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Airport Board Meeting
April 9, 2003
Board Members Present Airport Staff Present
Ed Hicks Sr., Vice Chair Dave Hamrick,Director of Aviation
Jan Rehler, Member Debra Keller,Assistant Director of Aviation
Nelda Martinez, Member Terence Whatley, Operations Manager
Frank "Rocco"Montesano, Member Roy Rodriguez,Technical Specialist
Ramiro Gamboa, Member Gloria DeLeon,Management Assistant
Willard Hammonds, Sr., Member
J. C. Ayala, Member Airport Construction Project Representatives
Doug Ellis, Project Manager,DMJM
Board Members Absent
Jerry Kane, Chair Excused
Glenn Lyons - Excused
Mark Meyer - Excused
Approval of Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 3:33 p.m. by Vice-Chair Hicks. Vice-Chair Hicks called for a
motion on approval of the minutes of the Board meeting held March 12, 2003. Member Rehlcr moved
to approve the minutes. Member Montesano seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Introduction of Guests
Mr, Hamrick, Director of Aviation, introduced the following guests:
John Gravell, Manager, Mercury Air Center
Scott Mcurrey, Manager, Signature Flight Support
Mr. Hamrick also introduced Mr. Terence Whatley, Operations Manager for the Airport. Mr. Whatley
announced that he was formerly employed at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport as Operations
Coordinator and looks forwarded to sharing his airport experience at CCIA.
Vice-Chair Hicks called for a motion to excuse the absence of Chair Kane, Member Meyers and
Member Lyons. Member Gamboa moved to excuse their absences. Member Montesano seconded the
motion.
Action Items
1. a) Motion recommending an Ordinance authorizing the Acting City Manager, or designee, to
execute a lease agreement for 463 sq. ft. of C.C.I.A. cargo area space with the United States
Postal Service for the purpose of U. S. Postal Service operations at the Corpus Christi
International Airport in consideration of an annual rental of$13,840.00($29.89 per sq. ft.),
payments prorated and paid on a monthly basis, for a term of up to twelve months; and
declaring an emergency.
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Mr. Hamrick explained that for the past several years, the U. S Postal Service has been delivering and
receiving mail at CCIA and due to the redesign of the ten-ninal, it was necessary to create a cargo
facility on the west side of the terminal to better facilitate these services.
b) Motion recommending an Ordinance authorizing the Acting City Manager, or designee, to
execute a lease agreement for 463 sq. ft. of C.CJ.A., cargo area space with the United States
Postal Service for the purpose of U. S. Postal Service operations at the Corpus Christi
International Airport in consideration of an annual rental of$13,840.00 ($29.89 per sq. ft.),
payments prorated and paid on a monthly basis, for a term of fifty four(54) months.
A short discussion was held regarding Item #1. a. and b. Vice-Chair Hicks called for a motion on Item
#I a. and b. Member Gamboa moved to approve these items. Member Montesano seconded the
motion. The motion passed.
2. a) Motion recommending an Ordinance authorizing the Acting City Manager, or designee, to
execute a lease agreement for approximately 56 sq. ft. of space at C.C.I.A. with Aeronautical
Radio, Inc. for the purpose of maintaining and operating aeronautical communication
equipment providing air/ground data communications to aircraft within 200 nautical miles of
Corpus Christi International Airport in consideration of an annual rental of$2,231.60
($39.85 per sq. ft.), payments prorated and paid on a monthly basis, for a term of up to
twelve months; and declaring an emergency.
Mr. Hamrick provided an explanation on Item 2. a. Vice-Chair Hicks called for a motion on Item 2. a.
Member Rehler moved to approve Item 2. a. Member Martinez seconded the motion. The motion
passed.
b) Motion recommending an Ordinance authorizing the Acting City Manager, or designee, to
execute a lease agreement for the purpose of maintaining and operating aeronautical
communication equipment providing air/ground data communications to aircraft within 200
nautical miles of Corpus Christi International Airport in consideration of an annual rental of
$2,231.60($39.85 per sq. ft.),payments prorated and paid on a monthly basis, for a term of
fifty-four months.
After a short discussion, Vice-Chair Hicks called for a motion on Item 2. b. Member Gamboa moved
to approve Item 2. b. Member Montesano seconded the motion. The motion passed.
