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Board asks consultant to get quotes for utility "green box" to serve new south taxiway hangars
Summary
The board discussed pre-installing electrical service (a distribution box) for new south‑taxiway hangars to avoid later trenching around completed aprons; the board asked staff to obtain a quote from Northwest Energy before deciding who pays for placement.
Board members raised early planning for electric service to new hangars on the South Taxiway and agreed to request a quote from Northwest Energy for a distribution "green box" near the south end.
Background: as new hangars are built along the south taxiway it will be easier and cheaper to install primary power lines and a distribution box before concrete and aprons are poured. The board discussed whether the county should pay to site a distribution box or whether the hangar owners who directly benefit should pay initial installation costs and later be reimbursed when others tie in.
Next steps: the board directed staff to ask Northwest Energy for a quote and to determine the number and placement of boxes required. Lance said one box often serves multiple homes/hangars and that the utility would advise on capacity and siting. The board will consider the quote before making any payment decision.
