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Mansfield Airport Commission authorizes chair to approve wildlife-fence revisions and hires engineer for annual operational plan
Summary
The commission unanimously authorized the chair to approve revisions to wildlife perimeter fencing plans and approved Gale Associates' scope to prepare the airport's Yearly Operational Plan, motions that move forward runway safety and annual operations planning.
The Mansfield Airport Commission on March 9 unanimously authorized two actions to advance safety and planning at the airport. Commissioners voted to permit the chair to approve any additional revisions to the wildlife perimeter fencing plans and approved Gale Associates' scope of work to develop the airport's Yearly Operational Plan.
Jackie Marks of Gale Associates presented status updates on several ongoing projects, including the Runway 32 avigation easement acquisition (AIP No. 3 25 0028 35 2020), the reconstruction of Runway 14-32 and Taxiway A (AIP No. 3-25-0028-XXX-2025), a wildlife hazard assessment, design and permitting for wildlife perimeter fencing, and an 18B aeronautical survey. After discussion, Commissioner Martin Fox moved to allow the chair to approve any further revisions to the fencing plans if needed; Bryan Duarte seconded the motion, and the minutes record the vote as 5-0 in favor.
Commissioners then considered the proposed scope of work from Gale Associates to prepare the airport's Yearly Operational Plan, which the minutes say will clarify operational priorities and document planned activities (VMP and maintenance items were listed in the manager's report). Commissioner Ken Buja moved to approve the scope; Vice Chair Bryan Duarte seconded, and the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
Why it matters: the fencing and operational plan work are part of the airport's efforts to address wildlife hazards, coordinate construction and maintenance on runways and taxiways, and document routine operations such as vehicle readings, fuel-sales monitoring, and snow removal. Both motions give staff and the contracted engineer clear authority to move forward with design refinements and the planning document without returning for additional votes on minor technical adjustments.
The minutes do not record detailed technical specifications or a timeline for construction or fence installation. The commission did not vote on any construction contract that evening; the recorded motions were limited to approval of scope and delegated authority for plan revisions. The commission scheduled its next regular meeting for April 13, 2026.
