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Commission ratifies airport fuel bill, approves fuel‑terminal subscription and records airport operations
Summary
The Hot Springs County commission ratified an airport fuel payment, approved a $1,195 annual subscription for the airport self‑serve card reader system and received the airport manager’s December operations report, including fuel sales and ADS‑B receiver installation.
The Hot Springs County Board of County Commissioners ratified an airport fuel invoice and approved several airport‑related procurement items during its Jan. 7 meeting.
Accounts and ratification: Commissioners ratified an airport fuel bill for $12,782.31 (warrant number 67164) after a motion from the dais. County staff explained that the county instituted a procedure in August 2023 to allow prepayment of some urgent invoices (fuel bills arrive between accounts‑payable runs) to avoid late charges; commissioners ratified that payment by voice vote.
Warrants and recusals: The board also discussed general accounts payable totals of $745,395.78 (warrant 67255) and payroll total for December 2024 of $233,713.58. Commissioner Tom Ryan recused himself from approval of general fund warrant 67255 (as stated on the record) before the board proceeded with the accounts vote.
Airport subscriptions and operations: The board approved a subscription agreement with QT Plot Petroleum (subscription service for the M‑4000 self‑serve aviation terminal) in the amount of $1,195 per year. Airport staff explained the subscription covers remote technical support and software updates for the self‑service card reader that allows 24/7 fueling for transient aircraft.
Airport manager’s report: Airport staff reported recorded operations for the period (126 operations in the month), detailed counts by aircraft type, and fuel sales (2,479.15 gallons of Avgas and 138.41 gallons of jet fuel). The ADS‑B receiver for aircraft surveillance is installed and operating; staff noted many small single‑engine aircraft in the area do not carry ADS‑B transponders so the receiver does not capture all local traffic.
Other actions: Commissioners signed an FAA AIP grant oversight risk assessment for the airport (the document certifies airport sponsor policies and was submitted for federal grant compliance). The board also approved a warranty acceptance for a fairgrounds building roof (warranty #2024186 with Coughlin Manufacturing) and authorized other standard facility and committee appointments during the meeting.
Ending: Airport staff will follow up on subscription contract administration and prepare any necessary budget amendments for the county accounting records.
