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Airport Director Sam and other board members praised Cindy’s service. Sam said, “You have been a great confidant and a person to talk with,” and the board noted a retirement party scheduled for June 5 in the county auditor’s conference room.

Staff also recognized intern Jackson Dooley for a broad set of contributions over the school year: airfield inspections, website updates, lease tracking, social media setup, newsletters, tours and other operational tasks. Sam said Jackson “redid our website to make sure it was ADA compliant” and that he had been “an important part of the airport.”

The board approved a new house lease with Cody, an employee of Jet Access, to provide on-site presence. Counsel described the lease as nearly identical to the prior agreement but with two changes: monthly rent increased from $950 to $1,000 and the term set to 30 months beginning June 1 (the lease was described in the packet as beginning June 1 and running 30 months). A motion to approve the lease was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

Discussion: Board members emphasized continuity of airport administration as Cindy retires and asked staff to ensure coverage. The house lease is intended to provide an on-site person who can respond to emergencies; counsel said the tenant is not required to live there every night but should have someone nearby in extended absences.

Ending: The board scheduled a retirement celebration and thanked both Cindy and the intern for their service; staff will continue transition planning for the administrative assistant role.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","05/14/2025 Hamilton County Airport Authority","oneSentenceSummary","The authority heard a retirement announcement from longtime administrative assistant Cindy, praised intern Jackson Dooley’s contributions, and approved a 30-month house lease with an employee of Jet Access starting June 1 at $1,000 per month.","taxTitle","Hamilton County, Indiana","taxId",3928,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6240390,"County council appropriates $4.5 million as airport authority prepares Sheridan Airport purchase",442,4258000,4700000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3319863-a5a5145c78150910e2875aad9f42ba3a&start=4258&end=4700","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3319863-a5a5145c78150910e2875aad9f42ba3a/thumbnail_4258000.jpg","/articles/6240390/Hamilton-County/Indiana/County-council-appropriates-45-million-as-airport-authority-prepares-Sheridan-Airport-purchase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6240390-f3e19beb702eb366447677588d458a9d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141824&Signature=S3Ql~CazHofAfhIk~UlA5plSsKSRz9o9RkHyOZvcx71DeydLOm7b3KOJYN28dfc7pXNeieGnmKklzpmjxmSpwEm8o7Mh851uguZJvOLrNZr8F9rGaOPc6vX-~mEh8JAxqR2DgqBKx9Eoaytn7PHCif~Bad3PSZU8nZKaPTXJ3hcbMxdhhmztKZ6BBJAdb9pmyZ~dibprkoXrd6lESdPqF9IgueGCdAtU8pdDHcm~y6ykXrFyhVvZsowzLLYUTrOwTADMyn7JPz46hHwvJkAM1mlk47O-H0-xdctF1n459q98q0qUhTrk~CfG1casjfBs6XqE1I9GYGu2WyZimFUqAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County legal counsel and authority attorneys told the board that county council approved an appropriation of $4.5 million to fund the county’s purchase of Sheridan Airport, and that the county intends to transfer the property to the airport authority after closing.

The county attorney reported that environmental work is complete and that title work is underway. “We do not know the status of what types of agreements the existing tenants might have, whether they’re written, verbal, recorded, etc.,” counsel said; the seller is expected to provide tenant information in roughly 10 days so title and closing can proceed.

County council representation at the meeting said the appropriation was intended to fund the acquisition and associated transition costs. “The buying price is 4.2,” a council representative said, and the appropriation includes additional funds for environmental, title, and transition expenses.

Discussion: Board members discussed operational questions about management of Sheridan after closing, potential tenant arrangements, and the need to avoid unknowable long-term encumbrances. Counsel said the authority will meet with long-time tenants after acquisition to understand the current operating culture and any informal arrangements.

Direction: County counsel and airport legal counsel were asked to finalize title work and the purchase contract; staff will arrange meetings with long-time Sheridan tenants to assess operations and needs post-acquisition.

Comments from tenants: Long-time tenant Jeff Apple addressed the board and said tenants were “excited” about the prospective purchase and expressed a preference to maintain the airport’s rural character.

