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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Airport Board - 07/27/2022 wt 1201 Leopard Street City of Corpus Christi td� � Corpus Christi,TX 78401 4 cctexas.com Meeting Minutes Airport Board Wednesday,July 27,2022 3:30 PM International Airport Board Room The City of Corpus Christi promotes participation regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability or political belief. Reasonable accommodation is provided upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact (361) 826-3300 at least 48 hours in advance. Upon request, this information can be available in larger print and/or in electronic format. A. Call To Order The meeting was called to order by 2nd Vice-chairman Hicks at 3:32 p.m. B. Roll Call C. Public Comment There was no Public Comment. D. Approval of Minutes and Action on Absences Second Vice-chairman 1. Approval of the Absences for the May 25th, 2022 Regular Airport Board Meeting Attachments: 2022 AIRPORT BOARD ATTENDANCE Second Vice-chairman Hicks called for approval of the Absences of the Regular Airport Board Meeting on May 27th, 2022. Board members Barrera and Buentello were absent from that meeting. Board member Cameron moved to excuse their absences. Second Vice-chairman second the motion; and, the motion carried. 2. Approval of Minutes for the May 25th, 2022 Regular Airport Board Meeting Attachments: BM 05252022-Not Published Second Vice-chairman Hicks called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Airport Board Meeting on May 27th, 2022. Board member Schumann moved to approve the minutes as written. Board member Buentello second; and, the motion carried. Second Vice-chairman Hicks also added that there was no Regular Airport Board City of Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 8/26/2022 Airport Board Meeting Minutes July 27,2022 Meeting held in June for lack of a quorum. E. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action 3. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action to recommend City Council approve an Ordinance authorizing execution of amendments to the lease agreements with American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines to extend the term for an additional year through September 30th, 2023 Attachments: 07272022-Airline Lease Extension Agreement Director Smith informed the members that staff had started meeting with the airlines earlier in 2022 to discuss their leases expiring in late September 2022. All three airlines requested that their current leases be extended for another year. Discussion was heard on this item. Board member Buentello moved to approve the Airport Board's recommendation to City Council to approve an Ordinance authorizing execution of amendments to the lease agreements with American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines to extend the term for an additional year through September 30th, 2023. Board member Cameron seconded; and, the motion carried. 4. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action to recommend City Council approve Amending Chapter 9 of the City Code of Ordinances, Section 9-54 Landing Fees and approve a Billing and Collections software Agreement for Landing Fees with Vector Airport Systems Attachments: 07272022-Vector Airport Systems Agreement Director Smith requested that the members consider approving the revision staff has made to the landing fees in Chapter 9 of the City's Code of Ordinances. He explained that this item was also including the approval of an agreement with Vector Airport Systems to charge landing fees for aircraft greater than 6,000 lbs. He felt that this would increase revenue for the Airport. Discussion was heard on this item. Board member Barrera moved to approve the Airport Board's recommendation to City Council to approve Amending Chapter 9 of the City Code of Ordinances, Section 9-54 Landing Fees and approve a Billing and Collections software agreement for Landing Fees with Vector Airport Systems. Board member Buentello seconded; and the motion carried with one opposing vote by Board member Schumann. 5. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action to recommend City Council approve an Ordinance authorizing execution of Operating Agreement and Lease with Texas A&M University-CC & Lone Star UAS Attachments: 07272022-TAMU-CC Lease__&_0perating Agreement Director Smith gave the members background information on this item. He reported that Texas A&M-CC & Lone Star UAS would be utilizing an area of approximately 3,000 City of Corpus Christi Page 2 Printed on 8/26/2022 Airport Board Meeting Minutes July 27,2022 square feet for storage associated with a hanger on Airport property. They would also be flying UAS equipment from the Airport. Discussion was heard on this item. 2nd Vice-chairman Hicks called for a motion. Board member Buentello moved for the Airport to approve a recommendation to City Council to approve the Ordinance authorizing execution of Operating Agreement and Lease with Texas A&M University-CC and Lone Star UAS. Board member Schumann seconded; and the motion carried. 6. Presentation and Discussion on Rental Car Return Lot Reconfiguration Attachments: 07272022- RAC Reconfiguration Director Smith reported to the members that this item will change the manner in which customers return their rental cars. This new proposal will give customers more convenience in unloading bags and their families with a close entrance to return their car. Discussion was heard on this item. 7. Presentation and Discussion on Hwy 44 Development Attachments: 07272022- Hwy 44 Reconfiguration Director Smith reported to the members on RFI (Request for Information) to see the interest of building a hotel or gas station on Airport property. He also requested members utilize their contacts in soliciting interest in getting these amenities built on Airport property. Discussion was heard on this item. 8. Presentation and Discussion on the "Fly Local"Ambassador Project update from Board members Attachments: 07272022- FIV Local Pledge Update Director Smith asked if the members had any success on promoting this item to the public. Chairman Riley, online, commented on his attendance of the recent Downtown Management District meeting. 