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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 09/14/2005 N J a OCT Minutes p � Minutes � G1 U u Airport Board Meeting F C,6 y&u CORpusCHRISTI rP g �9HARY,S [NTrRNATIONAL September 14,2005 �►� OFf16F AIRPORT Board Members City/Airport Staff ❑ Ed Hicks, Sr., Chairman ❑Dave Hamrick, Director ® Mark Meyer,Vice-Chairman ®Debra Keller,Assistant Director ®Nelda Martinez,Member ®Roy Rodriguez,Facilities Manager ®Frank"Rocco"Montesano,Member ®Ralph Zapata,Engineer II ® Glenn E. Lyons,Member ®Adelle Ives,Management Assistant ❑J.C. Ayala,Member ® Wayne Bennett,Member ❑Don Feferman,Member ® Sylvia Whitmore,Member ❑ William Dodge,III,Member I. Call to Order: In Chair Hicks absence,Vice Chair Meyer presided over the September Airport Board meeting. Vice Chair Meyer called the meeting to order at 3:41 p.m. A quorum was present. U. Approval of the minutes for the Airport Board meeting held August 10,2005: Vice Chair Meyer called for the approval of the meeting minutes of August 101`. Board member Bennett called for a correction on page 2 changing the wording from"Chair Dodge"to"Board member Dodge". Board member Montesano moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Board member Lyons seconded and the motion passed. M. Action Items: As all the Action Items were inter-related,Vice Chair Meyer requested that background information and discussion be held all together. Assistant Director,Mrs.Keller gave a brief background on the following action items. a. Motion recommending the City Council authorize the City Manager enter into an agreement with King Isles Construction Co.for infrastructure improvements for the Corpus Christ Industrial Park,Phase 1,in an amount not to exceed$1,423,850.25. b. Motion recommending an Ordinance appropriating$450,000 in the Airport Operating Fund 4610;transferring and appropriating$450,000 into the Airport CIP Fund-Capital Reserve Fund 3020A for Infrastructure Improvements for the Corpus Christi Industrial Park,Phase I;amending FY Airport Board Minutes September 14.2005 Page 2 of 2005-06 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026385 to increase appropriations by$450,000;and declaring an emergency. c. Motion recommending an Ordinance approving the transfer of$86,685 from the Airport Capital Reserve Fund 4611; to an appropriating in Airport Operating Fund 4610$86,685 for Capital Outlay Expenditures; amending FY 2005-06 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No.026385 to increase appropriations an estimated revenues by$86,685 each;and declaring an emergency. d. Motion recommending an Ordinance appropriating$40,000 in the Airport Passenger Facility Charge Fund 4621 from Unreserved Fund Balance; for Airport Landside Roadway System Reconstruction Improvements; amending FY 2004-05 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No.026188 to increase appropriations by$40,000; and declaring an emergency. Asst.Director Keller stated that the bids were higher for streets and lighting. Roy Rodriguez,Facilities Manager was available for questions on the specs on these projects. Mrs. Keller stated that this project would also include repaving Pinson Drive. Discussion was heard on the paving specs. Board member Martinez moved to approve Action Items A through D. Board member Montesano seconded and the motion carried. IV. Presentation: a. Presentation by PGAL on Airport Entrance Signage Mrs.Keller gave background information on the reason for the change of the Airport's entryway before introducing Roddy Boggus from PGAL. Mr.Boggus spoke of his organization's background before introducing Eric Raun who would be handling the project. A Powerpoint presentation was shown to the Board on new signage for the Airport and the new Industrial Park entryways. Mr.Raun gave a detailed and descriptive report on each design. He explained that the front and back of each sign would be a mirror image. After the slide show presentation there was discussion by the Board. Mr.Raun stated that pricing had not been addressed at this point. His goal was to see what the Board had in mind. Mrs.Keller asked that the Board take into consideration the possibility that the Airport logo could be changed and how this would impact the signage. Discussion continued. Mr.Boggus stated he would come back before the Board for another presentation once the modifications recommended by the Board were made. Discussion followed on the type of material to be used for the signs and the location of the signs. Vice Chair Meyer discussed whether use of a marquee type sign would be Airport Board Minutes September 14 ZOOS Page 3 of S available for the tenants at the park. Board member Martinez requested that PGAL include detailed cost at their next presentation. V. Reports: a. Parking Revenue Report: Mrs.Keller reported to the Board the Parking Lot Revenue totals were continuing an upward trend due to the covered parking as well as the increase in enplanernents. b. General Activity Report(GAR): Mrs.Keller reported to the Board that the GAR was up 9.1% in August with a YTD increase of almost 8%. c. Update of Game Time Build-out: Mrs.Keller