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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 07/13/2005 `0 Minutes CORPUSCHRI5TI Airport Board Meeting INTERNATIONAL July 139 2005 AIRPORT Board Members City/Airport Staff ® Ed Hicks, Sr.,Chairman ®Dave Hamrick,Director ®Mark Meyer,Vice-Chairman ®Debra Keller,Assistant Director ®Nelda Martinez,Member ❑ Mario Tapia,Finance& Admin. Manager ® Frank"Rocco"Montesano,Member ®Roy Rodriguez,Facilities Manager ® Glenn E.Lyons,Member ❑Celina Y.Pulcher,Management Assistant ®J.C. Ayala, Member ®Adelle Ives,Management Assistant ®Wayne Bennett, Member ®Don Fefennan,Member ® Sylvia Whitmore,Member ❑ William Dodge,III,Member I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 3:32 p.m. by Chairman Ed Hicks., A quorum was present. H. Approval of the minutes for the Airport Board meeting held July 13,2005. Chair Hicks called for the approval of the minutes from the July Airport Board meeting. Board member Bennett moved to approve the minutes. Board member Lyons seconded the motion and the motion carried. III. Action Items: a. Motion recommending approval of a change order with Beecroft Construction of Corpus Christi,Texas in the amount of$82,921 for the CCIA Conference/Meeting Room build-out. Director Hamrick explained to the Board that this item was regarding the construction work to modify two of the rooms in the administration offices. These rooms are to be renovated into a conference room. He also added that the cost of this project was not to exceed the amount mentioned, $82,921. Board member Lyons moved to approve this motion edited to include the wording, "not to exceed$82,921." Board member Whitmore seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Facilities Manager,Roy Rodriguez, explained to the Board that the majority of the cost involved for this project would be for electrical work and air handlers. Airport Board Minutes July 13,1005 Page 1 of 4 At this point, all the Board members viewed the proposed conference room area. Director Hamrick explained that the partition would be taken out of this area making it one big conference room. Mr.Rodriguez added that audio/visual equipment would be added. Director Hamrick stated that the room would be available for rental by the general public. Chair Hicks called for a vote. The motion was unanimously approved with the addition of the wording"not to exceed$82,921." b. Motion recommending approval of a purchase agreement with Total Sense Corporation of Corpus Christi,Texas for the purchase and installation of Advanced Chiller Technologies Software for$32,800.00. Director Hamrick explained that two of the present chillers used at the Airport have been in service since 1996. He added that two years ago the chillers went down. Facilities Manager,Roy Rodriguez, added that he has hired people to extend the life of the units. Upon a software recommendation from the Facilities Manager at City Hall,Mr.Rodriguez feels this software would trend the efficiency of equipment automatically. He also added the software would be resident even when equipment is changed out. Chair Hicks questioned if the software would notify staff of malfunctions. Mr. Rodriguez responded the software could be programmed for staff notification of malfunctions as well as for preventative maintenance. Board member Martinez moved to approve this motion. Board member Montesano seconded and the motion carried. IV. Reports: a. Parking Revenue Report Director Hamrick reported that parking revenues for June were at$169,000. He credited Mrs. Keller's overseeing of the operation of the Parking Lot as well as the increase of passengers for the increased revenue. He added that Mrs. Keller has tightened procedures at the Parking Lot. b. General Activity Report(GAR) Director Hamrick reported to the Board that for the past 18-months there has been a steady increase in airport activity compared to the previous year. June was up by 7.8% for enplanements for all airlines except American. He added that Southwest Airlines load capacity is up to 69%. c. Director's Report Director Hamrick updated the Board on the Covered Parking Project. He stated there were issues such as rust on the vertical post and the hex bolts tearing the canvas. Staff has refused to accept the quality of the product and the contractor is working to rectify the problems at no extra charge. He added that Sun Ports has hired a firm that specializes in refinery terminal projects in order to correct the problem. Mr.Rodriguez added that the contractor has added three different coats Airport Board Mimues July 13,200.E Page 3 of 4 to the posts going beyond the spec requirements of 3 mil to increase the coating to 20 mil. Board member Montesano inquired as to the total cost of the project. Director Hamrick stated the total cost of the project was$1.1 million. Board member Lyons inquired on Director Hamrick's presentation