01-02-2025 LOGAN-CACHE AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING

- The board elected David Zook as chair and John Kerr as vice chair, with unanimous approval and strong praise for Kerr’s long service and institutional knowledge. - Logan City and Cache County economic development directors were appointed as ex officio board members, expanding nonvoting participation to support airport planning and development discussions. - The manager reported several year-end purchases aimed at improving airfield safety and maintenance, including a FOD mat for debris pickup, cleaning equipment for runway/taxiway lights, and a digital PAPI aiming kit. - FAA guidance effectively stopped paraglider operations at the airport; the manager said pilots must now seek approval through air traffic control, which is unlikely to be granted given the controlled airspace and airport activity. - The board heard an early proposal from an outside investor to develop airport land west of Runway 35 and north of Runway 28, including large hangars, customs facilities, and a runway widening to 150 feet. A committee was formed with the two economic development directors, the manager, a board member, and likely Lochner involvement to continue discussions. - The lease agreement for hangar tenants was heavily discussed, especially whether to charge for hangar footprint only or footprint plus surrounding land. The board leaned toward a simpler, more uniform footprint-based rate at $0.43 per square foot, with possible separate treatment for flight-line leases. - Several members emphasized fairness and consistency for older versus future hangars, noting that older small hangars may have excess unusable land while new development should maximize efficient use of limited airport property. - The board asked staff to bring back a redlined lease draft for action at the next meeting and to make the proposed changes public ahead of time. There was also concern about clarifying lease termination language and liability insurance requirements for tenants. - The master plan update is in draft form and under technical advisory committee review; once finalized, it will go to a public hearing and then FAA approval, which could take months based on current review timelines. - The 2025 capital plan includes painting, Taxiway Kilo, snow removal equipment, Taxiway Charlie, and likely PAPI-related work, with federal and state funding covering most costs and relatively small local shares. - The board also received updates on an airport open house planned for June 28, 2025, including performers, logistics, and safety requirements, and on ongoing discussions with the university about continuing Part 139 operations and on tower repair bids.