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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD
1000 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE
AVIATION BOARD ROOM
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
JULY 17TH, 2019 3:30 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS
Jay Wise, Chairman Robert Williams, 1st Vice-chairman Curtis Clark, 2nd Vice-chairman
Karl Tomlinson, Member Charles Kaffie, Member Luis Buentello, Member
Paul Cameron, Member Jon Reily, Member Ted Mandel, Member
Kusumakar Sooda, Member Don Feferman, Advisory Member
CITY STAFF
Fred Segundo, Director of Aviation Carl Gross, Interim Assistant Director
Adelle Ives, Management Assistant Kim Hunt, Marketing Manager
Gabriel Anton, Facilities Manager John Hyland, Chief of Public Safety
Victor Gonzalez, Major Projects Manager Nicole Zapata, Finance Manager
Elizabeth Hundley, Asst. City Attorney
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wise at 3:31 p.m. A quorum was present.
II. Approval of the minutes for the May 15th, 2019, Regular Airport Board Meeting
Chairman Wise called for approval of the minutes from the July 17th Regular Airport Board meeting. Second
Vice-chairman Clark moved to approve the minutes as written. The motion was seconded and passed.
III. Approval of absences for the May 15th, 2019, Regular Airport Board Meeting
Chairman Wise called for a motion to excuse Board members Riley and Cameron absences from the July
17th Airport Board meeting. Second Vice-chairman Clark moved to excuse both absences. The motion was
seconded and passed.
IV. Public Comment*
Chairman Wise introduced two interns working in City Councilman Smith’s office; Abby Ehrman and Manuel
Alaffa.
V. Presentation and Discussion on Air Service Development by Trillion Aviation/LNB
Chairman Wise introduced Dan Benzon and Mike Bown from Trillion Aviation. Mr. Bown informed the Board
on Air Service Development which included a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Bown gave an in-depth,
informative presentation to the members. Discussion was heard on this item.
VI. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action to Recommend to City Council to Approve the On-
Airport Rental Car Concession & Lease Agreement
Interim Asst. Director, Carl Gross, presented the Board with the Airport Rental Car Concession & Lease
Agreement. Mr. Gross highlighted significant changes from the last agreement. Discussion was heard on
this item. The Chair called for a vote. Board member Buentello moved to approve with 2nd Vice-chairman
Clark giving his second to the motion. The motion carried.
VII. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action to Amend and Approve the Airport Board By-laws
Director Segundo presented the red-lined draft the Airport Board By-laws including changes suggested at
the previous meeting. The consensus of the Board was to table this item for the next meeting in order to
review the draft for approval at the August board meeting.
VIII. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action to Recommend to City Council to Amend the
Transportation Network Company Fees
Director Segundo gave the Board historical, background information on this item. He continued by stating
this item would need City Council approval in order to enact the fees for the TNCs to operate at CCIA. If this
is approved by City Council, an agreement will be drawn up between CCIA/City of Corpus Christ & the
TNCs. Chairman Wise called for a vote on this item. Board member Buentello moved to approve with 2nd
Vice-chairman Clark giving his second to the motion. The motion carried.
Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda
July 17th, 2019
Page 2 of 2
IX. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action to Form an Airport Board Air Service Working Group
Director Segundo briefed the Board on the purpose of creating working groups. These groups would be
working on focused issues, specifically, at this time, it will be Air Service Development. Chairman Wise also
defined the focus of this group’s tasks. Working groups will be comprised of staff, consultants and board
members. Chairman Wise stated that any interested board members should email the Airport offices of their
interest in serving on a work group. The work group should not have more than a quorum. A meeting will
be set up for the work group by Airport staff. Chairman Wise called for a motion on this item. Board
member 2nd Vice-chairman Clark moved and Board member Kaffie seconded. The motion carried.
X. Director’s Reports
i. General Updates
a. Curbside Update
John Hyland, Chief of Public Safety, reported to the Board on the implementation of the new
curbside safety directives from TSA. Passengers are no longer allowed to park in the front
of the terminal unless it is for drop-off or pick-up of passengers. These new directives have
been in place for approximately 90 da ys. He added that having a 20-minute free parking
window has helped with the public’s cooperation. He also stated that signage around the
parking lot would be updated.
b. 2019 JumpStart Conference Update
Kim Hunt, Marketing Manager, reported on the 2019 JumpStart conference which she
attended last month. Mrs. Hunt presented a photo of how the interviews were conducted at
the conference. Discussion was heard.
(Second Vice-chairman Clark left the meeting at 4:55 p.m. A quorum was still present.)
ii. Financial/General Aviation Report (GAR)/Parking Revenue Reports
Nicole Zapata, Finance Manager, presented the Airport’s financial reports to the members. She
reported that enplanements are -3.0% below June 2018 with 31,919 passengers. She
continued by reporting that parking revenue was down -0.21% below June 2018 at $213,952.
She also reported that revenues were at 82% of the budget at $8,142,186; expenditures are at
68% of the budget at $6,422,468; with a net income of $1,719,718. She continued by reporting
on the Customer Facility Charges (CFCs). She stated for FY 18-19, $735,434 has been
collected in CFCs.
iii. Construction Status Report
John Johnson, Program Specialist in the Development & Construction Division, reported on the
status of all ongoing construction project on Airport property. Mr. Gonzalez is attending a
conference and unable to attend this meeting.
iv. City Council Action Report
Director Segundo reported that he would be taking a Strategic Plan on Air Service to City
Council.
XI. Items for next Board meeting
None.
XII. Adjournment
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:04 p.m.