Operations update: grant under review, snowblower repair, fence fixes and paint/pavement projects scheduled
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Summary
Manager reported the UDOT Aeronautics electrification grant is under review, a snowblower repair strategy changed to local welding and machining, fence and culvert gaps were fixed to limit wildlife access, and pavement maintenance and repainting for taxiways are scheduled for spring/summer work.
During a brief operations section the airport manager provided routine updates:
He said the airport's application for an electrification grant through UDOT Aeronautics (about $2,000,000 available for the program) is under review and has moved to the next step in the state process. A planned repair for a snowblower fell through, but a local shop recommended welding and machining a new tooth in the gear, which may avoid a full replacement; a potential backup replacement remains identified if repair time or cost make that impractical.
Staff spent time addressing fence and culvert areas where sagging gates and gaps allowed wildlife access; crews bolted and shored sections and plan further fixes at culverts. The manager also confirmed equipment deliveries (SRE truck with front plow) may arrive this month though the side plow will come later, and Lochner Engineers said Taxi Lane Kilo is in FAA final review while Taxi Lane Charlie reconstruction is planned for spring and pavement maintenance and repainting for Taxiway Bravo are planned for summer.
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No formal board action was taken on these operational items; they were informational updates to be monitored by staff.