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Staff said the topic is for discussion only at this meeting and that a formal action item will be prepared for a future meeting. The board heard a quick review of the City of Guthrie purchasing policy: purchases up to $2,000 require no competitive bids; $2,001–$5,000 require at least three price quotations; purchases between $5,000 and $100,000 require three written price quotes; and purchases above $100,000 must go out for formal bid solicitation. Staff noted that the airport does not yet have explicit spending authority in the joint operating agreement and that board guidance could standardize what the airport manager may approve administratively.

Members debated practical concerns: obtaining three written quotes can be difficult for some specialized work, and the board does not always accept the lowest bid for reasons such as quality or contractor experience. Several city managers and board members said a modest discretionary limit would reduce delays for routine operational needs (examples cited included replacing tables and chairs, website updates and minor equipment repairs) while larger purchases would continue to follow existing budgetary and intercity approval processes. Board members emphasized that any discretionary authority would still require monthly reporting and continued oversight.

There was general agreement on a two-tier approach. Multiple members suggested a roughly $10,000 administrative limit to cover most routine purchases and recommended that larger items (members referenced amounts in the mid- to high‑five figures) stay subject to board review or require additional sign-offs. Staff said they will draft an action item reflecting that consensus and return it at the next meeting for formal approval.

The discussion did not produce a formal vote or ordinance; board members asked staff to prepare proposed language that clarifies who may exercise authority, how reporting will occur and how the policy will interact with Guthrie and Edmond budget controls.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","7/8/25 GERA BOARD RETREAT","oneSentenceSummary","Guthrie–Edmond Regional Airport board members spent the opening portion of their annual retreat discussing whether to grant the airport manager a discretionary spending limit to handle routine operational expenses without prior board or council approval.","taxTitle","Regional Airport Board Meetings, Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma","taxId",74057,"location","Oklahoma","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6741146,"Board plans tabletop exercises and written emergency plan; mutual-aid training emphasized",382,4049000,4431000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5346770-0627311a8b28826e661dca91b8edcd3f&start=4049&end=4431","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5346770-0627311a8b28826e661dca91b8edcd3f/thumbnail_4049000.jpg","/articles/6741146/Oklahoma/Board-plans-tabletop-exercises-and-written-emergency-plan-mutual-aid-training-emphasized","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6741146-8372ae82d616d8b954701bfc550e862d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173998&Signature=ULuUszt5Zb3qa0L3N7jVzaRGbeN3btEUp8hQ8Hfzy~i9Hhsu09oNisqHWmV-4~2rPGnRhOWd-GBeqczyQlcITaSUVZAawrzYG~Jn6CyOGv4pZ68oApkLB7NpLPrxAoYWfog6lZUsKXnBUmJAwMqunedxSULpPWMt5zeS-kqmlVBwJzAydLqzaW47zzO1BJTE9RiHiqYuyt8jYYTaY58oPo85ICYxRARuW5Fw5J9c17Py5Z~mXPVVtOUrkySZpQuY-ldy2S--MKhEcjxnB1N39oufakQb4wRgQOeSOnbgvK3QOOwilfB023N4Kiu~8QwS5DT1ZIZSZWZ~vndW0Ijy9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Airport staff outlined a multi-step plan to develop a written airport emergency/crisis response plan and to stage tabletop exercises with Logan County Emergency Management and other stakeholders over the next 8–10 months. The goal is to improve coordination in aviation incidents, orient first responders to airfield-specific hazards (fuel systems, ramps, lighting) and identify roles and contacts for the FISDO and NTSB.

Staff said the airport is not a Part 139 certificated commercial service airport and therefore is not required by the FAA to maintain the same exercise cadence as larger airports. Nonetheless, staff recommended tailoring tabletop scenarios to local needs, running workshops to walk stakeholders through likely incidents (for example, a citation-jet landing incident or a hazardous-fuel spill at the fuel farm) and producing standard operating procedures and checklists for staff and responders. Staff noted previous informal orientations with Guthrie fire and Edmond mutual-aid partners and proposed a more formalized approach, including contact lists, assigned responsibilities, and coordination with area hospitals as appropriate.

