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Airport authority reviews strong early‑year finances, completes Taxiway Bravo and eyes fencing and tower work
Summary
The Athens‑Clarke County Airport Authority reviewed month‑by‑month financials showing year‑to‑date surplus through December, confirmed Taxiway Bravo completion with remaining punch‑list work, discussed using leftover Bravo funds for required fencing, and heard that the control tower design is about 45% complete.
The Athens‑Clarke County Airport Authority reviewed recent financial performance and a series of ongoing capital projects at its meeting Tuesday, with staff reporting a multi‑month surplus and progress on several construction items.
Airport staff reported October revenue over expenses of about $213,000 and year‑to‑date operating surplus figures that rose through November and December. “We had a good month,” Michael said when summarizing October results, noting Jet A fuel sales and event charter traffic as significant revenue drivers.
On projects, Michael told the board that the Taxiway Bravo project is substantially complete and crews are working through punch‑list items. He said leftover funds from the Bravo project (about $148,000) could cover a quoted perimeter‑fencing repair that was flagged during an FAA inspection; the fencing quote staff cited was in the low‑to‑mid six‑figures. “It’ll cover the whole thing,” Michael said of the Bravo leftover funds applied to the fence.
The authority also heard an update on the control tower design, which staff said is at roughly 45% completion after a full‑day meeting with FAA and outside engineering teams covering structural, electrical and fire systems. Staff said a full Airport Layout Plan/master plan is likely to be a 2027 effort and estimated at roughly $600,000 in current planning discussions.
Members discussed procurement of a larger (Index B) fire truck and the FAA justification process needed to approve that vehicle class. Michael said he had obtained letters from carriers and partners to support the FAA request and that the procurement will require multiple agency approvals.
On leadership business, Vice Chair Keith moved to extend his term for another year; the chair called for a voice vote and members signaled assent. The motion passed by voice; no formal roll‑call tally appears in the record.
Staff did not seek or record any binding appropriations during the meeting; they flagged items (fencing, ALP, tower) for future budget discussion and said they will bring formal requests if outside funding or transfers are required.
The authority adjourned after the board’s guest presentation and discussion of next steps.
