Luis A. Pratts

The board meeting addressed several key business items, including the adoption of the Highlands County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan. Interlocal agreements were approved for airport signage improvements and building repairs for facilities 916 through 919. Additionally, a new commercial lease agreement was reviewed for SiteOne Landscape Supply for office and warehouse space. The board also received updates regarding various ongoing airport projects, infrastructure improvements, and recent guest presentations.

The meeting agenda includes the review and approval of the final 2024-2025 audited financial report. Action items cover various commercial lease agreements for Building 919 and Building 22, the approval and ratification of a change order for fuel farm improvements, an amendment to a public transportation grant, and the awarding of contracts for professional construction engineering services and security guard services. Additional business involves a board seat nomination, regulatory compliance forms, and ethics training.

The board meeting focused on several key business items. Discussions included the approval of a commercial lease and project development contract for DUC Propellers USA, Inc. for hangar development, asset removal authorizations, and budget amendments regarding terminal repairs. The board reviewed the Executive Director's report, which covered ongoing range activities, FBO operations, and statewide aviation initiatives. Additionally, the board approved a date change for the upcoming March meeting and received updates regarding scholarship programs from the local EAA chapter.

The agenda for the Sebring Airport Authority Board Meeting included several key items. Under Action Items, discussions covered the Commercial Lease for Tecnam US, Inc. concerning Building 104 Hangar Bay C3, Asset Removal, and approval of Budget Amendment Resolution 26-02. The Executive Director's Report noted a successful press conference where the Governor awarded a $3 million grant for the Infleld Airport Stormwater Project. Additionally, a request was made and approved to move the March 2026 Board Meeting date from the normal date to Thursday, March 12th due to the 12 Hours of Sebring race week. The document also contains detailed minutes and financial reports from the preceding December 18, 2025, Board Meeting, which involved approving various change orders, interlocal agreements, and budget amendments, alongside discussions regarding jet traffic and operational briefings.

The agenda for the meeting included consent items such as the approval of November 2025 minutes and invoices. Action items primarily concerned the Webster Turn Drive Reconstruction project, specifically addressing Change Order #02 due to unforeseen subsurface utility conditions and the discovery of asbestos cement pipe, which necessitated design revisions and a time extension. Other action items involved an Interlocal Agreement Amendment with Highlands County and approval for the High Mast Apron Lighting Add Service Change Order #01, as well as a resolution approving a budget amendment. The Executive Director's report included a proposal to move the March 2026 Board Meeting date.