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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.
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Airport Board Minutes
June 11,2003
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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.