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Springdale Airport Commission hears updates on hail damage, lighting repairs and tenant issues
Summary
At its June 19 meeting, the Springdale Airport Commission received operations updates about hail and storm damage to airport and city property, repairs to PAPI approach lights, active leaks and two past-due tenant accounts; commissioners discussed insurance deductibles and ongoing inspections.
The Springdale Airport Commission heard operations and maintenance updates at its June 19 meeting at Springdale Airport, focusing on storm damage to equipment, a continuing roof leak and two tenants late on rent.
Commission Vice Chair Joel Gardner opened the operations portion of the meeting and asked staff for updates. Austin, a staff member, said he is "settling in pretty nicely over at the airport" and reported two tenants were past due on rent and "have been notified. So they should be paid up today if they are already." He also said he found a subleasing situation that was "addressed, and it was corrected," leaving one hangar open on the wait list. Austin also reported an ongoing leak that predated the hail storm: "that leak is still active. So we're working on getting that fixed," he said.
James, a staff member who gave the activity report, told commissioners recent storms have damaged city vehicles and airport lighting. He said the airport's approach lighting system (PAPI) was struck and "took out the regulator." James described the insurance implications: "So every time that is, it's a $10,000 deductible. ... we're probably gonna get stuck with that whole bill unless it's over $10." He said some other stop lights were damaged at the same time, which may allow the city to split part of the deductible with Public Works; the PAPI damage, however, appears to be an airport-only claim unless other damages exceed the deductible.
Commissioners asked whether the PAPI hardware was antiquated; James replied the systems are "all updated, LED brand new PAPI's." The commission also discussed waiting for an adjuster to inspect city buildings and vehicles.
Discussion only: the commission did not adopt a new policy or appropriations during the operations update; staff said they are awaiting inspection reports and cost estimates before returning with formal repair recommendations. The minutes from the meeting were approved by voice vote earlier in the session.
