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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD
NOVEMBER 18TH, 2020 3:30 P.M.
THIS MEETING WAS CONDUCTED IN-PERSON AND ONLINE
, BOARD MEMBERS
Jay Wise, Chairman Curtis Clark, 1st Vice-chairman Jon Reily, 2nd Vice-chairman
Luis Buentello, Member Paul Cameron, Member Karl Tomlinson, Member
Ted Mandel, Member Kusumakar Sooda, Member Don Feferman, Member
Randall Hicks, Member Robert Williams, Advisory Member
CITY STAFF
Fred Segundo, Director of Aviation Kevin Smith, Asst. Director - Admin
Kim Hunt, Marketing Manager Tyler Miller, Asst. Director – Ops
Adelle Ives, Management Assistant John Hyland, Chief of Public Safety
Victor Gonzalez, Major Projects Manager Elizabeth Hundley, Asst. City Attorney
Kenneth Black, Facilities Manager
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chairman Wise.
II. Roll Call
The roll was called and a quorum was present.
III. Public Comment*
None.
IV. Approval of the minutes for the October 21st, 2020 Regular Airport Board Meeting
Chairman Wise called for a motion to approve the minutes of the October Airport Board meeting. Second Vice-
chair Riley moved to approve the minutes as written. Board member Buentello seconded and the motion
carried.
V. Approval of absences for the October 21st, 2020 Regular Airport Board Meeting
There were no absences for the October Airport Board Meeting
VI. Discussion by Board Members on the Air Service Development Strategic Plan
Chairman Wise opened discussion by the members on the Air Service Development Strategic Plan. Discussion
was heard on this item.
VII. Discussion and Possible Action on the December Airport Board Meeting
Chairman Wise called for discussion on this item. The consensus of the Board was to hold the December
meeting in order to continue discussion of the Air Service Development Strategic Plan as well as the Airport
Board Annual Report for 2020.
VIII. Update on Potential Airport Staff Titles/Positions
Asst. Director Kevin Smith opened the discussion on the use of title changes for the Director and both Assistant
Directors for the purpose of dealing with airlines during negotiations. Discussion was heard on this item. Input
from ACM Viera advised the members that this type of title change could be approved by the City Manager and
would not need approval from City Council. Discussion was heard on this item. The consensus of the
membership was to leave the decision on changing titles for the purposes of air service development up to the
discretion of the staff members.
IX. Director’s Reports
A. General Updates
There were no updates.
B. Financial - General Aviation Report (GAR) - Parking Revenue Reports
Asst. Director Smith updated the membership on the financial reports for this month. He reported that
enplanements were above 16,000 and climbing. He added that Parking Revenue is not increasing but
he was hopeful that it would rebound this month. He continued by stating that budget was on track for
both expenditures and revenues. He also added updated figures for the Customer Facility Charges.
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Staff is continuing their efforts in increasing revenues without increasing pricing. He added that cargo
was an area of interest in generating revenue. Discussion was heard on these items.
C. Construction Status Report
Asst. Director Tyler Miller updated the membership on the on-going construction projects on Airport
property. He also added that the purchase of the new Airport Rescue Firefighting truck which would go
before City Council on December 8th. He also reported that this purchase was fully funded by the FAA.
Another item of this report included that the Terminal Assessment which has been concluded. He
informed the members on the replacement of new Airport Passenger Boarding Bridges; as well as, the
TSA baggage relocation. He also gave a presentation on a project to demolish the East GA Hangar No.
1. Mr. Miller also informed the members on the status of PFC Application #3 for submittal to the FAA in
February 2021. This application is to cover debt service. Discussion was heard on this item.
D. City Council Action Report
Director Segundo updated the membership on the items that were already taken to City Council for
approval.
i. Three-year service agreement with Architectural Fence Company
ii. Bid Award for purchase of ARFF Vehicle
E. Items for next Board meeting
Director Segundo updated the membership on the items that were taken to City Council for approval.
i. 2020 Airport Board Annual Report
ii. 2021 Airport Board Goals
X. Adjournment
As there was no further business, Chairman Wise adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m.