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Airport staff continue strategic hiring and facility assessments; $1.8M 6x6 fire truck remains in five‑year capital plan
Summary
Commissioners heard updates on the strategic plan, a stalled candidate search for an airport manager, an internal facility assessment in progress, and capital needs including a proposed 6x6 aircraft rescue fire fighting vehicle estimated at about $1.8 million.
Roswell — The Airport Advisory Commission on Feb. 4 received a strategic‑plan update from airport staff that included the ongoing recruitment for an airport management position, an in‑house facility assessment, and a review of rolling stock and emergency response vehicle needs.
Staff said an aviation recruitment firm supplied 24 applicants and interviews are complete for those the city wanted to meet, but the leading candidate "was a no show, no call, no text," staff said, and the recruitment remains open. Staff told the commission they expect a qualified hire by next month and to remain on the plan’s schedule.
The commission also heard that the facility assessment is being done internally and had been delayed by flood repairs. Staff said they are documenting building needs and added rolling stock — mowers, sweepers, pickups and security vehicles — to the facilities plan so replacements can be scheduled when maintenance costs exceed the value of continued service.
Capital equipment: Commissioners discussed aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles. Staff reviewed two options presented by the fire department: a 4x4 unit with about 1,500‑gallon capacity and a 6x6 unit with roughly 3,000 gallons and a modern foam system. "It is in the five year capital plan to have the 6 by 6, which is about $1,800,000," staff said. The 4x4 alternative was noted to be several hundred thousand dollars less but offers significantly less capacity.
How it matters: Commission members stressed the need for a formal vehicle replacement strategy and a verifiable maintenance log. Staff reported they are implementing a vehicle‑tracking app to log maintenance, oil changes and repairs and will produce a schedule based on criteria similar to military timeframes for vehicle lifecycle replacement.
Ending: Staff said drafts of a leasing, rents and fees policy are complete and under city attorney review; the commission was told policy updates will continue throughout the year. Staff committed to report back next month with hiring progress and a plan to formalize rolling‑stock replacement criteria.
