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Commission authorizes bid advertisement for FAA‑funded airport taxiway infrastructure
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Summary
The county approved advertising for bids on Phase 1 taxiway infrastructure at the county airport after the airport director said an FAA grant would cover most of the estimated $900,000 project; commissioners discussed the county's small match and timing to begin construction this season.
Dave Myers, director of the Lincoln County airport, told commissioners an FAA review confirmed grant assurances and recommended proceeding with Phase 1 of development on the South 20 acres to install taxiway infrastructure that will support future hangars. Helms and Associates estimated total project cost at roughly $900,000 with federal and state grants expected to cover approximately 95% and a county share of roughly 2.5% (Mr. Myers estimated the county contribution at about $20,000–$22,500).
Commissioners asked about the scope of work and schedule; Mr. Myers said Phase 1 is the infrastructure — taxiways, drainage and basic utilities — that will provide access for future hangars constructed either by private developers or by the county. He said advertising for bids would allow construction to begin in the July–August window and the FAA reimbursement typically comes after construction completion.
On a motion to advertise for bids for Phase 1, the commission approved the request on a 4–1 roll call. Commissioner Putnam voted no, citing unresolved local questions; the other four commissioners voted to proceed. The airport director said staff will proceed to advertise the project, work with Helms and Associates on bid documents and coordinate the county’s short-term front‑end financing until FAA reimbursement is received.
