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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 02/11/2004 In �� Minutes CORPUSCNRISTI Airport Board Meeting INTERNATIONAL February 11,2004 AIRPORT Board Members City/Airport Staff Jerry Kane, Chairman Dave Hamrick,Director Ed Hicks,Sr.,Vice-Chairman Debra Keller,Assistant Director Glenn E. Lyons, Member Roy Rodriguez,Facilities Manager Ramiro Gamboa,Member Terence Whatley, Operations Manager Willard Hammonds, Sr., Member Hector Hinojosa,Finance&Admin Manager Nelda Martinez,Member Ralph Zapata,Engineer II Mark Meyer,Member John Valls, Business Development Manager Frank"Rocco"Montesano,Member Celina Y. Pulcher,Management Assistant Jan Rehler,Member J.C.Ayala,Member Board Members Absent Jerry Kane, Chairman- Excused Ed Hicks,Vice-Chairman-Excused The meeting was called to order at 3:37 p.m. by Board Member,Jan E.Rehler. Approval of Minutes Member Rehler called for a motion to approve the minutes of the Airport Board meeting held January 7, 2004. Member Nelda Martinez moved to approve the minutes of January 7th. Member Ramiro Gamboa seconded the motion. The motion passed. Introduction of Guests Director Dave Hamrick introduced Deborah Fullerton, Curator of Education with the South Texas Institute for the Arts and the Chair for the Arts and Cultural Commission and Danny O'Dowdy with the Parks and Recreation Department, Multicultural Center. Also present was Kevin Locke,Architect with Gensler. Action Items 1. Motion recommending an ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee to execute a reimbursement agreement between the Transportation Security Administration and Corpus Christi International Airport to provide Law Enforcement personnel at security checkpoints Airport Board Minutes February 11,1004 Page 2 of 4 at the Airport in consideration of reimbursement effective through August 1, 2003 with options to extend annually for up to four(4)years. Mr. Hamrick explained that this motion was a prior agreement with TSA and that it formalized the reimbursement for expenses that the Airport incurred for providing needed security. Member Rehler called for a motion on Item #1. Member Gamboa motioned to approve Item #1. Member Willard Hammonds seconded the motion. Motion was passed. 2. Motion recommending an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Pierce, Goodwin, Alexander & Linville, Inc. (PGAL), subject to successful negotiations,to provide A/E services on various Airport Improvement projects for the next five years. Mr. Hamrick gave a brief explanation on how architectural services were used for the Airport's CIP federally funded projects. Currently, the Airport uses Russell Veteto Engineering(RVE)whose term has expired. The Airport made a formal request for proposals for a new firm for the next five years. There were seven respondents, which were then short- listed to four. The four were called upon for a presentation and interview session with the selection committee which was comprised of Mr. Hamrick, Ralph Zapata, Roy Rodriguez, and the Assistant Director of Engineering Services for the City. After deliberations, the committee agreed that PGAL was the most qualified. The final step of this four step process is to now negotiate with PGAL and agree up a reasonable fee schedule with a maximum of five years. Mr. Hamrick further explained that there were some issues with RVE and their production timeliness. Questions were raised regarding the local aspects of the companies and discussions were had regarding local participation. Member Rehler called for a motion on Item #2. Member Gamboa motioned to approve Item #2. Member Glenn Lyons seconded the motion. Further discussions were had regarding the process of selection and Mr. Hamrick explained it was a process that dealt with experience, qualifications and a lengthy interview process. Motion was passed. 3. Motion recommending and authorizing City Manager, or his designee, to approve awarding of bid submitted by Bay, Ltd. to provide services for the construction of the Runway 13/31 and 35 End Drainage/Grading Modifications Project. Mr. Hamrick explained that during a recent certification inspection,the certification inspector made note that the runway protection zone for Runway 13/31 and 35 had some swells that were technically out of the 5% grade allowable by the FAA. Since this was included in the inspection report, this made it eligible for federal funding. The Airport is working to bring those zones into compliance by filling and grading. The project will be 95%FAA eligible for federal funding. Member Rehler called for a motion on Item #3. Member Gamboa motioned to approve Item W. Member Ayala seconded the motion. Motion was passed. Airport Board Min rites February 11,2004 Page 3of4 Presentations A presentation on the selection of an artist for the