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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 10/17/2012BOARD MEMBERS Don Feferman, Chairman Bill McCord, Vice - Chairman Jesse Olivares, Member George Richard, Member Dana Gunter, Member Rosie Collin, Member Adam Nuse, Member Kelly Harlan, Member CITY STAFF Fred Segundo, Director of Aviation Enrique H. Castillo, Asst. Director of Aviation Adelle Ives, Management Assistant Kim Bridger, PR & Mkt. Coordinator Gary Williams, Facilities Manager Mario Tapia, Finance & Admin Manager Carl Gross, Operations Manager John Hyland, Chief of Public Safety Charlotte Yochem, Legal Dept. Victor Gonzalez, Operations Supervisor Norma Ortiz, Supervising Accountant I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairman Feferman at 3:35 p.m. A quorum was present. II. Approval of the minutes for the August 15 2012 regular meeting of the Airport Board Chairman Feferman called for a motion to approve the minutes of the August 15 2012, regular Airport Board meeting. Board member Olivares moved to approve the minutes as written. Board member Collin seconded and the motion carried. III. Approval of Board member absences for the August 15 2012 Board meeting Chairman Feferman called for a motion to excuse board member absences. Board member Richard moved to excuse Board member Collin from the August Airport Board meeting. Board member Harlan seconded and the motion carried. IV. Public Comment* None. V. Discussion and Possible Action to approve amending Joint Airport Zoning Board Resolution (JAZB) Director Segundo explained that this item would be a change to the resolution already approved by the Airport Board which would allow the Board to recommend individuals to the City Council for appointment to the JAZB. He also explained that final appointments by the City Council would be done after the new City Council was elected. Chairman Feferman called for a motion. Vice - chairman McCord moved to approve the amendment to the JAZB as discussed. Board member Olivares seconded and the motion carried. VI. Discussion and Possible Action to recommend appointees for the JAZB to City Council Director Segundo explained the make -up of the JAZB. He reported the JAZB members would be appointed and board would have multi - jurisdictional authority for areas including the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, and San Patricio County. Each of these entities will appoint two members and the six appointed members will appoint a chairman; so, the JAZB will consist of seven (7) members. The last zoning decision for CCIA was approved by the JAZB in 1980. Since there had not been an updated Land Use Study since then, it was determined that a new study be conducted. At that time, it was also determined that zoning for the military could also be updated. The JAZB would be charged to change the zoning to include NAS Corpus Christi, Waldron and Cabaniss. He also added that the inclusion of areas near the Nueces County Airport, T.P. McCampbell Airport and San Patricio Airport would also be considered. The strategy is to work on the zoning for CCIA and then continue by including the surrounding areas. He felt that this could be completed by March, 2013. He added that the JAZB could be instrumental in protecting the surrounding military installations with respect to electromagnetic fields by expanding the JAZB's jurisdiction. Chairman Feferman asked for recommendations from the membership of individuals to be appointed to the JAZB from the Board. Board member Collin nominated Chairman Feferman and Board member Gunter volunteered to be appointed. Board member Collin moved to recommend to City Council both Chairman Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda October 17 t ", 2012 Page 2 of 3 Feferman and Board member Gunter to be appointed to the JAZB. Vice - chairman McCord seconded and the motion carried. VII. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Parking Lot Privatization Draft Asst. Director Castillo reported that the RFB was conducted beginning with advertisements in the Caller Times and the AAAE website to market this project. Several inquiries have been received including Standard Parking, Republic Parking and AMCO. He reported that a pre -bid meeting would be held on October 30 at 9 a.m. Evaluations will be conducted by the Airport Board Business Development Committee. It is anticipated that a recommendation would go before City Council on January, 8, 2013 with implementation by March 1 2013. Discussion was heard on this item. VIII. Discussion and Possible Action to approve administrative changes to the Airport's Minimum Standards Chairman Feferman requested the Director to review the definition of the Airport's Minimum Standards. Director Segundo explained that when he was hired, the Airport did not have Minimum Standards. These standards are recommended by the FAA and the standards govern all aeronautical activity at an airport. He continued