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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) BIMU 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.