The Elkhart City Airport Board unanimously approved a series of routine and project‑related items at its meeting, including claims totaling $104,808,199.70, multiple maintenance contracts, purchase quotes and federal grant reimbursements for hangar and runway work.

Board members voted to ratify a previously executed lease for T‑hangar No. 16 and approved new monthly lease rates for larger end T‑hangars; one board member proposed $600 a month for the larger end hangars and the motion carried by voice vote. The board also adopted a standing resolution authorizing the airport director to execute T‑hangar lease agreements between meetings when immediate tenancy is required; such signatures will be presented for ratification at the next board meeting.

The board approved a $11,720 quote from Truecoat Roofing to replace the roof on Hangar 33 (the "Talos Hangar") and accepted an alternate that adds insulation. Officials said available funds in the 2025 budget covered the work. The board also approved a contract with Griffin Plumbing & Heating to replace the Southside maintenance building boiler; staff said the mayor's office approved budget transfers to fund the project and the work will be completed before winter.

For ongoing capital work, the board approved progress payments to New Tech Construction for the 10‑unit T‑hangar project, including a progress estimate of about $190,004.75, and approved partial FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) reimbursement requests for T‑hangar project costs. Paul, a project staffer, told the board that AIP 40 will request $6,035 in reimbursement (approximately $5,432 federal and $301.75 state), and AIP 41 will request $59,000 (about $56,050 federal), with a currently noted local share of about $2,950 while the state purchase order is pending.

Equipment and safety items cleared votes as well. The board approved a quote from EOS Wireless to install radios on several airport vehicles after staff reported aging radios and incorrect antennas had reduced range. The board also ratified scope‑of‑work forms and pending purchases related to repairs from recent lightning damage and to restore tower and airfield systems, noting that insurance approvals have been secured.

Other business included approval of a release agreement after a farmer damaged a gate, the ratification of administrative lease actions, and the board’s authorization to seek IIJA (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) funds for the T‑hangar project (Paul said a FY26 allocation of $305,000 is available). All motions on the agenda passed by voice vote.

The board adjourned after completing the agenda and members exchanged holiday greetings.