Michael Pfeifer, manager of the Carroll County Airport, reported at the August 19 commission meeting that CCA had its first fly-in after the June runway resurfacing, and 30 people attended. The runway improvements were funded by grants from the Federal Aviation Administration and Arkansas State Aeronautics.
Other improvements around the airport included regular mowing and weed control, adding gravel to eroded areas and installing a new fueling hose. Pfeifer said he was getting estimates for rewiring the fuel pump and installing an awning over the pump area.
Engineer’s report
Engineer and consultant Dan Clinton explained the process of receiving grant funds from State Aeronautics for extending the apron and taxiway in front of the 60×60-ft. hangar on the south side of the runway. This extension would also serve new hangars in the future. Commissioners voted for Clinton to move forward on the design process, which he intends to submit before the end of September.
Pfeifer reported the tenant in the 60×60-ft. hangar agreed to lease it for 25 years for $60,000 with $30,000 worth of improvements to the structure counting against the total. The hangar rehabilitation has begun.
Vacancy not quite filled
Harper Goodwin and former commissioner Dave Teigen had applied to fill the vacant seat on the commission. When Teigen noticed Goodwin had applied for the seat, he withdrew his name and spoke highly of Goodwin’s credentials to serve. Commissioner Mark Mallet then acknowledged Teigen’s qualifications and prior dedicated service to the commission.
Commissioners retired into executive session to consider the vacant seat, and afterward Chair Chase Tresler announced they had decided to take no action.
Other items
- Commissioners asked Pfeifer to prioritize his list of future improvements at CCA so they could figure out how to pay for things.
- There is a waiting list for renting hangars.
Next meeting will be Friday, September 16, at 12 p.m.