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Corpus Christi International Airport
Board Meeting
June 19, 2002
Board Members Present Airport Staff
Jerry Kane, Chair Dave Hamrick, Director of Aviation
Ramiro Gamboa, Member Mike Dunn, Maintenance Superintendent
Chuck Cazalas, Member Gloria DeLeon,Management Assistant I
Frank "Rocco"Montesano, Member
Jan Rehler, Member
Glenn Lyons, Member Airport CLonstruction Project Representatives
Doug Ellis, Project Manager, DMJM
Board Members Absent
Ed Hicks, Vice-Chair- excused
Willard Hammonds, Member- excused
Nelda Martinez, Member- excused
Mark Meyer, Member- excused
The meeting was called to order by Member Cazalas and he announced that since a quorum was not
present, no Action Items would be discussed until a quorum was reached.
Introduction of Guests
Mr, Dave Hamrick, Director of Aviation, introduced the following guests:
1. Mike Baffera, Procurement and General Service Manager, City of Corpus Christi, Finance
Department
2. John Spencer, Hertz Rent-A-Car
3. Debra Bruce, Thrifty Rent-A-Car
4. John Bruce, Tluifty Rent-A-Car
5. Jenny Ridge, Advantage Rent-A-Car
6. Dawn Quiroz, Dollar Rent-A-Car
7. Tommy Hallick, Avis Rent-A-Car
8. John Gravell, Mercury Air Center
9. Bob Wernersbach, Mercury Air Center
Director's Report
Mr. Hamrick provided an update on a meeting held June 10`h with several local representatives and
local officials regarding air service to Monterrey, Mexico. Mr. Hamrick announced that he will be
meeting with local officials and representatives from AeroLitoral Mexican Airlines in July to further
discuss the possibility of starting international flights to Monterrey,Mexico. Mr. Hamrick provided an
update on the Federal Inspection Service(FIS)Meting held June 7, 2002, with representatives from
several federal agencies on requirements for the FIS Station at the new terminal.
Terminal Construction Update
Doug Ellis, Project Manger,DMJM, provided an update on the terminal construction project.
Chair Kane arrived at 4:05 p.m. and called the meeting to order with a quorum.
Airport Board Minutes
June 19,2002
Page 2 of 3
Action Items
Chair Kane called for a motion to excuse Vice-Chair Hicks, Members: Hammonds, Martinez, and
Meyer. Member Cazalas moved to excuse their absences. Member Gamboa seconded the motion.
The motion was passed.
Chair Kane called for a motion for approval of minutes for the Airport Board meeting held May 8,
2002. Member Rehler moved to approve the minutes. Member Gamboa seconded the motion. The
minutes were approved as written.
1. A. Motion recommending a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to
accept Amendment No. 3 for the Federal Aviation Administration Multi-Year Grant Number
No. 3-48-0051-28-00, in the amount of$967,421,
B. Motion recommending an Ordinance appropriating$967,421 from Federal Aviation
Administration Grant No. 3-48-0051-00 in the No. 3020 Airport Capital Improvement Fund;
and declaring an emergency.
Chair Kane called for a motion on Item 1. A. Member Gamboa moved to approve Item 1. A.
Member Cazalas seconded the motion. The motion was passed. Chair Kane called for a motion to
approve Item 1. B. Member Cazalas moved to approve Item 1. B. Member Gamboa seconded the
motion. The motion was passed.
2. Motion recommending authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute Change Order No,
35 in the amount of$2I2,129.81, for Project 1071, Corpus Christi International Airport—Terminal
Construction Project Program 2000 with Fulton Construction/Coastcon Incorporated, A Joint
Venture.
After a short discussion on Item 2, Chair Kane called for a motion. Member Gamboa moved to
approve Item 2. Member Cazalas seconded the motion. The motion was passed.
