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Meeting Minutes - Final
Airport Board
Wednesday,October 25,2023 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 Hicks at 3:30 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Present: 9- Paul A. Cameron Jr., Hans Schumann, John LaRue, Kusumakar Sooda, Rosie Collin,
Jeremy Taylor, Randall Hicks, Rey Saenz, and Ricardo Talavera
Absent: 2- Brett Oetting, and Jon Reily
C. Public Comment
There was no public comment.
D. Approval of Minutes and Action on Absences
1. 23-1736 Approval of the Absences for the September 27th, 2023 Regular Airport
Board Meeting
Attachments: 2023 AIRPORT BOARD ATTENDANCE
Chairman Hicks moved to excuse the absence of Board Member Taylor from the
September 27th Regular Meeting of the Airport Board. Board member Cameron
seconded and the motion carried.
2. 23-1737 Approval of the Minutes for the September 27th, 2023 Regular Airport Board
Meeting
Attachments: 09272023-September Airport Board Minutes- Unpublished
Chairman Hicks moved to approve the minutes of the September 27th Regular
Meeting of the Airport Board. Board member Collin seconded and the motion carried.
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E. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action
3. 23-1738 Presentation and Discussion of the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning
Organization's Regional Transportation Plan in relation to the Airport Master
Plan
Attachments: 10252023-Corpus Christi MPO Presentation
Senior Transportation Planner for the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO),
Craig Casper, reported to the board on his organization's Metropolitan Transportation
Plan and its relation to the Airport Master Plan. Discussion was heard on this item.
4. 23-1739 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action to recommend City Council
approve a one-year supply agreement, with two, one-year options, with
Arnold Oil Company in an amount of$98,000.00, and a potential amount of
up to $294,000.00 if options are exercised, for motor oil to be utilized at the
Corpus Christi International Airport's Quick-Turn-Around Facility with FY 2024
funding of$89,833.33 from Airport Customer Facility Charge Fund
Attachments: 10252023-Arnold Oil Company Service Agreement-QTA Facility
Director Smith reported to the members on the supply agreement with Arnold Oil
Company to supply motor oil for CCIA's Quick-Turn-Around facility. Discussion was
heard on this item. Chairman Hicks moved to approve this item. Board member
Talavera seconded and the motion carried.
5. 23-1740 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action to recommend City Council
approve the purchase of 68.2 acres located off of McGloin Road and adjacent
to Corpus Christi International Airport property at the cost of$678,000.00
using funds appropriated from Airport Fund Reserves
Attachments: 10252023- Land Purchase
Director Smith reported to the members on the purchase of land located off of
McGloin Road, adjacent to Airport property. Discussion was heard on this item.
Chairman Hicks moved to approve this item. Board member Saenz seconded and
the motion carried.
6. 23-1742 Discussion on 2023 Holiday Board Meetings
Chairman Hicks held discussion with the members regarding holding meetings during
the upcoming holidays. Discussion was heard. The consensus of the members was
to hold the November, 2023 meeting and cancel the December, 2023 meeting.
7. 23-1743 Discussion on 2023 Airport Board Annual Report
Director Smith informed the members of the January 15th, 2024, deadline for the
Airport Board's 2023 Annual Report. Since the meeting in December will not be held,
and the report is due before the January Regular Airport Board meeting is held on
January 24th, 2024, he felt a draft would be needed by the November meeting for
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members approval vote. Discussion was heard on this item. The consensus of the
board was to have a draft report compiled and sent via email to members by
November 15th for review and changes to be made before the November Regular
Airport Board meeting on November 29th.
F. Staff Reports
8. 23-1744 Proposition A Update
Assistant City Manager, Heather Hurlbert, updated the members on Proposition A.
Discussion was heard.
9. 23-1745 Review of Airport Board By-laws
Attachments: Airport Board Bylaws-March 2022
Director Smith presented the members with hard copies of the Airport Board by-laws
for their reference. Discussion was heard on the role members hold as part of the
Airport Board.
10. 23-1746 Air Service Update
Attachments: 10252023-GAR- PKT
10252023-Air Service Update
Director Smith informed the members of his recent attendance of the Airport Council
International - North America (ACI-NA) conference in Long Beach, California from
September 30th to October 3rd. Discussion was heard on this item.
Deputy Director Miller informed the members of his participation in the CB to DC trip
by local Coastal Bend community leaders to Washington DC from September 26th to
the 28th. Discussion was heard on this item.
11. 23-1747 Business Development
Attachments: 10252023- Business Development Report
Director Smith updated the members on business development efforts and projects
including the Fuel Station Contract, Hotel RFP, TAMUCC - UAS, Master Plan,
Tailwind, Rio Grand Valley Airport visits, Halo Flight's Headquarter Tour& a recent
AAAE certification acquired by staff. Discussion was heard.
12. 23-1748 Financial Report
Attachments: 10252023- Financial Reports
Deputy Director Miller reported on the Airport's financial reports for September, 2023.
Discussion was heard on this item.
13. 23-1749 Capital Planning Report
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Attachments: 10252023-Capital Planning Update
Deputy Director Miller updated the members on capital planning projects including the
Master Plan study, rental car return lot reconfiguration, and the terminal building
rehab. Discussion was heard on this item.
14. 23-1750 Marketing Report
Attachments: 10252023- Marketing Rep rt
Lacey Guzman, Marketing Manager, reported on marketing for the Airport including a
"Fly Local" campaign updates, social media insights, ads and sponsorships, as well
as, past & upcoming events including the Run-the-Runway event. Discussion was
heard on this item.
G. Future Agenda Items
Chairman Hicks called for future agenda items from the members. Second
Vice-chairman LaRue requested information on the Airport's parking lot and any
safety measures being used.
H. Adjournment
As there was no further business, Chairman Hicks adjourned the meeting at 5:11 p.m.
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