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Meeting Minutes - Final
Airport Board
Wednesday, November 30,2022 3:30 PM International Airport Board Room
1000 International Blvd.C.C., TX.78406
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A. Call To Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Riley at 3:31 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Chairman Riley called roll 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, Rosie Collin, Rick Barrera, and Mike
Culbertson
Absent: 2- Hans Schumann,and Kusumakar Sooda
C. Public Comment
No public comment was heard.
D. Approval of Minutes and Action on Absences
1. 22-2036 Approval of the Absences for the October 26th, Airport Board Meeting
Attachments: 2022 AIRPORT BOARD ATTENDANCE
Board member Barrera reported that he was at the October Airport Board meeting but
had arrived shortly after roll was called. Chairman Riley called to correct the attendance
for Board member Barrera to reflect that he was present for the September Board
Meeting. Chairman Riley called for a motion to excuse Board Member Schumann from
the October Airport Board meeting. The members voted to excuse Board member
Schumman's absence. The motion carried.
2. 22-2037 Approval of Minutes for the October 26th, 2022 Regular Airport Board Meeting
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Chairman Riley called for a motion to approve the minutes of the September Airport
Board meeting. First Vice-chairman Feferman moved to approve the minutes as written.
Board member Cameron seconded and the motion carried.
E. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action
3. 22-2038 Presentation & Discussion on Airport Recruitment (Del Mar, Council, CCISD
Job Fairs)
Attachments: 11302022-Airport Recruitment
Vianni Otterson, Marketing Manager, reported on the Airports recruiting events that
included the Veteran's Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair on November 3rd; the Del Mar
College Job Fair on November 16th; as well as a Letter of Support for CCISD. Two
individuals were actually hired from the Veteran and Del Mar College job fair events. She
informed the members that CCISD requested a letter of support in order to grow their
technical programs which would include aviation courses. Deputy Director Miller
interjected that the Airport is undertaking different strategies for hiring. Discussion was
heard on this item.
4. 22-2039 Presentation & Discussion on Airline Rates & Charges -Terminal Rates
Attachments: 11302022-Terminal Rates
Deputy Director Miller informed the board that a re-assessment was conducted by a
third-party regarding the Airport's fees & charges within the terminal. He described the
calculations and other considerations used to determine the new assessment fees. The
results also included 2024 forecast fees. The projected square footage rate for 2024 has
changed to $90.43. He explained that calculated rates, all direct and allocated indirect
expenses, debt service, and CIP expenses are combined and then reduced by that
center's revenues. They are further reduced by discretionary revenue and then divided by
landed weight or lease space. Discretionary revenue was split 25% for airfield and 75%
for terminal. This spreads costs among more users lowering terminal rent for other
terminal users. This measure positions the Airport to attract ultra low-cost carriers.
Basically, landing rates will go up significantly while terminal rates will be lower. Future
CCIA negotiations will reflect these new rates. He also compared CCIA's rates to other
airport the same size also keeping in mind all the variables. Discussion was heard on
this item.
5. 22-2040 Presentation, Discussion & Possible Action on Approving the 2022 Airport
Annual Report
Attachments: 11302022-2022 Airport Board Annual Report-DRAFT- PKT
Director Smith requested input on the draft report sent in board meeting packets. After
reviewing the draft, Chairman Riley requested to wait until the January meeting to finalize
and vote on the report. The consensus of the board agreed and the item was tabled until
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the January 25th Airport Board Meeting.
F. Staff Reports
6. 22-2041 CMT-Community Funding for SCASDP Grant
Attachments: 11302022-CMT-Community Funding far SCASDP Grant
Director Smith reported that Airport consultant, CMT, has been assisting staff with this
grant for new air service development. He explained the specifications of the grant and
the limitations of the Airport's direct involvement in the grant. He added that a community
partner is required and Visit Corpus Christi has committed to administrator the grant. He
added that the Air Service Task Force will be reconvened in January and a plan will be
presented to the Board at the January Airport Board meeting. Discussion was heard on
this item.
