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BOARD MEMBERS
Ed Hicks, Sr., Chairman Don Feferman, Vice-chairman William Dodge, Member
Jesse Olivares, Member Jay Wise, Member Sam Susser, Member
J.C. Ayala, Member George Richard, Member George Fisher, Member
Richard Drilling, Member
CITY STAFF
Fred Segundo, Director of Aviation Enrique Castillo, Asst. Director of Aviation
Adelle Ives, Management Assistant Esmeralda Salazar, Management Assistant
Roy Rodriguez, Facilities Manager Mario Tapia, Finance& Admin Manager
Carl Gross, Operations Manager John Hyland, Chief of Public Safety
Angela Rowe, PR & Mkt. Coordinator Gary Williams, Aviation Maint. Manager
Elizabeth Hundley, Legal Dept.
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hicks at 3:35 p.m. A quorum was present.
II. Approval of the minutes for the December 10t`, 2008, Regular Meeting of the Airport
Board
Chairman Hicks called for approval of the minutes from the December 101' meeting.
Board member Dodge moved to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was
seconded and carried.
III. Approval of Board member absences for the December 10th, 2008 Board meeting
No action was taken on this item.
IV. Public Comment*
None
V. Introduction of Airport's new key staff members
Chairman Hicks turned the floor over to Asst. Director Enrique Castillo who introduced the
new key staff members. Mr. Ashaf Hafez, the new Major Projects Engineer, and Ms.
Angela Rowe, the new PR & Marketing Coordinator addressed the Board on their
background and experience.
VI. Discussion and Action on the 2008 Airport Board Annual Report
Chairman Hicks requested the membership review the report presented to them and
discussion followed.
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Board member Susser had some questions regarding the Airline Use and Lease
Agreement and Asst. Director Castillo responded. Mr. Castillo reported to the Board that
the agreement is at Legal under review. He added that several meetings have been held
on this issue with the Airlines. He also stated that a meeting is scheduled with Trillion
Aviation in February to put the methodology together, and, another meeting will be held in
April to present this agreement to the Airlines before the extension expires in July.
Director Segundo stated that a schedule would be put together for the Board.
Chairman Hicks called for a motion. Vice-chairman Feferman moved to approve the 2008
Airport Board Annual Report as presented. The motion was seconded by Board member
Richard and the motion carried.
VII. Discussion on projects eligible for alternative funding
Director Segundo briefed the Board that the Airport has received requests from the FAA
and the City to put together a list of projects to be considered for a stimulus package for
the Airport. Funding will be coming from the FAA for those projects currently funded
through grants. Funding will also be coming through the City. In discussions with the FAA,
two projects included items which were cut from the original design of the projects for lack
of funding. The first project is the rehab of the perimeter road including conduit and fiber
optics. The second project ARFF Station modifications which will cost $1.9 million with
only $1 million in entitlement funds available, He hopes that the stimulus package will
cover the difference. Funding from the stimulus package from the City would include the
project to widen Runway B-4, the perimeter road, construction of the Airfield Maintenance
Facility and roof repairs on the terminal. He continued that CCIA has requested
approximately $2 million from the FAA and approximately $9 million from the City. He did
not know when a decision will be made.
Chairman Hicks asked that Director Segundo discuss the Vortech project. Director
Segundo explained this wind farm project to the Board. He reported that CCIA is working
with Vortech representatives, the FAA and CCREDC. At present, Vortech is working
closely with the FAA and CCIA staff to resolve issues. Discussion followed regarding this
topic.
Vlll. Presentation and Discussion — Garver Engineering (firm profile)
Asst. Director Castillo introduced staff from Garver Engineering who will be making a
presentation to the Board. Mr. Mike Griffin, Director of Aviation, Mr. Pert' Havenar,
Aviation Planner and Mr. Tim Siemens addressed the Board on the services and
experience their company offered. Discussion was heard. Chairman Hicks expressed his
appreciation to Messers. Griffin, Havenar and Seimens for their presentation.
IX. Discussion of Monthly Reports
a. Parking Revenue Report
Director Segundo briefed the Board on the continued decline In December's revenue.
He added that the decline in revenue was consistent with the decline in emplanements.
He also added that December's level of revenue was the same as November's.
Comparing December, 2008, to December, 2007, there was a reduction of 8%.
Discussion was heard on this topic.
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b. General Aviation Report (GAR)
Director Segundo stated that most airport enplanements are down by double-digits for
the South Texas area. He felt that the struggle would be on-going due to the slowing
economy. With this said, he felt that marketing for the Airport would be beneficial. He
added that Southwest will be introducing a new quick-boarding program to boost
customer service. He is also looking to solicit partnerships with the airlines for
community outreach. Discussion was heard on this topic.
c. Financial Report
Director Segundo did not have any information to report on this topic.
X Discussion of Director's Report
a. Status update of Airfield Projects
➢ West GA Apron & Drainage Phase V Construction
Director Segundo reported to the Board that this project is essentially completed
and staff is waiting on punch-list items to complete the project.
Taxiway Rehab & Drainage Phase VI Project start
Director Segundo reported that this project has begun construction.
b. Status update of Facility Projects
FIS Redesign
Director Segundo informed the Board that PGAL's Engineer, Michael Lawrence,
reviewed the area layout and viewed the area and he reported that there would
be no problems with relation to space and the only major drawback would be
installing an elevator for ADA compliance. He also felt that this project could be
completed in phases.
