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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 04/18/2012REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD 1000 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE C C:f�ff't`[ AVIATION BOARD ROOM City of INTE NXIiO A L AtM=ORT CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Corpus APRIL 18 2012, 3:30 P.M. Christi BOARD MEMBERS Don Feferman, Chairman Bill McCord, Vice - Chairman Jesse Olivares, Member George Richard, Member Wayne Squires, Member Chad Magill, Member Adam Nuse, Member Jeff Kane, Member Jay Wise, Member CITY STAFF Fred Segundo, Director of Aviation Enrique H. Castillo, Asst. Director of Aviation Adelle Ives, Management Assistant Kim Bridger, PR & Mkt. Coordinator Mario Tapia, Finance & Admin Manager Carl Gross, Operations Manager John Hyland, Chief of Public Safety Victor Gonzalez, Operations Supt N orma Ortiz, Supervising Accountant I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairman Feferman at 3:32 p.m. A quorum was present. II. Approval of the minutes for the February 15 2012 regular meeting of the Airport Board Chair Feferman called for a motion to approve the meeting minutes from the February 15 Airport Board meeting. Board member Kane moved to approve the minutes as written. Board member Richard seconded and the motion carried. III. Approval of Board member absences for the February 15 2012 Board meeting None. IV. Public Comment* None. V. Presentation and discussion of TxDOT's Airport Economic Impact Study PR /Marketing Coordinator, Kim Bridger, presented to the Board the Texas Department of Transportation's Airport Economic Impact Study for 2011 conducted by the University of North Texas. Ms. Bridger informed the Board that UNT research staff interviewed CCIA staff, tenants and transient pilots on property for this study. She also added that this study is commissioned by Texas Department of Transportation every five years in order to focus on funding for capital improvement projects for airport for General Aviation. She continued to explain the study's data. VI. Discussion and Possible Action to Recommend Airport Board Appointees Chairman Feferman presented to the Board applicant bios for two individuals selected by the Executive Board for consideration in filling the two Airport Board vacancies. He also invited the membership to recommend any other individuals they felt would be a good fit on the Board. Chair Feferman reported that Mr. Dana Gunter is a private pilot with a plane based at CCIA. He continued reporting that Mr. Kelly Harlan is a pilot for Lone Star Overnight Express Delivery and Gulf Aviation. Chairman Feferman felt that both individuals, as pilots, would be a valuable asset in the perspective they can offer. Board member Wise asked the Director's recommendation on the two individuals. Director Segundo stated that the perspective of a pilot would be beneficial to the Board. Board Member Wise moved to recommend Mr. Dana Gunter and Mr. Kelly Harlan to City Council for the two Board vacancies. VII. Discussion and Possible Action on Election of Airport Board Officers Board member Wise moved to keep Board member Feferman and Board member McCord as Chairman and Vice - chairman, respectively. Board member Kane seconded and the motion unanimously passed. Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda April 18 2012 Page 2 of 5 VIII. Discussion and Possible Action on Board member's Airport Sub - committee Selections Chair Feferman asked that this item be tabled for the May meeting when the Board's vacancies are filled. The consensus of the Board was to table this agenda item until the May meeting. IX. Discussion and Possible Action to update the Airport Minimum Standards Director Segundo reported that at the last meeting, the Airport Board has asked for more clarification be made on some of the definitions the proposed revisions to the Airport's Minimum Standards. Carl Gross, Airport Operations Manager, informed the Board on the revision changes he made to the Minimum Standards based on direction given by the Board at the February, 2012 Airport Board meeting. He reported that all the changes requested by the Board had been made. Chair Feferman called for a motion. Vice -chair McCord moved to approve the Airport's Minimum Standards including the changes requested by the Board at the February meeting. Board member Wise seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed. X. Discussion and Possible Action on the Joint Airport Zoning Board Resolution Director Segundo clarified this agenda item by stating it is a recommendation from the Board to City Council supporting the reactivation of the Joint Airport Zoning Board. Director Segundo went on to explain that this Board has been inactive since the last 1980's and its mission is to look into issues regarding zoning with Airport in the surrounding counties including the two naval air station in Corpus Christi and in Kingsville. He felt this was an important measure with dealing the issues such as the encroachment of wind far development and the Joint Land Use Study that the City of Corpus Christi is conducting. This Board will be working with the Joint Land Use Committee in creating ordinances to deal with these issues and any others that may arise. He