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Meeting Minutes - Final
Airport Board
Wednesday,May 31,2023 3:30 PM International Airport Board Room
1000 International Blvd.C.C., TX.78406
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This was passed.
A. Call To Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by 2nd Vice-chairman Hicks.
B. Roll Call
Roll was called and a quorum was present.
Present: 10- Paul A. Cameron Jr.,John LaRue, Kusumakar Sooda, Rosie Collin, Rick Barrera, Mike
Culbertson, Brett Oetting, Jeremy Taylor, Randall Hicks, and Rey Saenz
Absent: 2- Hans Schumann,and Jon Reily
C. Public Comment
There was no public comment.
D. Approval of Minutes and Action on Absences
23-0856 Approval of the Absences for the April 26th, 2023 Regular Airport Board
Meeting
Attachments: 2023 AIRPORT BOARD ATTENDANCE
Second Vice-chairman Hicks called for a motion on the absences for the April 26th, 2023
Regular Airport Board Meeting. Board member Collin was absent from the April
meeting. Board member Cameron moved to excuse Board member Collin. Board
member Barrera seconded and the motion carried.
23-0857 Approval of the Minutes for the April 26th, 2023 Regular Airport Board Meeting
Attachments: 04262023 April Airport Board Minutes- Unpublished
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Second Vice-chairman Hicks called for a motion on the minutes from the April 26th, 2023
Regular Airport Board Meeting. Board member Cameron moved to approve the minutes
as written. Board member Collin seconded and the motion carried.
E. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action
23-0865 Emerging Professionals Internship Program Recognition
Noemi Perez, Sr Management Analyst, who supervises both the high school and college
Interns, reported to the members that Tyler Finger, Airport High School intern, was
recognized for his efforts as an intern by the Calallen School District. The Airport was
also recognized for the work and support given this program. This program was extra
credit for high school participants.
23-0860 Presentation and Discussion of Driscoll Children's Hospital's Facility at the
Corpus Christi International Airport
Attachments: 05312023- Driscoll Child rens Hospital Transport
Deputy Director Miller introduced Jeremy Goodman, Director of Driscoll Children's
Hospital 's Critical Care Unit located at CCIA, who gave a presentation highlighting their
facilities and emergency response teams. Dr. Goodman made a formal presentation to
the members. Discussion followed.
23-0858 Nominations and Possible Action to Elect Airport Board Officers for 2023-2024
Second Vice-chairman informed the members of the nominations made via email. At
present, nomination are as follows: Current Second Vice-chairman Hicks was
nominated as Chairman; John LaRue as First Vice-chairman and Rick Barrera as
Second Vice-chairman. A motion was made by Board member Collin to accept the
nominations as stated. The motion was seconded by Board member Saenz. The motion
carried.
Randall Hicks has been elected as the Airport Board chairman; John LaRue was elected
as the First Vice-chairman; and, Rick Barrera as the Second Vice-chairman.
23-0859 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action to Recommend to City Council to
Approve the Aeronautical Radio Lease Agreement
Attachments: 05312023-ARINC Lease
Deputy Director Miller updated the members on the Lease Agreement with Aeronautical
Radio (ARINC). Discussion was heard on this item. Chairman Hicks moved to
recommend City Council approve the Aeronautical Radio Lease Agreement. First
Vice-chair LaRue seconded the motion and carried.
F. Staff Reports
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23-0862 JumpStart Conference Update
Attachments: 05312023-JUMPSTART 2023
Deputy Director Miller reported on staff participation at recent air service development
conferences beginning with the Air Service Development JumpStart Conference that
Director Smith will be attending from June 12 to 14 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Discussion
was heard on this item. Staff will follow-up with the board at the next meeting.
23-0863 South Central Chapter (SCC) -American Association of Airport Executives
(AAAE) Conference Update
Attachments: 05312023-SCC-AAAE CONFERENCE
Deputy Director Miller reported he attended the South Central Chapter (SCC) of the
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) conference May 12 to 17 in
Oklahoma City. Discussion was heard on this item.
23-0864 Gault Hangar Demolition Update
Attachments: 05312023- HANGAR 1 DEMO)
Deputy Director Miller reviewed the history of this item with the board. He also updated
the members on the status of the hangar demolition. He stated that in June, an RFP will
be issued for a request for bids to demolish the building. An RFP will be brought to the
board for their recommendation to City Council. The Board will be updated on this item
as this process continues.
23-0867 General Activity Report (GAR)
Attachments: 05312023-GAR- PKT
Kimberly Miller, Airport Finance Director, presented the May's General Activity Report to
the members. She noted that enplaned passengers were up from last year as well as
with the number of seats available. Discussion was heard on this item.
23-0868 Financial Report
Attachments: 05312023- Financial Reports
Kimberly Miller, Airport Finance Manager, reported on the Airport's May Financial Report
to the members. She began by reporting that 2023 parking operations were up by 21%
over 2022. She also reported that the 2023 Food and Beverage concession also
increased by 20% from 2022. She reviewed the financials with the members.
Discussion was heard on this item.
23-0869 Construction Report
Attachments: 05312023-CONSTRUCTION REPORT
Deputy Director Miller updated the members on the on-going construction project. He
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began by reporting that the patio construction has begun. He reported that the terminal
roof replacement is near completion. He also reported the Airport's curbside area would
be closed beginning June 15th when crews would begin working on the terminal "wave"
roof. This closure would be for 10 days. He also informed the members on the
measures that will be implemented once construction begins on the airport terminal
restrooms. Discussion was heard on this item.
G. Future Agenda Items
First Vice-chairman suggested that City Council should also see the Driscoll Childrens
Hospital presentation.
H. Adjournment
As there was no further business, Chairman Hicks adjourned the meeting at 4:39 p.m.
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