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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Airport Board - 01/29/2024 - Special wt 1201 Leopard Street City of Corpus Christi td� y Corpus Christi,TX 78401 4� cctexas.com Meeting Minutes - Final Airport Board Monday,January 29,2024 11:00 AM Aviation Conference Center 1000 International Blvd.C.C., TX.78406 SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING 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 January Special-called meeting of the Airport Board was called to order by Chairman Hicks at 11:08 a.m. B. Roll Call Roll was called and a quorum was present. Present: 10- Paul A. Cameron Jr., Hans Schumann, John LaRue, Kusumakar Sooda, Rosie Collin, Jeremy Taylor, Randall Hicks, Rey Saenz, Ricardo Talavera,and Travis Patterson Absent: 2- Brett Oetting, and Jon Reily C. Public Comment There was no public comment. D. Approval of Minutes and Action on Absences 1. 24-0053 Approval of the Absences for the November 29th, 2023 Regular Airport Board Meeting Attachments: 2023 AIRPORT BOARD ATTENDANCE Chairman Hicks asked that a correction to the attendance for the November 29th, 2023 Airport Board meeting be made to reflect that Board member Saenz was present. The minutes for the November meeting showed Board member Saenz as absent. Chairman Hicks moved to approve the absences with a correction to reflect that Board member Saenz'was present. First Vice-chair LaRue seconded and the motion carried. City of Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 3/20/2024 Airport Board Meeting Minutes 'Final January 29,3O34 2. 24c{8}54 Approval of the Minutes for the November 29th 2023 Regular Airport Board Meeting Attachments: 11292023- November Airp rt Board Minutes- Unpublished Chairman Hicks moved to approve the minutes for the November 29th, 2023 Regular Airport Board Meeting. Board member Cameron seconded and the motion carried. E. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action 3. 24-0X058 Nominations and Possible Action to Elect Airport Board 2nd Vice-chairman Chairman Hicks called for nominations for the vacant Airport Board 2nd Vice-chairman position. Dr. Rey Gaenzwas nominated. Chairman Hicks called for avote. First Vice-chairman LaRue moved to elect Board member Saenz as the 2nd Vice-chairman. Board member Colin seconded and the motion carried. 4. 24-}0{6 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action to recommend City Council authorize aRequest for Qualifications (RFQ) for Air Service Development Consulting Services for the Corpus Christi International Airport Attachments: 01292024-Air Service DevelopmentRFQ Deputy Director Miller presented the information on the RFQ for Air Service Development Consulting Services for the Airport. Discussion was heard. First Vice-chairman LaRue moved toapprove this item. Board member Talavera seconded and the motion carried. 5. 24-0X057 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action to recommend City Council authorize a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Marketing Services at the Corpus Christi International Airport Attachments: MarkedngManager, Lacey Guzman, presented this item tothe members. Discussion was heard. First Vice-chair LaRue moved to recommend City Council approve this item. Board member Gaenzseconded and the motion carried. 6. 24-0859 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action to Recommend City Council Authorize a Lease with Turo, a Peer-to-Peer Carsharing Co, to Operate out of the Corpus Christi International Airport Attachments: 01292024-Turo Lease Director Smith presented this item tothe members. Discussion was heard. Chairman Hicks called for amotion. Board member Taylor moved toapprove this item. Board member Schumann seconded and the motion carried. 7. 24-}0{5i Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action to Recommend City Council Approve a 5-yearLease with Matt Oanyah Farms, Inc. for aTerm of Five (5) Years for O8.93Acres atthe Corpus Christi International Airport City ofCorpus Christi Page Printed on 312012024 Airport Board Meeting Minutes 'Final January 29,3O34 Attachments: /\aaL Director Miller presented this item tothe members. Discussion was heard on this item. Chairman Hicks called fora motion. Board member Colin moved to approve. Second Vice-chairman Gaenzseconded and the motion carried. 8. 24-0130 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action to Recommend City Council Approve a Five (5) Year Lease with Matt Oanyah Farms, Inc and Russell Jungnnannfor O92.35Acres atthe Corpus Christi International Airport Attachments: AaaL Director Miller presented this item tothe members. Discussion was heard. Chairman Hicks called for a motion. Board member Talavera moved to approve this item. Board member Patterson seconded and the motion carried. 9. 24-0167 Discussion ofAirport Board Members' Priorities for the Corpus Christ International Airport Director Smith requested members to consider any priorities the would like to see implemented atthe Airport. Chairman Hicks requested members submit their priorities directly to him by the end of February. There is no deadline for this information. However, ifanitem requires tobebudgeted, the deadline iaMarch 15th. Discussion was heard on this item. F. Staff Reports 10. 