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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 09/21/2016 c ) NN �� REGULAR MEETING MINUTES h CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD 1000 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE AVIATION BOARD ROOM CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2016 + 3:30 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS Don Feferman, Chairman Jay Wise, 1 st Vice-chairman Robert Williams, 2nd Vice-chairman Curtis Clark, Member Mary Helen Dunnam, Member Alex Garcia, Member Karl Tomlinson, Member Charles Kaffie, Member CITY STAFF Fred Segundo, Director of Aviation Mario Tapia, Asst. Director of Aviation Adelle Ives, Management Assistant Kim Bridger, PR & Mkt. Coordinator Gary Williams, Facilities Manager Carl Gross, Operations Manager John Hyland, Chief of Public Safety Victor Gonzalez, Major Projects Manager Louis Lares, Finance &Admin Manager Elizabeth Hundley, Asst. City Attorney I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chairman Feferman. A quorum was present. II. Approval of the minutes for the August 171h, 2016 Regular Airport Board Meeting Chairman Feferman called for a motion to approve the minutes of the August 17th, 2016, Regular Airport Board meeting. A motion to approve the minutes as written was heard and seconded. The motion carried. III. Approval of absences for the August 17th, 2016 Regular Airport Board Meeting Chairman called to excuse the absence of Chairman Feferman from the August 17th, 2016 Regular Airport Board meeting. Board member Clark moved to excuse Chairman Feferman. Second Vice-chairman Williams seconded and the motion carried. IV. Public Comment* Mr. Tomas Torres from Atlantic Aviation informed the members that Atlantic's renovation project would begin November 1St, 2016. He informed the board on some of the major renovations that would be made. He anticipates that the project will be completed by November 22nd, 2016. V. Presentation and Discussion on the Airport Restaurant Concession, Tailwind's Name and Menu Changes Kim Bridger-Hunt, Airport Marketing Manager, reported that Tailwind, CCIA's restaurant concessionaire, has made a name change for two of their location on Airport property along with some menu changes. All three locations at the Airport have changed their look to a beach theme. The Turbo Grill location on the post- secured side has changed their name to Coastal Bend Express. They have also changed the menu, which consisted of hamburgers, to include some of the more popular sandwiches. On the secured-side, Jet Stream Burger Bar has changed their name to Coastal Bend Bar and Grill. They also introduced a new menu as well as using better plating which required the installation of a dishwasher to facilitate the new changes. Their intent is to have a more up-scale look. They are also doing sit-down breakfast starting at 7 a.m. In the past, they only offered grab-n-go selections for passengers on early morning flights. This change will offer more options for those passengers. The Co-pilot Coffee Bar will only have minor changes as their focus is the specialty coffees. She added that this concessionaire is doing well and are very responsive in their dealings with Airport staff. Discussion was heard on this item. Board member Garcia suggested that they include the Airport in their branding so that any online searches would show their location. Mrs. Bridger-Hunt advised the members that the new changes would be updated on the Airport website soon. VI. Presentation and Discussion of the Transition of Ground Handling at CCIA Director Segundo reminded the members that United's ground handling was going to be changing from GAT to United doing their own ground handling. He gave some background information on this item. John Boyer, United Station Manager, informed the members that the transition would begin on October 25tH 2016. He added that only 11 new staff members would be added. The majority of the current staff would transition over and he felt this would ensure consistency in the professional service currently being provided. He also felt that the change would be seamless. United Ground Express (UGE) is the actual entity that will be handling the ground handling. He also added that a great deal of resources would be used in remodeling the United counter. He also mentioned that the outlining of the ramp-way would also be redone. He also added that charter flights would be developed and continued at CCIA. Discussion was heard on this item. Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda September 21St, 2016 Page 2 of 3 ((Board member Tomlinson arrived at 3:45 p.m.)) VII. Discussion of Director's Report A. Airport Monthly Reports i. Financial/GAR/Parking Revenue Reports Finance Manager, Louis Lares, reported that for FY 15-16 enplanements year-to-date have dropped 7.7% below last year with Parking Revenues dropping 7.97% below last year as well. Enplanements have not gone below the 2013 benchmark enplanements. He continued by reporting that revenue at 92% of the fiscal year is at 91% of the budget at $7,640,205. Expenditures are at $7,485.679 at 85% of the budget to show a net income of $154,526. Mr. Lares reported that CFCs (Customer Facility Charges) are at $79,688 for FY 15-16 with a cumulative receipt of$5,670,596. Director Segundo informed the Board that City Council did approve the FY 16-17 budget. He added that this item would be brought back to the Board for discussion. Discussion was heard on this item. ii. Construction Status Report Victor Gonzalez, Airport Construction Manager, reported on all the ongoing Airport construction projects. He added that construction at the USCG facility started-up about a month ago with work on the utilities, water line, electrical work, fire loop, concrete pad for the tanks as well as work on the first floor interior. He added the facility should be completed by June 1 St, 2017. Mr. Gonzalez continued by reporting that CCIA received the FAA grant funding for the perimeter fence ($6.6 million) and he anticipates issuing the NTP October 20th, 2016, with a start date of November 1St Presentation of all projects continued with discussion. iii. City Council Action Report Director Segundo summarized each item below: a. Spaw-Glass Co. Construction Contract This item was generated through Engineering Department and went through two readings before City Council. This project was for work on the East GA. This item was approved. b. PFC Application No. 3 This item has gone to City Council for a 1St reading and should be going for the 2nd reading next week. c. Airport Advertising Concession Agreement This has not gone before City Council. Waiting on Clear Channel to complete review of the agreement. d. Driscoll Hospital Ambulance Facility Lease This has not gone before City Council. Waiting on Driscoll to complete review of the agreement. There was an issue concerning fire safety issues. e. Beecroft Co. Contract—Airport Perimeter Fence This has not gone before City Council. Waiting on FAA to process the paperwork to award the funds for this project. Discussion was heard on these items. VIII. Identify items to be placed on next Airport Board Agenda Items for next month's meeting are: - Dog Park project - Discussion with Congressman Farenthold regarding aviation matters pending his availability - Discussion with David Teel, President of the Texas Commercial Airport Association (TCAA) - Discussion with Trillion Aviation Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda September 21St, 2016 Page 3 of 3 IX. Adjournment As there was no further business, Chairman Feferman called for a motion to adjourn. Board member Garcia moved to adjourn. Board member Clark seconded and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 4:15 P.M.