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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.
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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
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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.
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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.