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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 08/23/2006 j X667 8 9 10� SPECIAL MEETING AIM MS ��1.'3 CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD 1000 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE ni SEP fdi.! AVIATION ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM r°s RECLENED CORPUS CHRISTI,TEXAS CITY SECRETARY'S v INTERNATIONAL NAL AUGUST 23rd,2006 3:30 P.M. IBCC INFBRNATiONAL f 14L �� AIRPORT BOARD MEMBERS Jerry Kane, Chairman Don Feferman,Member _Frank"Rocco"Montesano,Vice-Chair William Dodge,Member I.C.Ayala,Member Jesse Olivares, Member _Glenn E. Lyons,Member _Jay Wise,Member Sylvia Whitmore,Member _Sam Susser,Member Ed Hicks, Sr.,Advisory Member AIRPORT STAFF Dave Hamrick,Director of Aviation Debra Keller,Assistant Director of Aviation Adelle Ives,Management Assistant I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:40 p.m. by Vice-Chair Montesano in Chair Kane's absence. II. Approval of minutes for the Airport Board meeting held July 12,2006. Vice Chair Montesano called for approval of the Board's July meeting. Director Hamrick asked that the record show that a correction is needed in Section VII.,Item b.regarding the percentage of enplanements. The minutes should reflect that enplanements for June '06 were up 5%,not 45%. Vice Chair Montesano also stated that in Section VII,Item c.,paragraph 5,the last sentence seemed misplaced and should be in response to the first question in paragraph 6. Vice Chair Montesano called for a motion. Board member Fefermn moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Board member Wise seconded and the motion passed. III. Action Items a. Motion to recommend Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an oil and gas lease with BOG Resources for approximately 160 gross acres of land owned by the City of Corpus Christi at the Corpus Christi International Airport for a cash bonus bid of$26,140, $25.00 per acre delay rentals,25%royalty,with a three year tern, as may be extended indefinitely by continuing drilling operations; and providing for publication. Director Hamrick reported to the Board that the bid opening for this item was today at 11:00 a.m. and only one bid from EOG Resources was received. They were also the successful bidders for the last project of oil and gas production at the airport. He added that this is an extension of the existing operations at the airport. Vice Chair Montesano a r Carpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda August 23,1006 Page 2 of 11 questioned whether this would encompass new lands. Director Hamrick replied that this project would be for new land that had not been included in the previous contract. Directional drilling will be utilized from their existing location. BOG approached the Airport on this project. Board member Wise questioned whether, at the original bid, BOG was the sole bidder. Director Hamrick responded that approximately 4 or 5 years ago, there were several bidders for the original project.. Board member Wise also questioned whether the new project would hinder airport operations. Director 'Hamrick replied that it would not hinder daily operations at the airport. Vice Chair Montesano called for a motion. Board member Lyons moved to approve this action item. Board member Feferman seconded and the motion passed. (Chair Kane arrived at 3:.45 p.m, and asked that Vice Chair Montesano continue to chair the meeting as he was not feeling well.) b. Motion to recommend an Ordinance appropriating $1,488,093 in Passenger Facility Charge Fund 4621 from unreserved fund balance; transferring $1,055,309 into the Airport 2000A Debt Service Fund 4640 and $432,784 into the Airport 2000B Debt Service Fund 4641 for debt service on airport improvements; amending FY 2004-2005 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026188 to increase appropriations by $1,488,093 and declaring an emergency. Director Hamrick reported that at present the airlines collect $4.50 on behalf of the Airport for each ticket sold; of which, 2.8¢ goes back to the airline. PFC funds are used for projects such as the reconstruction of the terminal and roadway. This action item is to approve PFC funds to be used to cover debt service for A & B Bonds, Vice Chair Montesano questioned if this item affected the airlines and if they were aware of this action. Director Hamrick responded affirmatively. He added that the airlines and the FAA have approved this item. Vice Chair Montesano questioned whether this rate was high. Asst. Director Keller stated that the maximum amount for PFC rates is$4.50. Past actions brought before the Board in the first application was for a rate of$3.00. This is part of the second application which increased the PFC to $4.50. The maximum amount that could be collected on Application 1 had been collected. Another application, which was Application 2, had been submitted and approved by the FAA in order to collect the PFC rate of$4.50 and to collect on portions of our debt for the terminal and roadway landside bonds that were issued. Mrs. Keller also explained that the reason the Board is approving this item outside of the Budget is because the Finance Department does not include the PFC fund into either the Operating Budget or the Capital Budget. This makes it necessary for the Board to approve the PFC appropriations for debt separately from other budget processes each year. Director Hamrick interjected that FAA regulations stipulate that PFC monies are to be maintained in a separate account. Vice