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Airport manager reports weed problems, fly‑in plans and raises fuel price to $6.54; fly‑in to offer 50¢ discount
Summary
Airport manager Dwight Thompson reported weed/control and mower repairs; board set retail fuel price at $6.54 and approved a 50¢ off promotional discount for the fly‑in. Fly‑in advertising and volunteer logistics were also discussed.
Airport Manager Dwight Thompson reported weed pressure and inconsistent grass establishment along the new taxiway, described a mower repair estimated at $750, and said the county weed coordinator will identify a treatment that won't damage immature grass ahead of the fly‑in.
The board reviewed fuel inventory (about 2,700 gallons remaining) and wholesale pricing ($5.71). Chair proposed increasing retail to $6.54 to align with regional retail rates and cover replacement cost; the board agreed to the change. For the fly‑in event, organizers will offer a 50¢ discount off the then‑current retail price for a limited afternoon promotion to encourage participation. Board members also discussed raffle plans, volunteer staffing and donations (organizers requested hard candy donations for an aerial candy drop).
A tenant, Cody Fulford, requested permission to gravel a small area east of his hangar for employee parking; the board asked for a plan and will inspect the site before making a decision.
Board members discussed purchasing strategy after the fly‑in: whether to buy a full 10,000‑gallon load or a partial share with another airport depending on inventory and wholesale prices at that time.
