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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 09/09/2009 ML REGULAR MEETING MINUTES C ���� CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BO 1000 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE AVIATION BOARD ROOM FEB 1 0 ,GIG CORFUSCIIRISTI CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SEPTEMBER 9TH, 3:30 P.M. CITYSECREIARY'S OFFICE BOARD MEMBERS Don Feferman, Vice-chairman William Dodge, Member Jesse Olivares, Member Jay Wise, Member J.C. Ayala, 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 Elizabeth Hundley, Legal Dept. I. Cali to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:41 p.m. by Vice-chairman Feferman in Chairman Hick's absence. A quorum was present. 11. Approval of the minutes €or the August 12th, 2009, regular meeting of the Airport Board Vice-chair Feferman called for a motion to approve the minutes of the August 12th, 2009 Airport Board meeting. Board member Dodge moved to approve the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Board member Magill and carried. Ill. Approval of Board member absences for the August 12th, 2009, Board meeting Vice-chair Feferman called for a motion to approve the absence of Board member Richard from the August 12th, 2009 Airport Board meeting. Board member Wise moved to excuse Board member Richard. Board member Ayala seconded and the motion carried. IV. Public Comment* None. V. Presentation and Discussion on Minimum Standards Director Segundo began his presentation of the Minimum Standards to the Board by explaining that these standards are the minimum that is recommended by the FAA in providing adequate standards to the public. The standards only apply to commercial aeronautical activities. These standards are developed to be reasonable and non- discriminatory. Meetings will be held in order to seek input from all FBO's and tenants. He added that staff is writing the standards, but the Airport Board will be reviewing and approving them before being taken to City Council for their approval. Corpus Christi InternationalAlrport Board Agenda September 9", 2009 Page 2 of 2 V1., Presentation and Discussion on FBO Lease Agreements Director Segundo explained that the difference between the Minimum Standards and the FBO Leases is that they are contractual agreements between the FBO companies and the City of Corpus Christi. They define and outline the business terms that will be used with the FBO's defining the area to be lease and negotiated with the FBO's and not the sub- tenants. The leases will approve to recommend to City Council for approval. Director Segundo continued the discussion regarding both the Minimum Standards and the FBO Lease Agreements. He continued by stating that the FBO's were aware of the up-coming lease negotiation beforehand. Atlantic's lease expires in October, 2008 and Signature's lease expires in 2012 with a notation that the date Is in question. The objectives for the Minimum Standards are to ensure safe and efficient levels of services offered to the public. He continued by explaining the Intent of the development of the Minimum Standards. Director Segundo continued by listing on the slide presentation the revenue currently made by the Airport from the FBO lease. He continued by explaining the two options that would be considered during the lease negotiations. The options would be either a concession type agreement or a management type agreement. He explained the risks and benefits of each agreement adding that both would be required to comply with the Minimum Standards. Discussion was heard from those present that included the charge for fuel and sub-lease space. Representatives from both Atlantic Aviation and Signature Flight Service were present and commented on Director Segundo's presentation with respect to their current business practices. (At 4:30 p.m., two members left the meeting and quorum was no longer present) Discussion on the Minimum Standards and the FBO Leases continued until Vice-chair Feferman called for a procedural adjournment due to time constraints. The remainder of the agenda items were not discussed. VII. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m. No further business was discussed.