Chair Montesano asked if $4.50 is the Corpus Christi lntemationatAirport Board Agenda August 23,2006 Page 3 of 12 maximum amount that can be charged for PFC. Director Hamrick responded that there are special exceptions, such as Denver,but these exceptions are very unique. Vice Chair Montesano questioned if the Airport could charge less than$4.50. Asst. Director Keller responded that the Airport does not have to charge any PFC's. She also stated that this item is taking the PFC's collected and moving it to pay for the Debt Service for FY '07. This item will come before the Board and then City Council for approval each August. Board member Olivares questioned which account the PFC monies were located. Asst. Director Keller responded that it was in the PFC fund. He then questioned who managed the PFC fund monies. Asst. Director Keller stated that Airport staff manages these monies along with the Finance Department who has the final oversight. Vice Chair Montesano called for a motion on this item. Board member Wise moved to approve this item. Sylvia Whitmore seconded and the motion passed. c. 1. Motion to recommend approval of a construction contract with Bay Limited of Corpus Christi, Texas in an amount not to exceed $9,678,617.40 for the Corpus Christi International Airport Runway 17/35 Improvements,Shoulders,Lighting,Blast. Pads, Signage and Airfield Drainage Improvements,Phase 4 and CCIA Apron Phase 2 Westside(Parking)project(Project No. 10001). Director Hamrick stated that this was a good news story which also prompted the calling of this special meeting of the Board. He reported that in working with the FAA on funding for the Airport's capital improvement projects,they have granted the Airport $9,356,300 out of the federal fiscal year which ends in September. Out of these monies, $6,463,150 can be appropriated for airport development and $75,000 for planning. The only stipulation was that the grant application paperwork be completed and signed by August 28,2006. He added that out of the$6,463,150 being appropriating this year, all but $150,000 is discretionary money. He explained that this would allow for the reconstruction of Runway 17/35 which is showing signs of stress. He added that a partial rehabilitation of the runway occurred over 10 years ago. He continued that this would also allow for the addition of 25' wide shoulders, new striping and markings, new high intensity runway lighting, new signs and the improvement of drainage. He added that the commercial apron would also be repaired. The FAA also agreed to rebuild the area that was used during terminal construction as a lay down yard by the contractor. This area sustained a great deal of damage. This contract with Bay will accomplish this work. Board member Feferman questioned why only two bids were received. Director Hamrick stated two reasons for the lack of bids was due to the fact that there are only two major flat-work contractors in the area and that a considerable amount of construction is on-going. Asst. Director Keller stated that two other companies picked up bid packages,but they did not bid. Vice Chair Montesano questioned whether this was planned for in the Budget. Asst. 9 d' a Corpus Chrfsti International Airport Board Agenda August 23,2006 Page 4 of 12 Director Keller responded that this is outside of the Budget. Vice Chair Montesano questioned how much money the FAA granted. Director Hamrick responded that $6,000,000 for this federal fiscal year and then an additional $2.8 million for next fiscal year, Vice Chair Montesano questioned the amount the Airport would have to cover out of the Capital Budget. Director Hamrick stated that a later action item addressed the amount the Airport needed to match for this grant. Vice Chair Montesano questioned if this would affect this year's budget. Asst. Director Keller responded that the Airport's match for this project is 5%. She added that the project would be on-going until next year and the funding to complete the project would be received at that time. Vice Chair Montesano questioned whether this would be in this year's budget or if it would go on next year's budget, Asst.Director Keller stated that the Airport's portion has been appropriated in the next action item. 2. Motion to recommend approval of a geotechnical services contract with Professional Services Industries, Inc. (PSI) of Corpus Christi, Texas in an amount not to exceed $70,578.00 for the Corpus Christi International Airport Runway 17135 Improvements, Shoulders,Lighting, Blast Pads, Signage and Airfield Drainage Improvements,Phase 4 and CCIA Apron Phase 2 Westside(Parking)project(Project No. 10001). Vice Chair Montesano called for a motion. Board member Kane moved to approve #1 and 2 of this action item. Board member Ayala seconded and the motion passed. d. Motion to recommend an Ordinance appropriating $500,000 in the Airport Capital Reserve Fund 4611;transferring and appropriating$500,000 into the Airport CT Fund— Capital Reserve Fund 3020A for the Corpus Christi International Airport Runway 17135 Improvements, Shoulders, Lighting, Blast Pads, Signage and Airfield Drainage Improvements, Phase 4 and CCIA Apron Phase 2 Westside (Parking) Project; amending FY 2006-07 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No.026908 to increase appropriations by$500,000; and Declaring an Emergency Chair Kane had a question regarding blast walls. Director Hamrick stated that this item referred to blast pads. He added that the present blast pads are showing signs of distress. Board member Olivares questioned