Airport officials still working on Learjet plan

Prior to a brief meeting Tuesday, Airport Manager Ted Bergstrom gave a tour of the airport to the St. Henry Boys Club, showing them the Armstrong Learjet, fuel storage, as well as the new terminal building.

Bergstrom said they are still in the planning process for where the jet will be placed at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum will go. He said one possibility for transporting the plane to the museum would be via helicopter. In that scenario, he said they would have to lower the weight of the plane below 8,000 pounds to keep transportation costs from being excessive.

He said they are still working out details of a generator for the new airport terminal with Vectren. He said he would try to get the company to move quicker.

During a wind event last month on Nov. 15, a frontal system brought visible wind damage and forced open a door. That door has since been repaired by AEG and covered by insurance.

Airport Consultant Selection, 6 RFQS BF and S, Delta Airport Consultant, CHA Consulting, RDM International, Richland Engineering and Stantec Consulting were received, review is ongoing.

Airport water connections for the new terminal were finalized by Kevin Block. All corporate hangars nearby addition to the building are on village water.

Board member Rick Haines noted that the estimated cost was $ 5,000 to tie the water in to the terminal, and Kevin did the installation for about $ 2,000 saving the airport $ 3,000

Commissioners approved Airport Mechanic Kevin Pierron’s request to continue as a parttime mechanic, while the pandemic is ongoing and business is slower.

Bergstrom is waiting on quotes for work on the hangar E. Bergstrom said in his opinion a wall needs to come down, due to mold infiltration and a block crumbling. He said Interior painting in Hangar F has begun, and he is still seeking estimates for exterior repair and concrete work for that hangar. Airport Fuel meter was recently re- certified with no issues.