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CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 10, 2001
Board Present Airport Staff
Jerry Kane, Chair Dave Harmick, Acting Director of Aviation
Ed Hicks, Vice-Chair Alex Kovach,Business Development Manager
Chuck Cazalas, Member Mike Dunn, Maintenance Superintendent
Abel Alonzo, Member Debra Keller,Manager of Admin./Finance
Ramiro Gamboa, Member Domingo Castillo, Facilities Manager
Frank "Rocco" Montesano, Member Gloria DeLeon, Management Assistant I
Jan Rehler, Member
Nelda Martinez, Member Ai mart Project Representatives
Willard Hammonds, Sr., Member Richard Maxwell, M. Arthur Gensler, Jr. & Associates
Doug Ellis, Project Managcr, DMJM
Board Absent
Mark Meyer, Member (excused)
1. Approval of Minutes
Chair Kane opened the meeting and announced that he had a previous engagement and that Vice-
Chair Hicks would conduct today's meeting. Vice-Chair Hicks proceeded with the meeting and
called for a motion to approve the minutes of the Airport Board meeting held September 10, 2001.
Member Gamboa moved to approve the minutes of September 10, 2001. The motion was
seconded. The minutes were approved as presented.
11. Introduction of Guests
John Gravell, Mercury Air Service
111. Director's Report
Mr. Hamrick, Director of Aviation presented the Board with an update on the impact on the
Airport as a result of the September 11, 2001 incidents. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that the
Airport was closed on September 11th, and that new security measures were implemented as
directed by the FAA. Mr. Hamrick also informed the Board that the Airport complied with all
new FAA security measures in a timely manner. Mr. Hamrick acknowledged Airport staff for
their efforts and dedication in accomplishing such measures. With this, Vice-Chair Hicks
commended Mr. Hamrick for his remarkable leadership. Mr. Hamrick asked Ms. Debra Keller,
Manager of Administration/Finance to present the Board with a financial update.
Ms. Debra Keller, Manger of Administration/Finance, presented the Board a detailed financial
report. The financial reported consisted of a summary of all funding projects pending and the
general activity report for September 2001. Ms. Keller explained that a financial impact analysis
was presented to City Executive Staff and Council. Ms. Keller also presented a physical year
determination. A discussion was held on the impact on car rental agencies located at the Airport
and the MMI Concession as a result of new FAA security measures.
Airport Board Meeting Minutes
October 10, 2001
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A discussion was held regarding parking availability for the holidays. Mr. Hamrick informed the
Board that additional parking lot is being designated to help alleviate parking concerns during the
upcoming holidays.
V. Action Items
Mr. Hamrick explained that Action Item #4 A. Presentation and Recommendation on
Roadway/Parking Project, should not have been an action item,but rather an item that needs to be
discussed and planned. Mr. Hamrick asked that a sub-committee for this project be appointed.
Vice-Chair Hicks, members: Alonzo, Rehler, Montesanno and Gamboa agreed to participate. Mr.
Hamrick stated that as soon as a meeting date and time is confirmed, members will be notified.
V. Terminal Construction Update
Doug Ellis, Project Manager, DMJM, provided an update of the terminal construction project.
V1. Adjournment
Member Martinez informed the Board that Member Meyer had an emergency and had to leave
prior to the start of today's meeting. Vice-Chair Hicks called for a motion to excuse Member
Meyer. Member Ganiboa moved to excuse Member Meyer. The motion was seconded. The
motion was passed.
Afler no further business, the meeting was adjourned.