Johnstown Cambria County Airport Authority

The Johnstown Cambria County Airport Authority meeting addressed several key areas, including the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) Grant Program, where the authority approved the submission of a grant application for the RJ Hangar/Innovation Center. They also approved the reinvestment of funds from a maturing Certificate of Deposit (CD) into a new CD with AmeriServ Financial. Updates were provided on the FFY 2024 Fox Run Road Widening and Rehabilitation project, including the approval of a payment application. Discussions also took place regarding the 8-Unit Hangar project, with a decision to bid the project in the spring. The solicitor provided a report on the Operation and Maintenance Agreement with Richland Township, detailing recommended changes.

The meeting addressed several key areas, including a review of SkyWest reports, the Treasurer's Report, and the Manager's Report, which covered EAS service updates and the 45th Annual Aviation Council of Pennsylvania (ACP) Conference. The Airport Operations Report detailed ARFF training and responses, as well as the annual preseason winter operations meeting. GFT provided updates on various construction projects, including the Fox Run Road Widening and Rehabilitation, Hangar 15 Apron, Parking lot, Relocation of Fence/Gate, Apron Rehabilitation, 8-Unit Hangar, and RJ Hangar/Innovation Center. The Solicitors' Report addressed the Operation and Maintenance Agreement for Stormwater Best Management Practices with Richland Township. New business included scheduling the 2026 Airport Authority picture and forming a nominating committee for the 2026 officers.

The meeting included a Reorganizational Meeting to retain the 2025 Airport Authority Officers. The reports include SkyWest Report, JCCAA Commuter/Enplanement/Subsidy Report, Nulton Aviation FBO Report, Treasurer's Report, Manager's Report, Airport Operations Report, Engineer's Report, and Solicitor's Report. The Airport Authority discussed hiring Michael Rapsky for a full-time Airport Operations position. The authority discussed and considered approving the preparation and execution of a month-to-month lease with HRI, Inc. The authority discussed and considered approving the renewal of the Hertz lease agreement. The Airport Authority discussed and considered approving the submission of a grant application for Federal Fiscal Year 2206 for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Airport Terminal Program (ATP).

The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program for the Johnstown-Cambria County Airport Authority, covering Federal Fiscal Years 2023-2025, aims to ensure nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for DBEs in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)-assisted contracts. Key objectives include creating a level playing field, removing barriers to DBE participation, promoting DBE utilization, and assisting in the development of firms that can compete successfully. The program outlines policy statements, administrative requirements, monitoring and enforcement mechanisms, and a small business program element, with an overall DBE goal of 4.57% for the specified period.

The meeting addressed several key areas, including a review of SkyWest reports and financials. The board discussed reinvesting maturing CD funds, Eastside Development Project change order, and the Rehabilitate Aprons Project, including funding and contract awards. They also considered expanding the Terminal Building Parking Lot and reviewed the Airport Operations Report. Additionally, there were updates on the SFY 2017 and FFY 2022 projects, a Solicitor's Report covering Silver Airways bankruptcy and a slip and fall case.