7. 22-2042 Sterling Aviation Update
Director Smith reported that Shawn Morgan with Sterling Aviation has decided not to
undertake FBO at CCIA.due to capital and salary requirements. The current FBO
hangars will require a significant amount of repair which would not make it financially
feasible for his company. Staff is working with Mr. Morgan to re-evaluate the FBO issue.
Meetings have been set up with him to discuss this item.
8. 22-2043 Procurement Update
Attachments: 11302022- Procurement Update
Deputy Director Miller updated the members on the various procurement items for the
Airport. He began with reporting on the Food and Beverage Request For Proposals is
out with a deadline of January 11; the Master Plan Request For Qualifications is in the
evaluation stage; the Gas Station RFP is scheduled to be issued December 11th. He
plans on submitting the Hotel RFP after the Gas Station has been selected. The
Marketing/Advertising RFP is out and five firms have responded. Only one firm is local.
He added that the Master Plan consultants have submitted their proposals and interviews
with the top two firms are to be held in December with a selection to follow. He continued
by stating that Gas station proposals will be evaluated for 30 days with interviews and
selection to follow.
9. 22-2044 Monthly Air Service Update
Attachments: 11302022-Air Service Update
Director Smith reported on the Air Service Update numbers as compared to October
2021. He began by reporting on a 4% decrease in retention which he felt was due to a
shortage of flights and seats. As of November 2019, CCIA is only down 1% in flights in
the nation and with key Texas Airports. He also added that CCIA's main carriers are still
down in activity due to crew shortages. This will change once new crews complete
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training.
10. 22-2y045 General Activity Report
Attachments:
Director Smith reported that despite CCIA's numbers decreasing, CCIA still surpassed
October 2O19numbers. Healso added that Load Factors are still strong. Freight is
continuing torise from 2O21; however, not aahigh aa2O2O.
11. 22-2B046 Financial Report
Attachments:
Deputy Director Miller reported on the Financial Report. He began by reporting a record
month for the Parking Lot in October 2022 with high travel numbers reflecting a 1496
increase over September 2O22. Additionally, TNCaare reflected onthis report. Parking
Lot revenue has continued tohit over$2OO.00Ofor over six months inarow. He
continued by reporting that Food and Beverage revenue for October increased 1O96from
September.
12. 22-2y047 Marketing Report
Attachments: 11302022- Marketing Rep rt
Vianni Otterson, Marketing Manager, updated the board on five new pledges to the Fly
Local Campaign. She continued with the Airport's Social Media's increased numbers in
engagements, impressions and post link clicks onall major aooia| nnediap|atfornna. She
shared CC|/Yafan favorite posts. Mrs. [}tteraonalso reported onad/sponsorship
opportunities for October through February with iHead Radio ads and K|||-TV
oonnnneroia|a. The members viewed the oonnnneroia| clip at the meeting. She also
reported on two recent events held at CCIA with Duke It Out Boxing logo unveling and GO
TEAM Therapy Dogs. She also informed the members onupcoming events that include:
Sounds of the Season; Go Team Therapy Dogs; Toys for Tots; TSA Pre-Check Event
and the Student Film Festival. She also reported the RFQfor Marketing for F`y2O23ia
due November 29thwith the website re-launch projected oonnp|edonbeforeChriatnnaa
2022; expanded sponsorship opportunities, local event participation, increase social
media presence and the Fly Local initiative.
13. 22-2y048 Construction Report
Attachments: 11302022-Construction RDoll
Deputy Director Miller reported the Terminal Rehab project vvi|| havea2ndreadingat
City Council on December 6th. The Notice to Proceed will go out to the contractor, Gpavv
Glass, approximately two weeks after Council approves the reading. GpavvGlass has
submitted to CC|A staff their preliminary phasing schedule which indicates approximately
14months tocomplete the total rehab. Afinal report will besubmitted inJanuary with
more substantiative information.
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G. Future Agenda Items
Chairman Riley reminded members it was voted at the October Airport Board Meeting
not to hold a meeting in December. He then asked for any future agenda items for
January's Airport Board Meeting. There were none.
H. Adjournment
As there was no further business, Chairman Riley adjourned the meeting at 4:39 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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