7/8/26 HCAA Board Meeting

The Hamilton County Airport Authority Board held a meeting on July 8, 2026, focusing primarily on airport infrastructure projects and funding. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the customs facility design and construction costs, with ongoing coordination with Walpert and CBP to finalize plans. The board reviewed progress on the executive hangar phase one construction, including steel and concrete work, and discussed potential expansion (phase two) with a bonafide offer for additional land, pending resolution of a right of first refusal. The board also addressed technical issues with the septic pump system related to power supply, considering a $20,000 contractor proposal and a recommended transformer box installation. Additionally, the board discussed the need for a master plan update to guide future taxiway and apron expansions, with estimated planning costs around $50,000. Funding considerations included state grant applications for Sheridan projects with a maximum of $100,000 available. The meeting concluded with approval of vendor claims totaling approximately $141,000 and payroll claims, including repayment of a $43,000 council loan portion.