Victoria Hightower

The meeting agenda included several consent items such as the approval of the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes, approval of a Terminal Space Permit for Enterprise Rent-A-Car's second rental car counter, and authorization for the Executive Director to submit grant applications to the FAA for Air Traffic Control Tower Improvements and the Terminal Interior Refresh Project under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The Board was also set to approve an On-Call Airport Planning Services contract with InterVISTAS. Action items involved approving an amendment to the Executive Director Employment Agreement, approving an Aeronautical Use Ground Lease with Integrity Health, adopting a new Airport Logo, adopting a resolution for updated Rates and Charges, authorizing a task order for the Terminal Interior Refresh Project, authorizing a task order for the Fire Panel & Suppression System Improvement Project, and adopting a resolution to accept a CDOT Internship Grant. Discussions included an update on the Terminal Concept Design, and staff reports.

The meeting included an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the Chief Executive Officer's employment contract and compensation. The Consent Agenda was approved, which included the approval of the October 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes and the approval of health insurance benefit offerings for employees for the 2026 plan year. Action was taken to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a task order with FCI for the construction of a covered parking structure with solar panels, estimated at a cost of $6,502,853, along with an owner's contingency of up to $146,410. Staff reports were presented by the CEO, Finance department, and on projects.

The meeting began with the approval of the Board Agenda. The Consent Agenda included the approval of the August 19, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes, approval of amendments to the Employee Handbook, and the authorization to award and sign a contract for the Airport Capital Improvement Program Manager to Garver, LLC. In Action items, the Board accepted the 2024 audited financial statements and supplemental schedules of the Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority. The Board entered Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the Chief Executive Officer's employment contract and compensation, before adjourning the meeting.

The Regular Board Meeting commenced with the approval of the October 14, 2025 Board Agenda. The consent agenda included the approval of the September 16, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes. A public hearing was held regarding the Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority 2026 Draft Budget Presentation. Discussion items included an Electric Aircraft Presentation by BETA Technologies. Staff reports were provided by the CEO, Finance, and Projects departments. The board entered and subsequently exited an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, specifically concerning the Chief Executive Officer's employment contract and compensation.

The agenda for this meeting included several key items for decision. Under the Consent Agenda, the body was set to approve the December 10, 2024 Meeting Minutes, discuss an amendment to the Employee Handbook updating policies on Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Bereavement, and Dental/Vision Insurance to reflect current practices, and consent to a Lease Assignment involving GMF Investments, LLC and Obviously Adrain Aviation, LLC. Action items involved the reappointment of the At-Large Commissioner, the adoption of Resolution No. 2025-01 designating the location for posting meeting notices for 2025, approval of 2025 Officer and Committee Appointments, and approval of an FAA Reimbursable Agreement for Navigational Aid Design and Construction for the Runway 12/30 Relocation Project. Discussion items included the 2025 Airport Goals.