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Airport committee meeting for the City of Sunnyside, Washington, on August 19, 2026. The main procurement and capital-project discussion concerned the T-hangar construction, which remains stalled while the FAA reviews the layout and has raised safety concerns about the hangars’ location and taxiway configuration. Members discussed possible layout changes, funding implications, and the contractor’s mobilization; the foundation had not yet been poured. No formal contract award or spending vote was clearly recorded. The chair will contact the FAA representative and project contacts for written clarification and circulate an update. The committee also discussed coordination and permitting for the airport fencing project, including environmental review and access arrangements.

Members explored improving airport Wi-Fi coverage with a low-cost equipment setup. Preliminary estimates included less than $100 for a broadcaster and roughly $200–$300 for a receiver antenna, but no purchase was approved; an on-site review with the city IT representative was planned. The committee also discussed insurance options and operating controls for a possible courtesy vehicle, with staff assigned to contact other airports and insurance providers; no vehicle purchase decision was made. Other follow-ups included checking the airport fuel-area light and obtaining its pole number for a replacement request.