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Residents ask council to let them explore a municipal airport, offer 'Cisco Field' dedication idea

Jerseyville City Council · October 15, 2024
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Summary

During public comment John Harding and Kenneth Grizzle asked the council for permission to continue exploring a possible municipal airport and presented plaques honoring the Cisco brothers, Tuskegee Airmen, saying they have "hopes of naming the airport Cisco Field should it come to fruition."

Two residents asked the Jerseyville City Council on Oct. 15 for permission to continue exploring the feasibility of a municipal airport.

John Harding and Kenneth Grizzle presented plaques honoring the Cisco brothers, local Tuskegee Airmen, and told the council they have "hopes of naming the airport Cisco Field should it come to fruition." They said they expect to return with more information in the spring and asked for the council's permission to continue their research and outreach.

The minutes record the request and the presentation of commemorative plaques; the council's response or any direction to staff is not recorded in the public minutes.