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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 06/11/2003 Minutes Airport Board Meeting June ll,2003 Board Members Present Airport Staff Present Jerry Kane, Chair Dave Hamrick, Director or Aviation Ed Hicks Sr., Vice-Chair Debra Keller, Assistant Director of Aviation Jan Rehler, Member Terence Whatley, Operations Manager Glenn Lyons, Member Roy Rodriguez, Facilities Manager Frank "Rocco"Montesano, Member Gloria DeLeon, Management Assistant Ramiro Gamboa, Member Mark Meyer, Member Airport Construction Project Representatives J. C. Ayala, Member Doug Ellis, Project Manager, DMJM Board Members-Absent Nelda Martinez-Excused Willard Hammonds,Sr. -Excused Approval of Minutes The melting was called to order at 3:35 p.m. by Vice-Chair Hicks. Vice-Chair Hicks called for a motion on the minutes of the Airport Board meeting held April,9, 2003. Member Montesano moved to approve the minutes of April 9th. Member Gamboa seconded the motion. The minutes were approved as presented. The motion passed. Introduction of Guests Mr. Hamrick, Director of Aviation, introduced the following guests: Mr. Fidel Alvarado and Mr. Sam Windsor, Civil Air Patrol representatives. Mr. Alvarado presented the Board an overview of the Civil Air Patrol's operation and asked the Board to consider their request to have accessibility to operate at CC at no cost. The Board asked several questions of Mr. Alvarado and Mr. Windsor. Mr. Alvarado apologized for not being better prepared to answer the Board's questions. The Board thanked Mr. Alvarado and Mr. Windsor for their presentation. Chair Kane commented that based on the information provided by Mr. Alvarado and Mr. Windsor,he requests that the Civil Air Patrol provide the Board with confirmation of their existence as an organization before the Board can respond to their request. Action Items 1. Motion recommending an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Section 9-37 of the Code of Ordinances relating to the consumption of alcoholic beverages upon the property of the Corpus Christi International Airport. •l i 1.:1 • , � r "R - 1.- _..'� �.1 1 1 1 �' ', •l 1 !.. , � r r .. 1 ,� � . i 4 . 1 1 r . , r - �;r - ■ -� � '- � 1 � • _ , r� r r 1 1 - 1,. . i ! ,.f 1 .1 1 , . . ., ./ r r _� 1 ! � r r 1 - 'r ! ' � y � . � � , • r .. r r � •- 1 - 1 r. - r :1 -1 r. i 1 *'' � r � - . / - � - r _ � � ,. r /. • r -' - i.� •: / ' . , •1 i t. , 1 � _ � / / _.. e; �.. 1 �, � .. . , 1 �: .: . _. ..._ '- ! '.. - !., � r !, r; # 1. , /'.. r" � / � , r / � 1 , /. 1 �,� ■ r , � , I r 1 1�. r '..1 '. / / - _ r t , 1 / . � _ ^� s _. , , i r. 1; •, ... . 1 ,, •; • *- , 1��, �� -! r `.l � 1; a � ., , - ! r # '1 � Airport Board Minutes June 11,2003 Page 3 of 3 Mr. Hamrick provided a brief update on air service and explained that he and other City staff met with Austin Airport representatives recently in Austin. Mr. Hamrick explained that Austin made a commitment for$77,800 towards a Austin - Corpus Christi route, no final commitment with Delta has been reached at this point. Mr. Hamrick further explained that he is rout pAerolitoral Airlines representatives for a Corpus Christi — Monterrey and will keep the Board informed of any new developments. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that CCIA has applied for a half-a-million federal grant to start the "Fly Corpus Christi"campaign; which may be announced next federal fiscal year. Mr. Hamrick also informed the Board that John Valls, Business Development Analyst, attended an annual airline convention in Savannah, Georgia, where airport representatives are given an opportunity to present air service ideas to airline decision makers. Mr. Hamrick explained that Mr. Valls had informed him that the airlines were very receptive of his presentation and are interested in visiting Corpus Christi to discuss the possibility of starting four non stop flights a week, for a Corpus Christ— Vegas route, Mr.Hamrick announced he will keep the Board informed of any new developments. Ms. Kel.ler presented the Board the General Activity Report and a Detailed Revenue by Account Report. The Board asked a few questions regarding the reports and thanked Ms. Keller for the information provided. Construction Update Doug Ellis, Project Manager, DMJM, provided an update on the on-going construction project. Board Business and Reports Chair Kane called for a motion regarding the absence of Member Martinez and Member Hammonds. Vice-Chair Hicks moved to excuse the absence of Member Martinez and Member Hammonds. Member Ayala seconded the motion. The motion passed. After no further business, the meeting adjourned.