The airport authority received several infrastructure updates and approved related actions, including work on the instrument landing system (ILS), taxiway extension, septic installation, grant agreements and pavement maintenance.

Instrument landing system and PAPI

Sam (airport director) and Nick (project engineer with Wilpert) said antennas and the tower for the new glide slope (ILS) are installed but ancillary grounding and platform work remain. Wilpert said the ancillary items must be in place before the FAA will perform the ground inspection and flight check; staff said they expect commissioning by the end of the month or in October.

Taxiway extension, septic and closures

Contractors began work on the taxiway extension and the board heard that a 6,000-gallon septic tank was installed as part of the project. Sam said crews closed the airport overnight to lift and place the tank; Wilpert said the project remains on schedule with substantial completion targeted for November and overall calendar-year completion expected.

Pavement maintenance and crack seal

The board approved crack-seal work at Exec Airport covering movement areas and taxiways. The low-bid quote presented was $19,167.75; a motion to approve the expenditure passed by roll call. Sam said the timing would leverage planned closures for taxway tie-ins to limit additional disruptions.

Executive hangar excavation

Jet Access and the developer requested permission to begin preliminary excavation and foundation work for a new executive hangar south of the recently constructed executive hangars, provided the lease agreement is in place before November. The board authorized preliminary construction activities, including excavation and foundation work, provided the mass-excavation plan is approved by the airport director and Wilpert and a lease is approved prior to permanent work.

Grants and sign-off

Sam said he had e-signed FAA grant agreements for AIP project numbers (lighting and taxiway) and sought ratification; the board authorized the president to ratify and sign the AIP grant agreements so the documents could be executed and returned to the FAA before the submission deadline.

Why this matters: ILS commissioning affects approach capability and safety; taxiway and ramp reconstruction influence operations, safety and funding reimbursement; cracking and pavement repairs extend pavement life and reduce future capital costs. Grant agreements allow the airport to seek federal reimbursement for eligible electrical and taxiway work.

Board direction and next steps

Staff will circulate executed grant documents and return final MOU copies as needed. Wilpert will continue design and coordination with CBP for the customs facility. Sam and Nick will provide schedule updates for ILS flight checks, PAPI certification and taxway closure planning.