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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 11/20/2013 i1 �IIUI� REGULAR MEETING MINUTES N � u CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD irw 0 1� C i "T,F ti r 1000 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE 9i L u, A"F 9t ai J1\i.,. AVIATION BOARD ROOM City of �A �H R IP 0 R F CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS cotppus NOVEMBER 20TH, 2013, 3:30 P.M. Christi isti. BOARD MEMBERS Don Feferman, Chairman Alex Garcia, Member Adam Nuse, Member George Richard, Member Wayne Squires, Member Dana Gunter, Member Kelly Harlan, Member Mary Helen Dunnam, Member CITY STAFF Fred Segundo, Director of Aviation Mario Tapia, Interim Asst. Director/Finance &Admin Manager Adelle Ives, Management Assistant Kim Bridger, PR & Mkt. Coordinator Carl Gross, Operations Manager John Hyland, Chief of Public Safety Victor Gonzalez, Operations Supt Marcie Downing, Asst. City Attorney/Airport 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 of the October 16th, 2013 regular meeting of the Airport Board Chairman Ferferman called for approval of the minutes for the October 16th, 2013 regular Airport Board meeting. Board member Garcia moved to approve the minutes as written. Board member Mary Helen Dunnam seconded and the motion carried. III. Public Comment* Director Segundo introduced the Assistant City Attorney, Marcie Downing, who has been temporarily assigned to the Airport. (The order of business was changed in order to give the USO representative time to arrive.) IV. Presentation on USO Improvements in Airport Terminal Since the representative from the USO did not make the meeting, Kim Bridger, Marketing Manager, gave the Board a briefing on the presentation of the changes that would be done to move the USO area. Conceptual drawings of the proposed changes were presented to the Board. Discussion was heard on this item. V. Presentation and Discussion on Republic Parking Lot Equipment Interim Asst. Director, Mario Tapia, gave a presentation regarding this item. He gave background information for the benefit of the new board members. He continued by reported that most of the existing equipment would be replaced. This would benefit not only the parking lot but the parking access lane used by the taxi cab companies. He felt that these changes would be more reliable as well as increase revenue and decrease man-hours used in repairing the old system. He is hoping that this new system would maximize the automated lanes. Currently there are two manned lanes and one automated lane. He felt that the potential to go to two automated lanes and one manned lanes would be beneficial in staffing and move customers quickly through the parking lot. The new system will also make all three lanes compliant in handling credit card payments. As part of the agreement, Republic Parking sought out companies that specialize in parking lot revenue equipment. The companies are as follows: HUB Parking Technology, SkiData, Amano and Scheidt & Bachmann. Republic's recommendation was HUB Technology; and, Mr. Tapia added that Republic uses this company at many of their other locations. He felt that this would benefit due to familiarization as well as cost savings on the equipment. He commented that he would keep the Board updated on this item as it developed. Discussion was heard. Mr. Tapia concluded by stating that the total cost for the upgrade in parking lot equipment would be $61,000 and recommended moving forward with Republic's vendor recommendation. There were several questions regarding this item. Mr. Tapia advised the Board that he would be submitting responses via email. VI. Presentation and Discussion on TSA Exit Lane manning by CCIA Director Segundo gave the Board an explanation on the TSA mandate regarding manning the exit-lane in the terminal. TSA made this change with an amendment to the ASP (Airport Security Plan) as an administrative action. He continued by stating the cost associated with manning the area would need to be budgeted. Staff did look into mechanical operations but it was cost prohibited and lacked in TSA Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda November 20, 2013 Page 2 of 3 certification. He also added that TSA would not be available to train Airport staff to make this change over. Staff is working on getting this area manned by January 1, 2014. Since hiring an outside contractor would be cost prohibited, three current Airport positions would be reclassified to man the lane. He had concerns that TSA could change this directive before the Airport would implement this changeover. Director Segundo added that Public Safety Chief John Hyland would be putting a procedure together which would be sent to TSA for approval. In addition, other items will be utilized. A marked "do not enter" line will be put in place; cameras will be set up to give better visuals of anyone who may have entered the area in violation of TSA rules. Discussion was heard on this item. Director Segundo advised the board he would keep the members informed on any changes of this item. VII. Discussion of Director's Report a. Airport Monthly Reports Mr. Tapia began his monthly reports by stating that enplanements were up by 6.6%. He felt it was a collaborate effort between the new airplanes and the marketing campaign. He continued by stating that the revenue at the Parking Lot was also up by 6.86%. He felt that the holiday activity may make a substantial impact on both enplanements and parking revenue. This is the second month there is a substantial increase since 2007. Mr. Tapia continued by stating with three months into the fiscal year, the Airport reported $1.9 