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Board discusses snow-plowing procedures and NOTAM practice; approves overtime for county plow operator
Summary
After an unusually heavy winter, the board reviewed proposed snow-plowing procedures, discussed safety and liability concerns about closing the airport, and approved overtime pay for a county employee who performed much of the plowing. The board asked staff to seek legal and FAA guidance on NOTAM language and operational thresholds.
The City of Livingston Park County Joint Airport Board reviewed a proposed set of snow-plowing procedures and wrestled with how and when the airport should be closed or issued a NOTAM (notice to airmen) during severe weather.
Board members, county public-works staff and pilots emphasized keeping the field available for life flights and transient traffic. Ryan Rhodes, who spoke during public comment, said keeping the field open during storms can be the difference for emergency flights: "...including it was 2 life flights. So, you know, life flight…
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