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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 02/07/2001 �3og1-r7234s � A s MINUTES CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTOARI 2001 o FEBRUARY 79,2001 RMFIVED 1A CITY SF T T417)"IF N OFFI Fir Iv Members PrCsgp t City Staff Prrjeot Jerry Kane, Chairman Dave Hamrick, Acting Aviation Director Mark Meyer, Member Alex Kovach,Business Development Manager Abel Alonzo,Member Mike Dunn,Maintenance Superintendent Chuck Cazalas,Member Ramiro Gamboa, Member Airport Project Rearesentatives Willard Hammonds, Sr., Member Doug Ellis,P.E.,Project Mgr.DMJM Aviation Frank "Rocco'Montesano,Member Richard Maxwell,M. Arthur Gensler,Jr. &Assoc. Jan Rehler, Member Members Ahaw Ed Hicks, Sr.,Vice-Chair(Excused) Nelda Martinez(Excused) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kane. Chairman Kane called for a motion for a approval of the minutes of the December 13,2000 meeting. The minutes were approved as written. 11. Director's Report A. Mr. Dave Hamrick, Acting Director of Aviation,presented the Board a status report on the purchase of an ARFF track . Mr. Hamrick stated that under the recommendation made by the Board several months before to purchase an additional fire truck for the Airport within 270 days; the factory had notified the Airport that expected delivery of the new fire truck with the elevated waterway, is expected to arrive in April,2001. B. Mr. Hamrick informed the board of concerns which have been expressed regarding the layout of the baggage conveyor belt in the temporary baggage claim area. Mr. Hamrick stated that with the assistance of Chairman Kane and Southwest Airlines, several options have been explored to address these concerns. Mr.Hamrick asked Mr.Mike Dunn, Airport Maintenance Superintendent to explain the options being considered. Mr. Dunn explained that one of the options was to move the conveyor,but due to existingcolumns,the maximum distance the conveyor can be moved is about 16 inches to the west. Mr.Dunn further explained the cost for this option would be about$12,000. Chairman Kane offered an explanation of the existing problems with the conveyor location and added that with the anticipation of the hot summer months and to alleviate some discomfort to customers and in terms of energy cost savings several options were being explored. Airport Board Minutes February 7,2001 Page 2 of 3 Mr. Dunn explained that another option was to place a conveyor system,which drops down a wall and turns and drops onto the carousel. Mr.Dunn explained this option would be a more expensive approach and that this option would cost about$18,000 not including electrical expenses. Mr.Dunn explained that the third option would be a modification of the existing doors,but was waiting to hear from John Suzu, with Southwest Airlines on other options. A short discussion was held regarding the costs involved on the options listed above. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that on February 5,2001, the City Attorney's office informed him that the City had been approached by Tidelands Geophysical to conduct a two-dimensional testing process on some property the Airport owns, for an oil and gas deposit site. Mr.Hamrick informed the Board that this item would need to be presented to the Council as an ordinance and it was scheduled on the February 13, 2001 Council agenda. Mr.Hamrick apologized that due to the short time frame, no action item was prepared for the Airport Board's review. Mr.Hamrick explained that the area of land being considered is very small but it was negotiated that Thailand Geo-physical would pay the City 1,000 per square mile. A short discussion was held regarding this item. Member Alonzo expressed concerns regarding Airport staff informing the Airport Board on a timely basis on projects or issues that develop before they go before the public domain. Several other Board members also expressed their concerns regarding the Singapore Technologies project as to why the Board had not be informed of the project. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that he was under the impression that previous Airport management had briefly informed the Board of the Singapore project. Mr. Hamrick further explained that he was informed that there was a confidentiality agreement signed by Mr. Ron Kitchens and Singapore not to disclose any information. Mr. Hamrick also explained that he had specific orders from the City Manager not to disclose any information. Chairman Kane asked Mr. Hamrick to inform the City Manager that the Board would like to be notified of any issues that develop and to inform the Board that such issue must to be kept confidential. Mr.Hamrick informed the Board that he would share the Board's concerns with the City Manager. Mr.Hamrick explained that there are times that issues develop that need to be addressed prior to the next scheduled Board meeting, and as soon as these issues develop Airport staff will make every effort to notify the Board. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that the City Manager had shared with him that by Dr. Arnold Gonzales had expressed an idea of using ez-go carts in the terminal. After a short discussion, it was determined that due to the outlay of the concord, the use of ez-go carts would present a safety risk. C. Construction Reports for December 2000 and January 2001 were presented by Mr. Doug Ellis, project Manager,DMJM and Richard Maxwell,with M.Arthur Gensler, Jr. and Associates. Airport Board Minutes February 7,2001 Page 3 of 3 Action Items: A. Mr.Hamrick presented the Board an explanation on the need for a motion to purchase one utility vehicle from the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments(HGAC), for the amount of $20,008.75. Mr.Hamrick explained that this utility vehicle will be operated by Public Safety Officers to conduct routine patrols and airfield inspections,etc. Mr.Hamrick further explained that the purchase of this vehicle will meet the needs to conduct daily operations required and will also reduce operational costs. Member Cazalas shared some views regarding the purchase of gasoline operated vehicles at the Airport with reference to the Clean Air Act. After a lengthy discussion, it was determined to delay the purchase of this vehicle. Chairman Kane asked Member Cazalas to provide the Board information at the next Board meeting on the usage of gasoline operated vehicles operated in Texas Airports. B. Mr. Hamrick presented the Board an explanation for a recommendation of a resolution to amend ' FAA Grant AIP Project No. 3-48-0051-31-00, Construct Terminal Apron Phase I; Airfield Lighting Controls,by revising the scope of work(SOW)to include painting the Hold Short Lines and to change the project title by adding"Installation of Hold Position Markings". The Board asked several questions regarding this item and a short discussion was held. Chairman Kane called for a motion on this item. Member Gamboa moved to approve the recommendation. Member Montesano seconded the motion. The motion was passed. Board BusinessandReport A. Art Committee Project Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that a City Ordinance that requires any new facility is required to donate two-percent(2 0/6)of its construction costs towards art; however,FAA projects are exempted. A discussion was held on the art to be displayed behind the ticket area of the new terminal. Richard Maxwell,with M.Arthur Gensler,Jr.,presented the Board with several art exhibits. After a short discussion,the Board concurred that the art to be displaced in the new terminal should be of practical design. B. Budget Committee Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that annually the Airport Board appoints the Budget Sub- Committee to review the proposed Airport budget before submitting it to the Council. Chairman Kane asked that the same Budget Sub-Committee volunteer to serve for planning of the next budget year. (Member Meyer,Member Cazalas,Member Montesano and Member Alonzo). Chairman Kane called for a motion to excuse the absence of members Martinez and Hicks. Member Rocco moved to excuse their absence. Member Gamboa seconded the motion. The motion was passed. After no further business,the meeting adjourned.