Sandusky County Regional Airport Authority

The board meeting included discussions on by-law revisions, the secretary's and treasurer's reports, and the 2024 budget review. Concerns were raised about depreciation and achieving a break-even budget, leading to suggestions for increasing revenue through farmland leases and hangar rentals. The board considered requesting funds from the Commissioners, who requested a mission statement and business plan. Existing committee updates were provided, including the audit/finance and regulatory flight inspection. An executive session was held to discuss personnel, resulting in a motion to increase the Airport Manager's salary by 5% with a six-month salary guarantee if the position is eliminated.

The board meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. The August financials were reviewed, and there was an explanation regarding the lower monthly profit margin of Jet A fuel due to a recent bulk purchase. Updates were provided for the PAPI/REIL project closeout. The audit exit conference details were reported, including a plan to detail transactions billed from one year that carry over into the next for payment. Progress in contract terms with ProMedica was reported, including lease terms and potential issues with hangar consolidation. The board also discussed webpage services, advertising efforts, and the ODOT PAPI/REIL and PCI inspection. Farmland lease bids were presented and accepted, and there was a briefing on the research into point-of-sale systems. Additional discussions covered the CORSO inspection, repairs for the mobile refueler and walk-in gate, and concerns regarding the Whirlpool wind turbine project.

The board meeting focused on the discussion of grass seeding the cleared areas and the timeline of completion to ensure compliance with FAA mandates from the Land Use Inspection findings. Anstead Farms was contacted to determine their capability to perform drilling seed, but they were unable to accommodate. The board decided to purchase grass seed from Rural King and rent a seeder from Streackers. P. Smith agreed to provide labor utilizing Airport prime mover/s.

The board meeting addressed several key areas including updates to the Airport Capital Improvement Plan, particularly regarding pavement evaluations and the rehabilitation of Taxiway Alpha. Discussions also covered the Sandusky County Pilots Association, including the potential sale of SCRAA's hangar. The draft budget for 2026 was presented, with considerations for adjustments to fuel revenue, utilities pricing, legal fees, and proposals for culvert drain repair, replacement of the Jet A filter vessel, and sponsoring cooperative education students. The board also discussed comments from the ACIP and SCPA, and planned to revisit the cooperative student sponsorship in the spring of 2026.

The meeting included discussions and actions related to financial reports, consultant updates on the Airport Capital Improvement Plan, and the status of property tax exemption efforts. The board addressed the need to re-evaluate the priority of the Taxiway A rehabilitation project and considered the replacement of a drain pipe on airport-owned farmland. Updates were provided on the upcoming budget meeting, the Bon Secour Mercy Hospital contract renewal, marketing data analytics, and regulatory developments, including a grant for snow plow/truck and an AWOS inspection. The manager requested to hire a replacement for an retiring employee and requested annual raise in accordance with approved budget.