Michael Laity

This document outlines a vision for the growth of Reading Regional Airport (KRDG), aiming to establish it as the top general aviation airport in Pennsylvania. Key strategies involve re-engaging the community through events like the Reading Aviation Expo, fostering aviation careers via educational initiatives and scholarship programs (such as Piedmont Airlines' tuition assistance), and increasing aviation staff and development within Reading and Berks County. The vision emphasizes making the airport a vital community asset and a significant hub for aviation.

The agenda for the board meeting includes several key items. An executive session was held on January 6, 2026, to discuss real estate matters. Public comments will be accepted both in person and virtually, subject to time limits. New business includes the review and approval of the West Apron Hangar Infrastructure Construction project with Kinsley Construction LLC, approval for the Annual WWII Weekend Event by the Mid Atlantic Air Museum, and review and approval of the budget for Live Burn ARFF Training, not to exceed $18,000. The Solicitor's Report addresses the review and approval of bids for new hangar construction on the West Apron and the yearly Board Reorganization. The Treasurer's Report requires review and approval of Disbursement Resolution 04-26. Old business involves the review and approval of the Whander Field Historical Marker and Display.

During the meeting, the Board addressed several key items under New Business. Key actions included the unanimous approval of a Work Order with Transystems for the West Apron Hangar Project and the approval of changes to the ACIP as presented. Under the Solicitor's Report, the Board unanimously approved the Landlords Waiver for Holiday Inn. The Treasurer's Report section saw the unanimous approval of the 2026 Board Meeting Dates and the approval of Disbursement Resolution 03-26. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

During the meeting, the Board tabled the review of the Whander Field Historical Marker and Display. New business included the unanimous approval of the Downshift Nation Event scheduled for May 9, 2026. Furthermore, the Board approved the rebuild quote from Kappe Associates for the WWTP motive pump replacement and authorized sending communications to the Greenfields Fire Station regarding the fire station transition.

The meeting focused on several key items under New Business and various reports. The board approved the GFT Supplement 2 for the Terminal Parking Lot Project. They also ratified the approval for the purchase of a skid loader under the BOA Grant process for $150,000. Furthermore, the proposal for the removal of the West Apron USTs by Hafer Petroleum, with a cost of $24,400 (not to exceed $30,000), was approved. The proposal for WWTP Flow Meter Data Logging equipment was tabled. The Solicitor's Report led to the approval of the Resolution Regarding the Holiday Inn Express and the Extension to the Existing Line of Credit with Tompkins. The Treasurer's Report resulted in the approval of Payment Resolution 02-2026 and the Aviation Council of PA Invoice for $10,000.