3. a) Motion recommending an Ordinance authorizing the Acting City Manager, or designee, to
execute Amendment No. 2 to the rental car concession lease agreement with Dollar Rent A
Car Systems allowing for a waiver of liability for soils contamination up to the existing level
for a term of up to twelve months; and declaring an emergency.
A short discussion was held on Item N3. a. regarding the contamination level. Mr. Hamrick
explained that the level of contamination was below the minimum allowed by TNRCC and further
explained that the City did not see the level as a concern. After no further discussion on this item
Vice-Chair called for a motion on Item 3. a. Member Montesano moved to approve Item 3. a.
Member Rehler seconded the motion. The motion passed.
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b) Motion recommending an Ordinance authorizing the Acting City Manager, or designee, to
execute Amendment No. 2 to the rental car concession lease agreement with Dollar Rent A
Car Systems allowing for a waiver of liability for soils contamination up to the existing level
for a term concurrent with the existing lease.
Mr. Hamrick explained that any item over a twelve-month period requires two readings by Council
with a 28-day waiting period. After a short discussion, Vice-Chair Hicks called for a motion on Item
3. b. Member Gamboa moved to approved Item 3. b. Member Hammonds seconded the motion. The
motion passed.
Director's Report
1, Update on Budget
Debra Keller, Assistant Director of Aviation, provided an overview of the budget which included a
breakdown of expenditures, detail of revenues, and comparisons for 2003 and 2004. A short
discussion was held regarding plans to purchase several electric vehicles (go-carts) for in-house use
and also for transporting customers from the long-term parking. The Board asked several questions
regarding the budget. Vice-Chair Hicks thanked Ms. Keller for the detailed budget report and
requested a breakdown of revenues. Ms. Keller informed the Board that she and Mr. Hamrick were
scheduled to meet with the Acting City Manager on April 17'h regarding the '03204 budget. Mr.
Hamrick stated he would provide feed-back to the Board on the outcome of said meeting. The Board
thanked Ms. Keller for the budget presentation.
2. Update on Air Service to Monterrey, Mexico
Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that last year, AeroLitoral representatives had met with him
regarding air service to Monterrey, Mexico; however, all communication had ceased and it wasn't until
recently they contacted him with an interest in meeting with him the week of April 20th regarding their
interest in submitting a proposal. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that joint efforts have been on-
going with local chambers for possibilities on obtaining Mexico air service. Mr. Hamrick also
informed the Board that Delta Airlines has expressed interest in Monterrey air service. John Valls,
Business Development Analyst, informed the Board that he recently met with the Marketing
Consultant from Austin International Airport to discuss marketing ideas on promoting air service
between Corpus and Austin. A short discussion was held regarding CCIA being ready with the
federal inspection services facility in order to meet the requirements for international flights.
Mr. Hamrick made a request of the Board regarding former unique women who served locally to be
recognized as honorees and a list be presented to the Council for recognition and also that the Mayor
present them with proclamations. After a short discussion the Board authorized Mr. Hamrick to
follow through with this idea and suggested that both men and women be recognized. Mr. Hamrick
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explained that since the traditional Naval Air Show held every year was curtailed from the general
public this year. As result of this, staff has been working with several local representatives on hosting
an aircraft show at CCIA in October 2003. After a short discussion the Board concurred with the idea
of CCIA hosting an aircraft show.
3. Update from Art Task Force Committee - Nelda Martinez&Debra Keller
Member Martinez informed the Board that a meeting was held last week to discuss art ideas for inside
and outside the to final,, Member Martinez informed the Board that the Art Committee had decided to
combine the $135,000 art monies designated for the roadway and terminal to purchase a meaningful art
piece for the inside of the terminal and that requests for proposals will be going out soon. A discussion
was held on the most ideal place for an art piece in the terminal and the Board asked for a presentation
before the selection of the art piece is made and placed in the terminal.
Mr. Hamrick presented several samples of coverings for the columns located inside the terminal and a
selection was made ,
Construction Update
Doug Ellis, Project Manager, DMJM,provided an update on the on-going construction project.
Board Business and Reports
After no further business, the meeting adjourned.