million in revenue (26% budgeted) and expenditures were at $1.7 million (22% budgeted). He continued with the AG report which indicated a decrease which may be due to the on-going construction. The rental/commercial report is slightly up (5% up from last year). Checkpoint fees have varied due to the change in the hourly rate. The Parking Lot's budget is a bit higher and with Republic's management so their report is $51,000 below budget. The CFCs report reflects the increase in enplanement activity to put the funds at nearly$3 million ($236,000 from last year). Discussion was heard on this item. b. Construction Status Report Victor Gonzalez reported to the Board that the QTA facility is at 99% completion. He is hopeful that the parking lot will be partially, if not completely, open by the holidays. On Runway 17-35, they are at 94% complete. He anticipates closing this project by January 15th, 2014. With the government shut down, the flight check was delayed. Upon completion, RW 17-35 will be re- designated to 13-He anticipates the flight check will be done by the first week of December and still meet the flight charting of February 6, 2014. The Runway 13-31 project should go out for advertising on this project on November 25, 2013 with anticipation of bid opening on December 18th, 2013 with NTP no later than February, 2014. If flight check date is not met, the bids will not be opened December 18 and hold off until after the flight check is completed. This will delay the charting date by 56 days minimum. He is hopeful that the project will be complete. He added that the Runway 18-36 NavAid is on target and completed by January 18th which includes Gate 10B. The projects overall total cost is $32.8 million and $23.2 million has been spent. Once charted, Runway 17-35 will become Runway 18-36. Director Segundo interjected that should the flight check not be completed, a contingency plan is in place and the flight check will be done in April, 2014. The bid opening will be delayed until the flight check is completed. c. Holding December Meeting Director Segundo reiterated the Board's consensus not to hold the December meeting due to the holidays. d. USCG Ground Breaking Briefing Director Segundo reported that at the next meeting, the USCG project would be included in the Construction Report. He added that the USCG project is underway after completing the EA (environmental assessment). A tentative schedule is completed with mobilization to begin next week with the official groundbreaking ceremony will be December 16, 2013. Board members will be invited to participate in this event. He reported that funding participation will be tracked in order to keep both the Airport Board and City Council updated. Discussion was heard on this item. Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda November 20, 2013 Page 3 of 3 He also updated the Board on the General Aviation issues. He began by showing the Board renderings of proposed development which includes the addition of a ramp between the north ramp of the Del Mar hangar and Signature funded by the FAA. He also noted that a wash rack would be added and a commercial self-fueling facility. This project will be bundled with the Runway 13-31 bids as an ADD Alternate for more efficiency in construction. He continued with an update on the additional GA facility construction by Western LLC. Negotiations are still ongoing with Western and discussion with them indicates they are confident in beginning the first phase. The only problem, which has been resolved, is in working with the City Utility Department. The City has agreed with moving the utility lines which will benefit Western and reduce their costs and lower their rates. Unfortunately, the land will not be available until February when the runway project should be completed. He also reported that once the first phase of the Western project, the Airport will look into taking some fund balance to construct 12 t-hangars which will be leased by the Airport. Discussion was heard on this item. e. American Airlines Inaugural Flight to CCIA Kim Bridger, Marketing Manager, reported to the Board that tomorrow would be the media event to celebrate the inaugural flight of the new airplanes. All Board members are invited to attend. The Mayor will be present and airline tickets will be given away to those flying the inaugural flight. f. Civil Air Patrol Relocation Director Segundo reported he met with the Wing Commander and Squadron Commander and they are hesitant in making use of the old CC Helicopter building due to funding. Repairs to the facility are also an issue; however, they were not comfortable in future funding to support expenses. The CAP is exploring other options including using space at Signature or the Del Mar hangar. The Airport would be allowing use of the building as was done with the Del Mar hangar. Director Segundo added that the Airport is still working with the CAP in moving forward with this item. Discussion was heard regarding this item. g. Project RJ Director Segundo updated the Board on the status of this project. He stated that the project will not move forward. A proposal was submitted and the company was not in agreement. Those involved in making this proposal requested use of the concept to submit to other companies that might be interested. VIII. Identify items to be placed on next Airport Board meeting agenda Director Segundo asked to present the Board with more statistics on enplanements. IX. Adjournment As there was no further business, Chairman Feferman requested a motion to adjourn. Board member Garcia moved to adjourn and Board member Richards seconded. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 4:59 p.m.