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Board weighs snow‑removal options, NOTAM authority and liability after winter storms
Summary
Board members discussed past practice and options for airport snow removal, the authority of individuals to issue NOTAMs and who bears liability. Trustees agreed to research insurance and contracting options and to revisit the issue at the next meeting.
Park County and the City of Livingston airport board spent significant time debating how to keep Livingston Mission Field open during winter storms and who should have authority to issue NOTAMs or close the field.
The discussion grew out of a recent heavy snowfall and mechanical problems that limited the county’s capacity to plow. Board members said Yellowstone Air Service and other local operators have been stepping in to clear taxiways and apron areas, while county staff said resources and staffing for round‑the‑clock snow removal are limited.
Several board members said the county should not rely on volunteers or incidental staff availability. Board member Scott Wolf said the board should “put this out to bid” for a contractor…
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