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Corpus Christi International Airport
Board Meeting
February 27, 2002
Board Present Airport Staff
Ed Hicks, Vice-Chair Dave Hamrick, Director of Aviation
Chuck Cazalas, Member Debra Keller, Manager of Admin./Finance
Willard Hammonds, Sr., Member Gloria DeLeon,Management Assistant I
Nelda Martinez, Member
Mark Meyer, Member
Frank "Rocco" Montesano, Member Airport Construction Project Representatives
Jan Rehler, Member Doug Ellis,Project Manager, DMJM
Abel Alonzo, Member
Members Absent
Jerry Kane, Chair- excused
Ramiro Gamboa, Member -excused
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Hicks. Vice-Chair Hicks called for a motion for
approval of the minutes for the Board meeting held January 9,2002. Member Cazalas moved to
approve the minutes. Member Hammonds seconded the motion. The minutes were approved as
written,
Introduction of Guests
Dave Hamrick, Director of Aviation, introduced Mr. Kerry Spalding, FAA Interim Security Director.
Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that in the past the Airport has had a good working relationship with
Mr. Spalding.
Mr. Spalding explained that under new legislation passed last November,the FAA had assumed the
contract that formerly existed with the air carriers and the security screening checkpoint personnel.
Mr. Spalding further explained that over the next several months, the FAA will be in the process of
transitioning these services to a full-time federal security and law enforcement component. Mr.
Spalding informed the Board that he will basically be the caretaker for the operation and he and his
staff will do their best to make the security screening process a more user-friendly, yet maintain a safe
environment for all the traveling public. Mr. Spalding shared with the Board that he has always had a
great working relationship with Mr. Hamrick and commended Mr.Hamrick and his staff for their good
work.
The Board asked several questions or Mr. Spalding regarding the expenses that will be incurred for
this transition. Mr. Spalding explained that the Department of Transportation is making efforts to find
relief for smaller airports on expenses that will be incurred for this transition,but that no financial
specifics have been announced.
Discussions were held regarding the current security agency located at security checkpoint and the
National Guard. Discussions were also held regarding the process of security inspections on vehicles
parked in front of the terminal and plans for placing a canopy in front of the terminal.
Airport Board Minutes
February 27,2002
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Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that the Airport had just received clearance from the FAA to re-open
the short-term parking lot and that the Traffic Engineering Department is currently working on the re-
design of traffic flow in the short-term parking lot. A discussion was held regarding reimbursement of
costs incurred for new federal security mandates as a result of 9-11.
The Board thanked Mr. Spalding for his presentation.
Construction Update
Mr. Doug Ellis, Project Manager, DMJM, presented an update of the terminal construction.
Action Items
1. Recommend Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract with
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. in an amount not to exceed$48,593.35 for the relocation
of the telephone DMARC from the current tower building location to the new terminal and
providing a new FLM 150 Multiplexer 1.
Mr. Hamrick provided an explanation on action item fl. After a discussion was held, Vice-Chair
Hicks called for a motion on this item. Member Alonzo moved to approve this item. Member
Montesano seconded the motion. The motion was passed.
Director's Report
Mr. Hamrick provided updates on the following items:
1. Airport Budget Status Report
2. Semtech Update
3. Southwest Airline 25'h Anniversary Luncheon
4. Emergency Purchase Request for Electronic Fingerprinting Equipment
5. Ten-ninal Open House Preparations
6. RFP Status Report
7. Airport Shuttle Service Proposal
8. Joint Airport Board/City Council Meeting
Terminal Construction Update
Doug Ellis, Project Manger, DMJ`M, provided an update on the terminal construction project.
Board Comments and Adjournment
Vice-Chair Hicks called for a motion to excuse Chair Kane and Member Gamboa. Member Martinez
moved to excuse their absences. Member Montesano seconded the motion. The motion was passed.
Vice-Chair Hicks requested that a correction be made on the Agenda.
After no further business, the meeting adjourned.