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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 04/17/2013 CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARDvsg REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 0 Cirl A 1000 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE a AVIATION BOARD ROOM , CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS RP O CH = . TERN -�:)N i A, PR APRIL 17Th TUT IR , 2013, 3:30 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS Don Feferman, Chairman Bill McCord, Vice-Chairman George Richard, Member Wayne Squires, Member Dana Gunter, 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 Supt I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairman Feferman at 3:35. A quorum was present. II. Approval of the absences of the February 20th, 2013 regular meeting of the Airport Board There were no absences for the March Airport Board meeting. III. Approval of the minutes for the February 20th, 2013 regular meeting of the Airport Board Chairman Feferman called for approval of the minutes. Board member Richard moved to approve the minutes as written. Board member Squires seconded and the motion carried. IV. Public Comment* No public comment was heard. V. Briefing and Discussion of Air Service Development Director Segundo turned the floor over to Dan Benzon and Mike Bounds with Trillion to update the Board on the status of Air Service Development at CCIA. Mr. Benzon touched on points of air serve development that he presented at the Community Air Service Development meeting held at the Airport earlier in the day. Director Segundo also interjected that he met with Paige Teal, American Airlines Sales and future Route Developer for the airline, and discussed existing industries that could be developed along with those new companies coming into the local business community. He spoke about how local corporations could work with American to incorporate Advantage Miles into business/corporate travel. American is being very creative in generating business travel. Director Castillo and PR/Marketing Coordinator Kim Bridger had with leading airlines at the NetworksUSA Air Service Development Meeting they recently attended. (Vice-chairman McCord removed himself from this portion of the meeting.) VI. Briefing and Discussion of US Coast Guard Project Development Director Segundo introduced Claiborne Williams with FD Stonewater for an update on the USCG Project. Mr. Williams began his update by stating they had received the RLP and responded April 1St and anticipate receiving a clarification letter potentially signed this Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda April 17th, 2013 Page 2 of 5 week. He added that his firm has met with GSA in March and construction could start as early as the fourth quarter of this year. This is dependent on the lead time for the project. (Board member Harlan arrived at 3.46 p.m. & Vice-chairman McCord returned to the meeting.) VII. Discussion and Possible Action on Amendment to the Airport Board By-laws regarding Board Member excused absences Charlotte Yochem, Asst. City Attorney for the Airport, reported to the Board on the changes that would be considered to be incorporated into the Airport Board's Bylaws regarding member's absences. She continued by explaining the absence changes to the Bylaws. Chair Feferman expressed to the members the importance of attending all the meetings especially with all the new developments that are happening at the Airport. Chairman Feferman called for a vote to approve the changes to the Bylaws. The changes were voted by a majority of votes by the members. VIII. Discussion and Possible Action on Airport Board Vacancy and Board Member Re- appointments Discussion was heard on the bios received from individuals applying for the two vacant seats on the Airport Board. The following individuals were recommended for a vote by the Board: a. Glen Jones b. Alex Garcia c. Gordon Lester d. Shawn Morgan A vote was taken and the top two individuals were Alex Garcia and Shawn Morgan. They will be recommended to the City Council for the two vacant seats on the Airport Board. IX. Discussion of Director's Reports a. Airport Monthly Reports Director Segundo turned the floor over to Mario Tapia, Finance Manager, who reported that enplanements were down .26% below 2012. Revenues for the Parking Lot are a quarter percent below March, 2012. Revenues are at $5,193.667 at 67% of the budget and Expenditures are at $4,374,818 at 57%of the budget. This leaves $818.848 in operating surplus. He added the major variances in revenue were landing fees, rent of commercial non- aviation, airport badging, auto rental concessions, TSA check point fees and purchase discounts. He continued with the major variances in expenditures which were development and construction (salary savings), parking/transportation, facilities (reduced electricity costs) and Operations (salary savings). Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda April 17th, 2013 Page 3 of 5 Mr. Tapia reported on the CFC's receipts of $573.299 with cumulative receipts collected since June 2010 at $2,385,854. He continued by reporting on the rebate received from the City and how it would be used to purchase capital equipment for mowing, dirt-work equipment and a sandbag machine. In summary, he reported with a financial summary preliminary ending for FY 11-12 with revenues at $7,425,461 and expenditures at $6,761,137 with $664,324 of revenue over expenditures b. Quarterly Fuel Prices Director Segundo reviewed the Quarterly Fuel report with published prices in the area and added that he did not see any significant changes. c. Construction Status Report Director Segundo turned the floor over to Victor Gonzalez, Airport Projects Manager, who reported on various current projects. He began by reporting that Phase II of the QTA project started in 04/17/13. He anticipates that this phase will be completed within 90 days. Mr. Gonzalez continued by reporting on Runway 17/35 project which should be completed by the end of the month along with the Pinson drainage project. He continued by reported that the design for the Runway 13/31 should be turning in the 90% submittals by the consultant. It is to be advertised on August 1 and open bids on August 21 st He concluded that the Project cost totals are$32,814,272.94 for contract amounts and $15,949,541.42 has been spent. Director Segundo added that this project could be pushed back awaiting a decision from the FAA regarding the requirement of shoulders on the runway. He also added that there will be changes in FAA discretionary funding for future projects. This should not impact any CCIA projects with the exception of ramp project for the east GA. Discussion was heard on this item. d. Status Update on QTA Liquidated Damages Director Segundo had not met with Dan Biles, Director of Engineering, regarding this subject. He did know that Barcom has filed claims against the City and will have more information at the next meeting; but, it seemed that Barcom would not file any claims if the City did not file for liquidated damages. He added that this issue has to do with when the RACs signed their agreement and the establishment of damages. He would get more information to the Board as soon as he hears something from Engineering. Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda April 17th, 2013 Page 4 of 5 e. Update of American Airlines Meeting Director Segundo reported that he met with American Airlines who let him know that they would be providing new air service in June with 250 seats per day. They will now be offering first-class services and the larger aircraft, MD-80s. The job will be to get the seats filled and the Airport's new marketing campaign will tie into this addition of services. He added the airline is testing the market in CCIA and if the market can support this service, they will continue into the winter season. He mentioned his conversation with Paige Teal who is also going to take over route planning for American. She wanted to see how CCIA can assist in developing local industry's partnerships to fill seats. Kim Bridger, PR/Marketing Coordinator, advised the Board that the new CCIA marketing campaign would tie into this new service including radio. f. FBO Update Director Segundo reported that Ms. Yochem, Asst. City Attorney, has been working on base agreements with the FBOs including deferred maintenance and capital investments. He added that Atlantic is working on significant capital investment within their agreement. He added that he is working with Signature to secure the agreements in the near future. g. HMS Host Update Director Segundo reported that the agreement has been signed and approved. Construction should begin within a few weeks. The Board is familiar with the design HMS Host will be constructing. h. Republic Parking Update Director Segundo reported that the agreement has also been signed and approved. The company will be taking over June 3rd. Mr. Tapia, Finance Manager, added that current parking employees are being considered for employment with Republic as well as within the City. Mr. Tapia also reported that Republic has submitted a transition schedule to ensure seamless operation of the parking lot. Director Segundo added that $400,000 was secured in capital investments to replace the canopy and revenue and access control systems, among other repairs. With respect to covered parking, Trillion Aviation has come up with some innovative approach to building more revenue generating covered parking that would provide corporate covered parking. This is still in the initial stages and he would report back to the Board once something has been developed further. Director Segundo reported to the Board that several items were taken to City Council which included the allocation of PFCs as well as two farm leases increases in rates. Also included would be the capital purchases the Airport has planned. X. Identify items to be placed on next Airport Board meeting agenda Board member Harlan asked that an issue he has experience in driving his vehicle onto the ramp at one of the Airport's FBOs. XI. Adjournment Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda April 17th, 2013 Page 5 of 5 Chairman Feferman called for a motion to adjourn. Board member Richard moved and Vice-chairman McCord seconded and the meeting was adjourned at 4:53 p.m.