to explain the changes proposed in this item. This item changes the required amount of undeveloped land surrounding FBOs. The item also allows the Airport to market the property no longer required. He added that he has discussed this issue with both current FBO companies and they were agreeable to seeing the change. Operations Manager, Carl Gross, presented a graphic showing the Airport property in question. Discussion was heard on this item. Chairman Feferman called for a motion. Board member Richard moved to approve the administrative changes to the Airport's Minimum Standards regarding the amount of undeveloped land required for the FBOs. Board member Gunter seconded and the motion carried. IX. Presentation & Discussion on the status of the Consolidated Maintenance Facility Director Segundo introduced Dan Biles, Director of Engineering, who gave the Board a status report of the Consolidated Maintenance Facility. He addressed issues regarding the sidewalk repairs around the building, fire safety issues within the building and the concrete parking lot. He feels that the issues should be resolved by the end of the year, 2012. Once the issues are resolve, Phase II will begin and the rental car agencies should be able to occupy the building. X. Discussion of Director's Report a. Airport Monthly Reports Finance Manager, Mario Tapia, gave the Board an update on the Airport Financial reports. He reported that the Airport is $600,000 revenue over expenditures. He also added that enplanements are down while the Parking Lot revenue is up. Discussion was heard on the financial reports. Mr. Tapia also reported the CFC fund is approaching a $2 million balance. The CFCs are to be used for the QTA facility. Discussion was heard on this topic. b. Construction Status Report Director Segundo informed the Board on a new development on the status of the Corpus Christi Helicopter facility. He continued by stating that since the owner, Mr. Chet Raspberry, passed away a year and a half ago, the business has been in probate. The property will be liquidated in November and following the sale the property should revert back to the Airport by December 5 He stated that the facility would then be developed or leased out. Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda October 17 t ", 2012 Page 3 of 3 Victor Gonzalez, Major Projects Manager, updated the Board on the current construction projects. He reported that the FIS/Terminal Rehab project is in the process of close -out. He continued by reporting that the Communications Center is substantially completed; however, there are some funds still available from the grant. He added that staff is in the process of determining how to best utilize these funds. He stated that the funds are discretionary monies and would revert back to the FAA unless used within the scope of this project. Mr. Gonzalez also reported that the Notice to Proceed for the Runway Project will be issued to the contractor, Bay Limited. This is 365 -day project which would extend the runway 600 feet to the connecting taxiways. There are also two bid alternates to this project which are the north apron or Del Mar apron in hangar 10 and a drainage improvement project on Pinson drive. He closed his report by stating that total project amounts are $32.8 and spent $14.5. Director Segundo also added that there are two additional potential projects and staff has been working with the FAA to replace and upgrade the Flight Information Display Systems and an additional automatic gate near the employee parking lot to access the AOA without accessing the secured area. c. Airline Update Director Segundo commented on an incident regarding a rumor that Southwest Airlines would be leaving CCIA. He explained that within their reservation system, booking beyond two legs past Houston will give you an error message both flying to and from CCIA. It led passengers to believe that Southwest was leaving Corpus Christi. He reported that the Southwest Property Manager contact him directly to dispel this rumor. He continued by reporting on the American Airlines bankruptcy and stated that CCIA has not been impacted by this matter. In terms of the merger with USAir, he commented that it has a potential to happen but he felt CCIA may be impacted but not to the degree that larger airports have experienced. He also added that there is no resolution on whether American Eagle will be sold or not. XI. Identify items to be placed on the next Airport Board Agenda Chairman Feferman called for items to be placed on the next meeting agenda. Director Segundo mentioned that a presentation on the Marketing Plan by Kim Bridger would be on the next agenda. Board member Harlan requested an update of the FBO leases. XII. Adjournment As there was no further business, Chairman Feferman called for a motion to adjourn. Board member Richard moved to adjourn. Board member Harlan seconded and the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 4:47 p.m.