continued by stating that the Joint Airport Zoning Board will be comprised of representatives from the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County and San Patricio County. This Board will help establish zoning around CCIA and the military installation. Once this resolution is approved by City Council, a work shop will be coordinated amongst those involved including the military. He also felt that all these entities working together would be a benefit to accomplish zoning policies that will protect areas surrounding area airports including CCIA. Discussion was heard on this item. Director Segundo invited Don Zimmerman with NAS -CC to give the Board more background on the issues requiring the establishment of this board. Chair Feferman called for a motion. Board member Kane moved to approve the resolution to City Council recommending the reactivation of the Joint Airport Zoning Board. Board member Richard seconded. Discussion was heard. Chair Feferman asked that an amendment be made to the resolution in the third paragraph to read, "Whereas, it is known that wind turbines may cause interference, including electro- magnetic interference." Board members Kane and Richards accepted the change to their motion. Chair Feferman called for a vote and the motion carried. Chair Feferman signed an updated resolution for submittal to the City Secretary's office. XI. Presentation and discussion on the Coast Guard Project Director Segundo updated the Board on the status of the Coast Guard Project. He advised them that the project has been approved to have the entire Coast Guard Sector based at the Airport along with the Customs Border Protection Field Operations Office. The project will consist of 180,000 square feet of space which includes a 3 -story command /control building (58,000 sq. ft.), a 2 -story hanger (115,000 sq. ft.), engineering /ground support equipment building (8,000 sq. ft.) and parking (220 spaces). Approximately 380 to 415 Coast Guard and support staff will be housed at this location. A 20 -years lease for 23 acres is an option. Approximately $3.5 million has been authorized for rent of the facilities. He was optimistic ramp and a wash facility would also be included in the facility. He showed the membership the proposed location of this facility. Initially, there was some concern of the proximity to Hwy 44; but, he did not feel that was still an issue. He also showed the Board the original proposed layout for this facility. The hangar building will be Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda April 18 2012 Page 3 of 5 the primary focus of this project. He continued by stating that the initial completion date for this project was to be December, 2013. He advised the membership that would not be possible. He explained the process and added that the FAA has already programmed funding with design in 2013 and potential construction in 2013 -2014. He displayed the proposed layout subject to USCG's review and approval. He went on to address the Board on the manner in which this project would be funded. He informed the Board that there are four options for funding: Public Finance Corporations backed by the City; issuing Certificates of Obligation by the City; Public /Private Partnership like the Fed Ex building, and a Private or Bank investor. He felt that the two leading options are the issuing of the Certificates of Obligation or a Public Finance Corporation backed by the City. He anticipates presenting these two options to City Council adding that, once completed, this project will create approximately 400 new jobs. Director Segundo continued by stating that staff will be working with GSA to develop work -plan schedules, secure financing, execute the leases; and, at that time, put the project out for bid and then award. Discussion was held by the Board on this item XII. Discussion of Director's Report a. Airport Monthly Reports Finance Manager, Mario Tapia, began his report to the Board with an update on the GAR which indicated that for March, 2012, 28,091 passengers flew through CCIA. That number is 2.9% below the number of enplanements for March, 2011. Mr. Tapia continued by reporting that in March, 2012, $164,298 in fees were collected in the Parking Lot which is 6.03% above the 2011 figure. He also added that seven out of eight months reflect an increase over 2011. Regarding the Airport Financial Reports, Mr. Tapia reported that revenues were at $4,952,235 which is 68% of the FY 2011 -2012 budget. He continued by reporting that expenditures were at $4,450,179 which is 65% of the FY 2011 -2012 budget. This leaves $502,056 in revenues over expenditures. He also added that the Debt Service Ratio coverage is at 1.29. He continued by reporting the reason for the variances of both the revenues and expenditures and concluded by reporting that FY 2011 -2012 CFC (Customer Facility Charges) received were $485,894 and the cumulative total since June 2010 is at $1,485,941. Discussion was heard by the Board on this item. b. Construction Status Report Victor Gonzalez, Sr. Projects Manager, made a PowerPoint presentation showing all the projects on- going at the Airport. He added that for the FIS project, the only items lacking are the installation of a sterilizer and an exit door; and, those items should be completed within the next 90 days. He continued by stating that the QTA Facility is 85% complete with a completion date of August 12 The Communications Center is 70% complete with the completion date for June, 2012. Director Segundo clarified that the Communication Center is completed; but, since the project includes the new ramp nights, a generator along with security gates and lighting on the perimeter road, the project's status is still showing as working. 