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Wahoo Airport Authority approves monthly fly-in breakfasts, hears FAA clearance for hangar design
Summary
The Wahoo Airport Authority on May 19 approved monthly fly-in breakfasts by EAA Lincoln Chapter 159, heard that the FAA issued a 'Go' letter for a hangar design, discussed jet-fuel system repairs, set tenant rent and inspection deadlines, and approved routine claims and minutes.
The Wahoo Airport Authority on May 19 approved a series of routine motions and heard updates on airport projects and tenant compliance during a meeting called to order by Chairperson Brian Homes.
Eric Johnson, an engineer with Kirkham Michael, told the Authority the Federal Aviation Administration has provided a "Go" letter for the airport hangar project, allowing designers to begin work; plans and specifications are due to the FAA by October. Johnson also reported completion of a containment pad installed for Novus Ag, noting reinforcement was included and that final seeding and a road extension remain to be finished.
Airport maintenance worker Paul Taylor reported ongoing problems with the jet fuel system and said he has been coordinating repairs with Midwest Petroleum. Melissa Harrell, the city administrator, told the board the system was installed in 2012 at a cost of $330,000. The board agreed that if the fuel system was not operating by the next meeting it would pursue further steps to address contractor issues.
Representatives of EAA Lincoln Chapter 159 asked to use the main hangar for a monthly fly-in breakfast on the third Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., saying events typically draw 80–120 people and the proceeds help send youths to aviation camp in Oshkosh. The chapter said Steven Sherwood agreed to let them store equipment in his hangar space. The Authority voted to permit the events provided the main-hangar occupant approves.
Walker Luedtke asked whether the Authority would share the cost of a road extension; city administrator Melissa Harrell said the existing road was originally privately funded by Storm, and the board agreed any initial construction of an extension would be privately handled as well. No further action was taken on the road or ongoing maintenance at this meeting.
The board set a deadline for tenant Ben Gilbert to pay any past-due rent: Gilbert was given until Aug. 1 to cure arrears or he would not be offered a renewal and the Authority would proceed with eviction for unpaid 2025–26 rent. The board also agreed Virgl and Lawver will inspect hangars to determine which tenants are actively hangaring aircraft versus using space for storage; those inspections are to be completed so the Authority can identify rental agreements to consider for non-renewal on Oct. 1.
Other routine business approved included authorizing the lease of grass land for mowing/hay (with the understanding acreage is reduced since runway reconstruction), tabling action on leasing office space in the main hangar to the next meeting, approving claims totaling $8,296.24 (vendor list read into the record), and approving the April meeting minutes. Paul Taylor reported installation of a 911 emergency phone to meet a new state fire marshal requirement. The meeting adjourned at 5:42 p.m.
Votes at a glance: the recorded roll-call votes on motions reported four votes in favor (Lawver, Virgl, Homes, Schmit) with Landry absent for each recorded vote.
