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Corpus Christi International Airport
Board Meeting
July 17, 2002
Board Members Present Air M21:t Staff
Ed Hicks, Sr., Vice-Chair Dave Hamrick, Director of Aviation
Ramiro Gamboa, Member Debra Keller, Assistant Director of Aviation
Chuck Cazalas, Member Mike Dunn, Maintenance Superintendent
Frank "Rocco" Montesano, Member Gloria DeLeon, Management Assistant I
Jan Rchler, Member
Glenn Lyons,Member Airport Construction Emkqimmniqives
Nelda Martinez, Member Doug Ellis, Project Manager, DMJM
Willard Hammonds, Member
Board Members Absent
Jerry Kane, Chair- excused
Mark Meyer, Member- excused
Approval of Minutes
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Hicks. Vice-Chair Hicks announced that changes had
been made to the minutes of June 19, 2002 and called for a motion to approve the minutes with the
changes noted. Member Garnboa moved to approve the minutes with the changes made. Member
Cazalas seconded the motion. The minutes were approved as presented with the changes indicated.
Introduction of Guests
Mr. Dave Hamrick, Director of Aviation, introduced the following guests:
1. Tomas Ransom, Mercury Air Group
2. Robert Wernersbach, Mercury Air Group
I John Gravell, Mercury Air Group
4. Stan Cielak, Southwest Airlines
5. Scott McMurrey, Signature Flight Support
G. Jorge Cruz-Redo, Assistant City Manager
Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that Member Martinez needed to leave the meeting early and had
requested that the Ail Presentation be moved up on the Agenda.
Art Presentation
Member Martinez informed the Board that she and Debra Keller, Assistant Director of Aviation, had
attended the "Arts in the Airport"Conference in Atlanta, Georgia and explained that the trip was an
incredible learning experience. Member Martinez explained that different art ideas were shared
through several well-experienced art program directors from several airports and provided a
presentation on various art pieces. Ms. Keller informed the Board that several avenues will be
explored on how the art for the new tenninal will be funded. Ms.Keller shared some art funding
ideas that were discussed at the"Arts in the Airport"Conference. Vice-Chair Hicks thanked Member
Martinez and Ms. Keller for the Art Presentation. Vice-Chair Hicks suggested that an Art Committee
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be formed to explore art ideas for the new terminal and called for a motion. Member Gamboa made
the motion to have Member Martinez head an Art Committee and elect volunteers for that Committee.
Member Hammonds seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Director's Report
Mr. Hamrick announced that as a result of the Board's request made at the June 19, 2002 Airport
Board meeting, a public meeting was held on July 15, 2002, to allow the public an opportunity to
express their views on Mercury Air Group, Inc.'s and Signature Flight Support's requests to assign
Signature Flight Support operations to Mercury Air Group, Inc. Member Cazalas presented an update
on the outcome of the public meeting. Member Cazalas informed the Board that there were a number
of people from the audience that stood up and shared their views on this issue, and overall, those
individuals were very adamant about having a sole fixed based operator; they felt this would put them
and the customers, at a disadvantage, especially in the pricing area due to the lack of competition.
Member Cazalas further explained that there was a strong indication from the majority of the attendees
that they were not in favor of Mercury Air Group, Inc.'s and Signature Flight Support's requests.
Vice-Chair Hicks asked both Mercury Air and Signature Flight representatives to provide a short
presentation on their requests. After a lengthy discussion the Board voted on this item. The Board
Members voted six to one, opposing this requisition. The Board made a recommendation that the City
Council not approve the request between Mercury Air Group and Signature Flight Support.
Aeroliforal Meeting Update
Mr. Hamrick provided an explanation of the Aerolitoral project and provided an update on the
Acrolitoral meeting held July 11, 2002. Mr. Hamrick explained that he and other local representatives
met with senior staff from Aerolitoral. Mr. Hamrick further explained that he felt the meeting went
very well. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that Member Cazalas was also at the meeting. Member
Cazalas also added that he felt the meeting was a favorable one.
Mr. Hamrick provided an update on the trip to McAllen Airport to obtain ideas for the Federal
Inspections Services (FIS) Station at the new terminal.
Terminal Construction Update
Doug Ellis, Project Manger, DMJM, provided an update on the terminal construction project.
Board Business and Reports
Vice-Chair Hicks called for a motion to excuse Chair Kane and Member Meyer. Member Gamboa
moved to excuse the absence of Chair Kane and Member Meyer. The motion was seconded. The
motion passed.
After no further business, the meeting adjourned.