2nd Vice-chairman Hicks encouraged members to report on their progress in promoting the Fly Local campaign at the next meeting. F. Staff Reports 9. FAA Inspection Director Smith introduced Albert Bejarano, Airport Operations Manager, who informed the members on the recent annual FAA Certification Inspection at the Airport. Mr. Bejarano gave an in-depth description of what the inspection entailed. The inspection was conducted from June 28th to June 29th, 2022. He reported that the inspections are a comprehensive look at the Airport compliance of Air Rescue Firefighting, Airfield & Personnel Training. He felt that the inspection went very well. The Airport did receive four comments from the inspector which were not critical items. The issues been remedied and the FAA has been informed of the measures used. Discussion was heard on this item. City of Corpus Christi Page 3 Printed on 8/26/2022 Airport Board Meeting Minutes July 27,2022 10. Sister City Committee -Art Unveiling at CCIA Attachments: 07272022-SISTER CITY COMMITTEE ART UNVEILING Director Smith reported to the members on the photo exhibit from one of Corpus Christi's Sister Cities, Yokosuka, Japan. Corpus Christi and Yokosuka have traded photos of their respective communities to commemorate their 60 years of sister city friendship. This was organized by the Sister City Committee. Discussion was heard on this item. 11. Art Museum of South Texas Update Director Smith reported that the Art Museum of South Texas installed new art pieces into their exhibit at the Airport. The last time the pieces had been changed out was over a year ago. He also mentioned that the Art Museum expressed interest in changing out the pieces more frequently. 12. Introduction of the Airport's new Marketing Manager Director Smith introduced the Airport's new Marketing Manager, Vianni Otterson. Mrs. Otterson advised the members that she would be reaching out to the members for any events pertaining to the Airport. She gave the members a brief overview of her background and experience. She is originally from EI Paso, Texas. She has a degree in Organizational and Corporate Communication. She has experience in various fields that include mental health agencies, hospital administration and others. She was welcomed by the members of the Board. 13. CY21 FAA Enplanement Report Attachments: 07272022-CY21 FAA Enplanements Rep rt Director Smith shared with the members a recently released report from the FAA regarding enplanements for FY 2021. This information is used to calculate the federal grants for the enplanement program. The report showed that CCIA's enplanements were up 75.87% of CY 2020 at 285,195. This increase moved CCIA up from 158th largest to 152nd largest airport. The increase also moved CCIA to the 7th largest non-hub airport in the nation. He continued by showing the other closely rated airports to CCIA along with the numbers for each of the other airports. He was happy to report that CCIA is trending up. 14. Leasable Terminal Space Update Director Smith reported to the members on the Airport's efforts in leasing space in what was once the old airline baggage service office in the baggage claim area. He asked for the members' assistance getting the word out to anyone who would be interested in filling the space with any type of business such as a UPS store or a place where passengers can pack their fresh fish for transport or anything "out of the box" business . The only issue that may hinder interest is that there no running water. He added that he would let the members know when the RFP goes out so they can assist in getting the City of Corpus Christi Page 4 Printed on 8/26/2022 Airport Board Meeting Minutes July 27,2022 word out. 15. FuelRod Installation and Activation Attachments: 07272022- FuelRod Director Smith announced that the FuelRod stations have arrived and will be placed at Gate 1 & 6. These stations are also in DFW, Houston Hobby and Houston Intercontinental. This would allow passengers to get a power cell here and return it in any of the connecting airports. It does not bring a great deal of revenue; but, it offers a convenience for our passengers. Discussion was heard on this item. 16. Monthly Air Service Update Attachments: 07272022-Air Service Update Director Smith reported to the members on the status of CCIA's market retention between 2022 and 2021. He continued by reporting on seat numbers from 2022 compared to 2019. He also briefed them on the percentage change in flights from July 2022 versus July 2019 for key Texas airports. He felt that in the grand scheme of things the Airport was not in as bad a shape as other airports both statewide or nationally. Discussion was heard on this item. 17. General Activity Report Attachments: 07272022-GAR REPORT Director Smith reported on the numbers from the General Activity Report for June, 2022. He reported that starting next month, August, 2022, the figures for 2019 will be included in the report. He reported that the load factors have increased for both United, American and Southwest. He felt encouraged that freight has increase as well. He is hopeful that this trend will continue. 18. Financial Report Attachments: 07272022- Financial Reports Finance Manager, Kimberly Miller, reported that for the June 2022, Parking Operations decreased from May 2022; however, increased from June 2021. She also reported on the 3-year historical for parking operations which show the increase in revenue. Director Smith also added that once the Uber agreement is finalized, he expected there would be an increase in revenue. Discussion was heard on this topic. In concessions, there is an increase of 9% from May 2022; as well as, an increase from May 2021. Mrs. Miller also reported on the comparative data between passengers, concession & parking. Mrs. Miller reported on the June Financial Statement. City of Corpus Christi Page 5 Printed on 8/26/2022 Airport Board Meeting Minutes July 27,2022 19. Construction Report Attachments: 07272022-Construction Report Director Smith reported on the last of jet bridges' installation which is scheduled for August 18th. The bid packets for the Terminal Rehab will be opening in August. Discussion was heard on this item. G. Future Agenda Items There were no items for the next month's agenda. H. Adjournment As there was no further business, Second Vice-chairman Hicks adjourned the meeting at 4:53 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. City of Corpus Christi Page 6 Printed on 8/26/2022