The Memorial Airport Commission voted to approve a package of leases and contracts covering hangar leases, engineering task orders and equipment purchases.

Airport Manager Smith reviewed Exhibit 1: the Hagedorn Aviation Hangar No. 8 lease (a 10‑year term with a reported $145,000 abatement for capital improvements), two service contracts for Island Carpet and Overhead Door Company of Cape Cod for off‑hour work, a three‑year McFarland Johnson contract for tank compliance services, and a one‑year McFarland Johnson task order for design and bidding of the commuter apron rehabilitation project. Smith said the commuter‑apron programmatic construction cost is estimated at about $4.7 million and that design work is on the capital budget.

Smith also described procurement of a new straight passenger boarding ramp (Timberline GSE) intended for the GA south apron to improve ADA access and emergency egress, and a Colonial Ford passenger bus to be used by the FBO. Commissioners questioned the bus buy versus lease decision and asked staff to solicit lease quotes for the custom 14‑seat, luggage‑compartment configuration before firming purchase decisions.

On the Hagedorn lease, staff explained the $145,000 abatement covered conversion costs (including reinstalling a bi‑fold aircraft door) and that a portion of the hangar space will remain available for airport storage needs. Commissioners also discussed whether the commuter apron design contract timeframe would meet fall construction start expectations; staff said design is expected this year and construction could begin in the fall.

The commission moved and seconded approval of Exhibit 1 and voted unanimously to approve the leases and contracts as presented.

Next steps: staff will solicit lease quotes for the passenger bus, complete task‑order negotiations with McFarland Johnson for design deliverables, and circulate early design documents for the commuter apron rehabilitation to the commission when available.