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]i\\\ y From • \ r : Jason Milewski [jmilewski@prautes.conn] , , -' 

Sent: Monday, April 04,2011 4:58 PM i 

To: Martin, Michael (OST) 

Cc: Clint Ives; Donald R. Pozzi; Gary Burns; Kenny Spann; Kevin Janak;; Faye Ttiper^^onvis; [^ 

Barrera; Melissa Frazier; Jason Itz 

Subject: Community Comments for the VCT EAS Proposals 

Attachments: Deed and Inventory Sheet.pdf 

Dear Mr. Martin, 

The Victoria Regional Airport Commission unanimously voted today to recommend that the DOT consider 

Pinnacle (Continental/United) to remain the commercial air carrier for Victoria Regional Airport. We have had 

four public meetings regarding the proposals and our community had the opportunity to hear live presentations 

from both bidders. After weeks of discussion, meetings, and a strong solicitation for public input through 

various media outlets, we feel that the Pinnacle proposal better meets our community's needs. 

This is primarily based upon the type of equipment offered and their newfound willingness to work with us 

regarding pricing and scheduling of the flights. I must add that during these meetings, it became clear that the 

two flights per day covered under the EAS program provides insufficient service to our traveling public. 

Although I fully understand that it is not the program's intent to provide ideal service, adding a third flight 

would very likely result (in time) in not needing the subsidy at all. Our air service development studies all 

indicate that our enplanements are directly related to the frequency of flights offered to VCT. Increasing the 

frequency will undoubtedly reduce the need for the subsidy over time, as our travelers habits are changed. 

We would also like to stress that Pinnacle improves upon their completion ratios for all flights. We expect to be 

able to work with them (within their means, of course - including United persormel) with regard to schedule, 

frequency, and ticket prices throughout the course of the contract. 

Finally, please note that the contact information that the DOT has regarding Victoria Regional Airport is 

incorrect. Victoria Regional Aiiport is and always has been owned and operated by Victoria County, not the 

City of Victoria. Therefore, the contact for the airport sponsor (owner) is Honorable Judge Donald R. Pozzi, noi 

William Armstrong, Mayor of the City of Victoria as you have listed. Please see the attached deed for further 

clarification. Additionally, Larry Blackwell is no longer the airport manager. I have listed the appropriate 

contact information below: 

Jason Milewski, CM. 

Managing Director 

Prautes Corporation / Victoria Regional Airport 

609 Foster Field Drive 

Suite F 

Victoria, TX 77904 

imilewski@prautes.com 

361-578-2704 

Honorable Judge Donald R. Pozzi 

County Judge 

101 N. Bridge 

Suite 102 

Victoria, TX 77901 

dpozzi@vctx.orq 
I ^inceiely ijiank you for your lime and patience in the many questions and discussions we've had throughout 

this process. Please do not hesitate to contact me, should you have any questions and/or concerns. 

Sincerely, 

Jason Milewski, CM. 

Managing Director 

Prautes Corporation 

205 Crosswind Drive 

Victoria, TX 77904 

361.655.0958 

720.368.6151 fax