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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 02/27/2002 MINUTES 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 Page 2 of 2 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.