HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 07/25/2001 iV MINUTES
CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
BOARD MEETING
JULY 25, 2001
Board Present Aii-Dort Staff
Jerry Kane, Chair Dave Hamrick, Acting Director of Aviation
Chuck Cazalas, Member Alex Kovach, Business Development Manager
Abel Alonzo, Member Mike Dunn, Maintenance Superintendent
Ramiro Gamboa, Member Debra Keller,Manager of Admin./Finance
Mark Meyer, Member Gloria DeLeon, Management Assistant I
Frank "Rocco"Montesano, Member
Jan Rehler, Member
Board Absent Aimort P roject R
Ed Hicks, Vice Chair, excused Richard Maxwell, M. Arthur Gensler, Jr. & Associates
Nelda Martinez, Member Doug Ellis, Project Manager, DMJM
Willard Hammonds, Sr., Member
The meeting was called to order by Member Cazalas. Member Cazalas announced that a quorum was not
present and that no action would be taken on any items until a quorum was reached.
Introduction of Guests
Mr. Hamrick, Acting Director of Aviation, informed the Board that Ms. Susan Saint Cyr, Engineer 111,
for the Aviation Department had resigned. The Board thanked Ms. Saint Cyr for her assistance on the
Airport construction project and wished her well. Mr. Han-trick introduced Ms. Debra Keller, Manger
of Administration and Finance.
Director's Report
1. Update on Golf Course
Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that Councilman Kelly had requested additional time from the
Council in order to meet with the Northwest Business Association on the proposed land for the golf
course. Mr. Hamrick explained that there is a possibility that the City may have to purchase the land
being considered for the golf course. Mr. Hamrick also info d the Board that the Saxet Fault Line
lies on the land being considered; however,the Board did not express concerns regarding the Saxet
Fault Line. Discussions were held regarding the possible revenue this project may bring to the City.
The Board asked for a timeframe before a decision is reached on the start of this project. Mr.
Hamrick explained that as soon as the City Manager info him, he will notify the Board.
Chair Kane arrived at this time and a quorum was reached.
Airport Board Meeting
July 25, 2001
Page 2 of 3
Action Items
1. Recommend a motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to award a construction
contract in the amount of$2,357,072 with Thyssen Steams, Inc.,of Forth Worth, Texas, for the
Corpus Christi International Airport Passenger Loading Bridges and Apron Lighting Project
(1078).
2. Recommend Ordinance appropriating$539,903 in the No.4621 Passenger Facility Charge fund to
reimburse the City for approved PFC-funded projects previously paid from Airport Capital
Reserves, bonds, interest, and operating funds and for the Terminal Building Reconstruction
Project; amending the FYO0-0 I Capital Budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 024162, by adding
$539,903 to the Airport Program; and declaring an emergency.
Mr. Hamrick explained that the Aviation Department had received approval from the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) for Amendment 1, which allows for the Aviation Department to be reimbursed
out of the PFC Fund.
Short discussions were held on each of these items, Chair Kane called for a motion. Member
Gamboa moved to approve both items. Member Montesano seconded the motion. The motion was
passed.
Approval of Minutes
Chair Kane called for a motion to approve the minutes oft e meeting held June 6, 2001.
Member Meyer, asked that a correction to the minutes be made;that the minutes of June 6, 2001
reflect that Chair Kane was present and that Vice-Chair Hicks was absent. Without any other
corrections, the minutes were approved.
Member Alonzo expressed some concerns regarding Board members giving notice of their absence
prior to a scheduled meeting. A short discussion was held regarding this, and the Board resolved that
Board members will notify Gloria DeLeon of their absence prior to a scheduled meeting; Ms. DeLeon
in to will notify the Board at the scheduled meeting, and the Board will make a decision of such
member's absence.
Chair Kane informed the Board that Vice-Chair Hicks had informed him that he would absent from
today's meeting and called fora motion. Member Alonzo moved to excuse Vice-Chair Hicks'
absence. The motion was passed.
Airport Board Meeting
July 25,2001
Page 3 of 3
Director's Report (continued)
2. Discussion on Air Service Promotional Plans
Mr.Hamrick explained that when he met with Southwest representatives they informed him that they
were very concerned on the low passenger loads in and out of Corpus Christi. Mr. Hamrick infori-ned
the Board that he had visited with the City Legal Department on the possibility of offering local travel
agencies incentives for the highest number of tickets sold on flights in and out of Corpus Christi;
however, that the Legal Department was hesitant about this idea and advised caution. Mr. Hamrick
explained that lie had met with the President of the Convention and Visitors Bureau and had requested
his cooperation in redirecting some of their efforts on local air traffic; however, he only offered to
discuss this issue further. Mr. Hamrick also informed the Board that he had visited with To Utter,
Assistant City Manager, regarding local air traffic, and that Mr. Utter informed him that he would
explore the availability of funds that can be used to assist local agencies, such as the Convention and
Visitors Bureau, in promoting local air service. Mr. Hamrick explained to the Board that he will
follow up with the Legal Department on the idea of offering incentives to local travel agencies and
will i n form the Board on any developments.
Construction Update
Mr. Ellis, Project Manager for DMJM and Richard Maxwell, with M. Arthur Gensler, Jr. and
Associates, presented updates on the Airport construction project.
Adjournment
After no further business, the meeting was adjourned.