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Greenville City Council unanimously backs resolution supporting amendment to Pitt-Greenville Airport law
Summary
The Greenville City Council voted 6-0 on April 20 to approve a resolution supporting a proposed amendment to Chapter 571 of the 1967 Session Laws governing the Pitt-Greenville Airport Authority, saying the change would help the airport seek alternative revenue and attract aircraft and development.
The Greenville City Council on April 20 unanimously approved a resolution supporting a proposed amendment to Chapter 571 of the 1967 Session Laws that governs the Pitt-Greenville Airport Authority.
Michael Overton, vice chair of the Pitt-Greenville Airport Authority, asked the council for its support, saying the change is needed to strengthen the airport’s financial position. “This is an important thing that we need for the Pitt-Greenville Airport to make us competitive,” Overton said, arguing that attracting personal and business aircraft would bring tax dollars and revenue from hangar rents and fuel sales.
The amendment — which Representative Tim Reeder is expected to file in the upcoming North Carolina General Assembly short session — would, the Authority says, give the airport more flexibility to find alternative revenue sources and better compete with neighboring airports.
A council member also noted a provision of the proposed change that would require a public hearing before any proposed purchase of property using city, county, state or federal dollars, and urged the council to move forward. The council then voted on a motion to approve a resolution supporting the amendment; Council member Hardy moved, Council member Robinson seconded, and the motion passed 6-0.
The resolution signals Greenville’s formal support for the Authority’s request and is intended to be paired with a similar request to Pitt County. The council adjourned immediately after the vote.
