Logan-Cache Airport Authority Board Meeting 09-04-2025

- The board unanimously approved the July 3 meeting minutes. This was the only formal vote until officer elections later in the meeting. - The airport manager reported that the new AeroSimple software is being rolled out to digitize inspections, training records, wildlife logs, and maintenance tracking. FAA approval is still pending before the airport can go fully paperless. - The airport passed its Part 139 inspection, with the inspector praising improvements to the movement area, cattail control, runway paint, staffing, and crack-seal efforts. Staff were also told to keep up the current staffing level and continue improving pavement maintenance. - The manager flagged significant unbudgeted costs tied to the ARFF truck, including repairs, foam recalibration, and training, totaling about $89,335 this year. He said the airport is short roughly $43,170 and is seeking a budget amendment and reimbursement support from Utah State University. - The board discussed long-term replacement planning for the ARFF truck, noting FAA planning timelines and the truck’s high repair burden. Members agreed the airport should begin planning for a replacement several years out. - An update on the airport’s air show/air fest noted strong turnout of more than 7,000 attendees, but about $15,000 in promised donations still needs to be collected. The presenter asked board members to help reconnect with sponsors, and clarified that donations should be routed through the Community Services Foundation/BRAG for tax-deductible processing. - Airport projects updates included FAA acceptance of the airport layout plan after minor corrections, progress on the snow removal equipment grant, and an expected taxiway grant soon. The taxiway Charlie project hit a snag when the low bid was rejected for improper mobilization percentages, and the project has been rebid while staff wait for UDOT direction. - Kyle Fisher presented a private development proposal to finance and build phased hangar development and associated taxiway infrastructure, with the airport retaining ownership of the land and taxiway. The board supported moving forward with staff and attorneys drafting an agreement for future consideration, rather than taking immediate action. - The board directed staff to update airport rules and regulations and enforce the FAA requirement that hangars be used primarily for aviation purposes, not storage. A board-signed notice will be drafted warning tenants that inspections are coming and noncompliance could lead to eviction after a cure period. - In officer elections, David announced his retirement and resignation from the board chair role; John Kerr was unanimously elected chair, and Brett was unanimously elected vice chair. The next meeting was set for October 2 at 8:30 a.m.