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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 09/08/1999 MINUTES AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1999 AVIATION DEPARTM13NT CONFERENCE ROOM Present is s, Sr., Vice Chairman Abel Alonzo Chuck Cazalas Ramiro Gamboa Mark Meyer Jan Rehler Absent: Te-r—ry-Kane, Chairman Willard Harmnonds, Sr. Jorge Rangel Liana Gonzales Staff onnie Allin,Director of Aviation Dave Hamrick,Operations Manager Alex Kovach,Business Development Manager Adrlana Luna, Management Assistant John Maceda,Manager of Administration The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by the Vice Chairman, APPROVAL A motion was made and seconded that Minutes of the August 11, 1999 Board meeting stand approved. A motion was made by Mr. Gamboa and seconded by Mr. Cazalas to excuse the absence of Jerry Kane and Willard Hammonds,Sr. for August, 1999. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Ms.Allin reported on the Terminal Workshop with City Council. The Council was concerned the present canopy design for the new terminal was too narrow and needed to cover two lanes of traffic for loading and unloading. The Gensler Architectural team will propose changes to include extended overhead coverage for customers, as requested by Council. Ms.Allin stated that Council response was overall very positive for the proposed terminal design. The Airport sustained minor,but no significant damage during Hurricane Bret. Following Bret,the Airport's staff completed an inspection of the structural roof system and found minor extensions to the existing cracks. At staff request,the Structural Engineer made a site inspection 3 weeks in advance of the normal quarterly inspection, to ensure the continued safe condition of the facility. Staff continues close monitoring of these conditions. Vice Chairman Hicks asked the status of the Tower Replacement project. Mrs.Allin stated there had been no change since the last correspondence with the FAA in Washington.The region is on schedule to complete the design and be ready to bid by November, 1999. Our Congressional Delegation continues to monitor the progress and is working very hard on the City's behalf. TENANT COMMENTS None. ACTION ITEMS Recommend Adoption of Airport Master Plan Update and Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study. Motion by Mr. Gamboa,second by Mr.Cazalas. Discussion concerned the effect on the surrounding community and the intent was to prevent future environmental incompatibilities. Motion approved. BOARD BUSINESS Ms.Allin and the Board discussed the need to establish long-range goals for the airport to move forward into the next decade. It is recommended a workshop to establish these goals be held. The process will allow the Board the opportunity to come to agreement and formalize their goals for the Airport. These policy goals can then be discussed with City Council to greatly assist the staff in developing their operating plan. This would ensure that the City Council, City Manager, Airport staff and the Board collectively plan for the airport's expansion and growth. Mr.David Mallory of Mallory Communications made a presentation 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,that he has been in the Corpus Christi area for 6 years and in the communications business for 36 years. The Board no longer had a quorum. Meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.