3. A. Motion recommending an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
five Rental Car Concession lease agreements with Southwest—Tex Leasing Co. Inc., dfb/a
Advantage Rent-A-Car, Coastal Bend Rent A Car, Inc.,National Car Rentals of Corpus
Christi, Inc., Dollar Rent A Car Systems, Inc., and Texas South Rentals, Inc. dfb/a Hertz Car
Rental for the operation of a Car Rental Concession at the Corpus Christi International Airport
in consideration of payment of the greater of a guaranteed minimum concession fee or ten
percent of the Concessionaire's gross monthly revenues for a term of up to twelve months; and
declaring an emergency.
B. Motion recommending an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
five Rental Car Concession lease agreements with Southwest—Tex Leasing Co. Inc., d/b/a
Advantage Rent-A-Car, Coastal Bend Rent A Car, Inc.,National Car Rentals of Corpus
Christi, Inc., Dollar Rent A Car Systems, Inc., and Texas South Rentals,Inc. d/b/a Hertz Car
Rental for the operation of a Car Rental Concession at the Corpus Christi International Airport
in consideration of payment of the greater of a guaranteed minimum concession fee or ten
percent of the Concessionaire's gross monthly revenues for a term of sixty months.
Airport Board Minutes
June 19,2002
Page 3 of 3
Mr. Hamrick asked Mr. Barrera to provide an explanation on Item 3. Mr. Barrera explained that after
careful examination of the car rental bids submitted, the City has recommended that Item 3 be
presented to Council with an anticipated date of July 9, 2002,and at that time, the process used to
determine the ranking of the car rental bids submitted, will be open for discussion in detail.
After a lengthy discussion on Item 3. Chair Kane requested that Mr. Barrera, for informational
purposes,conduct a disparity study on the bids provided by the top five(5) and the bottom five (5)car
rental bidders. Chair Kane called for a motion on Item 3. A. and B. Member Rehler moved to
approve Item 3. A. and B. Member Montesano seconded the motion. The motion passed.
4. A. Motion recommending an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee,to execute an
In-Terminal Advertising Concession lease agreement with In-ter-space Service, Inc., DBA
Interspace Airport Advertising for the operation of an Airport Advertising Concession in the
Corpus Christi International Airport in consideration of payment of the greater of a guaranteed
minimum concession fee or thirty percent of the Concessionaire's gross receipts for a term of
up to twelve months; and declaring an emergency.
B. Motion recommending an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
an In-Terminal Advertising Concession lease agreement with In4er-space Service, Inc., DBA
Interspace Airport Advertising for the operation of an Airport Advertising Concession in the
Corpus Christi International Airport in consideration of payment of the greater of a
guaranteed minimum concession fee or thirty percent of the Concessionaire's gross receipts
for a term of sixty months with an additional sixty month option.
Mr. Hamrick explained that In-ter-space Service, Inc., DBA Interspace Airport Advertising was the
only bid received. After a short discussion, Chair Kane called for a motion on Item 4. A and B.
Member Cazalas moved to approve Item 4. A. and B. Member Gamboa seconded the motion. The
motion passed.
Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that Mercury Air Group, Inc. had requested to assume Signature
Flight Support's lease with the Corpus Christi International Airport. This would result in Mercury Air
Group, Inc. being the sole Fixed Based Operator(FO) at the Corpus Christi International Airport.
After a lenghty discussion, Chair Kane requested that a public meeting be held to hear the public's
comments and concerns regarding this request. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that he will schedule
a public meeting to provide the opportunity for those interested to voice their concerns.
Board Business Update
Mr. Hamrick announced that after August 1, 2002, the Gas Department will fund the conversion to
alternative fuel on two vehicles used at the Airport.
Mr. Hamrick also announced that he would like to thank Member Cazalas for inviting him to an
American Heart Association breakfast and as a result of this, the American Heart Association will be
installing an automatic external (Heart) defibrillator in the new terminal.
After no further business, the meeting adjourned,