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Meeting Minutes - Final
Airport Board
Wednesday,October 26,2022 3:30 PM International Airport Board Room
1000 International Blvd.C.C., TX.78406
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A. Call To Order
Chairman Riley called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Roll was called and a quorum was present.
Present: 10- Luis F. Buentello, Paul A. Cameron Jr., Randall Hicks, John LaRue, 1st Vice Chair
Donald Feferman, Brett Oetting, Chair Jon Reily, Kusumakar Sooda, Rosie Collin, and
Mike Culbertson
Absent: 2- Hans Schumann,and Rick Barrera
C. Public Comment
There was no public comment.
D. Approval of Minutes and Action on Absences
1. 22-1857 Approval of the Absences for the September 28th, 2022 Airport Board
Meeting
Attachments: 2022 AIRPORT BOARD ATTENDANCE
Chairman Riley made a motion to excuse his absence from the September Airport
Board Meeting. The members voted unanimously to excuse his absence. The
motion carried.
2. 22-1830 Approval of Minutes for the September 28th, 2022 Regular Airport Board
Meeting
Attachments: BM 09282022-blot Published
Chairman Riley called for a motion to approve the minutes for the September Airport
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Board meeting. Board member LaRue moved to approve the absences as written.
First Vice-chairman Feferman seconded and the motion carried.
E. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action
3. 22-1831 Presentation & Discussion on Aviation Industry Conferences (Routes,
National Airports Council & Texas Commercial Airports Association)
Attachments: 10262022-Aviation Industry Conferences
Director Smith reported on staffs participation in the Routes World 2022 in Las
Vegas, Nevada in early October. Brett Oetting with Visit Corpus Christi and Rachel
Schuman, aviation consultant, were in CCIA's delegation at this conference. He also
reported he met with the Department of Transportation regarding the SCASDP Grant
on the grant process. He reported that the CCIA delegation met with over 16 airlines
including Breeze, JSX and Southern Airways Express. He felt that either of these
three airlines could be at CCIA by the first of next year.
Director Smith also reported on his attendance of the National Airport Conference
2022. There were over 500 attendees and 200 plus AAAE Airport Exeucitves in
attendance. The FAA's keynote speaker reported they closed out their fiscal year with
$.53 in the bank indicating that all the grant monies was dispersed to airports.
Director Smith continued by reporting he also met with Andrew Levy, who started
Allegiant and is now heading AVELO airlines. He also attended session on cargo and
environmental audits.
Deputy Director Miller reported that CCIA would be hosting the TCAA Annual
Conference. This will be occurring this week with attendance of approximately 26
Texas Commercial Airports is expected. CCIA Leadership Team attended last year's
conference set in South Padre Island, Texas. He felt it was a very productive event
and encouraged TCAA to hold their next conference in Corpus Christi. He invited the
Board members to attended. He also reported that Public Safety Chief Hyland took
the initiative to invite his counterparts at the airport attending to take this opportunity
to meet and confer on Public Safety Aviation issues.
Discussion was heard on this item.
F. Staff Reports
4. 22-1832 Food & Beverage Update
Director Smith reported on the Food & Beverage RFP stating bids are due January
11th.
5. 22-1835 Master Plan Update
The Master Plan RFP went out for bid last Monday, October 24th.
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6. 22-1836 Gas Station Update
An RFP for a gasoline station should be going out mid-November with another RFP
for a hotel.
7. 22-1837 Grant 68 & 69 Update
Deputy Director Miller reminded the members they approved the acceptance of Grant
68 & Grant 69 with funding going towards the Terminal renovation project. That
package is now with City Engineering along with the Spaw Glass contract which the
Board recommended approval and will be going to City Council on November 15th.
The Notice to Proceed should be issued shortly thereafter.
8. 22-1839 Airport Board December Meeting
Director Smith advised that the December Airport Board meeting is scheduled at the
time the City will be closed for the holidays and advised that the meeting would be
cancelled.
