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Gardner City airport reports runway leftover funds, windsock replacement and operational updates
Summary
Airport staff reported several operational and budget items at the meeting, including leftover runway funds, fuel‑sales figures, wind‑sock replacement and a pending trailer‑rental agreement.
Airport staff reported several operational and budget items at the meeting, including leftover runway funds, fuel‑sales figures, wind‑sock replacement and a pending trailer‑rental agreement.
Gail told commissioners that once final invoices are processed the airport has $15,500 remaining from the runway project and requested the mayor authorize returning those funds to the airport; she also said about $4,500 remains that staff asked be allocated to the airport repairs budget. She said the FAA also returned independent‑fee monies that the commission discussed; amounts mentioned in the meeting ranged from about $5,000 to $9,000 and staff said they would confirm the exact figure.
On operations, staff reported selling 499.22 gallons of fuel in October and purchasing 3,000 gallons of fuel (fuel type not specified in the transcript) to replenish inventory. Staff noted small discrepancies between tank readings and sales records and said they will monitor levels to avoid running out.
Gail reported the airport's windsock is sun‑damaged and that the manufacturer said the fabric generally needs annual replacement at about $189; the manufacturer has agreed to send a replacement free of charge, and staff will also ask MassDOT if it can provide one. Staff said all equipment has been fueled and that they will mount the snow plow and perform routine maintenance for winter.
Separately, staff said they have not yet received a signed trailer rental agreement (referred to in the meeting as from "MIT") that would charge $100 per month plus $100 per day per project. Staff also described informal model‑air/RC aircraft activity at the field, said organizers are working on rules and contact lists, and noted the club generally flies on weekdays and sometimes weekends subject to weather and safety rules.
No votes were taken; staff said they will follow up with city officials about returning runway funds and will confirm the FAA refund amount and the status of the trailer agreement.
