Board hires contractor for snow removal; hears PAPI test problems and FAA grant amendment is tabled
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Summary
The board approved a snow‑removal arrangement with Zito (A to Z) at $150 per hour, discussed PAPI testing that needs FAA re‑certification and deferred a staff request for an FAA grant amendment (up to ~$266,800) until full cost details are available.
The Broadwater County Airport Board approved contracting Zito (A to Z) to clear snow from asphalt surfaces (runway, taxiways and ramp) at $150 per hour. Staff described a proposal in which the contractor expects to use multiple trucks to clear the field quickly; initial estimates were that two hours could be sufficient depending on conditions. Board members discussed call‑out procedures, emergency access for air ambulances and seasonal frequency estimates.
Separately, airport manager Dwight Thompson reported on recent PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator) testing conducted by FAA‑approved crews. He said testers from Oklahoma City completed a session but the north PAPI experienced a malfunction and FAA will need to return to re‑certify that unit; Thompson noted the testing cost (~$20,000) had been included in the project budget.
Staff also summarized an FAA grant amendment request for additional asphalt work. A spreadsheet attached to the staff memo showed a maximum amendment request of approximately $266,803 (subject to final FAA flight check adjustments). Because the board did not have the final breakdown and timing, members agreed to defer action and request full details at the next meeting.
Next steps: Staff will finalize Zito call‑out procedures and contact information; will coordinate FAA re‑certification of the north PAPI; and will provide the complete FAA amendment materials for board review at a future meeting.
