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County to seek bids to remove at least 140 trees near airport approaches after FAA lidar findings
Summary
Staff told the board FAA and state lidar identified at least 140 trees that create hazards to runways; the county plans to open bids with removal funded from the airport fund and expected timber‑harvest revenue.
Airport staff described lidar and safety testing conducted with FAA and the state, which identified numerous trees near runway approach paths that must be removed to comply with federal safety standards.
"We believe we have a minimum of 140 trees that have to be removed," the airport representative said, and added that some locations may require crane operations or staged removal to protect surrounding property. Staff said timber harvest earlier this year produced roughly $40,000 that will be applied toward the work and that funding will come from the airport fund.
Bids are expected to be advertised with a closing date around Nov. 6; staff asked the board to authorize accepting bids and to give the airport manager authority to execute contracts on behalf of the airport to expedite work once winners are selected. The board approved the request and authorized staff to proceed with procurement.