how soon the construction would begin. Director Hamrick stated that it would take approximately 1 month for all paperwork to be completed and a pre-construction meeting to be scheduled. He added that the contract is for 250 calendar days. Vice Chair Montesano questioned whether the runway could be closed for that amount of time. Director Hamrick responded affirmatively. Chair Kane questioned whether this would negatively impact the Airport Operations. Director Hamrick stated that during the work for Runway 13131, there were some negative impacts; but, he felt it was due to the fact that the closure came during the busy summer months. He added that due to the RJ's poor performance characteristics, both fuel and passengers had to be off loaded. He felt this was due to Runway 17135 being the shorter of the two runways at the Airport. His opinion was it would have a minimal impact to Airport Operations. WW Corpus Christi International airport Board Agenda August 23,2006 Page 5 of 12 As there was no further discussion,Vice Chair Montesano called for the question. Chair Kane moved to approve this action item. Board member Feferman seconded and the motion passed e. Motion to recommend authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No 5 to the professional services contract with Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville (PEAL) in an amount not to $376,950 for the engineering and design of West GA Apron and Drainage Improvements(Phase V). Director Hamrick reported that several years ago the Airport went out with an RFP for bids for a multi-year professional services contract. The bid was awarded to PGAL. This action item is an amendment to their existing contract. I3e added that in addition to amending the Professional Services contract with PGAL, the Airport is required to appropriate $376,950 from the Unreserved Fund Balance to pay for this contract. He added that during the negotiations with the FAA,it was discussed that this appropriation would also fund additional drainage work which would be Phase V of the Drainage Project. This would also include design work for the entire Mercury ramp. The FAA has agreed to fund construction of these projects. Initially, the FAA had stated that if the design work would be pre-funded they would reimburse the cost should monies become available. Airport staff did not feel comfortable moving ahead with this project under that condition. Since that time, funding has become available and the FAA has reconsidered both the drainage work and the work at Mercury as eligible projects and will reimburse the Airport for these two projects the first part of next year. This will position the Airport with design projects ready to bid by January and will position the Airport for an additional$3 million in discretionary monies to fund these projects. Vice Chair Montesano called for a motion. Board member Wise moved to approve this action item. Board member Lyons seconded and the motion passed. Director Hamrick commented on the changes in FAA criteria for grants and how the Airport has been pro-active in keeping up with the changes. FAA is now requesting the design or the bid up front before it can be considered. They have changed grant criteria which was initially based upon safety, security and capacity. The security aspect has now been channeled over to the TSA. All FAA grants now concern capacity and safety. He added that the $75,000 in this grant for planning includes a cost benefit analysis for the extension of Runway 13131. The runway is at 7,500 feet now and will be extended to 9,000 feet. Director Hamrick felt that construction for this project would probably begin within 5 to 6 years. Vice Chair Montesano questioned whether the cost benefit analysis would be a duplication of the work being done on the Master Plan. Director Hamrick stated that the Master Plan was a cause and effect situation. He added that the Master Plan recommended that the runway be extended to 9,000 feet. Based on the draft Master Plan recommendation, which the FAA agreed with, they decided to fund the cost/benefit analysis. f. Motion to recommend approval of the purchase of a street sweeper from Industrial Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda August 23.2006 Page 6 of 12 Disposal Supply Co. of San Antonio, Texas in the amount of$149,481 on the basis of low bid meeting specifications. Director Hamrick stated that this purchase would be federally funded. Board member Kane questioned whether the City had street sweepers available. Director Hamrick stated that the City uses contractors for street sweeping services. He added that the Airport has a 13 year old street sweeper that is used for the commercial apron, taxiways„runways and general aviation ramps, but it is rusted out Asst. Director Keller felt it was not cost effective to.spend $100,000 to repair an old piece of equipment. The new equipment purchase was approved for 95% funding in the grant. The Airport will fund $20,000 to purchase the new sweeper and the FAA will reimburse the funds in January, 2007. Board member Lyons questioned what would happen with the old sweeper. Director Hamrick stated that the chassis on the old sweeper could be utilized, but the mechanisms within the sweeper are not working. Staff intends to make use of the chassis. Board member Wise questioned if the runway is swept daily. Director Hamrick responded that it is only swept when the grass is mowed around the lights in order to remove the grass that may get onto the runway. There are also inspections conducted twice daily