11/10/2026 HCAA Board Meeting

The Hamilton County Airport Authority Board meeting on November 10, 2026, addressed several airport construction and maintenance projects. The North Ramp project was nearing completion, and the Authority reported that Fredericks had been selected for concrete repairs at Indianapolis Executive Airport under a pavement maintenance grant. The board authorized the Sheridan runway rehabilitation project to proceed to bidding, with bids expected to open December 16; staff described a plan to seek up to $200,000 in state grant funding. The CBP facility project had reached 100% design, with an estimated total cost of about $2.9 million and construction estimated at $2.538 million. A design change removed the x-ray requirement, reducing costs by about $75,000. Funding remained uncertain, including a $250,000 Boone County contribution awaiting a grant agreement. Members discussed coordinating funding and appropriations before awarding a construction contract.

The board deferred action on DBT’s maintenance contract, which expires at year-end, until December while the glide-slope cabling installation and FAA inspections progress; no renewal or termination decision was made. Staff also requested a written proposal from a prospective hangar developer before further lease discussions. The board approved a certificate of occupancy for the Bendix hangar expansion and approved Indianapolis Executive Airport vendor claims totaling $434,749.83, along with payroll claims.