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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 06/09/1999 MINUTES AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY,JUNE 09, 1999 AVIATION DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM Posen Jerry Kane, Chairman Ed Hicks, Sr., Vice Chairman Ramiro Gamboa Liana Gonzales Willard Hammonds, Sr. Mark Meyer Jan Rehler Absent: Abel Alonzo Chuck Cazalas Jorge Range] t ff Bonnie Allin, Director of Aviation Dave Hamrick,Operations Manager John Maceda,Manager of Administration Susan St.Cyr,Airport Engineer Lorilie G. Shell, Management Assistant I The meeting was called to order at 3:40 p. .by the Chairman. APPROVAL Mr. Gamboa made a motion to approve the Minutes for May 26, 1999. Mr. Hicks seconded the motion. Motion approved. ODU dR The Director introduced Mr.Joe Arrellano,Meteorologist in Charge, of the National Weather Service and Mr.John Metz,Forecaster. Mr.Arrellano and Mr. Metz gave a briefing to the Board regarding the Doppler Radar and its capabilities. This new facility has upgraded the Corpus Christi Station from a reporting site with seven presonnel to a forecast centre with---personnel. The new equipment has greatly improved the capabilities of forecasting severe weather and hurricanes. A question was asked if the Doppler located here at CCIA detected wind shear that can affect aircraft. Mr.Arrellano said this radar did not. pE&=XS REPQRTZ The Director reported that the monthly structural inspections for the roof wore just completed. Inspections showed two new cracks which are located parallel to the main girders. The cracks are hairline cracks approximately 2 ®:feet long. They will be continuously monitored along with the others on a monthly basis. There have been no new changes in the existing damages. Mr. Mark Holland from W.P.Moore Engineering reported to the Board on the status of the inspections. He said that the cracks are not deteriorating at a rapid pace but still require monitoring and he also noted the great job that Mr. Victor Gonzales,Airport Draftsperson,has been doing on the monthly reports and inspections. The build out for the interim office space for Southwest Airlines is approximately 70%complete. Prior to the meeting,Board members were given a tour of the FAA Tower facilities by ATCT Chief,Warren Meehan.They were also shown an example of how the Public Safety Officers respond to emergency calls by watching a drill from the Tower Cab. TEND _ _ENTS:None. ACTION ITEMS: None. BQARD BUS SS: A. Board Members that volunteered for the Budget Subcommittee included Mr.Abel Alonzo,Mr.Chuck Cazalas, Mr. Ramiro Gamboa,and Mr.Mark Meyer. A meeting with the staff and board will be called in the future to discuss the Aviation Department budget as submitted for FY 99-00. B. Mr.Hicks made a motion to change the name of the Board from"Airport Advisory Board"to"Airport Board." Mr.Gamboa seconded the motion.Discussion on presenting to Council Board's request to change the name of the Board from Airport Advisory Board to Airport Board. Mrs. Allin, the Director informed the Board that they would have to submit a Written Request through the City Manager to City Council. Motion approved. C. Mrs. Allin suggested that the Board along with Airport Staff complete a Strategic Planning session to again address the goals and priorities for the Airport relative to the Communities needs and desires. Discussed ways for Board to decide what issues they should work towards to make a positive impact on the airport and the community. Mrs. Allin stated that the Boards assistance would be invaluable using their community influence for issues such as better air service, building of an intermodal transportation center (cargo),and the design and construction of the new terminal building. Mrs.Allin said the Strategic Planning session is a great tool to be able to assist in identifying these goals and prioritize them in a logical manner. Mr.Hicks made a motion to engage a Facilitator sometime in mid August to conduct a Strategic Planning Session(to be conducted in two half day sessions). Mr.Meyer seconded the motion. Motion approved. 13QARD COMMENTS &ADJOUR , ENT: Board members discussed the new terminal building and noted that they need to take the first steps towards determining what the"Corpus Christi" look is so this "look" can be incorporated into the design of the new terminal. Discussion described ideas such as the terminal should,look like and airport,states that Corpus Christi is a significant community,and the building should not be dated,but is able to look good 20-3040 years from now. Mr.Hicks motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr.Gamboa seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m..