Board members and attendees stressed the value of joint training and mutual-aid agreements, noting that recent wildfire responses had shown the value of interoperable command, mobile command units and shared resources. Staff said it will develop a written plan and seek to host a tabletop exercise in the coming year, then consider a full-scale exercise if appropriate resources and stakeholder availability align.","Staff proposed creating a written airport emergency/crisis response plan and running tabletop exercises with Logan County Emergency Management, local fire departments, FAA and NTSB contacts. The board emphasized mutual-aid coordination and practical orientation for first responders unfamiliar with airfield operations.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6741152,"Board reviews taxiway, fence, terminal and land-acquisition funding; state and FAA funding discussed",139,1156000,1295000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5346770-0627311a8b28826e661dca91b8edcd3f&start=1156&end=1295","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5346770-0627311a8b28826e661dca91b8edcd3f/thumbnail_1156000.jpg","/articles/6741152/Oklahoma/Board-reviews-taxiway-fence-terminal-and-land-acquisition-funding-state-and-FAA-funding-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6741152-543d0268c669929983ee84df0d34c304/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173998&Signature=muuJquFGL06NcyGOHJioQo6~TJPONNSKDJVJTWfGyTHn5q3kH7SwV9VP-kW3TA7D997~d4wC1hOVmoTPEmnBS4EQHxU5h9gOyL2oUDXB9IYj25~1M2M7tAx1EPM~FVVKAgmUN8jAfbZyVHxDQBQPtj7t4VoHYuuMO9Ur8gvm0Z0DWiX7lr0Gxiua1k4UKuWLwhPQHYlPsMbQ41qXG9m6AZv9s7lypKBW4E7DKk3j-PBI0STbhR3CUd6tQNA4QM9WmhMZx6bG7VrlHjAgFain81bon-fPW9L~rxrC~KgSYoxEYjwNR-Jd~m6IJTDEord~bjWZDl-fiqRwuCAL0~ed7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members heard an extended briefing on capital projects, funding sources and project timing for work planned at the Guthrie–Edmond Regional Airport, including the taxiway construction, a perimeter fence, land acquisitions for future taxi lanes and preliminary terminal design work.

Staff said construction-phase payments for the taxiway are expected to fall in fiscal 2026 and that a public presentation for tenants will be distributed closer to construction start. Good bid results on the taxiway left about $295,000 in AIG (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) funds, which staff proposed to use to fund a perimeter fence; final bids for the fence came in below early estimates, and staff reported an estimated cost of about $8,000 per city for clearing and construction for the section from the magic bait shop to Prairie Grove. Staff also noted ongoing wildlife management costs (an expanded USDA contract) that will be reviewed after fence completion and additional data on wildlife sightings.

On land acquisition, staff said they have one appraisal back and are waiting for a second; they expect appraisals to return higher than previously estimated. A $300,000 state placeholder had been shown for both properties in earlier planning, and staff said they are prepared to pursue FAA funding for land acquisition while using expiring AIG funds as a backup. Staff cautioned that using AIG on land could reduce the amount of apron construction they can finance, and that AIG allocations expire in three years.

Terminal design work was moved into FY26 based on discussions with project engineers. Staff introduced the FAA’s incoming program manager for the airport, Kathy Franklin, who has asked for additional documents and a more thorough environmental and obstruction analysis; that review may affect timing and contract deliverables. Staff also said the airport’s airport layout drawing (ALP) and master plan have not been fully updated (the master plan dates to 1999) and that the state is more willing to fund a narrower “hangar development plan” than a full master plan; several board members recommended pursuing a scaled, interim strategic or action plan to guide near-term development while keeping longer-term master-plan options open.

No formal funding votes were taken during the session; staff identified follow-up tasks including completing appraisals, finalizing bid awards at a subsequent meeting and coordinating FAA and state funding requests.","Staff reviewed project schedules and funding for the taxiway, perimeter fence, terminal design and potential land acquisitions. Board members discussed using expiring AIG (BIL) funds, FAA entitlements and state matching to complete projects and debated master plan versus a more limited hangar development plan.","actionData","errors"]

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Guthrie–Edmond airport board weighs discretionary spending limit, leans toward $10,000

Board plans tabletop exercises and written emergency plan; mutual-aid training emphasized

Board reviews taxiway, fence, terminal and land-acquisition funding; state and FAA funding discussed