to the RTA. Director Hamrick responded there had been a good reception. He also stated that the RTA is requesting a survey looking for current ridership. He added that based on the information on the first survey, 58%of airport staff stated they would use public transportation if it was provided. He reported to the Board that a survey would be developed on the website and the public access channel as well as to all airport employees. Tom Gaylon with the CVB would work to see about visitor input. Director Hamrick reported that he had met with Diana Garcia with the RTA requesting Van Pooling for airport staff. He was informed that it would cost employees$2 to$3 per day. He also informed the Board that he had emailed Robert Sanchez regarding the Robstown route coming to the airport. Chair Hicks questioned how often the bus on this route ran. Board member Lyons stated that the RTA is looking to discontinue this route. Director Hamrick stated at his meeting with the RTA Board of Directors,they had authorized monies to renovate the Robstown bus stop. Board member Martinez inquired on the status of the terminal roof Director Hamrick advised the Board that there is some discoloration on the roof due to testing. Mr.Rodriguez interjected that mold is still growing and staff is attempting different tests to prevent the discoloration. Board member Martinez questioned if the cost of the cleaning could be billed to the manufacturer. Mr. Rodriguez stated that this was an option. Chair Hicks questioned the status of the old Air Traffic Control Tower. Director Hamrick stated that the demolition would begin at the end of August. He added that the demolition was to be completed within 60 days and the project is estimated to be finished between 90 to 100 days. Chair Hicks questioned whether the asbestos problem had been rectified. Director Hamrick responded that it had. Chair Hicks questioned the status of Game Time. Director Hamrick informed the Board that Mr.Klassman had come back to Corpus Christi and hired someone to oversee the operation of all the restaurants. This person will be training management on improving the operation of the restaurants. He also reported that the post-checkpoint build-out has been delayed. The plans were due July 15a'and may be delayed. Chair Hicks stated that he is working with several entities to sell Corpus Christi to Monterrey. He stated he would visit with Director Hamrick early August regarding this topic. He will also suggest that he would like someone in Corpus Christi to market to Mexico. m Airport Board M1raites July 13,2005 Page 4 of 4 Director Hamrick reported that Tom Gaylon was in Monterrey last week to meet with State and Mexican travel agents. He is looking into a marketing opportunity with HEB where travel agents would showcase Corpus Christi to Monterrey. Thcy are willing to put information of Corpus Christi in the grocery stores. He feels there is a great opportunity in Mexico City and Monterrey to increase tourism. Director Hamrick stated that the recent events in London had no effect to the traveling public. Director Hamrick reported that the Runway 13-31 Rehab project is going smoothly. Regarding the FAA ATCT closure,Director Hamrick informed the Board that he had met with FAA. The letter was from the FAA to head up anything that could happen down the road. He added that he could not find any information regarding this issue on their website. Director Hamrick reported that he would be meeting with Anthony Marino at the Baton Rouge Airport in order to access what the airport can do before the Bowling Conference begins. He added that Baton Rouge was the last city where the conference had been held. Mr.Rodriguez would be accompanying him to Baton Rouge. Board member Bennett added that 700 people per day would be bowling. Director Hamrick reported on Airport giveaways, On the WiFi giveaway,he reported that Chris Rote,an A&M professor,won the laptop and the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel generously donated a free weekend room giveaway for one lucky traveler in honor of the Airport's latest photographic exhibit called, Corpus Christi Summer Fun,Then&Now! Mr.Mike Lloyd of Union,New Jersey was the winner of a weekend at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel. Asst. Director,Mrs.Keller gave the Board an update on the steps she has taken to improve operations at the Parking Lot. V. Board Business and Reports a. Board Member Absences Board member Lyons moved to excuse William Dodge's absence. Board member Montesano seconded and the motion carried. c. General Comments Chair Hicks requested Board members to select a Committee to join. VT. Adjournment As there was no further business, Chair Hicks caII for adjournment. Board member Montesano moved to adjourn the meeting. Board member Ayala seconded and the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:12 p.m.