for any foreign debris. Otherwise,the sweeper is used as needed. Vice Chair Montesano called for a motion. Board member Feferman moved to approve this action item. Board member Wise seconded and the motion passed. g. Motion Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a supplemental lease agreement with the United States of America through its General Services Administration for the Transportation Security Administration amending the lease dated December 4, 2003 to increase rent paid to the City by $29,157.22 beginning September 1,2006;and declaring an emergency. Director Hamrick stated that during the design of the TSA facility, architectural fees were incurred which were not approved by Airport staff. TSA did not follow procedure and contacted the architect directly instead of working through Airport staff. Asst. Director Keller has negotiated with GSA to pay this amount in order to reimburse the Airport for charges they incurred during the construction of this project. Board member Feferman questioned whether this would be a lump-sum payment. Asst.Director Keller stated that this would be a change of their initial contract beginning September I" and to continue for 31 months which is the remainder of the term on the contract. Vice Chair Montesano called for a motion. Board member Lyons moved to approve this action item. Board member Whitmore seconded and the motion passed. Corpus Christi Intemadonal Airport Board Agenda August 23,2006 Page 7 of 12 . Reports a. Parking Revenue Report Asst.Director Keller stated that the revenue for the parking lot is up again due to the increase in leisure travel. She commented that since the bowling conference is over and with July being one of the busiest months of the year,the increase in parking revenue indicates that the community is back to utilizing the Airport. She also reported that this is the second highest month on record in the six years the parking revenue has been tracked. Mrs.Keller expressed how pleased she is that the parking lot revenue has continued to increase with less staff. Board member Wise questioned whether there had been an increase in the use of the automated lane. Asst.Director Keller stated that generally customers tend to use the lanes with an attendant. Use of the automated lane is encouraged,but she felt that because so many of the customer's fees are for$1 or$2,most tend to use the attended lanes rather than charge their credit card such small amounts. She added that there has been an increase in use of the automated terminal by the business travelers while the short-term customers continue to use the lanes with attendants. She also reported that the automated lane is back on-line since the storm in June. Board member Wise added that he had the opportunity to use the automated lane on his last trip through the Airport and commented that it was very user friendly. Mrs.Keller stated that the automated Iane has been publicized since its initial inception. Director Hamrick stated that other airports charge more for using an attended lane. Mrs. Keller stated that the automated lane is being utilized and staff will continue to promote its use. b. General Activity Report(GAR) Director Hamrick expressed his surprise in that the GAR was down by only 1.2%from a year ago in July. He felt this is impressive considering the bowling conference has ended. He also expressed his concern with Southwest's load factors going down to 64%. He felt that Southwest may provide direct service to Houston Love Field in an effort to increase load factors. Mrs.Keller added that the bowling conference ended the first week in July and since they could not get flights from Corpus Christi,they traveled by car to other airports. Mrs. Keller added that a new incentive program,Sky High Points,would be implemented to encourage and reward travelers for using the Airport. Different vendors have agreed to participate and drawings will be held. She is hopeful this program will encourage travelers to use the Airport. Chair Kane questioned whether specialized tracking information could be obtained in order to determine why Southwest is having such low load factors. Director Hamrick Corpus Christllntemational Airport Board Agenda August 23,2006 Page 8 of 12 stated that the most current information for Southwest indicated they were at 22¢per revenue seat mile out of Corpus Christi compared to 13 at their hubs. Chair Kane asked the Board to consider incentives to encourage airlines to create new service. Director Hamrick stated that federal grant regulations probibit the Airport from offering incentives to airlines for new service. Chair Kane questioned whether the City could subsidize the incentives. Director Hamrick stated the City could provide subsidies and added that the Airport does offer FAA sanctioned incentive packages. The packages allow for the reduction or elimination of Airport charges of up to one year as well as advertising. He also added the FAA has also approved Small Community Air Service grants to assist communities that are under-served and have unusually high ticket prices. The Airport applied for this grant three years ago and was denied. These monies could be spent at the Airport's discretion. Chair Kane commented that interested airlines could have a test period to determine whether a market was suitable for growth, Director Hamrick stated that the airlines prefer a minimum of one year due to the expense to relocate equipment,computer system set-up,train staff,as well as change the flying habits of the traveling public. Chair Kane felt