Shelbyville Municipal Airport Authority Regular Monthly Meeting - June 2026

The Shelbyville Municipal Airport Authority held its regular monthly meeting on July 9, 2026, focusing heavily on procurement and capital improvement projects. Key discussions included updates on grant requests for airport equipment and fencing design, with an $80,000 ground equipment grant and a $50,000-$80,000 fencing design project highlighted. The authority reviewed the status of multiple bids, including a $2 million taxiway construction contract awarded to Curl Construction, as well as bids for a corporate box hangar and shade port. Challenges with bidding the terminal remodel were noted due to budget constraints and design adjustments. The meeting also addressed the need to update and formalize minimum standards and rules and regulations for airport tenants and operations to comply with FAA grant assurances and ensure safety and fairness among businesses. The board approved moving forward with grant requests to the city council for final approval. Additionally, construction updates were provided, including progress on new hangars and the flight operations building. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of departing board member Eric Larson's 10 years of service.