Speaker 1 told the board that UDOT/Airports and FAA materials placed snow removal equipment ahead of an AWOS on the five‑year CIP, but he successfully advocated to reverse the order so AWOS design can start sooner. "Let's get the AWOS first and the snow removal equipment second," Speaker 1 said, adding that accurate weather information is a priority for pilots and the new FBO.

Consultant procurement constraints were discussed: the city's existing consultant cannot legally assist with AWOS now because that item fell outside their original five‑year assignment, leaving two options—delay AWOS until next year or put the airport consultant work out to bid immediately to include AWOS. Speaker 1 recommended issuing the RFP six months early to keep the AWOS timeline on track and noted potential federal government scheduling risks.

Capital project details in the meeting included a UDOT crack‑seal/fog coat award (estimated $211,000, bid $214,000) for apron and taxiway preservation to be completed by June, an AWOS planned for 2026, and snow removal equipment planned for 2027. Speaker 1 also flagged perimeter fencing (a prairie dog fence discussed with the FAA, currently slated for 2028) but said FAA follow‑up seemed unlikely and funding/design may not be available.

Speaker 1 announced the city submitted a utilities/road grant on Christmas Eve, obtained a $600,000 state award and awaits about $6,000,000 in federal funding to extend underground power and water to enable hangar expansion. He proposed a transparent hangar priority list and block reservation process to avoid past confusion among potential hangar owners.

No binding procurement decision was recorded; board members expressed support for an early RFP and AWOS priority. The meeting closed after a procedural motion to adjourn.