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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 07/18/2012REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD CORPUS CHRISTI 1000 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE i AVIATION BOARD ROOM City of INTERN -MIONA Afttf�OlUf CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS C0 1PUS JULY 18 2012, 3:30 P.M. Christi BOARD MEMBERS Don Feferman, Chairman Jesse Olivares, Member George Richard, Member Wayne Squires, Member Rosie Collin, Member Adam Nuse, Member Kelly Harlan, Member Jay Wise, Special Advisor 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 Charlotte Yochem, Legal Dept. Victor Gonzalez, Operations Supt Norma Ortiz, Supervising Accountant I. Call to Order Chairman Feferman called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m. A quorum was present. II. Approval of the minutes for the June 20 2012 regular meeting of the Airport Board Chairman Feferman called for approval of the June Airport Board meeting. Board member Squires moved and Board member Colin seconded. The motion carried. III. Approval of Board member absences for the June 20 2012 Board meeting Chairman Feferman called for approval to excuse Boardmember's Gunter, Richard, Harlon and Colin absences. Board member Nuse moved to excuse the members' absences. Board member Squires seconded and the motion carried. IV. Public Comment* Director Segundo announced to the membership on Asst. Director Castillo's new baby. V. Introduction of New Airport Board Members New elected Board member Harlon introduced himself to the membership and gave a brief summary of his experience and background. VI. Discussion and Possible Action on holding or moving November and /or December Board meeting dates Director Segundo asked the membership to determine whether a meeting would be held in November as it falls the day before the Thanksgiving holiday. He added that generally, due to the Christmas holidays, the Board does not meet in December. Discussion was heard on this item. The issue to hold a December meeting was tabled until the membership could determine their availability at that time. Chairman Feferman called for a motion. Board member Squires moved to not hold the November Airport Board meeting. Board member Olivares seconded and the motion carried. VII. Discussion of Director's Report a. Airport Monthly Reports Finance Manager, Mario Tapia, reported that the enplanements for June, 2012 were 30,494 or .9% below June, 2011. He also stated that the parking lot revenues for May, 2012 were $180,191 which is 5.62% above revenues for May, 2011. For 10 out of 11 months reflect an increase in revenues for 2011. On his report on Airport finances, Mr. Tapia reported that the Airport has collected $6,787,026 in revenues and has spent $5,906,977 in expenditures. He added that the Airport has $880,049 in revenues over expenditures. He also stated that the Debt Service Ratio Coverage is 1.27. Mr. Tapia highlighted the major variances for revenues and expenditures. Mr. Tapia also informed the Board on two other issues that have an impact on the Airport's finances. He reported that the Texas State comptroller audit findings which have deemed that rental car company contractual lease of parking spaces is taxable with $17,200 in taxes owed. Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda July 18 2012 Page 2 of 3 He also added that the City refunded the bonds and there is a $275,000 in savings with a major cut in the annual payment. He also wanted the Board to note that the Airport has eliminated the 1.25 debt ratio coverage. He continued by reporting on the CFC's (Customer Facility Charges). The Airport has collected for FY 11 -12 of $792,456 with cumulative receipts since June 2010 of $1,721,941. b. Construction Status Report Victor Gonzalez, Major Projects Manager, reported to the Board that the Rehabilitation of Terminal FIS area is at 95% completion and the Airport is in processing closeout documents. He continued by reporting that the Communications Center is at 95% completion and the anticipated completion date is September, 2012. Mr. Gonzalez also reported that the RAC (Rent -A -Car) QTA (Quick Turn Around) Facility is at 85% completion with no completion date has been determined. Mr. Gonzalez also reported on the progress of concrete repairs with the project's contractor. Discussion was heard on this subject. He concluded by reporting the contract amount spent is at $16,468,767.84 with $15,600,046.68 in actual money spent. c. Update and Discussion of JAZB Director Segundo reported to the Board that he has met with the Technical Committee and Policy Committee chaired by Mayor Adame and Nueces County staff. He added that Mayor Adame requested to move forward with this board. He has met with Judge Neal and Judge Simpson and San Patricio County Commissioner, Jim Price. They are ready to appoint members to the JAZB. He anticipates the first meeting of the JAZB will be 15 days after the Board is convened. With the resolution already approved by the Board on moving forward to convening the JAZB, Director Segundo recommended to amend the resolution so that the Airport Board can make recommendations to the JAZB. Chairman Feferman asked that this item be put on the next agenda. Director Segundo stated that the Airport would be responsible for the administrative duties of the Board and meetings would be held at CCIA (Corpus Christi International Airport). d. Update and Discussion of FBO agreements Director Segundo presented to the Board a base agreement which was presented to both FBO's for discussion. A draft agreement has been created by the Airport's legal counsel, Charlotte Yochem and sent to both FBO's. He added that this draft would be a base for negotiations. Discussion was heard on this item. e. Update and Discussion of USCG project Asst. Director, Enrique Castillo, reported to the Board that in early March, the Airport has received correspondence from GSA on moving forward with the relocation of the USCG. The City will provide planning, designing, construction and use of the facility. What is lacking is the funding source. The City is looking at Certificates of Obligation but that may not happen due to bonds for other City projects. The Airport is looking at Private /Public partnerships along with a Public Financing Corporation. Staff has met with developers regarding the building of this facility in addition to building hangars on CCIA property. Staff is defining the scope for this project as well as proposed hangars. This issue will be reviewed by the Airport's Business Development sub - committee and bring any developments to the Board. VIII. Identify items to be placed on next Airport Board Agenda Director Segundo would like to have a report on a meeting with American Airlines Corporate Rep, Dale Morris and the local GM (General Manager) with Mayor Adame. He asked the Chairman to also join in on this meeting and will report back to the board next month. Kim Bridger reported that the Texas Commercial Airports Association would be meeting on August 26 & August 27, 2012 and the membership will be given more information at the next meeting. Chairman Feferman asked that the Executive Session be placed on the August agenda along with the Parking Lot Privatization. Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda July 18 2012 Page 3 of 3 IX. Adjournment Since there was no further business, Chairman Feferman called for adjournment. Board member Richard moved and Board member Olivares seconded. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 5:04 p.m.