Approved Minutes — original pdf

Approved Minutes

AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a Virtual Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. CALL TO ORDER Chair E. Sepulveda called the Commission Meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Jonathan Coon Vicky Sepulveda Chad Ennis Raymond Young Ernest Saulmon Commissioners in Attendance: Eugene Sepulveda – Chair Scott Madole – Vice-Chair Jeremy Hendricks – Secretary Billy Owens Commissioners Absent: Frank Maldonado Wendy Price Todd Aviation Staff in Attendance: Jacqueline Yaft Tracy Thompson Ghizlane Badawi Rajeev Thomas Kane Carpenter CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS: John Gallo Steve Khanoyan Brian Long Shane Harbinson Sam Haynes David Smythe-Macaulay Ammie Calderon Mukesh “Mookie” Patel Jamy Kazanoff None. 1. INTRODUCTION OF COMMISSIONER CHAD ENNIS Commissioner Chad Ennis of District 6 was introduced to the Commission. 1  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) The minutes from the meeting of August 10, 2021 were approved on Commissioner Young’s motion, Commissioner Coon seconded. Motion passed on a 7-0-0-4 vote. Commissioners Maldonado, Saulmon, V. Sepulveda, and Todd were absent at this vote. 3. WRITTEN STAFF BRIEFINGS a) “July 2021 Financial Results” prepared by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief, Finance. b) “AUS Air Service Update” prepared by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development. 4. VERBAL STAFF BRIEFINGS a) “Updates on the Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP)” presented by Tracy Thompson, Interim Chief of Planning and Development. b) “Recap of 2022 Department of Aviation Budget” presented by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief, c) “Update on Cargo Development Project” presented by Mookie Patel, Chief, Business and Finance. Finance. 5. ACTION ITEMS None. 6. FOR RECOMMENDATION, AVIATION DEPARTMENT a) Approve a resolution finding the use of the Construction Manager-at-Risk method of contracting, as authorized by Subchapter F, Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code, is the project delivery method that provides the best value to the City for the Airport Development and Expansion Program, Airfield Construction project for airfield improvements. A motion to approve was made by Secretary Hendricks, Commissioner Young seconded for a vote. Motion passed on an 8-0-0-3 vote. Commissioners Maldonado, Saulmon, and Todd were absent at this vote. 2  7. NEW BUSINESS Council Member a) Review of Commission Recommendations and Actions to discuss with appointing City ꞏ Aviation revenues have a strong upwardly trend. ꞏ Airline competing and expanding routes remains robust. ꞏ The AEDP has the potential to receive additional funds through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. AUS will compete for a fair share of funds. With shovel ready projects, AUS has a competitive advantage for grant applications. ꞏ The 2022 budget appears reasonable and achievable. ꞏ The Commission received an update on projects regarding cargo facilities. b) Future Agenda Items c) Next scheduled meeting October 12, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Chair E. Sepulveda adjourned the meeting at 4:06 p.m. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Ammie Calderon, Aviation Department, at (512) 530-6605 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Airport Advisory Commission, please contact Tracy Thompson at (512) 530-5023. 3