Board hires contractor for snow removal; hears PAPI test problems and FAA grant amendment is tabled
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.
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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.
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