➢ Terminal Roof Replacement
Director Segundo did not have any new information on this topic.
➢ Maintenance Facility
Director Segundo stated that this project is in the design phase.
c. Status update of Business Development
T-Hangars
Director Segundo reported that this project is temporarily on hold. He would
report any new developments to Board.
Advantage Rent-a-Car Update
Director Segundo reported that since Advantage had declared bankruptcy the
Airport has moved forward In clearing their lease area for future tenants. He
also reported that the Airport would not be filing any claims against Advantage
on the breaking of their lease. He added that an environmental review was
done on their maintenance facility and It was found that there was minimal
Impact. He also stated that the cost to clear the area was $4,500 if the trailer is
removed. He felt the trailer could be reused by another tenant.
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On Airport RAC Concession RFP
Director Segundo reported that with a resolution achieved with respect to
Advantage's situation, negotiations with the RAC's was back on track. He will
be reporting more on this topic at the next Board meeting.
d. Status update on Air Service Development
➢ Allegiant/Project JumpStart February 2009
Director Segundo reported that he will be meeting with Allegiant on February
11th and 12 . He has been putting a package together with assistance of the
CCREDC & the CVB,, He will also be meeting with the City's Economic
Development Department to create an incentive package should Allegiant
seriously consider CCIA for new air service. At present, Allegiant charters fly
through CCIA. The upcoming meeting will be for schedules flights to Las Vegas,
non-stop. He would also like to have flights to Orlando, if possible. He felt that
demographics for Las Vegas flights would be more profitable. He added that
Allegiant is very skilled in promoting their flights upon entering an area. He
reported that he has been promoting the proposed flights to local businesses
which have been very receptive for these flights. Discussion was heard on this
topic.
➢ Cape Air—TxDOT Aviation Meeting February 2009
Director Segundo reported that he would be meeting on February 12�' with
Cape Air, a small regional airline, flying out of New England. This meeting was
set up promoting this airline by the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation.
He felt that this would be an ideal airline for flights to Austin. He added that the
target market would be the business, medical and government passengers.
Discussion was heard on this topic,
e. Status update on Marketing and Promotlon
➢ Recycling Program Briefing
Director Segundo reported to the Board that the Airport Recycling Program's
Launch ribbon-cutting would be held on February 23rd. He then turned the floor
over to Roy Rodriguez, Facilities Manager, for a brief presentation to the Board
on the Airport's Recycling Program.
Mr. Rodriguez began by giving background information on the inception of the
program. He reported that in August, 2008, the program began with a meeting
that Included airline staff, tenants, and FBO's who were eager to participate.
From August through September, Phase I included CCIA's Administrative staff
within the terminal.
Mr. Rodriguez continued by advising the Board that the items collected were #1
and #2 plastic, paper and cardboard. In October, Phase II of the program
began with the tenants, airlines within the terminal. Phase III began in
December and included tenants and FBOs outside of the terminal. CCIA staff
provided the 55-gallon containers for recycling. Phase IV, will begin the
placement of triad recycling containers to be used by the traveling public within
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the terminal. This will ceremoniously begin with a ribbon-cutting event on
February 23`d and will continue with outreach and sustainability.
He added that other actions taken by the Airport to go "green" have been to
replace the gas fired absorption chillers with electric chillers which saved
$200,000 per year. He also added that Continental Airlines has switched to
electrical tugs instead of fossil fueled tugs saving on gas emissions and fuel
costs. Another measure used was to switch to environmentally safer cleaning
products used by the Airport custodial staff in performing their duties. Mr.
Rodriguez continued by reported to the Board that the Airport has begun an oil
recycling program. In addition, there has been a 10% electrical power reduction
and, in 2008, $10,000 worth of scrap metal was salvaged. The Segway
program has been implemented by our Public Safety Officers to cut fuel costs.
During two runway construction projects, millings were recycled for use on the
base. Future projects include a partnership with La Palmera. He added that the
Airlines are doing their own aluminum can recycling. He added that LED
lighting is to be included within the future CIP program to cut costs and
conserve resources. He concluded by stating that an average of 1,000 pounds
of recycled items have been collected per week since the program started.
Discussion by the Board continued on this topic.
f. Airport-related City Council Agenda items Update
➢ Design for Maintenance Facility
Director Segundo reported to the Board that a slight modification has been done
to the facility and gave the membership a drawing indicating the changes. He
continued by stating that the original design had items that were not eligible for
funding by the FAA so modifications were made to condense the office space
and include the addition of an additional bay.
Discussion was heard by the Board on this topic.
XI. Identify items to be placed on next agenda
Director Segundo reported to the Board that he, along with Angela Rowe, the new PR &
Marketing Coordinator,would be working to develop an Airport Marketing Plan. He
explained further on the community partnerships he would be seeking with the assistance
of members of the Board. He turned the floor over to Ms. Rowe who went on to further
explain the assistance she would require from the membership in order to implement the
new marketing plan. Director Segundo stated that this topic would be on the next agenda
for further discussion.
Discussion was heard on postponing the February Board meeting as CCIA staff would be
meeting with airlines regarding air service.
XII. Adjournment
As there was no further business, Chairman Hicks called for a motion to adjourn. Vice-
chair Feferman moved to adjourn and Board member Dodge seconded. The motion
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m.