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Key issues discussed included whether bicycles, scooters and motor vehicles should be allowed on taxiways and ramps without prior permission, how to handle small fuel and oil storage in hangars, whether FBO employees should wear standardized uniforms or ID badges, minimum service hours and whether FBOs should be required to sell Jet A fuel. The board also discussed flight-school requirements, helicopter landing locations, rules for alcohol at events, and guidance on animal access.

On bicycles and personal transport, the board examined language that would prohibit operation on taxiways and runways without prior permission. Participants noted that at some county airports the only way to reach certain T-hangars is via a taxiway and that tenants commonly ride bicycles to hangars. Daniel, a commenter familiar with Crystal River operations, said allowing access for bona fide aeronautical activity (for example, to reach a hangar) makes sense, while keeping exercise or recreational use restricted. Board members asked the consultant to combine and refine paragraphs so the rule permits movement when tied to aeronautical activity and tenant access, and requires training or awareness for users.

On motor vehicles operating on movement areas, the draft had required external lights and a radio to monitor the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF); based on stakeholder comments the consultant removed the radio requirement. Board members suggested a less burdensome approach such as requiring use of hazard/emergency flashers when on movement areas and reaffirmed that aircraft always have right-of-way over surface vehicles.

Regarding hazardous materials and fuel storage, the draft retains language limiting stored fuel in buildings to no more than five gallons and asks tenants to store lubricants and flammable liquids in appropriate containers and follow spill-control and hazmat disposal practices. Board members asked staff to clarify NFPA or other hazmat references and disposal procedures.

On FBO minimums, Todd Regan confirmed that current FBO leases require provision of both Jet A and avgas (100LL); the board agreed to keep Jet A in the minimum standards given county investments in fuel infrastructure, while noting that lease language and the minimum-standards document should be aligned.

Uniforms and identification drew practical concerns. Several operators said uniforms are burdensome; others favored a simple, low-cost identification standard. The board directed staff to remove a rigid uniform requirement and instead consider a low-cost lanyard or standardized name tag that could identify authorized ramp personnel and be used during emergency responses.

Flight-school standards prompted debate about the minimum aircraft requirement (draft reduced the minimum from two aircraft to one) and whether Part 141 certification should be required for certain programs. Board members asked staff to research whether a competing Part 61 operation could establish training services without meeting minimums in the standards and return with a legal and lease analysis.

No final votes were taken to adopt the revised standards. The board asked staff and the consultant (Alex) to prepare a consolidated redline addressing the comments (bicycle/vehicle access, beacon/radio requirements, hazardous-material handling, uniform/ID language, Jet A lease alignment, and flight-school certification language) and to return the item for further review at a subsequent meeting.

Background: The draft updates were circulated to stakeholders in advance and the board noted several items derive from safety guidance (for example, ramp access training) and from prior RFP/lease requirements for FBOs. The board emphasized that airport safety and tenant business continuity should guide final language.

Next steps: Staff will coordinate edits with the consultant and FBOs, clarify references to NFPA and FAA requirements where relevant, and return a consolidated draft in a future meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Aviation Advisory Board - May 08, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The advisory board reviewed a lengthy draft update to airport minimum standards that would regulate bicycles and motor vehicles on movement areas, hazardous-material storage, animal access, jet fuel requirements, uniforms/badges and flight-school standards; members asked staff and the consultant to refine language and return with edits.","taxTitle","Citrus County, Florida","taxId",12756,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6242056,"Air Force Research Laboratory plans short-term ionosphere experiment at Inverness Airport, board told",353,470000,823000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3250391-25d380678ce4524505afd45b0a79f124&start=470&end=823","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3250391-25d380678ce4524505afd45b0a79f124/thumbnail_470000.jpg","/articles/6242056/Citrus-County/Florida/Air-Force-Research-Laboratory-plans-short-term-ionosphere-experiment-at-Inverness-Airport-board-told","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242056-8946d8ebb54d2a0e0fc629cf805f374e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775994074&Signature=WPIy9SAkcvM-56-LJRPh~5RtO4Tm7-lR5rIPD0-YkKM-ewsMjI3OISP6IIcWsMq0Y00UY1zS--20pMYe9UKgA25h~N8mBwzGWbxDFOXTeEs4Ncs1z2M4w5gXZCRz7g7pxF2IA64m7uLBPRsyBYBg3HAOs5MqAspOop0gS-FsDM~y8pNvtGKlM6wpOAXNUoH7QwB6f4RbJ8IcHqCdp8DA4SpGASMcLqwYG-clIdIE5Nx7H10eZ~~dC2wWZ7qgPivLDJsroJSwvoVFT3041-L7B8wAABPb5OYUNTL4c71HP6BOyAokqdopcXT8z71t5S4c8WegxN7eLYnicSi~ZkQ78A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Central County Aviation Advisory Board was informed that the Air Force Research Laboratory has requested to place antennas, receivers and supporting electronics on county property at Inverness Airport for an ionospheric research experiment, possibly in 2026 for up to three weeks on site.

Todd Regan, airport manager, told the board the project would deploy transmitters and a receiver array and may use a temporary shelter or an existing T-hangar for electronics. \"They handle everything from NOTAMs to coordination with FAA and FCC,\" Regan said, adding that the team typically coordinates with federal agencies and does not require runway or taxiway closures.

