HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 03/15/1993 MINUTES
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- MONDAY, MARCH 15 , 1993
AVIATION DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM
CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Present
Sylvia Gulley, vice-Chairman
W. L. Bates
Beecroft
Irving Dietz
Willard Hammonds
Emerson Harris
Alex Kirkland
Wallace Lundgren
Absent
Dan Pedrotti (Excused)
Joe Adame (Excused)
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George D. Hext, Director of Aviation
Bonnie Allin, Assistant Director of Aviation
Linda Sanders, Manager Finance & Properties
Victor Gutierrez, Airport Engineer
Lorilie G. Shell , Administrative Aide
APP BOVAL
The meeting was called to or at 3 : 30 P.M. Mr. Harris moved to
accept the minutes with corrections . Mr. Kirkland seconded the
motion. Minutes accepted.
DIRECT. " S T P 0
The Director informed the Committee about American Airlines cutting
its jets from seven to five per day. one jet will be replaced by
American Eagle. to Air Lines service will be replaced by
Atlantic Southeast Airlines . The Director asked the Committee to
recommend approval for Atlantic Southeast Airlines serving CCIA.
The -Committee gave unanimous approval .
Mr. Pat Vet of Russell Vet eto Engineers was introduced to the
committee by the Director. Mr. Veteto informed the committee he
has been very pleased with his association with the airport and the
staff and invited any committee members, who wished, to call him at
any time.
A. Construction Status Report: Victor Gutierrez reviewed his
construction status report with the committee, updating them an the
progress of ongoing projects .
Haeber is considerably over the time limit on their contract, on
March 12 , 1993 the FAA administrative offices suffered major damage
from 4 heavy rain storm. The bill for this damage is being
forwarded to Haeber Roofing for payment .
The Director informed the committee that the annual FAA
Certification Inspection will be conducted March 23, 1993 . He also
presented the preliminary design plans for the gift shop for
review.
Sylvia asked out the status of the Passenger Facility Charge.
The Director stated it should be completed shortly and refiled.
Bonnie Allin reported that two Public Safety Officers have passed
their EA test making all but five personnel certified. A new
trailer for the Hazardous Materials and Medical supplies was
purchased for the fire station. This will increase response times
for emergencies greatly.
Director reported that the entrance road has been chip sealed by
the sr is department.
TENAKj_LQMMENTS
Mr. Gravell of Beechcraft announced the renaming of the company to
United Beechcraf t. He asked about the status of the sweeper and
was informed that it was on order. Mr. Chip Luttrell of Signature
asked about repairing the shoulder to the entrance road. The
Director stated when weather permits, repairs will be completed.
ACTION ITLU
A. Mr. Harris made a motion to recommend approval of a one-
year lese agreement with Royal In-Flight Catering, Inc . M .
Lundgren seconded the motion. Motion approved.
B. Mr. Harris made a motion to recommend approval of a Three-
Year lease agreement with the Bank of Corpus Christi for the
operations of the ATM machine.
COMMITTEE BUSINE$a
The Director informed the committee the revised ordinance was
supposed to be on the agenda for City Council in a weeks time .
Mr. Lundgren made a motion to excuse the absences of Mr. Adame and
Mr. Pedrotti . Mr. Dietz seconded the motion. Motion approved.
The goals and priorities list presented by Mr. Adame was reviewed
and it was decided to review in greater detail at next months
meeting. Mr. Harris again stated his concern regarding development
of By-laws to the Committee. It was decided that a By-laws
committee would be appointed at next months meeting. Mr. Harris
briefed members on the InterMa Transportation Act. MS . Gulley
asked Mr. Bates, Beecroft, Harris and Mr. Pedrotti to continue with
research on this item and pursue it as much as possible. Mr. ' Dietz
asked about the RFP on Land Acquisition. The Director inforted him
it was at legal for review. Mr. Dietz also questioned Ms . Rosie
Vela' s report on the Tower Fund Bond. The Director stated she
didn' t carry out to the full four years. Mr. Dietz also questioned
whether Mr. Lopez has one anything on his request to increase his
rates. The Director Stated he has received no information from
him. Mr. Dietz asked' about the dropping of administrative and
vehicle costs charged by the City to the department for the budget.
The Director said these items should be discussed by the Budget
committee and the costs have been reduced as much as the'they will
likely be. Finally he asked about the report due from Sylvia and
Bonnie on costs savings from DRMO and in-house projects to be given
in the annual report. Sylvia stated she felt the report should be
included in this years annual report vice an amendment to last
years report.
AD I JUBYM_BITT
Meeting adjourned at 5 : 25 P.M.