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Thompson explained county staff are discussing bringing binding material to the Canyon Ferry landing area to improve surface cohesion and reduce loose rock. He said contractors suggested a roughly 4‑inch depth of binding material in primary landing areas and that the county could apply for state grant funds to reimburse work done this year on next year’s grant application; he cautioned there is no guarantee of reimbursement.

Marybel (Robert Petch and Associates) clarified that FAA and Montana Aeronautics eligibility is tied to thresholds of operations and aircraft size, not per takeoff payments. She told the board that operations and activity levels influence what types of funding a site is eligible for, rather than direct per‑operation payments.

On fuel, the board discussed wholesale price and tank inventories. Thompson cited a current wholesale price near $4.31 per gallon and reported tank inventory figures; during the meeting a prior value was corrected to 6,700 gallons for last month (the transcript records a correction from an earlier stated 7,700 gallons). The manager said he would provide updated, verifiable fuel tank numbers by the next meeting so the board can make informed pricing decisions.

Board members agreed to collect updated quotes from gravel and dust‑binding vendors (including the dust‑pod vendor previously discussed) before committing county funds; the board noted grant application deadlines with Aeronautics are typically several months away and asked staff to gather numbers in time to inform a future grant application cycle.

Thompson also reported interest from a corporate operator seeking to display a Cessna or Citation at a local fly‑in; staff will relay runway condition details and coordinate logistics if the aircraft come for a visit.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Airport Meeting 2025 June 18","oneSentenceSummary","Airport manager reported moving equipment, preparing windsock relocation and discussing dust‑binding and gravel for Canyon Ferry; wholesale fuel price cited near $4.31 and tank inventory figures were discussed and corrected in the meeting.","taxTitle","Broadwater County, Montana","taxId",76384,"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},6514468,"Construction crews remove pavement, test soils as airport pavement work advances",134,123000,257000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5029314-6498bf4c2ff21c95f7c2bf90d63081d8&start=123&end=257","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5029314-6498bf4c2ff21c95f7c2bf90d63081d8/thumbnail_123000.jpg","/articles/6514468/Broadwater-County/Montana/Construction-crews-remove-pavement-test-soils-as-airport-pavement-work-advances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514468-00d2ba35ce54633dd74541bf695a7162/orig.mp4?Expires=1773617254&Signature=hzf9P0FDSFwFht2Ku3QCT6CSidwsMMYoxBPH3U8E9epLbi5TIRY7gETD8qLFtlOj56cU~gmabKS0JHxe7FDWlMgA7z3CXCLchFD0yw5g5jxSj-VkYFUldqVQDnbRea~~MA8fP0OLL-3iN6MrENZh~yTkuCZqdoK28Aw1EbOpzeUwM7RtxXySNwm1vLUospeCoOTS8A~ejWRNGyhcSCvx8aeSFUhOrdWxNOqSwIp-mZokESXPSzRrpjp9ijv16QMn3GbnpvhkTSlwA7qG7FFdZPaij7yXxX6UjnD~CcnTMaN1x2ge7b5a8N9UfWuMeoBitEhM-b5kmBQgxyWAJ1tvhQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mary Bell of Robert Petch and Associates reported that pavement removal and subgrade excavation at the airport is largely complete and that crews are preparing subgrade, conducting density testing and planning gravel placement.

Bell told the board much of the pavement section has been removed and that previously thin gravel layers (around 3 inches beneath many pavement sections) mean crews will remove and replace deeper sections in areas with poor soils. She said pavement gravel depths vary across the project, with some sections currently measured at about 10.7 inches of gravel and deeper problematic areas up to about 16.9 inches. A geotechnical engineer performed additional density cone penetrometer (DCP) testing to identify soft soils and guide any need to expand deeper removals.

Bell described the current crew as roughly a seven‑person crew doing excavation, compaction and the preparation tasks necessary before gravel is placed. She said crews may install edge drain lines — described to the board as similar to French drains — parallel to pavements to protect the pavement section.

Board members asked whether additional rock or gravel would be required. Bell said the contract quantities include contingencies to cover deeper sections if needed and that the project team planned for areas that may require extra depth. Weekly reports will track schedule risk; Bell said she will report slips and planned catch‑up measures in those updates.

The board also discussed reuse of millings for an existing parking area. County staff and local contractors examined the lot and concluded that, because of equipment on site and grade changes near hangars, additional prep would be required before placing millings. The board agreed the county could later place millings from the project on the existing parking area when site conditions and equipment staging allow.

