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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 01/09/2002 MINUTES CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD MEETING January 9, 2002 Board Present Airport Staff Ed Hicks, Vice-Chair Dave Hamrick, Director of Aviation Mark Meyer, Member Debra Keller, Manager of Finance/Admin. Nelda Martinez, Member Domingo Castillo, Facilities Manager Ramiro Gamboa, Member Amy Gazin,Public Relations&Marketing Coordn. Frank "Rocco"Montesano, Member Gloria DeLeon, Management Assistant I Jan Rehler, Member Chuck Cazalas, Member Airport Project Representatives Doug Ellis, Project Manager, DJ Board Absent .ferry Kane, Chair- excused Willard Hammonds, Sr., Member- excused Abel Alonzo, Member The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Hicks. Vice-Chair Hicks called for a motion for approval of minutes for the Airport Board meeting held November 28, 2001. Member Gamboa moved to approve the Board minutes of November 28, 2001. The motion was seconded by Member Rehler. The minutes were approved as written. Introduction of Guests Ms. Debra Keller, Manager of Finance and Administration, introduced Tom Utter, Assistant City Manager and Jorge Cruz-Aedo, Assistant City Manager. Director's Report Ms. Keller presented a Financial Report of Airport expenditures and revenues for FY2001-2002 and a cost comparison for the period August 2001 through December 2001. Ms. Keller explained that currently, Airport operations overall are better off than previously projected after September 11. Ms. Keller further explained that operating costs have increased about$20,000 not including security costs incurred during November and December 2001; which is anticipated to be an additional $50,000. Ms. Keller informed the Board that the Airport has been very conservative with operating expenditures. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that the Airport is requesting a$75,000 reimbursement from the government, for loss of revenue and increase of security expenses as a result of September I Ph. Mr. Hamrick explained that the Airport will also be requesting three-quarter million dollars from the government for costs related to security updates such as redesign of the roadway project, the new location of security area in the new terminal, the installation of security booths in the parking lot, and electronic fingerprinting equipment. Ms. Keller presented a copy of the General Activity Report. The Board asked several questions regarding the Financial and General Activity Reports. Airport Board Minutes January 9, 2002 Page 2 of 2 Mr. Hamrick announced that several Board members had shared some concerns regarding the confidentiality of the V. T. Aero Lease project and he understood the Board's concerns and that is why he had invited Mr. Cruz-Aedo and Mr. Utter to provide an insight of the initial development and progress of the V. T. Aero Lease project. Mr. Utter explained that the V. T. Aero Lease project was initially developed with the great support of Congressman Ortiz, along with the County and the Port of Corpus Christi and as this project progressed the Major and one Council Member were included. Mr. Utter explained that City staff and some elected officials were not included early on in the project due to the complexity involved in the planning of the funding stages of this project. Mr. Utter provided a breakdown of the project's onset and the series of funding steps taken (see attached chart). Mr. Cruz-Aedo informed the Board that since he is now overseeing the operations of the Airport, he will keep the Board informed on the progress of this project. Mr. Utter thanked the Board for their support and patience, and apologized that the Board was not fully informed on the development of this project, and also thanked the Board in behalf of the City Manager. The Board asked several questions regarding the funding sources and the progress of this project. After Mr. Utter completed his presentation, it was the consensus of the Board members present that they understood the need to keep this project's discussions in a confidential manner. Vice- Chair Hicks thanked Mr. Utter for providing a presentation on this project. Mr. Hamrick added, that City staff was not included in the development of this project; however, explained that he and Ms. Keller worked diligently with the City Attorney in putting the V. T. Aero Lease together with the best interest of the Airport. Construction Update Doug Ellis, Construction Project Manager, DMJM, provided an update of the terminal construction project. Action Items 1. Presentation and recommendation on in-house terminal advertising vs. out-sourcing. Amy Gazin, Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator, presented the Board with several options available for terminal advertising. The Board thanked Ms. Gazin for her presentation asked that this item be discussed further in the future. Adjournment Vice Chair Hicks called for a motion to excuse Chair Kane and Member Hammonds. Member Cazalas moved to excuse Chair Kane and Member Hammonds. Member Rehler seconded the motion. After no further business, the meeting adjourned.