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Committee agrees to 30‑day fencing notice after through‑the‑fence misuse; discusses enforcement and aircraft removal
Summary
In response to reports of a trucking company using the runway and taxiways to access adjacent property, the committee agreed by consensus to issue a 30‑day written notice for fencing and gate installation; it also directed property‑line surveys and three bids for tree removal, discussed the legal process to remove an abandoned aircraft, and weighed next steps for a noncompliant commercial operator.
The committee discussed problems with improper through‑the‑fence access to the airport, including a trucking company using runway and taxiways to reach adjacent property. After in‑depth discussion, members reached consensus to provide a 30‑day written notice requiring fencing or gate installation; Tim Fredlund was asked to check with the contractor about mobilization.
Committee members also decided to have the property line surveyed and to obtain three bids for tree removal where fencing will be placed. Manager Merv Waldrop asked whether the county needed to give Trenter a 90‑day Through‑the‑Fence policy; Amanda Hill said providing 90 days was the county’s prerogative but not required.
The group discussed an abandoned aircraft on the apron; Attorney Simon Williams explained the legal process for removal. The committee also discussed a non‑compliant commercial operation on airport property. Commissioner Tommy Nix said he would discuss standards with Mr. Blanchard but recommended Airport Manager Louis Foss initiate the conversation. Amanda Hill suggested sending a letter to Mr. Blanchard outlining commercial‑operation standards, self‑fueling permit requirements, ground‑lease payment expectations and requesting documentation of hangar ownership. Commissioner Evans Martin expressed concern about the building’s location relative to future airport expansion; lease options for Mr. Blanchard were discussed.
The committee adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
