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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 09/18/2019 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD 1000 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE AVIATION BOARD ROOM CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 18TH 2019 3:30 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS Jay Wise, Chairman Robert Williams, 1st Vice-chairman Curtis Clark, 2nd Vice-chairman Karl Tomlinson, Member Charles Kaffie, Member Luis Buentello, Member Paul Cameron, Member Ted Mandel, Member Kusumakar Sooda, Member CITY STAFF Fred Segundo, Director of Aviation Carl Gross, Interim Asst. Director of Aviation Adelle Ives, Management Assistant Kim Hunt, Marketing Manager Gabriel Anton, Facilities Manager John Hyland, Chief of Public Safety Victor Gonzalez, Major Projects Manager Nicole Zapata, Finance Manager Elizabeth Hundley, Asst. City Attorney I. Call to Order The regular meeting of the Airport Board was called to order at 3:34 p.m. by Chairman Wise. A quorum was present. II. Public Comment* Kim Hunt, Marketing Manager, commented that Jimmie Armsted, one of the Airport ’s Sky Caps, passed away. She informed the members on the arrangements. Steven Viera, Assistant City Manager, was introduced to the members. III. Approval of the minutes for the August 21st, 2019, Regular Airport Board Meeting Chairman Wise called for approval of the minutes for the August Board meeting. First Vice-chair Williams moved to approve the minutes as written. Board member Cameron second. The minutes were approved. IV. Approval of absences for the August 21st, 2019, Regular Airport Board Meeting Chairman Wise called for a motion to excuse Board member Buentello for his absence from the August Board meeting. Second Vice-chair Clark moved to excuse Board member Buentello. Board member Cameron second and the motion carried. V. Presentation, Discussion and Finalization on the Revised Airport Board By-laws Director Segundo mentioned that some amendments were made to the draft presented at the August meeting. Revisions have been made; and, he asked that the Board approve the minutes for signature by Chairman Wise. Chairman Wise called for a motion. Board member Buentello moved to approve the final draft of the minutes. First Vice-chair second and the motion carried. VI. Presentation and Discussion on the ACDBE (Airport Concession Di sadvantaged Business Enterprise) Stakeholders meeting Victor Gonzalez, Airport Project Manager, gave a presentation to the members on this Airport concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs. He added that a meeting of stakeholders is required as part of FAA grant funding. He continued by explaining the process and necessity of this progra m. Discussion was heard on this item. EXECUTIVE SESSION PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the Airport Board may elect to go into executive session at any time during the meeting in order to discuss any matters listed on the agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551 of the Texas Government Code, and that the Airport Board specifically expects to go into executive session on the following matters. In the event the Airport Board elects to go into executive session regarding an agenda item, the section or sections of the Open Meetings Act authorizing the executive session will be publicly announced by the presiding officer. Corpus Christi International Airport Board Agenda September 18, 2019 Page 2 of 2 VII. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code (“Code”) to discuss confidential commercial or financial information that the government body has received from a business prospect that the government body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Code to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to a contract assignment; and pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Code to deliberate the lease of real property related to a rental car lease if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. Chairman Wise made a motion to recommend City Council consent to a request by a rental car concessionaire to the assignment and assumption of the concession and lease agreement subject to the confirmation of the sale of their assets. Chairman Wise called for a seconded. Second Vice-chair Clark second and the motion carried. VIII. Director’s Reports i. General Updates a. Air Service Development Working Group Update Board member Mandel reported back to the members on what the group has been working on. Topics of discussion were: CVB focus on individual visitors as oppose to conven tions; the hiring of the Aviation Assistant Director; working with John LaRue; hotel development on Padre Island. Mrs. Hunt, Marketing Manager, also interjected that in her dealing with the community and organizations regarding air service development and she f elt that a “Fly Local” policy for businesses which would require them to fly through Corpus Christi rather than driving to another airport. She felt that this commitment would be very beneficial to getting more air service. She also mentioned that she will be attending another Air Service Conference next month and she is hoping to get meetings with airlines that CCIA is pursuing. b. Chapter 9 of City Code Update Director Segundo informed the Board that the City Code of Ordinances, specifically Chapter 9, which deals with the Airport. He would like to start a Work Group to make changes to Chapter 9. He asked for members of the board to let staff know of their interest of participating in this group. ii. Financial/General Aviation Report (GAR)/Parking Revenue Reports Nicole Zapata, Finance Manager, reported to the Board that Enplanements for August 2019 were -4% below August 2018. She added that Parking Lot Revenue was also -4.21% below August 2018. At 91.67% of the fiscal year, she also reported that revenues are $9,895,932 with 99.66% of the budget. Expenditures are $7,818.327 with 83% of the budget with a net income of $2,077,605. Mrs. Zapata reported that Customer Facility Charges (CFCs) for FY 18-19 (October to August) have receipts totaled of $904,337. iii. Construction Status Report Victor Gonzalez, Airport Projects Manager, reported on on-going construction projects status. iv. City Council Action Report None. IX. Items for next Board meeting None. X. Adjournment As there was no further business, Chairman Wise adjourned the meeting at 4:35 p.m.