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Connorsville aviation board approves AIP draw and hears engineer report on solar array
Summary
The Connorsville Board of Aviation Commissioners approved a $103,000 draw on an FAA Airport Improvement Program grant, were briefed on timing for related grants, and heard that the airport’s solar array is showing negative readings requiring contractor coordination and use of held funds.
The Connorsville Board of Aviation Commissioners voted to approve a $103,000 draw on an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant and heard updates from staff about grant timing and a persistent solar‑array problem.
Staff member provided the grant details, saying the total draw is $103,000 with an FAA share of about $98,000 and a local share of approximately $5,163.16. The board approved the draw by voice vote after a motion and second.
In the engineer’s report staff explained the status of several related grants and the capital improvement program. Staff advised the board that some grant dollars remain withheld pending the FAA’s final audit and completion paperwork, and that those retained amounts will be applied toward loan payoffs and related capital needs.
The board also discussed an electrical problem with the airport’s solar array. Staff reported ‘‘negative readings’’ on the meter — an indication the system is, as measured, drawing power rather than supplying it — and said crews found a pulled cable that was reattached and replaced. Staff urged coordination between the prime contractor’s electrical subcontractor and PSG (the solar vendor) and cautioned that involving third parties could complicate warranty coverage. The board was told $339,939 is being held for final work and repairs.
Board members asked staff to continue pursuing coordination with the solar vendor and to return with a recommended corrective plan and schedule. The board’s next administrative steps are to finalize the grant draw paperwork and monitor contractor responses on the solar issue.
