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Meeting Minutes - Final
Airport Board
Wednesday, February 28,2024 3:30 PM International Airport Board Room
1000 International Blvd. C.C., TX. 78406
A. Call To Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hicks at 3:31 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Roll was called and a quorum was present.
Present: 10- Paul A. Cameron Jr., Hans Schumann, John LaRue, Kusumakar Sooda, Brett Oetting,
Jeremy Taylor, Randall Hicks, Rey Saenz, Ricardo Talavera, and Travis Patterson
Absent: 3- Rosie Collin, Jon Reily, and Mike Culbertson
C. Public Comment
There was no public comment.
D. Approval of Minutes and Action on Absences
1. 24-0063 Approval of the Absences for the January 29th Special-called Airport Board
Meeting
Attachments: 2024 AIRPORT BOARD ATTENDANCE
There were no absences to excuse from the January 29th Special-called Airport Board
Meeting.
2. 24-0334 Approval of the January 29th Special-called Airport Board Meeting Minutes
Attachments: 01292024-January Special Called Meeting Minutes-Unpublished
Chairman Hicks called for a motion to approve the minutes of the January 29th
Special-called Airport Board Meeting. First Vice-chair LaRue moved to approve the
minutes as written. Board member Talavera seconded and the motion carried.
E. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action
3. 24-0335 Presentation and Discussion by Splendid Aviation
Attachments: 02282024-Splendid Aviation
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Splendid Aviation staff gave a formal presentation to the members highlighting their
professional backgrounds, their company's services, facilities and future projects.
Discussion was heard on this item.
4. 24-0336 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action to recommend City Council
approve an Ordinance authorize a five-year lease amendment with the General
Services Administration to extend the Transportation Security Administration
lease agreement at the Corpus Christi International Airport
Attachments: 02282024-TSA Lease
Director Smith informed the members on the terms with General Services Administration
extending the Transportation Security Administration lease agreement. Discussion was
heard on this item. Chairman Hicks called for a motion. Board member Schumann
moved to approve the item. Board member Taylor seconded and the motion carried.
5. 24-0337 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action to recommend City Council
approve an Ordinance authorizing a XX-year lease agreement with American
Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines
Attachments: 02282024-Airline Lease &Use Agreement
Director Smith informed the members on terms of the airline lease agreements.
Discussion was heard on this item. Chairman Hicks called for a motion. Board member
Schumann moved to approve the item. Board member Cameron seconded and the
motion passed.
6. 24-0338 EXECUTIVE SESSION
PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the Airport Board may elect to go into
executive session at any time during the meeting in order to discuss any
matters listed on the agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the
Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, and that
the Airport Board specifically expects to go into executive session on the
following matters. In the event the Airport Board elects to go into
executive session regarding an agenda item, the section or sections of
the Open Meetings Act authorizing the executive session will be publicly
announced by the presiding officer.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 and Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys
concerning air service development business prospects and Texas Government Code
§551.087 to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business
prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay,or expand in or near the territory of
the City,with possible discussion and action in open session.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
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F. Staff Reports
7. 24-0339 Review of Airport Board Member Terms
Attachments: 02282024-Airport Board Member Terms-2024
Chairman Hicks discussed the terms of the members indicating those who could be
reappointed and those who have termed out. The members were advised that the
deadline for submitting applications to the City Secretary's office to serve on the Airport
Board would be March 26th. Selection of new members by City Council would be at the
April 9th City Council meeting. Discussion was heard on this item.
8. 24-0341 Financial Report
Attachments: 02282024- Financial Report
Asst Director Miller reported to the members on the finances for the month of January
2024. Discussion was heard on this item.
9. 24-0342 Capital Planning Report
Attachments: 02282024-Capital Planning Report
Director Smith informed the members on the Airport's on-going projects. Discussion
was heard on this item.
10. 24-0343 Marketing Report
Attachments: 02282024- Marketing Report
Marketing Manager Guzman reported on the Airport's marketing efforts regarding the
"Fly Local" campaign, social media activity, website analytics, and events. Discussion
was heard on this item.
G. Future Agenda Items
Chairman Hicks requested that another Executive Session be held at March's meeting in
order to discuss items from this month's Executive Session.
Chairman Hicks also would like to report to the members on the CCIA priorities
submitted to him by the members in February.
H. Adjournment
As there was no further business, Chairman Hicks adjourned the meeting at 5:04 p.m.
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