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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 06/19/2013 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD oscff C Ir 1000 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE AVIATION BOARD ROOM CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS ` JUNE 19TH, 2013, 3:30 P.M. 3, BOARD MEMBERS Don Feferman, Chairman Bill McCord, Vice-Chairman Alex Garcia, Member George Richard, Member Wayne Squires, Member Dana Gunter, Member Shawn Morgan, Member Adam Nuse, Member Jay Wise, Special Advisor CITY STAFF Fred Segundo, Director of Aviation Enrique H. Castillo, Asst. Director of Aviation Adelle Ives, Management Assistant Gary Williams, Facilities Manager Charlotte Yochem, Legal Dept. Victor Gonzalez, Operations Supt Norma Ortiz, Grants Administrator I. Call to Order II. Approval of the minutes of the May 15th, 2013 regular meeting of the Airport Board III. Approval of the minutes for the May 15th, 2013 regular meeting of the Airport Board IV. Public Comment* V. Discussion and Possible Action to recommend to City Council amending the Code of Ordinances to allow outside members on Airport Board Sub-committees Director Segundo explained that this item had previously been passed by the Board but had never been presented to City Council for approval. Charlotte Yochem, Airport Attorney, stated for the benefit of the new members on the Board, it would be best to have it presented to the Board again and then submitted to City Council with all current members' approval. The item was not voted upon. (Chairman Feferman changed the order of the agenda by having Items VII & VIII heard before going into Executive Session.) VI. Discussion of Director's Report a. Airport Monthly Reports Enrique Castillo, Asst. Director, reported for Mario Tapia, Finance Manager, who was not present at the meeting, on the Airport Financial Reports for the Airport. He began by stating that there was a 3.8% decrease in enplanements from June, 2012, keeping in mind that there was a reduction of seats from May, 2012. He felt that there should be an impact on this number with the addition of first-class flights from American Airlines. He continued with the Parking Lot Revenue Report by stating on June 3, 2013, Republic Parking Systems took over management of the parking lot. He added that there have been some setbacks with respect to equipment; however, he has not had any complaints from passengers. He felt the company was doing well this far. Parking revenues are 2% down from last. Mr. Castillo continued with the Revenues/Expenditures report. He mentioned that there is an increase in CFCs from the QTA. Collections have been above and beyond what was originally projected. Director Segundo added that these collections would continue until the retirement of the debt service which is 20 years. He added he has planned to utilize funds could be used for enhancements to the facility such as a repair/replacement of equipment and additional projects such as expansion of the ready-return parking lot. Mr. Tapia let Mr. Segundo know that he feels that we can pay off the debt service within 10 years, but if not, it will continue until the debt service retires. Mr. Castillo added that the department's managers have been doing a great job in keeping to their budgets. He also added that we are now charging tenants for services which were previously done at no charge. Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda June 19, 2013 Page 2 of 2 Mr. Castillo added that auto rental concessions are up almost $60,000 even though enplanements have dropped. He felt that it was due to people who come to Corpus Christi are staying longer. Mr. Castillo informed the Board to keep in mind that TSA is attempting to shift the responsibility for manning the exit lanes to the Airports. This will be done through legislation and Director Segundo added that aviation associations are standing to oppose this matter. However, he noted that TSA has reduced their FTEs for their next budget. With that in mind, Airport Chief Hyland is looking into equipment that would make this manning automated; but, the cost associated with the Airport manning this location would be over$100,000. Mr. Castillo added that at present the LEO Reimbursement, with the change in cost shows a -$18,000. Director Segundo concluded this discussion by stating that it would come down to the legislation. Mr. Castillo added that variances on the expenditures have most been due to delays with contractors. He added that the process is back on track. Discussion was heard by the Board. b. Construction Status Report Victor Gonzalez, Airport Projects Manager, reported that there are two on-going projects. The QTA contractor has completed all demolision and began preparing for pouring concrete. The anticipated completion date is mid-August. He added that the contractor will be reducing the amount of fly-ash when pouring the concrete. On the project for Runway 17/35, the associated taxiways have been surveyed to identify elevations and, next week, will begin asphalting. A Change Order has been done for the NAV-AID systems and it has been negotiated to a fair, reasonable outcome. This affects the Runway 13/31 project which is currently on schedule. The plan is to go out for bid on August 1 with bid opening on August 21 with re- opening of the runway with an NTP issued by November 23. Mr. Gonzalez stated the importance of keeping to this schedule because of its impact on the opening of the adjoining runway. Discussion was heard by the Board. VII. Identify items to be placed on next Airport Board meeting agenda Director Segundo wanted to discuss Public Safety with the Board in August. Charlotte wanted to add the amended resolution to support JAZB and would be put on the next meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the Airport Board may elect to go into Executive Session at any time during the meeting in order to discuss any matters listed on the agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, and that the Airport Board specifically expects to go into Executive Session on the following matters. In the event the Airport Board elects to go into Executive Session regarding an agenda item, the section or sections of the Open Meetings Act authorizing the Executive Session will be publicly announced by the presiding officer. VIII. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss confidential commercial or financial information received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand within the city limits and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations and to deliberate possible offers of financial or other incentives to said business prospect. IX. Adjournment As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.