Ending: Staff said they expect a signed contract and completed title work by the next meeting and will report back on tenant agreements and possession timing.","Hamilton County council has appropriated $4.5 million to support the county’s planned purchase of Sheridan Airport, which the county intends to transfer to the airport authority. The authority’s legal team said environmental review is complete and that tenant and title issues remain under review before closing.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6240393,"Glide-slope contractor retainage unresolved; airport to contract DBT for final flight commissioning",174,3624000,3798000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3319863-a5a5145c78150910e2875aad9f42ba3a&start=3624&end=3798","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3319863-a5a5145c78150910e2875aad9f42ba3a/thumbnail_3624000.jpg","/articles/6240393/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Glide-slope-contractor-retainage-unresolved-airport-to-contract-DBT-for-final-flight-commissioning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6240393-aae9d4aaa6d660c5f130661e05767234/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141824&Signature=mBjkFkE4R0wRPGPS5grk1clCcOngJYHUlMF3kIwx6JLKU-sbGrxSzFkDg10PDVYlJh1utlyGdEOtiOEYmYI~WBOXRducSaxtt-oDNGE-qwuMLzT9ZzMjQ-FFSdZv1i-FajkRT4XuBHXOASQuMh5vKAFEzj~UPj7rzk-oTp-jkpZIRKKfMaeR9M15D47oaNBaGcR6IbwoETSSnGYFUxtmOeFfj4Tut4GjnKwVa~Vrj~Va7iYjqRM1~7w7Zc3Uuz0wkJiq-G75oFkSnX3nUAtAWUuJPAT2gUF0s0RfAndJhQ9gXaIEs2HPiCsqKkFxSGnEpWhWIyPOx~PgaKD-zF3woQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Airport staff reported progress on resolving final payments and commissioning for the TYQ glide-slope project but said retainage remains outstanding and will require legal paperwork before release.

Staff reported the authority released a $109,000 payment to the prime contractor, Harper, but about $28,800 in retainage remains in escrow. “We released that hundred and $9,000 payment...There’s still the retainage. It’s approximately $28,800,” staff said.

To complete final commissioning, the airport sought a direct proposal from DBT for flight commissioning work. Staff said DBT’s quote — about $16,000 — was higher than the credit previously negotiated with the prime contractor (approximately $11,987) but included additional support work the airport might need. Staff said the airport can contract directly with DBT to finish the flight check and commissioning.

Discussion: Staff and board members discussed next steps for clearing retainage and finalizing a change order that documents the agreed credit and scope changes. Staff said they will work with legal counsel and the escrow bank so the retainage can be released once documentation is in place; they do not expect to wait for the next board meeting if the legal steps can be completed sooner.

Direction: Airport staff will prepare the final change order and coordinate with legal and the bank to release retainage after appropriate signatures and documentation. The airport also has an agreed DBT quote on hand should the authority choose to have DBT perform the final flight commissioning.

Ending: Staff said the team will proceed with paperwork necessary to close Harper’s contract and arrange commissioning, and will update the board when the retainage is released or if additional approvals are required.","The board discussed the TYQ glide-slope contract: a $109,000 payment to the prime contractor was released, but roughly $28,800 in retainage remains in escrow. Staff obtained a quote from DBT to perform final flight commissioning if needed and will work with legal to finalize paperwork to release retainage.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6240398,"Authority approves $23,720 change order for airport lighting project; LEDs installed, PAPI delayed",0,3318000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3319863-a5a5145c78150910e2875aad9f42ba3a&start=3318&end=3318","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3319863-a5a5145c78150910e2875aad9f42ba3a/thumbnail_3318000.jpg","/articles/6240398/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Authority-approves-23720-change-order-for-airport-lighting-project-LEDs-installed-PAPI-delayed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6240398-56cebc8fdf917e54f4d6e994bdf438ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141824&Signature=fboUkEzB8-pFa3mc~fam8Tdf6D6LhX1Je8iWxlATksdrw84XUG4T32FLvc0qZJFOs-AdfQYSUM55ZYzxo7kF6UYLfB4Kedw~nsiePTOZnD5cvR-MWzkzbFAYXtyJ~QgaTBPYY7cPhe4GuX9IUzZGNUvbGzjvopmWIKiqAAj5AK5YUzDEdGjSaFD~tk3q0810VaEiwPzGi4ed~wv2mqHA6J-SPEX3WO5E~~k9MEy1sm3L-4sgsrxBLd3KCvW2SS-R5RiLjEWgDOxHqd0TLt7Z3kdc3yEhowrVr4jI0Zw7ES6wW5Gq9UTtHXGz~qezTqp06iw1iJiEZyFkF9DbGcFNWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hamilton County Airport Authority approved Change Order No. 1 for the airfield electrical and lighting project, adding $23,720 to the contract, mostly to cover nighttime paving and other material quantity differences.

