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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 04/11/2001 MINUTES CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOA: '� April 11, 2001 Ago 2001 ,; alb LOVED CITY SECItETAI?Y,, OFFICE Lv ember Vice Chair Dave Hamrick,Actin Aviation irecllr ati Ed Hicks, V Acting Aviation 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 Airport-PXQject.Regresenlativ es Nelda Martinez, Member Doug Ellis, P.E., Project Mgr. DMJM Aviation Jan Rehler, Member Richard Maxwell, M. Arthur Gensler, Jr. &Associates Memb-cm-AbinnA Jerry Dane, Chair -- Excused Frank"Rocco" Montesano,Member«- Excused I. Approval of inlltcs The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Hicks. Vice Chair Hicks called for a motion for approval of the minutes of the March 14, 2001 Airport Board meeting. The minutes were approved as presented. Vice Chair Hicks called for a motion to excuse the absence of Chair Kane and Member Montesano. Member Gamboa moved to approve their absences. Member Cazalas seconded the motion. The motion was passed. II. It ra duction of GuC,sts 1. Mr. J. C. Ayala, Let's Travel III. . irector's _eaort 1. Semtech Update Mr. Hamrick, Acting Director of Aviation,informed the Board that Semtech is experiencing some financial hardships and has requested that their land lease be reduced by$12,000 a year for about three (3) years and thereafter, work out a three to four year payment plan to bring the lease up to date. Mr. Hamrick also informed the Board that the Airport has collected$230,000 of back rent from Semtech; and that those monies will be placed in the Airport's Operating Account. The Board concurred with Semtech's request and commended Mr. Hamrick for his good work. Airport Board Minutes April 11,2001 Page 2 of 3 2. Cancun Charter.Flights Mr. Hamrick introduced Mr. Ayala, with Let's Travel. Mr,Ayala presented the Board his background and experience in providing air charter service. Mr. Ayala informed the Board that plans are in order to provide direct charter service to Cancun,Mexico and surrounding islands to and from Corpus Christi, by September 15, 2001. The Board expressed their interest in this item and concerns were also expressed regarding the availability of U. S. Customs services. A short discussion was held and the Board asked that they be informed on the development of this service. Mr. Dave Hamrick,Acting Director of Aviation, informed the Board that in the past, the Airport had experienced some problems with U. S. Customs; however,he plans to meet with U.S. Customs representatives to discuss and organize services needed for this venture. 3. U. S. Coast Guard ,Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that the U. S. Coast Guard has expressed interest in relocating to the Corpus Christi International Airport. Mr.Hanuick explained that the funding source has not been identified nor has the exact location been determined due to the great possibility of the Singapore Project developing. A short discussion was held regarding this item. 4. Singapore Technologies Update A short discussion was held regarding this item. 5. Web Site Update Alex Kovach, Airport Business Manager, presented the Board a handout of the Airport's Web Site. The Board expressed several ideas and suggested that the Web Site be more personalized. The Board commended Airport staff on their efforts and good work. 6. City Code Update A short discussion was held regarding Board absences in accordance with City Code. Board attendance records indicate that all current Airport Board members are in compliance with City Code. Mr.Hanuick informed the Board that Gilmore Graves(a company that designs, constructs, and manages golf courses throughout the country), first approached the City in 1999; however, at that time, the City was concentrating on the Landfill Project; and until recently, the City had expressed interest in exploring the possibility of developing a golf course at the Airport. A short discussion was held and the Board expressed their interest and asked Mr. Hamrick to inform the Board on any development of this item. Airport Board Minutes April 11,2001 Page 3 of 3 IV. Construction a art Doug Ellis,P.E., Project Manager with DMJM presented the March 2001 Construction Report. V. Action Items No action items were presented. VI. Board Business-an—d-JUparts 1. Budget Sub-Committee Member Meyer informed the Board that the Budget Sub-Committee had met and reviewed the Aviation's FY2001-2002 Budget and presented a draft. After an extensive discussion, Vice- Chair Hicks called for a motion regarding the Airport's Budget Report. Member Martinez moved to approve the Budget Report, Member Rehler seconded the motion. The motion was passed. 2. Southwest Airlines Meeting Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that representatives from both Southwest Airlines and local agencies and Airport staff will be meeting on y 3, 2001,with the objective to increase local Southwest Airlines air service. After no further business, the meeting adjourned.