updated the Board on recent changes at the restaurant by stating a new manager had been hired to rectify recent personnel issues. As for the construction of the post-checkpoint restaurant,staff had approved the plans and was awaiting more quotes. One quote had been received so far. She added that the budget for this project was$90,000 and the one bid received was well under budget. d. Director's Report: Mrs.Keller updated the Board on an inquiry regarding the Air Logistics building. One interested party had lost interest while another inquiry was made. She stated that the interested parties have a company specializing in light weight aircraft sales and repair. She added that the son is President of the Local Experimental Aircraft Chapter. She met with them on Saturday to view the facility. Mrs. Keller reported she is still working with RTA on getting bus service to the Airport. This project was put on hold due to RTA's work in assisting Hurricane Katrina evacuees. RTA will be getting with Director Hamrick this week on this project. In speaking with RTA staff,they stated that it involves several changes when a bus route is changed. RTA stated they are looking into a possible change on a trial basis. She also added that several people were inquiring about airport bus service due to the high price of gas. Mrs.Keller informed the Board that she is in contact with U.S.Customs staff and they are ready and willing to move their offices to the airport,but a lease for the space has to be negotiated prior to occupancy. Regarding the Industrial Park Project,Mrs.Keller informed that Board that John Plotnik is leaving the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation. She stated that he was the point person working on the development of the Industrial Park. She added that the City Manager stated Roland Mower will be continuing the work that John was doing for the Airport. f At,port Board Umutes September 14,2005 Page 4 of 5 Mrs.Keller stated that a written proposal was made for the northwest corner of the Industrial Park Development. Director Hamrick will be responding to this proposal. Industrial Park Development Project was presented to the City 4A Development Board by Kevin Stowers and they fully supported our efforts and financial backing of the project. Board member Martinez questioned Mrs.Keller on whether the position with the City for Economic Development Coordinator had been filled. Vice Chair Meyer questioned whether the 40-year lease prohibition on ground Ieases was a state or federal regulation. Mrs.Keller stated she would find out more regarding these issues and report back to the Board with her findings. Mrs.Keller reported to the Board that Director Hamrick has been in contact with Aeromar Airlines regarding international flights. She added that the airline's corporate office is very interested in getting this route started. They have requested more information and today staff sent information from the CVB. More information is being gathered by the Chamber. Aeromar is looking for packages to offer people flying in from Mexico. The Chamber is working with CCIA in providing information for this purpose. Board member Montesano asked on the status of the TSA screener cut back. Mrs. Keller reported there was nothing new to report on the cutbacks. Mrs.Keller went on to report to the Board on the activities surrounding the evacuees'arrival to Corpus Christi at the Airport. She added that staff coordinated their arrival as well as fed them upon their landing. There were 1,400 evacuees arriving in twelve flights in one day. DPS assisted the PSO with security. At this point,Mrs.Keller presented the Board with photographs of the evacuees arriving at the Airport. She also stated that RTA had assisted with transportation of the evacuees, Also, the Airport is still assisting in transporting evacuees to the Airport with use of the Airport van. Board member Bennett asked that a letter of appreciation be sent on behalf of the Board to Airport staff. Board member Lyons would also like to add that Signature sold him gas for his aircraft at below price as well as provided space for storage of supplies. V. Board Business and Reports: a. Board Member Absences: Vice Chair Meyer called for a motion on Board member absences. Board member Bennett moved to excuse absences for Chair Hicks and Board members Ayala, Dodge and Feferman. Board member Wilson seconded and the motion passed. b. General Comments: Mrs.Keller announced plans for a dedication ceremony of Memory Garden. Board members were told their invitations were included in their Board packet mail out. r Awn Board Minutes September 14,2005 Page 5 of 5 Mrs.Keller gave brief background on this topic. She mentioned that the dedication would be held on September 21'. She also encouraged the Board to attend. Mr.Rodriguez announced to the Board that the demolition of the old Air Traffic Control Tower would begin on Monday. VI. Adjournment: As there was no further business,Vice Chair Meyer called for a motion to adjourn. Board member Lyons moved and Board member Montesano seconded. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 4:57 p.m.