Joseph FitzGerald

The meeting agenda includes a pledge of allegiance, roll call, and public comment opportunities. The Commission will continue discussions regarding the Joint Zoning Board Zoning Ordinance, specifically addressing feedback on land use zones, height requirements for structures and vegetation, permitting processes within mandatory and conditional areas, and potential representation on the Joint Zoning Board of Appeals.

The meeting agenda included the pledge of allegiance, roll call, and approval of the agenda. Consent calendar items included the adoption of a revised parking zones map via resolution, the re-enactment of an ordinance regarding codified rules and regulations, and disclosures regarding conflict of interest policies. The agenda also featured reports from standing committees, the chief executive officer, and discussions on various reports including passenger statistics, parking studies, and financial budgets.

The Building and Grounds Committee meeting agenda primarily focused on reviewing and approving several resolutions related to planning and construction projects. Key items included the review and approval of the TVC Parking Study Report as a planning guidance document. Furthermore, the committee was scheduled to vote on multiple resolutions concerning Change Order #1 with Summit Roofing for the Existing Terminal Roof Replacement project, awarding the Existing Terminal HVAC Replacement to The Christman Company, and awarding various construction packages (Concourse B Utilities, Terminal Apron Expansion) to M&M Excavating. Other resolutions involved approving Construction Administration (CA) Services with Mead & Hunt for utility/pavement packages and the Terminal Addition Program, approving a GMP Amendment with The Christman Company for the Terminal Addition Project, and approving a Service Order with SecurAlarm for Dormakaba Automated Exit Lanes. The agenda also included the approval of the Minutes of the Building and Grounds Committee Meeting of November 25, 2025.

The Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners is considering a request from the Northwest Regional Airport Authority (NRAA) for a County Limited Tax Full Faith and Credit Pledge for the Cherry Capital Airport Terminal Addition Project. The NRAA seeks the county's support in issuing Airport Revenue Bonds for Phase I of the project, with the County pledging its limited tax full faith and credit. The board is also discussing the issuance and sale of airport revenue bonds to finance improvements to the Cherry Capital Airport. The improvements include an addition to its commercial terminal building and supporting apron, including new gates and support amenities, connector building, passenger boarding bridges, security checkpoint upgrades together with all necessary site improvements.

The meeting agenda includes a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget and TVC rates and charges. It involves reviewing and approving previous meeting minutes, including those from the Cherry Capital Airport Joint Zoning Board and Commission. The agenda also covers reports from standing committees such as the Building and Grounds Committee, Finance Committee, and Personnel Committee. Further discussion will address a vote to set a public hearing on minimum standards, resolutions to approve ordinance amendments, a grant contract with Networks Northwest, and a service order with Cove Holdings, LLC.