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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 03/14/2001 (RDS4 0 d I NUTES C AN O US CH STI INT A I NAL AI T ���� ��'CEWE�"MARCH 14, 2001 ITY&lw'CIIIETI&JI" rtt esent ° Clty Staffpresent 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 Gloria DeLeon,Management Assistant I Ramiro Gamboa,Member Willard Hammonds, Sr., Member irort rice__epresetatives Frank"Rocco"Montesano,Member Doug Ellis, P.E., Project Mgr. DMJM Aviation Jan Rehler, Member Richard Maxwell, M. Arthur Gensler, Jr. &Assoc. Nelda Martinez,Member M=hff1AhnW Ed Hicks, Sr., Vice-Chair(Excused) The meeting was called to order by Member Cazalas, and was continued by Chair Kane upon his arrival. Chair Kane informed the Board that Vice-Chair Hicks is doing better health wise; however, he will not be attending today's meeting. Chair Kane called fora motion to excuse Vice-Chair Hicks. Member Cazalas moved to excuse Vice-Chair Hicks. The motion was seconded. I. Approval of Minutes. Chair Kane called for a motion for approval of the minutes of the Airport Board meeting held February 7, 2001. Member Gamboa moved to approve the minutes, Member Cazalas seconded the motion. The minutes were approved. 11. Introduction of uests Mr. Dave Hamrick, Acting Director of Aviation introduced guests. 1. Mr. Al Dodds, Signature Flight Support . Mr. Scott McMurrey, Signature Flight Support III Director's Report Member Cazalas asked the Board to recollect concerns expressed on an item pending from the Airport Board meeting held February 14, 2001 regarding the purchase of gas operated 5 . Member Cazalas. reported that several conversations have taken place in the past few weeks between Mr. Hamrick, Mr. Bill Hennings, (former City Manager) and members of the Clean Airports Partnership in Dallas regarding the outlook of alternative fuel vehicles and equipment for Airports, and asked Mr. Hamrick to provide the Board with an update. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that Airport staff was scheduled to attend an Alternative Fuel in Airports seminar in Dallas; however, due to a conflict, staff was unable to attend. Mr. Hamrick further explained that seminar material will be forwarded to him, including the purchase of a C Airport Board Minutes March 1 ,2001 Page 2 of 3 related t o t his topic. Mr. Hamrick presented the Board the Airport's 5-year alternative fuel conversion plan. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that the Airport anticipates this conversion will cost between $3,000 to $5,000 per vehicle and that to is exploring grant monies that may be available. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that he visited with Southwest Airlines staff and they had expressed interest in purchasing Compressed Natural as (CNG ) from the Airport and plans have already started with installation of a pump. Mr. Hamrick also informed the Board that American and Continental are planning on switching to electric vehicles and with these new changes, the Airport is-well on its way to obtaining certification as a Clean-air Airport. Mr, McMurrey, Signature Flight Support, is also interested in converting his GSC equipment. A short discussion was held regarding this item. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that concerns were expressed at the February 61h Council meeting regarding the need to improve lighting visibility at the Airport and that those concerns are being addressed by Airport staff; also, Council will be notified of those improvements. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that Airport staff had contacted Mr. Lamont Taylor with RTA and a style selection of a bits stop will be made and will be placed at the Airport within a week. Mr. Hamrick infon-ned the Board that FAA officially notified him on March 6, 2001 that they anticipate to relocate t o t he new tower in April of 2002. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that he had meet with Continental Express representatives on March 6th, regarding their interest in leasing a 70,000 square foot hanger space to be used as a maintenance facility, with anticipation of employing 50-60 employees; and expect an increase of 300 employees after three years. Mr. Hamrick stated he had requested from Continental Express that the Corpus Christi International Airport be included in the Request for Proposal. Construction Report: Doug Ellis, Project Manager, DMJM, presented the Terminal Construction Report for February 2001. IV. Action Items 1. Recommendation of amendment to Ordinance No. 21012 between the City of Corpus Christi, Texas and Signature Flight Support; authorizing Flight Support to assign its Aircraft Maintenance Services operating rights to Ocean Air Center. Airport Board Minutes March 14,2001 Page 3 of 3 After a lengthy discussion regarding this item, Chair Kane called fora motion on this item. Member Montesano moved to amend the item by adding "if required." Member Gamboa seconded the motion. The motion passed. FOR THE RECORD: Member Jan Rehler abstained from voting on this item. 2. Recommendation of an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute Lease No. T07-0 -1- 0 4, terminating September 30, 2010 with an option to renew annually through September 30, 2011, with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") for the operation of the Airport Surveillance Radar in consideration of the obligations assumed by the FAA in its establishment, operation and maintenance of the facilities upon the leased premises;providing for publication. Alex Kovach, Airport Business Development Manager, presented the Board an explanation of Item #2. After a short discussion, Chair Kane called fora motion. Member Gamboa moved to approve its #2. The motion passed. 3. Recommendation of an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute Lease NO. DTFA07-02-1-00805, terminating September 30, 2002 with an option to renew annually through September 30, 2011, with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") for the operation of an engine generator and underground fuel lank in consideration of the obligations assumed by the FAA in its establishment, operation and maintenance of the facilities upon the leased premises; providing for publication. Mr. Kovach presented the Board an explanation of Item #3. After a short discussion, Chair Kane called fora motion. Member Gamboa moved to approve Item #3. Member Rehler seconded the motion. The motion passed. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that Airport staff is anticipating completion of the Airport Expenditure Budget for FY0I-02 by March 20, 2001. Mr. Hamrick requested that the Budget- Subcommittee plan to meet before then to review and discuss the budget. Chair Kane asked that the Budget Subcommittee members which served on the FY00-01 Budget Sub-Committee volunteer to serve on the Budget Sub-Committee for FY01-02. Members of the Budget Sub-Committee: Member Cazalas, Member Gamoba, Member Alonzo, Member Meyer and Member Montesano. After no further business, the meeting adjourned.