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Board discusses gate-access upgrades and cameras after hangar break‑in and widely shared gate code
Summary
Staff reported a hangar break‑in and that a widely shared gate code prompted discussion of expiring codes, phone-based entry and cameras; board asked staff to get three quotes, check state contract pricing and consider budget impact.
The Cache County Airport Authority Board discussed gate‑access and camera upgrades after staff said tenants have widely shared the existing gate code and a hangar was broken into last fall.
Bob, an airport staff member, told the board that some contractors and tenants have long had the gate code, and he described solutions a vendor (Buchanan Systems) can offer: time-limited codes, per-contractor temporary codes and phone-based access that can open gates as a tenant approaches. Bob said the vendor estimated installation at about $1,500 per gate; the airport has three gates and he will collect the required three quotes and clarify any ongoing software fees.
Why it matters: staff linked the discussion to a reported hangar break-in and a tenant who had advertised hangar items online; the board emphasized limiting access and increasing accountability for who enters the field. Board members suggested combining gate control with camera installation to reduce ongoing cellular data costs by using the airport's line-of-sight Wi‑Fi to feed cameras.
Details: options discussed include SIM-based cameras (monthly cellular costs) versus connecting cameras to the airport Wi‑Fi to avoid recurring fees. Staff said the vendor offered both gate-control and cameras. The board asked staff to confirm whether state purchasing agreements could reduce costs and to identify an appropriate budget line to fund any installations while preserving equipment contingency funds.
Next steps: staff will solicit three vendor quotes, ask the county purchasing officer about state contract options, gather user feedback during hangar inspections and return pricing and budget recommendations to the board.
