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Staff reports on drainage, FAA survey, pavement rehab, signage and community events
Summary
Staff updated the commission on drainage basin studies and easement negotiations, FAA survey format and reimbursement agreement, T-hangar pavement rehab phasing and selected sign contractor; staff also recapped successful local events including SteamFest and a photos-with-Santa program.
Staff provided a group of project updates that will guide near-term work at the airport.
Mitigation and easement work: Project leads from Barge and the LTL group (Eva Maples) described outreach and mitigation planning tied to tree removal and easement negotiations. Eva Maples said the team is coordinating with the city arborist and legal department and preparing a public pamphlet to explain mitigation plans. Staff said Phase 2 will entail negotiations and potential purchase of additional easements from neighbors, and Phase 3 will be construction once easements are secured.
FAA survey and air-traffic control signing: Staff reported that drone and survey fieldwork was completed within the last two weeks and that the signed FAA reimbursement agreement had been returned. The team is awaiting FAA confirmation of the required survey format and building elevation reporting before FAA site selection work proceeds.
Pavement rehab and funding: Staff said a contract for pavement repair/rehab of older T-hangars was awarded to Grama, but noted the state appears unlikely to program the entire $5,000,000 originally discussed; design and phasing will be used to prioritize the most pressing areas.
Signage: Staff reported receipt of multiple bids for a new airport sign; two bids were disqualified (one due to lack of a Tennessee license). Rice Construction (Tim Rice) was selected to build the sign and Columbia Neon is expected to provide the letter work. The sign will use reclaimed brick from prior building work and letters rather than LED.
Community events: Staff summarized recent successful events: a Lobo National Gathering, TAP Academy training, SteamFest (about 1,100 attendees) and a free photos-with-Santa event that drew steady public turnout. Staff noted strong community engagement, especially among families and students.
