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Daggett County weighs request for winter power at Manila Airport, discusses hangars and grant options
Summary
County commissioners heard a request for a winter power outlet at Manila Airport and discussed options including a locked outlet, private meter, constructing hangars, and pursuing an airport revitalization grant to fund infrastructure.
Daggett County commissioners on April 7 discussed a private request to install a power outlet at the Manila Airport so an owner could heat an airplane in winter, weighing safety, cost and equity implications.
The item was introduced by Speaker 2, who said Jordan had relayed the request and outlined several options: "You can put a box here with an open port, then everybody in the world will use it" unless it is controlled, Speaker 2 said. He recommended a locked box or enabling the requester to install a private meter rather than an always‑available county outlet.
Speaker 5 opposed providing ad hoc service to a single user, saying, "If we do it for one, you've got to be able to do it for everybody," and urged considering hangars or a leasing model instead. Participants raised alternatives such as individual propane heaters or generators and noted operational constraints: Speaker 2 said the closest tie‑down is about 200 feet from the nearest power pole, which affects cord length and installation needs.
Speaker 4 pointed to an airport revitalization grant as a possible funding source and gave a June 12 grant deadline for interested parties to investigate. The group agreed the county should not act without a formal proposal from the requester and recommended a follow‑up meeting with the county's airport engineer (Brett Reynolds/SIVCO) to include this item in a broader airport plan.
Why it matters: Commissioners expressed concern that an unlocked or publicly accessible outlet would encourage nonpilots to use airport power for camping or commercial vehicles, creating safety and maintenance issues. They also noted equity: any county provision would create expectations that must be managed consistently for all users.
What’s next: Commissioners asked staff to arrange a discussion with the airport engineer and to invite the requester to present options (locked box, private meter, or hangar development) and cost estimates before the Commission makes a funding or policy decision.
Quotes in context: All quotations and attributions are taken from the meeting transcript (e.g., Speaker 2: "You can put a box here with an open port, then everybody in the world will use it").
The Commission did not take a formal vote on the Manila outlet at the meeting; members directed staff to pursue a follow‑up meeting and to consider grant opportunities before committing county funds.
