Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 10/08/2003 JI Minutes Airport Board Meeting October 8,2003 Board Members Present _Airport Staff Present Ed Hicks,Vice-Chair Dave Hamrick,Director or Aviation Mark Meyer,Member Terence Whatley, Operations Manager Nelda Martinez, Member Roy Rodriguez,Facility Manager Glenn Lyons,Member Ralph Zapata,Engineer II Capt. Frank"Rocco'Montesano, Member Celina Pulcher,Management Assistant Willard Hammonds,Member J. C. Ayala, Member Board Members Absent Jerry Kane, Chair-Excused Ramiro Gamboa-Excused Jan E. Rehler-Excused Director's Report The meeting was called to order at 3:35 p.m. by Vice-Chair Hicks. Vice-Chair Hicks explained that Chair Kane was not available for the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances and called for a motion on the absences of Chair Kane, Member Gamboa and Member Rehler. Member Lyons moved to excuse Chair Kane and Members Gamboa and Rehler. Member Montesano seconded the motion. The motion passed. Vice-Chair Hicks thanked the Board for excusing him from the August 291 meeting and Member Lyons apologized for not making the meeting. Approval of Minutes Vice-Chair Hicks called for a motion to approve the minutes for the Airport Board meeting held August 29, 2003. Member Lyons moved to approve the minutes of August 29`h. Member Martinez seconded the motion. The motion passed. Introduction of Guests Mr.Hamrick,Director of Aviation, introduced Mr. Ralph Zapata and explained that Mr.Zapata was hired to fill the Airport Engineer II position. Mr.Zapata informed the Board he graduated from Texas A&M Kingsville and possess experience working with various government entities, including projects for the City of Corpus Christi, and is also familiar with FAA regulations. Mr.Hamrick also introduced Ms. Celina Pulcher, Airport Management Assistant,and explained that Ms. Pulcher was assisting with recording the meeting. Also introduced were Mr. Terence Whatley,Airport Operations Manager, and Mr. Roy Rodgriguez,Airport Facilities Manager. Action Items 1. Recommend a Resolution establishing an air service development incentive program at the Corpus Christi International Airport to initiate non-stop direct air service to new destinations from the Corpus Christi International Airport(CCIA). Airport Board Minutes October 8,2003 Page 2 of 2 Mr. Hamrick explained that continued efforts have been made on promoting new air service and that he and staff have been working with airlines presently affiliated with CCIA and also with other airlines across the country. A short discussion was held regarding the meeting held over a year ago with Southwest Airlines in an effort to increase air service. Mr. Hamrick refreshed the Board on the outcome of that meeting and explained that Southwest Airlines had said that CCIA needs to fill the current scheduled flights before they would consider increasing flights or adding new destinations out of CCIA. Mr. Hamrick explained that right after 9-11, CCIA experienced a decrease of enplanements; however,recently there has been a slight increase ofenplanements. Mr. Hamrick,provided a power point presentation on the air service incentive package. The Board thanked Mr. Hamrick for the information provided. Vice-Chair Hicks called for a motion on Item#1. Member Lyons moved to approve Item#1. Member Ayala seconded the motion. The motion passed. Discussions were held regarding AlIegiant Airlines and the advertisement incentive CCIA could provide. Mr. Hamrick provided a sample breakdown of estimated benefits CCIA would gain from Allegiant Airlines. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that Airport staff has been working on the"Fly Corpus Christi" campaign and that$20,000 have been set aside for this campaign. Mr.Hamrick informed the Board that CCIA is working with Southwest and American Airlines on price parity on flying out of CCIA Vs. out of San Antonio. Mr. Hamrick presented the Board with several samples of public announcements for this campaign and the Board shared their comments and ideas. After a short discussion on the samples provided,the Board shared their interest in participating on the selection of the public announcements and logo and asked that they be provided several professionally designed samples. Mr. Hamrick informed the Board that the TSA build-out lease has been firmed up which will provide CCIA a revenue in excess of$2,000,000 dollars over the next 56 months and explained that expenses incorporated with the build-out for TSA will be paid out in less than 5 years. Mr.Hamrick explained that at the August 29''Board meeting a discussion was held regarding CCIA's lobbying efforts. Mr. Hamrick provided a memo submitted by Mr.John Val Is as a follow-up. Member Martinez announced that she would like to provide an update on the art for the new terminal project and requested the Art Committee be placed on the next Board agenda. Vice-Chair Hicks asked for an update of the finish of the pillars located inside the terminal. Mr. Hamrick explained that the first estimate submitted was too high and is waiting for new estimates. At the Board's request,Mr. Hamrick provided a breakdown of transfers made from CCIA's revenue and allocations for the past six fiscal years and a short discussion was held. ~ l � . ' '