Board members asked logistical questions about proximity to buildings and how the equipment would be powered. Regan said the nearest hanger would be about 500 feet away and that the research team packs power cables in 500-foot lengths. He said the group had not asked the county to pound stakes or provide shelter; the team would supply those items or house gear in a hangar if needed.

The board did not take any formal action; members requested that staff obtain further details from the Air Force contact and to notify the board when firm dates and site plans are available.

Background: The project was presented as a short-term research deployment that could help study radio-frequency propagation or ionospheric conditions; specific technical objectives were not detailed in the staff summary provided to the board.","The Air Force Research Laboratory has requested site access at Inverness Airport for a multi-week ionospheric experiment that would use field antennas and temporary shelters; airport staff said the project appears to require no runway or taxiway closures and the board was notified for awareness only.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6242060,"Citrus County aviation board tables proposed policy on non-aviation events after public safety and tenant concerns",1816,800000,2616000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3250391-25d380678ce4524505afd45b0a79f124&start=800&end=2616","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3250391-25d380678ce4524505afd45b0a79f124/thumbnail_800000.jpg","/articles/6242060/Citrus-County/Florida/Citrus-County-aviation-board-tables-proposed-policy-on-non-aviation-events-after-public-safety-and-tenant-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242060-f205c4455d393b87f5a4e90c52b481b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1775994074&Signature=ktwaD1l91e9Yup0G~wHZDtORiKR3W5f-2wFUTOx15J3~znU5d04K3-YIKudTnwMcnvJmV8z1rOroZSLGm4RINZSVVmGHD7FeMblAiBjfJoc14vAydDiFxDg2oQZetvY-rvOj1VNhpExfzCSipcIvqXDKuEUzy0EmifzHif0pUlizoxf6e8Wn9IOpGy901v0h1va6Gyd8abH5pPTS~BC5OYZze~Z8HDKDARB8zjwSIrFXT21i74QHG-x0DYiDtFLcjZ-6G35cp5BwazGJi~No0bmutHivnvQLsyjQ2~Wh~GFNylWVLMHLWbRzAOUdq9SFyQhmj4s6qi~E6-MPlOyu7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Central County Aviation Advisory Board on Wednesday tabled a proposed policy that would govern non-aviation events at county airports, after board members, pilots and community speakers raised safety and business-impact concerns and asked staff to solicit tenant feedback before finalizing the rules.

The proposal, presented to the board in May 2025, would create an application process and set requirements — including insurance and financial terms — for groups seeking to use airport property for non-aviation activities. Board members and public commenters debated whether approvals should be limited to one-time events, whether recurring events should be allowed subject to annual review, and how the county should notify and consult fixed-base operators (FBOs) and other tenants.

Board chair Heiko Kallenbach said the proposal existed to provide a predictable framework because the airports had been asked to close runways or taxiways for events several times in recent years. \"We were getting these kind of requests in, three that I can think of over the last two years to close a taxiway, close a runway. And there didn't seem to me to be a process in place,\" Kallenbach said.

James from Cristero Group, who spoke during the public-comment portion, urged caution. \"I had serious concern about this policy. The airport is space and the property used for aviation related, and this use is for non-aviation related activity,\" he said, warning that routine approvals could set a precedent that would harm tenant businesses.

Citrus County Commissioner Holly Davis, present at the meeting, stressed community benefits but said safety and FBO consultation are critical. \"I have grave concern about ever closing the runway for any reason that we don't have to for maintenance purposes,\" Davis said, recounting a past incident in which a low-performing engine required an emergency landing.

Board members debated draft language. Several members favored a presumption that approvals be one-time only, with a path to allow recurring events subject to conditional approval and annual review; another group said an annual-review pathway should remain to avoid unduly limiting community uses. Members sought clearer criteria to determine when closure of operational surfaces would be considered acceptable, and agreed the airport owner — the Citrus County Board of Commissioners — should have final authority.

Todd Regan, airport manager, said the draft already requires notification to FBOs, tenants and users and that staff would incorporate board input. After discussion, the board directed staff to gather written comments from FBOs and tenants, incorporate the board's suggestions, and return a revised draft for further consideration. Kallenbach said staff would aim to circulate a revised draft for the June meeting but could delay to July if more time is required.

The board did not take a final vote to adopt the policy. The item was tabled so staff could coordinate revisions and gather tenant feedback; the board asked staff to notify all leaseholders and FBO tenants and provide a timeline for comment.

Background: The draft policy requires requestors to apply well in advance (the draft referenced a 180-day lead time), to provide an information sheet identifying whether the event organizer is a nonprofit or for-profit entity, and to supply insurance and financial terms. Board members suggested adding an initial estimate or range for anticipated fees so applicants can assess feasibility before completing the full application. The board also discussed limiting recurring approvals to rare exceptions and requiring conditions that protect aviation operations and FBO business.

What’s next: Staff will collect written comments from FBOs and tenants, revise the draft to clarify the approver and the review standard, and return the policy for further board review in a future meeting.","The Central County Aviation Advisory Board paused adoption of a proposed policy that would set rules for non-aviation events at county airports after lengthy debate, public comments and requests to consult FBOs and hangar tenants.","actionData","errors"]

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