24-0083 United Airlines Silver Safety Award Attachments: 01292024- United Airlines Silver Safety A ard Deputy Director Miller informed the members that the Silver Safety Excellence Certification was awarded to CCIA by United Airlines & United Ground Express. This an internal United Airlines program that recognizes United Airports and non-airport locations that implement exceptional safety performance and exhibit the highest commitment to employee safety and health. Headded that several factors such aaleadership and employee engagement; hazard prevention and controls; safety promotion and training; as well as, work-site analysis are required to receive this award. Discussion was heard. 11. 24-}0{0� 2O23End ofYear Recap Attachments: 01292024- End of Year ReLg2 Director Smith reported onCC|A'aend-of-theyear recap for 2O23. He reported the enp|anennentawere at354.429which ia7396YTD over pre-pandemic year 2O19. He also reported that the cost per enplanement was reduced by 37% ($8.82 est.)which is down from $14.O4in2O2O. Hecontinued byreporting that revenue was atanall time high atover$11Mfor 2O23with $2.9Mofthis generated inparking revenue. He also added that it also takes into account that CCIA proided over$100,000 in free parking to City ofCorpus Christi Page Printed on 312012024 Airport Board Meeting Minutes 'Final January 29,3O34 disabled veterans. Director Smith also spotlighted key 2023 projects such as the Master P|an, Terminal Rehabilitation, Air Service Development and Restaurant Improvements. Discussion was heard. 12' 24-0X069 FAA-GCC-AAAEPartnership Conference Attachments: ]X Deputy Director Miller reported to the members that several members of CCIA staff would beattending this conference. Headded that this iathe one conference where airports can meet with FAA staff. Healso added that itwas important that staff attend this meeting this year as the Airport's long-time FAA Program Manager retired and it would provide staff the opportunity to meet and establish a new relationship with the person taking this position. The role ofthe Program Manager iatoadvocate, ona federal |eve|, for grants for our Airport. Discussion was heard on this item. 13' 24-{X}£2Peer Review Council Attachments: 01292024- Peer Review Council Deputy Director Miller reported to the members that the Peer Review Council, which is through the South Central Chapter of the AAAE, included several local, regional airport. CC|A hosted six airports which included Abilene, Kerrville, New Braunfe|a, Garden City and others. Discussion of industry trends, current events, common problems and unique solutions were shared among those airports inattendance. Discussion was heard on this item. 14. 24-0064 Monthly Air Service Report Attachments: 12002023-GAR- PKT Director Smith reminded the members that the entire report was emailed to the members inthe agenda packet last week. However, hewould bereviewing the highlights ofthe Monthly Air Service Report. Henoted that enp|anennentawere upto31.5O5which are above 2O19levels. Discussion was heard. 15' 24-0065 Financial Report Attachments: 01292024- Financial Report AaaL Director Miller stated that since there was no meeting in Oeoennber, she would be reporting onboth November& December's financials. She continued bystating that November's total gross sales were at $271.420 with December's at$253.532 with a slight decline inparking inDecember. She continued byreporting onparking revenue with a3-yearhistorical review. She added that November& December were trending down from October for 2023; but, she felt that it would climb again with 2024 Spring Break. Revenue is ad|| up over the same months in Novennber& December in 2021 & 2022. In her 13-month Data Comparison between Passengers, Food & Beverage, City ofCorpus Christi Page Printed on 312012024 Airport Board Meeting Minutes -Final January 29,2024 Parking and Rentals Cars, the change from December 2022 and December 2023 showed all increased percentage changes. In conclusion, the Airport Financials through December 25% was the target for revenue and expenses with the report indicating that revenues are on target at 28% and Expenses at 31%. She also noted that Net Income is at ($1,927,247) and would continue to be in the negative for a few months due to Encumbrances, which have not been applied. Discussion was heard. 16. 24-0066 Capital Planning Report Attachments: 01292024-Capital Planning Repan Deputy Director Miller updated the members on several ongoing projects. He began with the Terminal Rehabilitation Project that includes the new patio. He stated that the estimated completion date is April, 2024. The second floor restrooms are under construction and have an estimated completion of March, 2024. The Cooling Tower replacement is underway. The Rental Car Rehabilitation Project is on-going with coordination with the Public Works Department for the construction phase and a temporary lot in Short-term Parking. He also added that the Master Plan kick-off meeting would be conducted this afternoon. Discussion was heard on this item. 17. 24-0068 Marketing Report Attachments: 01292024- Marketing Rep rt Lacey Guzman, Marketing Manager, reported on the progress of the "Fly Local Campaign". She reported that pledges are up to 98 business and 16,493 individuals with a goal of 150 business pledges. She also reported on social media activity including a significant increase of activity of 66,258 view on a recently posted video. She reported on some ads the Airport has circulating noting that several recognitions of CCIA staff at local events. She also reported on posts to the Airport social media on recent events. Discussion was heard on this item. G. Future Agenda Items No items were presented for the future agenda. H. Adjournment As there was no further business, Chairman Hicks adjourned the meeting at 12:27 p.m. City of Corpus Christi Page 5 Printed on 3/20/2024