1. Presentation and Discussion of Runway Status Update by KSA Steve Creamer, KSA Project Manager, gave a recap of the project before reporting on the current status. For Project Runway 17 -35, the runway will be extended by 600 feet with new connecting taxiways. Reconstruction of the north GA apron is also an option. For Project Runway 13 -31, the requirement to move the threshold 1,000 feet will also include an additional 600 feet. Taxiways will be replaced and the option for connecting taxiways is also an option. Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda April 18 2012 Page 4 of 5 Mr. Creamer also reported that the Project Runway 17 -35 is a $20 million project and Runway Project 13 -31 is a $24.5 million project. He added that $10 million is a 100% local share as the FAA will not participate in the 600 additional feet in the Project Runway 13 -31. He also reminded the Board that the FAA funding participation level has changed due to recent legislation where the FAA will fund 90% to the City's 10% of projects instead of the past 95% to 5% funding level percentages. He continued with reporting that the Environmental Assessment is waiting for signatures and all GIS data acquisition has been complied and almost complete for Project Runway 17 -35. Final approval is pending from the FAA and once that is complete he anticipates going out for bids in July and starting construction in October /November of this year. For Project Runway 13 -31, preliminary plans have been submitted as well as utilized a Taxiway Utilization Study. Discussion was heard on this item by the Board Air Service Development Update Asst. Director Castillo reported to the Board on the Air Service Development Conference he and Kim Bridger attended in March, 2012. He reported that they had met with Southwest Airlines regarding non -stop service between Corpus Christi and DFW Love Field. SWA expressed their limitation on this happening due to the Wright Amendment. The Wright Amendment expires in 2014 and they are planning to expand and development Houston Hobby for better connectivity and to compete with Bush Intercontinental. He continued by stating that the discussion was also on expanding services with international flights. He added that they did discuss CCIA's ability to handle international flights. Mr. Castillo continued by reporting that discussions were held with Allegiant regarding CCIA's costs such as landing fees, jet bridge charges, ticket counter space and cargo handling. Mr. Castillo also reported that in meeting with Mexican Low Cost Carriers such as Aero Mexico, discussion was held regarding CCIA's role with respect to oil industry travelers. He added that Kim Bridger would be working on getting data for them on items they requested. He continued that the Airport would be meeting with them next year to find out the status of CCIA acquiring Aero Mexico service. c. Airport Departmental Reorganization Director Segundo reported to the Board on the Department's reorganization in order make the department more efficient. He added that the managers were requested to input measures to streamline the organization. Asst. Director Castillo showed the Board the past org chart and then new org chart. He pointed out that the biggest change was a new org for Planning and Development that has all the supporting that he can count on to focus on land development, aeronautical /non - aeronautical development, support with the FAA, our architectural engineering firm, outside inspectors and outside departments such as Planning and Environmental. He continued that the other significant change, under the Finance & Admin org, is the intent to privatize the Parking Lot. Staff is currently reviewing proposals and agreements. Discussion was heard regarding this item. Director Segundo also added that another change in the Department is in the Marketing Org. Kim Bridger's position has changed from Marketing Coordinator to Marketing Manager and she will have a Customer Service and Public Relation positions along with a Business Specialist who will do more research to develop the Business Centre and will work with Regional Economic Development Corp. Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda April 18 2012 Page 5 of 5 XIII. Identify items to be placed on next Airport Board Agenda Director Segundo requested that the FEMA GeoDome be put on next month's agenda for discussion. He also asked that the selection of Sub - committees by the membership. He added that he would have more information for the Board regarding the privatization of the Airport's Parking Lot. XIV. Adjournment As there was no further business, Chairman Feferman called for adjournment. Board member Richard moved to adjourn. Board member Olivares seconded. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 4:57 p.m.