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Clinton County Legislature approves multiple Plattsburgh International Airport projects and contracts
Summary
The Clinton County Legislature on May 28 approved a series of resolutions advancing construction, design and procurement steps for a de-icing pad and other airport upgrades at Plattsburgh International Airport, and authorized several contracts and agreements, following committee recommendations.
The Clinton County Legislature on May 28 approved multiple measures to advance infrastructure and operational projects at Plattsburgh International Airport, including the Phase 1 de-icing pad and fluid-collection system and related engineering and contract authorizations.
The actions, grouped on the agenda following the Plattsburgh International Airport committee recommendation, included authorization to apply for the Phase 1 de-icing pad and fluid collection system construction grant and a separate authorization for a cost-plus fixed-fee agreement with CNS Engineers Incorporated for construction observation and administration of that project. The legislature also approved a design-project grant extension for the de-icing pad and fluid-collection system and a resolution authorizing the purchasing agent to re-solicit bids for an airport-wide access control and security upgrades Phase 1 construction project.
Plattsburgh International Airport committee attendees included Ned Berlier and Chris Craig, the airport director, who the committee report said were present to discuss several resolutions, including authorizations of contracts with named firms and updates on airlines, antennas and personnel. Legislator Hall moved or seconded several airport items on the floor; votes for many measures were recorded during roll call with Legislator Randall and Miss Waldron among those recorded as voting "Yes." The committee recommended placement of several airport resolutions on the full-agenda before the legislature took action.
Other airport-related approvals included amendments or authorizations of lease and contract agreements referenced by title on the agenda, including an amended lease with Micro Bird US Incorporated, an authorization for a nonfederal reimbursable agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration for commissioning and reconfiguration flight inspections on Runway 17/35, and contract approvals named in the agenda (for example, contracts listed with Milton Catt and Luck Brothers Incorporated). The legislature also authorized a lease agreement with Cisco Albany LLC referenced in the agenda.
The resolutions were presented as committee recommendations; most passed after motions and roll-call votes. Where roll-call was read, the transcript records "Mister Randall? Yes. Miss Waldron? Yes." Several motions were moved and seconded by members identified on the record, including Legislator Hall and others, and were carried.
The transcript does not specify dollar amounts, contract durations, or detailed technical specifications for the de-icing pad or other projects; costs and effective dates were not specified during the meeting.
