HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 08/12/2009 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BO E�rE IED
1000 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE
AVIATION BOARD ROOM
CORFUSCHRISTI CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS FEB 1 8 2010
INT'PRNAVONAL
AIRPORT AUGUST 12"j, 3:30 P.M.
CITY SECRETARY'S OFF1
BOARD MEMBERS
Ed Hicks, Sr., Chairman Don Feferman, Vice-chairman William Dodge, Member
Jay Wise, Member J.C. Ayala, Member George Fisher, Member
Richard Drilling, Member Chad Magill, Member
CITY STAFF
Fred Segundo, Director of Aviation Enrique H. Castillo, Asst. Director of Aviation
Adelle Ives, Management Assistant Esmeralda Salazar, Management Assistant
Gary Williams, Facilities Manager Mario Tapia, Finance &Admin. Manager
Carl Gross, Operations Manager John Hyland, Chief of Public Safety
Angela Rowe, PR & Mkt. Coordinator Grace Gonzalez, Major Projects Engineer
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hicks at 3:29 p.m. A quorum was present.
Il. Approval of the minutes for the July 8th, 2009, regular meeting of the Airport Board
Chairman Hicks called for a motion to approve the minutes of the July 8th Airport Board
meeting. Board member Dodge moved to approve the minutes as written. Board
member Feferman seconded and the motion carried.
Ill. Approval of Board member absences for the July 8th, 2009, Board meeting
Chairman Hicks called for a motion to excuse the absences of Board members Fisher and
Drilling. Vice Chairman Feferman moved to excuse Board members Fisher and Drilling
from the July 8th Airport Board Meeting. Board member Ayala seconded and the motion
carried.
IV. Public Comment*
None.
V. Presentation and Discussion — Future Airport Project Funding
Director Segundo reported to the Board on his discussions with Argenta Financial Group
regarding possible funding of Airport projects, including the QTA. He also added that in
working with Trillion Aviation, he has learned that there are other financing options
available. He also stated that any financing plan would be presented to the Board.
Director Segundo reported to the Board that Mr. Mark Arnold would be giving a brief
presentation via teleconferencing to the Board. Mr. Arnold began his presentation by
giving a description of Argenta's business model works with a combination of business
sector and public sector. He continued by giving the Board examples of projects
previously financed by Argenta. Questions followed from the Board.
Corpus Christi International Airport Board Meeting Minutes
August le, 2009
Page 2 of 3
L Discussion and Possible Action to set a Airport Board Special Meeting for FBO
Update by Trillion Aviation
Director Segundo briefed the members on what was going to be discussed at the Special-
called meeting to be held on August 26th. He added that this meeting would be an FBO
update along with some discussion on the Minimum Standards.
Chairman Hicks called for the questions and Board member Wise moved for the Airport
Board to hold a Special-called meeting on August 26th to discuss an FBO update. Board
member Magill seconded and the motion carried.
Vil. Discussion of Monthly Reports
a. Financial Report
Finance & Admin Manager, Mario Tapia, gave the Board a presentation regarding the
Preliminary year-end financial report. He began by reporting that the final numbers are
not in for the end of FY 08-09. He added that enplanements are down 7.6% below last
year which translates to a decrease of 1.56% from last year in Parking Revenues. The
financial reported presented to the Board indicates 93% expenditures with 95% of
revenues reported. He added that this is evident with a $78,000 projected deficit. The
fiscal year started out with a project deficit of$244,000 which needed to be overcome,
but along with the downturn in the economy along with Advantage RAC pulling out of
the Airport and the loss of oil & gas revenue fueled the necessary to reduce
expenditures. To summarize, he stated that with a $4.1 million fund balance, the fund
balance will be down by$78,000 or down to a $4 million.
b. General Aviation Report(GAR)
Director Segundo reviewed the GAR and discussion followed regarding airline
numbers. He added that Southwest cut one aircraft and one flight per day. He also
reported that he will be meeting with Southwest at their corporate offices on October
12th to discuss their services at the Airport including using the love Field routes to
Increase enplanements and flights.
Director Segundo reported that American would be flying eight jets and 1 turbo starting
August 25th and on November 15th, the turbo plane will be removed from flight service
at CCIA.
Enplanements are down 7.6% for the month which compares with the national average.
Overall for the year, CCIA is at 11.7%. American is doing well but load factors are
down. Their enplanements have increased. Concerned with Southwest's numbers.
Continental is holding strong as indicated by their market shares.
c. Parking Revenue Report
Director Segundo briefed the Board on issues regarding the Commuter Parking
Program. He gave a brief background on the program and the problem of loss of
control of use of the permits. Staff is working on this issue and will keep the Board
informed as this issue continues.
Corpus Christi International Airport Board Meeting Minutes
August le, 2008
Page 3 of 3
Vill. Discussion of Director's Report
a. Status update of Facility Projects
+ Maintenance Facility
Ground-breaking for the facility will be August 20
Completion date is June 2010
+ ARFF Station
- To City Council on August 25
+ Perimeter Road
- Preconstruction meeting to start in 10 days
- Completion by December 2009
+ Chiller
- To Council on August 25
+ Tofl Plaza
- Working on bids for repair of structure
+ Roof Replacement
- To Council on August 18
b. Status update of Business Development
+ Foreign Trade Zone
Visit with El Paso Intemational Airport and Laredo Airport for research
c. Airport-related City Council Agenda Items Update
+ On Airport Rental Car Agreements
To Council August 25
d. Status of AIE Firm Selection
Interviews August 13
e. Air Service Development
- Applying for the Small Community Air Service Grant
- Meeting with Southwest Airlines October 12
- Meeting with Allegiant February 2010
IX. Identify items to be placed on next Airport Board Agenda
X. Adjournment
As there was no other business, Chairman Hicks called for a motion to adjourn. Board
member Wise moved and Board member Richard seconded. Motion carried and the
meeting adjourned at 4:42 p.m.