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MINUTES
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
WEDNESDAY,AUGUST 11, 1999
AVIATION DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM
Present
Jerry Kane, Chairman
Ed Hicks, Sr., Vice Chairman
Abel Alonzo
Chuck Cazalas
Ramiro Gamboa
Liana Gonzales
Willard Hammonds, Sr.
Mark Meyer
Jorge Rangel
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Bonnie Allin, Director of Aviation
Dave Hamrick, Operations Manager
Adriana Luna,Management Assistant
Susan St.Cyr,Engineer
The meeting was called to order at 3:35 p.m.by the Chain-nan.
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A motion was made and seconded that the Minutes of the Board meeting on July 14, 1999, stand approved.
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The Director introduced Richard Maxwell from Gensler and their Architectural Team. Also present were Doug
Ellis of DMJM Aviation,Debra Bruce from Thrifty Car Rental and Warren Meehan,Air Traffic Manager,FAA,
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Ms. Allin gave an update of the Capital Improvement Plan,
Richard Maxwell reported on the progress of the schematic design of the terminal, selection of material to
compliment the South Texas Region, and the design budget,which encompasses 30%of the projected design
cost. He reported that design was within FAA requirements and compliant with the Americans With Disabilities
Act. In reply to Mr. Alonzo's question about cost, Mr. Maxwell stated that in the remaining 13 weeks of
planning,the targeted$19 million cost of the project should be attained.The Board also discussed plans for gate
areas in the new terminal,design seating capabilities,concessions,and lobby appearance. Ms. Allin stated that
the interior layout was designed to be open and spacial with high ceilings.
Warren Meehan briefed the Board on funding for construction of a new Federal Aviation Administration tower
on a five-acre plot. Although the tower,per FAA regulations, is mandated to include a chain-link fence, Mr.
Meehan stated that the planned exterior design of the building will be compatible with the design of the new
terminal. Funding to begin construction of the tower will be available in FY 2002.
The Board discussed line of sight for aircraft and passenger safety during terminal construction. Mr. Meehan
stated that he will submit a plan to FAA in Washington outlining procedures to insure the continued safe use
of airport facilities.
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Ms. Allin and the Board discussed the need to establish a long-range, strategic plan for the airport to move
forward into the next decade to assure that the City Council, City Manager, Airport staff and the Board
collectively plan for the community's expansion and growth. This will allow the Board the opportunity to come
to agreement and formalize their goals for the Airport. These policy is can then be discussed with City
Council to greatly assist the staff in developing their operating plan.
Mr. David Mallory of Mallory Communications was introduced to the Board. Mr. Mallory stated that he is
available to conduct a one-day,strategic planning session with the Board. He has previously conducted strategic
planning for Koch Petroleum,Central Power&Light and various companies in the Rio Grande Valley, Mr.
Mallory stated that he has been in the Corpus Christi area for 6 years and in the communications business for
36 years.
Board members will research qualifications of other area facilitators. Scheduling of the Board's planning
session is tentatively set for Fall, 1999, and contingent on the availability of a facilitator.
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Meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.