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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 10/02/2002 MINUTES Corpus Christi International Airport Board Meeting October 2, 2002 Board Members Present AiM2LiLStaff Jerry Kane, 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 Rehler, Member Glenn Lyons, Member Airport Construction Prplect.Representatives Nelda Martinez, Member Doug Ellis, Project Manager, DMJM Mark Meyer, Member Board Members Absent Ed Hicks, Vice-Chair- excused Willard Hammonds, Member- excused Approval of Minutes The meeting was called to order by Member Rehler. Member Rehler called for a motion on approval of minutes for the Airport Board meeting held July 17,2002, Member Lyons moved to approve the minutes of July 17'". Member Cazalas seconded the motion. The minutes were approved as written. Introduction of Guests Russell Veteto, Russell Veteto Engineering Services Director's Report Mr. Hamrick infon-ned the Board that he had been approached by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regarding the need to lease 6,000 square feet of space in the new terminal. Mr. Hamrick further explained that the estimated cost will be$600,000 for 600 square foot area to be build out from the new terminal. Mr. Hamrick added that a verbal agreement with TSA had been reached for a 10-year lease at a standard rental rate of$40.00 a square foot per year and that although it means an additional outlay of a minimum of$600,000, this debt should be reimbursed in three years and for the remainder of that lease the Airport should be making a quarter-million dollars a year, Mr. Hamrick explained that the TSA office located at CCIA will be the home base for Corpus Christi, Victoria and Laredo airports. A discussion was held regarding this item and the Board had several questions regarding the costs involved. Mr. Hamrick explained that this item will be presented at a Board meeting in the near future and will need to be scheduled to go before Council sometime in November, 2002. A discussion was held regarding the selection of colors and patterns of tiles for the walkway located in front of the new terminal. Amer the Board reviewed copies of several tile samples, Chair Kane asked that this item be tabled and asked Member Martinez to review samples of patterns and to provide an update at the next Board meeting. Airport Board Minutes October 2,20DZ Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that the City Manager and the Mayor had requested that covered parking be made available in the parking areas and due to these requests, a redesign of the parking lots and roadway to the Airport were needed. Mr. Hamrick further explained that costs arc being looked into to include three connections of covered parking from the long-term, short-term and inspection area up to the front of the new terminal. Mr. Pat Vcteto presented the Board with re-designs of the roadway and entrance to parking areas. Discussions were held regarding these items. The Board shared some ideas on the signage leading up to the terminal. Terminal Construction Update Doug Ellis, Project Manger, DMJM, provided an update on the terminal construction project. Action Items I. Motion recommending authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. I to the engineering laboratory, inspection and materials testing service contract in (lie amount of$40,062.00 with Professional Services Industries (PSI) for the Corpus Christi International Airport Roadway and Parking Lot Improvements (Phases 2, 3, and 4) (1019). Phase 5 will follow as a future amendment and will be 100% Parking Lot. Chair Kane called fora motion on Item fl. Member mboa moved to approve Item #1. Member Cazalas seconded the motion. The motion passed. 2. Motion recommending authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the purchase of a System —4 Server, 16 Channel, 32 Camera Configuration 30 IPS 30-45 days for a total cost of$31,079. This system will provide room for expansion of hard drives and will allow for additional IPS and storage space. 3. Motion recommending authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract for the operation of a News and Gift Concession with HMS Host Retail. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that even with the decrease of enplanements, Ms. Keller had negotiated an annual minimum guarantee contract in the amount of $110,000 with HMS. Host Retail and also that five car rental agreernents are in place, which is the largest it has been in the history of the Airport and thanked Ms. Keller for her hard work. The Board commended Ms. Keller for her outstanding efforts. Discussions were held on Items 2 and 3. Chair Kane called for a motion on Items 2 and 3. A motion was made and seconded to approve Items 2 and 3. The motion passed. A discussion was held regarding plans for the Grand Opening of the new terminal and the Board asked that a special meeting be held to further discuss the Grand Opening event scheduled for November 1, 2002, A short discussion was also held on the Public Opening event scheduled for November 2, 2002. Board Business and Reports After no further business, the meeting adjourned.