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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 04/08/2002 MINUTES Corpus Christi International Airport Board Meeting April 8, 2002 Board Members Present Airport Staff Jerry Kane, Chair Dave Hamrick, Director of Aviation Ramiro Gamboa Debra Keller, Manager of Admin./Finance Mark Meyer Gloria DeLeon, Management Assistant I Frank "Rocco" Montesano Jan Rehler Airport Construction Project Representatives Abel Alonzo Doug Ellis, Project Manager, DMJM Board Members Absent Ed Hicks, Sr., Vice-Chair- excused Chuck Cazalas - excused Nelda Martinez - excused Willard Hammonds excused The meeting was called to order by Chair Kane. Chair Kane called for a motion for approval of the minutes for the Board meeting held February 27, 2002. Member Alonzo moved to approve the minutes. Member Montesano seconded the motion. The minutes were approved as presented. Director's Report 1. OiI and Gas Offer Mr. Hamrick presented a copy of a letter received from Mineral Royalties Company presenting an offer of$91,554.00 for purchase of the Airport's share of the royalties and the REH Well, located south of the Airport. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that in FY98-99, the Airport made $28,500; in FY99-00 the Airport made$42,496 and in FY00-01 the Airport made 73,823 from the REH Well. Mr. Hamrick asked for the Board's concurrence to decline this offer. The Board agreed unanimously. 2. Budget Ms. Keller presented the Board with an update of the Airport's budget and revenue projections for FY02-03. A discussion was held regarding the budget. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that a meeting for the Budget Sub-Committee to discuss the Airport's budget in detail will be scheduled. 3. Grant 27 Amendment, Approved by City Council Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that the Airport had received a grant amendment from the FAA on multi-year Grant 27 for an additional $115,000. Mr. Hamrick explained that since no Board meeting was scheduled within the 30-day deadline to accept this grant offer, this item was taken to Council for approval before presenting this item to the Board. The Board concurred with Mr. Hamrick's action on this item. Airport Board Meeting April 8, 2002 Page 2 of 3 4. Terminal Opening Date ,­ October 10, 2002 Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that after visiting with Mr. Joe Fulton, the definite date set for the opening of the new terminal is October 10, 2002. Mr. Hamrick explained that some of the reasons for moving the opening day to October 10'"is that a lot of construction is going on in Corpus Christi and the shortage of quality Trades-skilled personnel in the Corpus Christ area. 5. Commodore Aviation -- Short List Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that he received notice that the Airport is on a short-list competing against three (3) other airports as a location site for this project. 6. Singapore Project Mr. Hamrick inforrned Board that he and other local representatives traveled to Mobile, Alabama to meet with Singapore representatives to try and get the project back on track. Mr. Hamrick explained that Singapore representatives made several changes to the preliminary contract particularly on the size of the hangers. Mr. Hamrick further explained that hopefully those changes can be negotiated. 7. Arts Update Mr. Hamrick infon-ned the Board that Member Martinez had attended the Art's Committee Meeting, but since she was not present at today's meeting, he will ask Ms. Martinez to present the Board with an update on this item at the next Board meeting. Action Items 1. Recommend Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with JANGEE, Inc. to provide shuttle services at the Corpus Christi International Airport in exchange for 6%of the gross revenues received as a result of this operation. Chair Kane called for a motion for approval of this item. Member Gamboa moved to approve this item. Member Montesano seconded the motion. The motion was passed. 2, A. Recommend Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept an FAA Grant in the amount of$638,888 as a portion of monies allocated for costs incurred by the Corpus Christi International Airport, Corpus Christi, Texas, for new security amendments required by the FAA/TSA. B. Recommend Ordinance appropriating $638,888 from a Federal Aviation Administration Grant in the No. 3020 Airport Capital Improvement Fund; and declaring an emergency. Chair Kane called for a motion for approval of items 2. A. and B. Member Gamboa moved to approve these items. Member Rehler seconded the motion. The motion was passed. Airport Board Meeting April 8, 2002 Page 3 of 3 Guests/Presentations Scott Elliff, Consultant, Capstone Solutions- Presentation on Strategic Planning for the Airport. Some of the more significant topics discussed were: Many things to be proud of, including construction and near completion of new airport terminal Additional improvements to the airport (new control tower, etc.) Thoughtful approach to the possibility of international service in design of new terminal facilities Imminence of full jet service to Corpus Christi coinciding with opening of new terminal Challenges While we have much to be proud of, we also continue to face challenges that must be addressed and addressed aggressively­ -if we are to maintain the positive momentum we've seen, particularly in this post-September 11 environment Fares, frequency of flights,passenger load factors and leakage to other cities such as San Antonio, and variety in destinations continue to be challenges Solutions - Adequate air service is more than a convenience. It's a quality of life issue. It's an economic issue. - Several entities (various Chambers of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Port of Corpus Christi) must work in partnership to achieve goals for quality air service for Corpus Christi and the region. - Build public awareness of importance of local air service, and encourage short-term sacrifices to ensure long-term service and lower fares. - Public awareness campaign, including print and broadcast advertising,should emphasize "How every ticket you buy for locally-originating flights helps your community, and how air service on the whole benefits the community." - Next 9-12 months are critical. We must time the public awareness campaign to coincide with new terminal opening. - Concurrent to the public awareness campaign, local entities should partner to provide web-based assistance to the local traveler to find the lowest fares on flights that originate locally. - Continued direct meetings with airlines will be essential. Must avoid having too many overbooked flights with disgruntled passengers if we are successful at increasing passenger loads. Supply of flights must meet passenger demand. Terminal Construction Update Doug Ellis,Project Manger, DMJM, provided an update an the terminal construction project. Board Comments and Adjournment Chair Kane called for a motion to excuse Vice-Chair Hicks, members: Cazalas, Martinez, and Hammonds. Member Alonzo moved to excuse their absences. The motion was seconded and passed. Alter no further business, the meeting adjourned.