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CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD
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CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS C JUNE le, 2010, 3:30 P.M. ��� � 3 ZU1Q �
OIlY SECAEfARY'S OFFlCl:
BOARD MEMBERS
Ed Hicks, Sr., Chairman Jay Wise, Vice-chairman Jesse Olivares, Member
Chad Magill, Member Rosle Collin, Member Adam Nuse, Member
Jeff Kane, Member Bill McCord, Member
CITY STAFF
Fred Segundo, Director of Aviation Enrique H. Castillo, Asst. Director of Aviation
Adelle Ives, Management Assistant Esmeralda Salazar, Management Assistant
Gary Williams, Facilities Manager Mario Tapia, Finance &Admin Manager
Carl Gross, Operations Manager John Hyland, Chief of Public Safety
Mary Johnson, PR & Mkt. Coordinator (temp) Elizabeth Hundley, Legal Dept.
1. Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Airport Board was called to order by Chairman Hicks at 3:34
p.m. A quorum was present.
11. Approval of the minutes for the May 191h, 2010, regular meeting of the Airport Board
Chairman Hicks called for approval of the minutes of the May Board meeting. Board
member Magill moved to approve the minutes as written. Board member Kane seconded
and the motion carried.
III. Approval of Board member absences for the May i9th, 2010, Board meeting
As there were no absences at the May Board meeting, no action was necessary or taken.
IV. Public Comment*
There was no public comment but Director Segundo asked to recognize the Airport
Training Coordinator, Raleigh Frazier, who just returned from a tour of duty in Iraq. On his
return, Mr. Frazier brought back three flags that were flown over the mission in Iraq. The
American Flag, the Texas Flag and the City flag were presented to Director Segundo by
Mr. Frazier to be flown at the Airport. Director Segundo asked that the Board welcome
him back. The membership voiced their appreciation for Mr. Frazier's service to our
country.
V. Presentation and Discussion on "BoldFuture" Airport Strategies
Director Segundo gave the membership a briefing on the BoldFuture project. He added
that the Airport is working on the development of strategies under the "Well-Planned
Region" section of the BoldFuture project. He also reported that these strategies include
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the development of air cargo, warehouse and apron space; as well as, a city gateway and
International service improvements. He reported that the Airport staff has been working
on both of these strategies with the development of several projects including the Airport's
participation in the upcoming JumpStart event. He will be working on getting the CVB and
the FAA, in addition to the Board, to participate as supporting partners In the hope that
their assistance would help to achieve the Airport's BoldFuture goals. Director Segundo
also advised the Board that their input would be requested sometime in January, 2011.
An email would be sent out requesting the Board's input on this issue beforehand.
l' Discussion and Possible Action on a recommendation to City Council to amend the
Code of Ordinances to establish a new section allowing the appointment of outside
members to be appointed to the Airport Board's Subcommittees (Second Reading)
This item was tabled for action at the July Board meeting.
VII. Selection of Airport Board members for participation of Fixed Based Operator
(FBO) Request for Qualifications (RFQ) evaluation sub-committee
Chairman Hicks opened the floor for nominations of Board members to participate in this
sub-committee. Board member Colin nominated Advisory Board member, Don Feferman,
and Board member McCord to be appointed to this sub-committee. Board member Kane
seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
III. Presentation and Discussion of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Fixed Base
Operator (FBO) Management & Labor Services
Assistant Director, Enrique Castillo, provided the membership with a proposed timeline for
the RFP. He also discussed at length with the membership the process for the selection
of a management firm. Discussion was heard regarding this topic.
Ili. Discussion of Monthly Reports
a. Financial Report
Mario Tapia, Finance Manager, reported on the financial status of the Airport. He also
provided the membership with the Financial Report for May, 2010.
b. Parking Revenue Report
Mr. Tapia continued reporting on revenues referencing the Parking Revenue Report.
c. General Activity Report (GAR)
Mr. Tapia included the enplanement information on the General Activity Report In
financial status report for the Airport.
X Discussion of Director's Report
a. Construction Project Update
Grace Gonzalez, Major Projects Engineer, briefed the membership on the status of all
Airport construction projects.
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Asst. Director Castillo also briefed the Board on the status of the FedEx and T-hangar
projects.
Xi* Identify Items to be placed on next Airport Board Agenda
Discussion was heard on items to be placed on the July Board Agenda. Two items were
identified for placement on the July agenda: Convention and Visitors Bureau Vacation
Destination designation for Corpus Christi; and, the tabled ordinance change regarding
the assigning of individuals outside of the Board membership to be appointed to Airport
Board Sub-committees.
XII. Adjournment
As there was no further business, Chairman Hicks called for a motion to adjourn. Board
member Olivares moved to adjourn and Board member McCord seconded. The motion
carried and the meeting was adjourned at 4:36 p.m.