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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 02/12/2003 Minutes Airport Board Meeting February 22,2003 Board Members Present Airport Staff Present Ed Hicks Sr., Vice Chair Dave Hamrick, Director of Aviation Glenn Lyons, Member Debra Keller,Assistant Director of Aviation Frank "Rocco"Montesano, Member Roy Rodriguez, Technical Specialist Jan Rehler, Member Gloria DeLeon, Management Assistant Ramiro Gamboa, Member Nelda Martinez, Member Airport Construction Project Representatives Mark Meyer, Member Doug Ellis, Project Manager, DMJM Willard Hammonds, Sr., Member J. C. Ayala, Member Board Members Absent Jerry Kane, Chair- Excused The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Hicks. The Board welcomed newly appointed Board Member J. C. Ayala. Approval of Minutes Vice-Chair Hicks called for a motion to approve the minutes of the Board meeting held January S, 2003. Member Lyons moved to approve the minutes. Member Gamboa seconded the motion. The motion passed. Introduction of Guests: Jorge Cruz-Aedo, Assistant City Manager John Gravel], Mercury Air Center Civil Air Patrol Presentation Mr. Hamrick, Director of Aviation, informed the Board that representatives from the Civil Air Patrol had requested free operating space at CCIA. Mr. Hamrick explained that even though he greatly supports their cause, it would be impossible to offer them space at no cost due to the fact that CCIA is an enterprise supported fund, and is required to provide service at an equitable price. Mr. Hamrick further explained that he had invited representatives from the Civil Air Patrol to today's meeting so that they could have the opportunity to present their request before the Board; however, no one from the Civil Air Patrol was present at the meeting. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that CCIA is working on offering a portion of the old Air Logistics Building at the current leasing rates. A short discussion was held regarding this topic. Vice-Chair Hicks requested that this item be discussed further at a future Board meeting. Airport Board Meeting February 12,2003 Page 2 of 3 Director's Report Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that he and his staff met with Marcelino Sanchez, FAA Project Manager and that projections are that once again CCIA will be receiving an additional grant for 1.7 million dollars and a subsequent grant of 1.3 million dollars. Mr. Hamrick explained that for the 2004 Discretionary Budget, there are several items coming up one being the Reconstruction of Runway 13/31 Project which is currently in a planning stages. The other item is the replacement of Firefighting Rescue Equipment. Mr. Hamrick further explained that the FAA in conjunction with TSA have set aside several million dollars for airports like CCIA which need to relocate their ETs (Explosion Tracing Device) from the public's view in efforts to help minimize exposure of passenger's belongings while their baggage is being searched. Mr. Hamrick further explained that CCIA will be responsible for 10% of this cost. Short discussions were held regarding the TSA build-out and their five-year lease. The Board expressed ideas regarding additional build out space in the new terminal for future entities. Short discussions were also held on the demolition of the old FAA tower and the pending leases for oil wells located at CCIA. Mr. Hamrick shared several articles from the Corpus Christi Caller Times. A short discussion was held regarding the article dated February 2, 2003 referencing Mr. H rick's response to a Letter to the Editor posted in the Corpus Christi Caller Times January 23, 2003. Ms. Debra Keller presented an update on the request for a momento made by the family of the late Howard D. Reyes. Ms. Keller informed the Board that she had presented this request to Britt Hinkle, Station Manager, Continental Airlines, and that he had informed her that their corporate office had approved this request. After a short discussion on this topic, the Board recommended that the Reyes family be responsible for all expenses incurred for this memento. Member Martinez provided an update on the Art Task Force Committee, Member Martinez informed the Board that a plan is being put together that will set standards for a balance within the marketing dollars available for the art work. Member Martinez added that the goal of the Committee is to make sure that the art selected will be significant and the most favorable for the new terminal. Member Martinez shared comments made by the Art Committee regarding the unfinished columns located at the terminal and explained that the Art Committee liked the unfinished look of the columns. Vice- Chair Hicks thank Member Martinez and Ms. Keller for their devoted time and efforts on working with the Art Committee. Member Martinez informed the Board that the Art Committee had recommended that Council pictures be relocated and displayed in a more visual area and also that the most appropriate place for pictures of the Airport Board Members is in the Board meeting rooms and that recognition plaques could also be considered art pieces. Member Martinez explained that eligible funds for the percent for arts is$50,000 for the Roadway Project which is in conjunction with the Bromelius art piece donated by the RTA and that$15,000 will be applied to the relocation and restoration of this art piece which leaves a balance of$35,000 for the Roadway Project. An additional amount of$100,000 will be allocated for an art piece for the terminal and that perhaps this art piece or pieces should present a significant story of our area's history. Airport Board Meeting February 12,2003 Page 3 of 3 Ms. Keller announced that at the previous Board meeting the Board had requested a report on Capital Improvement Project. Ms. Keller provided a PowerPoint Presentation on Capital Improvement Projects Financing. Vice-Chair Hicks thanked Ms. Keller for the presentation and Member Meyers requested that an update on expenditures be provided at each Board meeting. A debt service financing plan is to be presented at a later date. Construction Update Doug Ellis, Project Manager, DMJM, provided an update on the on-going construction project. Vice-Chair Hicks called for a motion regarding the absence of Chair Kane. Member Martinez moved to excuse Chair Kane. Member Garnboa seconded the motion. The motion passed. After no further business, the meeting adjourned.