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Weston County delays final action on airport hangar grant, seeks clearer accounting
Summary
Commissioners discussed a roughly $76,000 federal/state reimbursement tied to a Newcastle-area hangar project, questioned who signed grant paperwork and how hangar revenues should be accounted for, and did not adopt a budget amendment pending more information and auditor review.
Weston County commissioners spent an extended portion of their Oct. 7 meeting debating accounting and oversight for a multi‑year airport hangar grant and related revenue, including whether the county should create a dedicated fund for airport revenues and how back lease payments should be recorded.
The discussion centered on a federal draw of approximately $71,008.77 and a state share of about $4,791.85 — together roughly $76,000 — tied to a hangar construction project. Commissioners and staff said a final state or FAA payment remained withheld while the agency confirmed completion items and code issues with subcontractors.
"The hangars are complete. We got the approval from the state fire marshal last week," said Randall, a staff member involved in airport operations. "They're in the process of people releasing them right now."
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