that one year would be an adequate trial period. Director Hamrick commented that he was a member of a committee of 15 airports that is chaired 7amy Kazamoff with Austin-Bergstrom. This committee is working,along with 15 other airports,to obtain direct service from Austin. Chair Kane stated that the Airport should make an offer to any interested airline. He requested the Board's feelings on this issue. Board member Lyons agreed on the use of incentives. Vice Chair Montesano stated that there are mixed continents from various airports in offering incentives. Chair Kane stated that 55%of Corpus Christi citizens fly out of San Antonio. Board member Wise stated that incentives should be offered to win the 55%back before establishing a new line of service. He also called for more information on what has been done in the past to get the 55%back to flying through Corpus Christi's Airport. Director Hamrick stated that he would give the Board a presentation on what has been undertaken by the Board in the past. Board member Wise agreed that in-depth information on what has been discussed in the past on air service development would be beneficial to the new Board members. Board member Ayala questioned what were the destinations of the of 55%leakage. Director Hamrick stated that he had a break down of that information and would provide it to the Board at the next meeting. Board member Whitmore also asked that the Board not lose sight of obtaining Monterey air service. Director Hamrick commented to the Board on his objections of the use of incentives for new air service. He added that in the past,the former City Manager made it clear that the City does not subsidize the Airport. He also reported that the success rate of communities that subsidized new or increased air service is very Iow. He felt that this Corpur Christi Intenralionat Airport Board Agenda August 23,2006 Page 9 of 12 was not beneficial for the community and the Airport and used the example of the negotiated agreement with Aeromar who had agreed to start service and then did not follow through. He felt that the City would not find a benefit to subsidizing this service as it only provides a certain amount of service to a portion of the residents. He felt that the Airport would benefit but the City would not see a benefit to the City or its citizens. He was also concerned that since the City is not raising taxes this year,subsidies may not be feasible because funding within the City is limited. Vice Chair Montesano felt that from a business perspective,it made sense to subsidize because this is a market-driven issue for someone who will fill the niche and make money. Board member Feferman mentioned that subsidizing is successful only in an untested market. Chair Kane stated that this is a tested market that continues to fail with the wrong aircraft and the wrong airline. Vice Chair Montesano responded that from the Board's perspective it was a failure,but from the airlines perspective it can not be determine whether it was a failure. Chair Kane felt that,upon requesting new air service to Austin or Monterey,the airlines would question whether the Airport could fill a larger plane when the 19 passenger planes are not full. He would like this topic to be discussed at the next meeting. Board member Olivares felt that the Board is lacking information and would appreciate information that might give the new Board members insight into what has been done in the past. He also asked what resources were available to assist in this effort. Mrs.Keller intcr ected that the new incentive program,Sky High Points Program,could assist by having the registration card for the program include a survey. She expects a great deal of participation because of the rewards that can be earned. She felt that this would be an excellent avenue to gather data pertaining to the Airport's passengers. She also recommended using the Airport's website to obtain data fivm those flying through the Airport as well as using the website to list price comparisons in flying from Corpus Christi. The 55%leakage is an issue which staff is continuously working to curtail. Chair Kane added that there are various sources of information on booking lower faxes which could be passed on to the flying public. He felt that most people feel that the way to get to Corpus Christi is through another airport. This type of mindset could be dispelled with the availability of information in obtaining lower fares. He mentioned his experience in using Flyer Talk. Board member Ayala commented on how he has managed to steer business through Corpus Christi by informing those he deals with on the advantage of flying out on certain days and saving%,on their fares. He felt that educating the public on how to get a better fare would be beneficial to stop the leakage. c. End of Fiscal Year Financial Report No report available. Corpus Christi Intemational Airport Board Agenda August 23,2006 Page 10 of 12 d. Director's Report I. Fuel Prices at CCIA. Director Hamrick referred the Board to a spread sheet showing the variation on the fuel prices in Corpus Christi and other airports. The source is AIRNAV as of the 10 of August. The spread sheet showed the various prices the FBO's charge for fuel comparing full-service FBO's to full-service FBO's. He added that there is a notation stating Signature's posted price excludes tax,but that it is not posted so that one would know. Director Hamrick reported to the Board that he has met with Jahn Gravell,Manager at Mercury,to advise him of his intentions to contact his