No members of the audience came forward to offer testimony.

Mr. Piccolo addressed SMAA Resolution 2021-06, noting the only changes are to Section 3.6 "Commercial Vehicle Fees" commencing October 1, 2021, and continuing indefinitely except as may be amended by the Authority from time to time. Commercial Vehicle for hire operators shall pay to the Airport Authority Commercial Vehicle Fees for use of the Airport Facilities and the privilege to conduct Commercial Vehicle for hire operations at the Airport. Commercial Vehicle for hire operators shall be assessed Commercial Vehicle Fees at an annual rate per permit ("Permit Fee") or at an annual rate per vehicle departure from the Airport ("Pickup Fee") established annually by the Airport Authority Board (collectively "Commercial Vehicle Fees"), which Commercial Vehicle Fees shall contribute to the capital, operation, and maintenance costs incurred by the Airport Authority to furnish, operate, and maintain Airport facilities used by Commercial Vehicle operators to conduct Commercial Vehicle for hire operations at the Airport.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING: Commissioner Beruff SECOND: Commissioner Incrocci MOTION PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY 5-0

Item 7. Approval of SMAA Resolution 2021-06 Amending the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Operating Rules and Regulations, Appendix A, "Ground Transportation Operating Rules and Regulations", by Incorporating Therein Section 3.6 "Commercial Vehicle Fees."

MOTION: Commissioner Beruff SECOND: Commissioner Biter MOTION PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY 5-0

Item 8. Public Hearing Regarding Approval of SMAA Resolution 2021-05 Adopting Fiscal Year 2022 Budget, Establishing Airline Rentals, Fees and Charges, Designating Employee Promotion Increases, Contributions to Employee Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, Employer Contribution Credit to 457(f) Retirement Plan, Public Parking Rates, Marketing Support, General Aviation Hangar

Mr. Piccolo reiterated the FY 2022 budget includes a reduction to the CPE of 53%. He also noted that staff met with the airlines after the August 23, 2021 budget workshop. Mr. Piccolo read into the record a letter signed by Amira Trebincevic, Chairman of the Airport Airline Affairs Committee, indicating their support of Airport management and philosophy. Mr. Piccolo recommended the Board approve the FY 2022 budget.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING: Commissioner Beruff

SECOND: Commissioner Incrocci

MOTION PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY 5-0

Item 9. Approval of SMAA Adopting Fiscal Year 2022 Budget, Establishing Airline Rentals, Fees and Charges, Designating Employee Promotion Increases, Contributions to Employee Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, Employer Contribution Credit to 457(f) Retirement Plan, Public Parking Rates, Marketing Support, General Aviation Hangar Rental Rates, University Self Storage and Vehicle Storage Rates, Terminal Advertising Rates and Commercial Vehicle Fees.

MOTION: Commissioner Biter

SECOND: Commissioner Incrocci

MOTION PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY 5-0

Item 10. ITEMS NEEDING ACTION

ITEMS 10A and 10C involve contracts in excess of the threshold of $325,000, and pursuant to Section 332.0075(3)(b) F.S. a reasonable opportunity for public comment must be afforded before their approval, award, or ratification. No public comments on Items 10A through 10G were offered.

Mr. Piccolo advised the Board of the upcoming transition to paperless board agendas via Diligent Corporation. It is anticipated the January 2022 board meeting will be the first meeting utilizing the new format.

Mr. Beruff asked for clarification regarding the agreement with Southern Light, LLC. Evan Knighting, Senior VP, Information Technology, advised that the company will install equipment on airport property to be used as a 'repeater station'. In exchange, Southern Light will provide the airport with internet service.

Mr. Piccolo and the Board presented Karen Garofalo, Executive Assistant, with flowers in recognition of her retirement after 37 years of service to the Airport Authority. Commissioner Beruff and Mr. Bailey spoke to Ms. Garofalo's professionalism. Ms. Garofalo noted it was her pleasure to work with the Board and Airport staff.

Mr. Piccolo presented a motion to the Board, requesting that any employee with 30 or more years of employment be granted a free and permanent parking pass at the airport.

MOTION: Commissioner Beruff

SECOND: Commissioner Biter

MOTION PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY 5-0

No items offered.

Item 13. Old/New Business No items offered.

No Public Comments offered.

No Comments by Commissioners offered.

There was no further business to come before the Authority. The meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m. MOTION: Biter SECOND: Beruff MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY: 5-0

Chairman

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