9. 22-1841 Monthly Air Service Update
Attachments: 10262022-Air Service Update
Director Smith updated the members on Market Retention; percentage changes in
flights from 2022 vs. 2019, nationally and statewide; the top 30 airports in the
percentage of change from 2022 vs. 2019. He noted that CCIA's scheduled seat
capacity for this fall is down modestly versus 2019, although it is now up slightly for
early in 2023. CCIA's 2nd Quarter "O&D" traffic and "average fare paid"were
basically unchanged versus 2nd Quarter in 2019. It was noted that this number was
much better than US averages. CCIA's mileage-adjusted RASMs (Revenue Available
Seat per Mile) showed markets performing at or above mileage-adjusted averages.
CCIA retained 6% less traffic versus September 2021. Director Smith continued with
information on 2nd Quarter benchmarking of CCIA and other key Texas Airports. He
provided information on CCIA's load factor along with the Top O&D Markets for the
2nd Quarter of 2022.
Discussion was heard on this item.
10. 22-1842 General Activity Report
Attachments: 10262022-GAR REPORT- PKT
Director Smith reported on the General Activity Report which indicated changes from
2019 to 2022. Enplanements are down slightly . He reported on Load Factors for
each airline along with Freight and Aircraft Operations.
Discussion was heard on this item.
11. 22-1843 Financial Report
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Attachments: 10262022- Financial Reports
Kimberly Miller, Finance Manager, reported to the members on Airport finances. She
began with reporting on the Parking Lot which showed an increase from 2021 of 42%
and up 15% from last month. She noted that two TNCs are now accounted for in the
Parking Lot report. She continued by presenting a 3-year historical chart on Parking
Lot revenue. Director Smith interjected he felt that revenue could easily go over
$300,000 next year. Mrs. Miller continued with Parking Lot performance measures
from FY 2019 to FY 2022. This reported showed a 15% increase.
Mrs. Miller continued with her report on Food & Beverage concession revenue which
showed a gross sales increase from FY21 of 27% and a decrease of 6% from last
month.
She also shared a quarterly comparison for FY22 on passenger and gross sales. She
concluded with presenting the 4th Quarter financial statement to the members.
Discussion was heard on this item.
12. 22-1848 Marketing Report
Attachments: 10262022- Marketing Report
Vianni Otterson, Marketing Manager, reported with an update to the Fly Local
Campaign; Social Media; Ad/Sponsorship opportunities; upcoming events and
general updates.
She expanded on CCIA's social media presence. New followers have increased on
all social media platforms including Instagram; Facebook, Twitter and Linkedln. Net
Audience Growth from 2021 -2022 has increased with impressions (36.8%);
engagements (21.4%) & post link clicks (153.6%). She highlighted the analytics of
Linkedln and felt that this platform should be utilized more. She highlighted some of
the activity happening at CCIA which were posted on social media. She also provided
examples of some of the promotions that are online regarding the Denver flights. She
also showed examples of postings for several events. She showed promotional
videos posted on the website for the Islanders and Ice Rays as CCIA is the official
Airport for each time. She advised the members on recent and upcoming events
happening at the Airport. These will also be posted on the Airport's social media
pages. She advised the members that the RFQ for Marketing for FY 2023 was
released on October 24th. The website re-launch projected completion is expect to
be in December, 2022.
Discussion was heard on this item.
13. 22-1849 Construction Statue Report
Deputy Director Miller began by reminding the members that the Terminal Rehab
would kick off once the contract is awarded. He added that projects that are wrapping
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up are the Passenger Boarding Bridges Project and Airfield Concrete Sealing. The
Capital Improvements Plan is being finalized and will cover the next five years beyond
the terminal renovations to include the east pavement sealing. He reported that the
Hangar 4 & 3 fire suppression project has been awarded to Ranger. He expects them
to finalize the design within the next couple of months. The RAC configuration should
begin within the next 30 days.
G. Future Agenda Items
None.
H. Adjournment
As there was no further business, Chairman Riley adjourned the meeting at 4:35 p.m
This meeting may be held via videoconference call pursuant to Texas
Government Code § 551.127. If this meeting is held via videoconference call or
other remote method of meeting, then a member of this governmental body
presiding over this meeting will be physically present at the location of this
meeting unless this meeting is held pursuant to Texas Government Code §
551.125 due to an emergency or other public necessity pursuant to Texas
Government Code § 551.045.
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