The board asked staff to monitor schedule performance and present weekly status to the board; Bell said staff will report any schedule slippage and mitigation plans.","Consultant Mary Bell told the Broadwater County Airport Board that pavement removal, subgrade excavation and density testing are underway; crews are preparing for gravel and edge drains and will monitor schedule in weekly reports.",{"_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},6514473,"Airport board OKs east‑to‑west hangar build, keeps 42x40 minimum and reserves FBO space",113,1099000,1212000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5029314-6498bf4c2ff21c95f7c2bf90d63081d8&start=1099&end=1212","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5029314-6498bf4c2ff21c95f7c2bf90d63081d8/thumbnail_1099000.jpg","/articles/6514473/Broadwater-County/Montana/Airport-board-OKs-easttowest-hangar-build-keeps-42x40-minimum-and-reserves-FBO-space","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514473-9ae39a66303b82f2e0b0242b217e9cfe/orig.mp4?Expires=1773617254&Signature=okfUNffToPJBZgVH6L9ngs55k5PKFISfxirCND9F4EtLOdRk0WUwF36--38xqxJG0sLCBvlvo7AH0OtKYhlXgma1h35jaEYJz5~EH5Str8jDNSJ0iD9Mq~BVveNdYLc0X3czgPU14UoIdwvPjFtIflaT2hzjnDrHNQJlZmdIo2D81IpkUc2~SsYZBc8-vnWeCXICGiMGOW179Qo5V93Vdj4eXEyHLM~D9GGX~dVuQ5U6cfUdP4sH~3o9-9iSI7xj-JxAEccoRP-p-QhbScU52z6AW-UXM~Ul6kRjPvMd~I81dSxFU1S9MHU3leMOKTY7xHP7fG6xDdJx98cVod06HQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Broadwater County Airport Board voted to construct the new row of hangars east to west, reserved the proposed fixed‑base operator (FBO) site at 100 feet by 120 feet and affirmed a minimum hangar size of 42 feet wide by 40 feet deep for new construction.

The decision affects how the airport will allocate new lots, plow taxiways in winter and manage future lease assignments. Board members said east‑to‑west construction better addresses spacing and reduces potential plowing burdens, while reserving the larger FBO footprint aims to attract an operator.

Board debate focused on three linked issues: construction direction (east to west vs. west to east), target sizes for new hangars and the dedicated FBO space, and what to do with an existing FBO/old hangar slot. A motion to build east to west passed after discussion about winter plowing and likely future demand. A separate item confirmed the board would reserve one FBO slot at roughly 100 by 120 feet. The board also voted to maintain the airport bylaw minimum of 42 feet by 40 feet for hangar construction and declared that final sizing beyond the minimum would be handled on a case‑by‑case basis.

Board members weighed practical tradeoffs. One board member argued for west‑to‑east construction to limit plowing to the last built hangar; another said plowing differences would likely be negligible during the construction phase because many lessees typically have six months to break ground and multiple projects could overlap. The board ultimately adopted east‑to‑west construction, noting the decision would reduce the chance of isolated, hard‑to‑service hangars.

On the older FBO slot adjacent to existing hangars, the board discussed building either one large 80 x 50 foot hangar or two smaller north/south‑facing hangars around 50 x 35 feet. After public comment and internal discussion, the board withdrew a motion that would have mandated two smaller hangars and instead voted to open that existing slot for hangar use on a first‑come, first‑served basis so the market can indicate demand. The board also moved to retain lot 13 as a hangar lot rather than lease it as bare ground for non‑hangar uses.

The board reiterated existing lease timing: an assigned lot carries a standard lease expectation that the lessee must begin construction within roughly 180 days and generally complete construction within another 180‑day period, with extensions considered for extenuating circumstances. Members said that policy is intended to prevent long‑term speculative holding of multiple lease parcels and to keep lots available for aeronautical use.

The board recorded its votes by voice; motions carried after aye/oppose calls. No numerical roll‑call tallies were provided in the public transcript.

The board said it will continue to refine lot‑by‑lot sizing (notably keeping more uniform, narrower stalls on the north side adjacent to the reserved FBO space and allowing larger, deeper hangars on the south side where space affords greater depth). The airport manager and staff will notify interested applicants when lots are officially available and will begin assigning leases according to the adopted guidelines.

The decisions will shape the airport’s leasing, snow‑removal planning and the kinds of operators the airport can attract over the coming years.","Broadwater County airport board voted to build new hangars from east to west, reserved a 100x120-foot FBO site, kept a 42x40-foot minimum hangar requirement, and agreed to open an existing FBO slot on a first‑come basis while holding lot 13 for a future hangar.","actionData","errors"]

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