Percent for Art for the Airport Terminal and Roadway Projects was given to the Board Members. Member Martinez began by speaking of her experience working with the group and the process that was begun about a year and half ago. She then handed the presentation over to Ms. Fullerton and Mr. Q'Dowdy. Ms. Fullerton spoke about the selection of Ms. Shan Shan Sheng as the artist. She explained about the process of selecting a peer group for choosing an artist and how an unanimous vote was given for Ms. Sheng. Ms. Fullerton further explained Ms. Sheng's work and her resume which has prior experience with public art pieces and is displayed all over the world. The materials are very 21"century and each piece is comprised of semi-transparent, opaque resin. The art will be suspended with stainless steel connectors and will hang above the elevator and extend out to the two escalators. Her work lends itself to abstract colors and textures and captures reflective light. Ms. Fullerton expressed the committee's feelings towards their choice of the art piece and towards Ms. Sheng. Member Montesano gave his take on the process and expressed how impressed he was with the artist and her pieces. Mr. Locke spoke of his approval of the piece and how it will fit into the Airport. He stated that the material will not pose any problems for installation. The art piece could possibly be complete by the end of the year. It will be a permanent piece in the City's Percent for Art Collection and it is through a City ordinance that requires any construction over$50,000 to allocate 1.25%for a public art piece. Director's Report 1. Update on Restaurant Concession Mr. Hamrick began by explaining a problem that the Airport is experiencing with their restaurant tenant, MMI,Inc. Due to the design of the restaurants,there was access to both pre and post checkpoint. The restaurateur had some employees who did not follow security procedures so TSA agreed to allow minor modifications so it could not happen again. TSA asked that a wall be extended and after weeks went by the restaurateur had still not complied. During this time, about two-thirds of pre-checkpoint Airport customers were not being serviced with food and beverages. The lease allows the Director to determine the quality of service and after a complete review of the tenant's lease, it was found that there were seven issues that were not being complied with and a letter was sent to the restaurateur. The Airport gave him 31 days to comply and on the 30" day we received a response with minor compliances. At that point, Mr. Hamrick met with the City Manager and then met with the restaurateur and an agreement was made. Currently the Airport is looking for someone to take over the assignment of the lease with the assistance of the restaurateur. It has come to a mutual disengagement for both parties. There was discussion on options available to the Airport and different avenues to help solve the problem. The Airport's ultimate goal is to have both pre and post service for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Airport Board Mfnretes February 11,2004 Page 4 of 4 2. Update on Air Service Initiatives Mr. Hamrick explained that after months of negotiations with Allegiant Airlines, the Airport found out that we were merely on the radar and not being looked at as closely as we were lead to believe. The Airport did not severe the relationship at this time, and is still continuing to try to meet with the Vice-President on a final agreement.There will be a meeting on March 91 in which Mr.Hamrick we will reiterate the actions that the Airport has gone through to get Allegiant's air service. Mr. Hamrick will also be meeting with Mr. Tom Gaylon of the CVB to discuss alternative advertising for flying to Corpus Christi. There was further discussion on air service options. Mr. Hamrick then spoke of making a trip to McAllen, Texas to meet with the Airport Director regarding McAllen's attainment of direct flights to Memphis with Northwest Airlines. Mr. Hamrick would like to suggest that Northwest look into stopping in Corpus Christi while en route to Memphis to increase the destinations of McAllen while also increasing flights for Corpus. Construction Update Mr. Hamrick gave a brief report on the progress stating that everything was moving along. The Airport has received two prices for a two-part stucco for the west end of the Airport (Belly Cargo area). This should be completed within the months. Reports were also given on the Roadway project and it's progression. Board Business and Reports Member Rehler asked for a motion to excuse the absent Board Members; Chair Kane and Vice-Chair Hicks. Member Gamboa made a motion and Member Ayala seconded. All agreed, none opposed and motion was carried. After no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 4:45pm.