corporate offices regarding the Airport's position with respect to both FBO's being in violation of the lease. The City's Legal Department has sanctioned the correspondence to both FBO's corporate offices regarding their agreement to offer fair and reasonable prices for fuel. Chair Kane questioned the tax rate. Director Hamrick is not aware of what the federal fuel tax rate is but would look into that for the next meeting. Chair Kane reminded the Board that in the past one of the FBO's was intending to take over the other leaving the Airport with only one FBO to provide service. He added that having one FBO would not be beneficial to the Airport. Director Hamrick stated that he had been communicating with Judge Pate who requested copies of both FBO's lease agreements. Judge Pate has expressed an interest in purchasing Mercury. He informed Director Hamrick should this occur he would be lowering the prices and the services and facility would be greatly improved. Director Hamrick stated that Mercury's lease expires in 2010. He also added that the Airport was not required to renew the lease. He stated that the next lease would be brought to the Board with much more constrictive language regarding pricing. He informed the Board that in his conversations with Mr.Gravell with Mercury,Mr. Gravell stated that 10%of customer's pay the full rate and most customers were given discounts. Director Hamrick stated this was not helpful for the traveler who is trying to project the cost of a flight. Asst.Director Keller stated that there are no criteria for the discounts with respect to fair and reasonable pricing. Board member referman stated that this was a very unprofessional manner in which to do business. Director Hamrick reiterated that staff would be pursuing legal action if necessary. Corpus Chrud International.1 irport Board Agenda August 23,2006 Page II of 12 2. U.S.Coast Guard Director Hamrick reported to the Board that for the last 13 years there have been "off and on"discussion with the U.S. Coast Guard regarding relocating their sector to the Airport and every time BRAC would come into session,they would back out of their negotiations. Since BRAC is no longer an issue and because the Coast Guard is now under DHS, they have decided to relocate their sector at the Airport. Board member Feferman questioned where they would be located. Director Hamrick stated they would be constructing a 120,000 square foot hanger and office space along with 29,000 square feet of ramp space west of DHL. This is another reason to resolve the drainage problems in that area. General discussion was heard on this topic. Director Hamrick reported that the FAA has agreed to allow the Airport to use entitlement monies to resurface an abandoned 60' wide taxiway. The proposed schedule from the Coast Guard for the start of this project is 2007 for the design aspect,construction in 2008 and they intend to occupy the premises by July,2009. This will be a simple land lease for the Airport because the Coast Guard will be handling the construction on this project which is simpler than past construction at the airport where bonds had to be issued. Mrs.Keller a]so stated that they are looking for an option on additional acreage for a second hangar to be constructed some time in the future. Director Hamrick added that they are looking to relocate their entire sector to the Airport. Board member Olivares questioned the number of employees that would be located at the Airport. Director Hamrick stated that be did not have the exact figure,but that it would include the entire Coast Guard presently located at the Base. He also stated that there was the possibility of ancillary businesses also relocating to the Airport. 3. September Board meeting. Director Hamrick stated that all information requested by the Board which he stated would be provided at the next meeting,will be provided at the October meeting as the September meeting will be a public meeting to discuss the Master Plan. The next Board meeting on September 13u',will be off Airport property where the final draft of the Master Plan will be presented to the Board. The Executive Summary will be provided to the Board the week prior to the September 13a'meeting. This meeting will be advertised in the newspaper. The location will be determined by the consultant and the Board will be advised as soon as a site has been located. Board member Whitmore suggested that the Ortiz Center be used because it has better parking. Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda August 23,2006 Page 12 of 12 V. Board Business and Reports a. Board Member Absences Vice Chair Montesano called for a motion to excuse Board members Susser and Dodge. Board member Wise moved to excuse the Board member's absences. Chair Kane seconded and the motion passed. b. General Comments Board member Whitmore questioned the status of the International Business Centre. Asst. Director Keller stated that the developer is waiting on results of a survey in order to respond to a proposal of a company interested in locating at the Centre. He is waiting on the results of the survey to determine if a pipeline is located underground. The developer feels that if this proposal goes through construction can start as early as January,2007. (Board member Fefermaat lef?at 5:15 p.m) VI. Adjournment As there was no further business to discuss,Vice Chair Montesano called for a motion to adjourn. Board member Lyons moved to adjourn. Board member Whitmore seconded and the motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 5:17 p.m.