A staff member giving the project update said, “The total amount for change order 1 is an addition of $23,720. 17,500 was due to the nighttime paving with the contract schedule changes.” The motion to approve the change order was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote.

Project status: Staff reported that the majority of runway lights have been converted to LEDs and that night closures for the project are complete. A few outstanding items remain: installation of PAPI lights for Runway 18 is still pending because components are back-ordered, finishing the electrical vault, and completing some south-hangar power transitions.

Generator and equipment: The airport obtained a generator from the county emergency management office; staff quipped about the cost, saying the airport paid “a dollar” to take the generator. The generator is onsite but not yet hooked up; staff said it will be connected once electrical work is finished.

Parking, AWOS and web services: North parking-lot paving was completed and striking is scheduled as weather allows. Staff reported intermittent problems with the AWOS phone line and that weather information that had been on a website is not yet visible online after a provider change.

Discussion: Board members asked for detail on the change order and percentage increase (staff said it’s “probably less than 2% of the total project”). Staff said they split the cost of a newly added exterior gate near the electrical vault 50/50 with the contractor to improve future access.

Decision: The board approved the $23,720 change order by voice vote.

Ending: Staff said electrical-subproject completion remains on the near-term schedule and that the authority will return with updates once PAPI components arrive and the FAA flight checks can be scheduled.","Board approved a $23,720 change order for the airfield electrical/lighting project. Airport staff said most runway lights have been converted to LEDs, a donated generator has been received, and PAPI components remain back-ordered.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":102,"_43":113,"_45":113,"_47":114,"_49":115,"_51":116,"_53":117,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":118,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":119,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6240403,"Airport officials warn nearby planned housing could conflict with crosswind runway plans",2588000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3319863-a5a5145c78150910e2875aad9f42ba3a&start=2588&end=2588","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3319863-a5a5145c78150910e2875aad9f42ba3a/thumbnail_2588000.jpg","/articles/6240403/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Airport-officials-warn-nearby-planned-housing-could-conflict-with-crosswind-runway-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6240403-6c19f0ccc0b713fcf026a215bfd0d848/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141824&Signature=Dh-WAFKDhI16Cob0T2qTq2~OrQ29y8M2ZIca8vVjQYWODwVYQsvZUvJLBdxNPDrd5RGIzmP1F~CBxS0VGWteAdsfaosY3EY2EeW74kZ-EE6btTb2GLAGFEzSvC4V7p6pOJZsp1MAU00ZpQv44J3iDtBtjL-3OnjRjzxEC2WsWwaPlfkLn1eNTctD9cVGjmwwPUE7ncljrS-QMplVln739BnXsHa2~3wUeP6DXg4KgTS1VrGQSFBgtB8qHZ1F3mg9ZdnJ3S4US1UA4v3OoHxiupPGn~SJXds8hP8flY~q6cgPv7VpoDwGLZRXOFBJD03QMFuD7bOUQ5DEuYvwtggJAw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Airport Director Sam reported that planned and previously approved housing developments near the airport could conflict with proposed runway projects and that several permitting and land-signature steps remain before construction can move forward.

Sam said the Town Road planned unit development in Westfield — roughly two miles east of the airport — is “more or less directly in line with where the proposed Crosswind Runway would go.” He added that a similar petition in Zionsville was recently denied and that the authority has “remonstrated against Zionsville for the same thing.”

The board’s concern centers on safe, compatible land uses in runway protection zones (RPZs) and flight paths. Sam told the authority that the airport is still pursuing a final signature for about 23 acres intended for an RPZ, and that the application process with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) remains unresolved. “Until we get that response from them, we can’t necessarily move forward with the planning effort,” Sam said.

Board members said they have written to nearby cities to notify them of the airport’s concerns. Sam said a letter to Westfield went out “a few weeks ago” to ensure local officials understood the airport’s position. The board also reported continuing outreach to Zionsville officials to demonstrate the airport’s economic role and operations.

Discussion: Board members and staff discussed the timing and sequencing of planning steps, the need to secure the RPZ acreage, and the risk that neighborhood approvals could limit future runway options. No vote was taken on land acquisition at the meeting.

Direction: Staff said they will continue to pursue the final signatures for the RPZ acreage, follow up with CBP on the pending application (hoping for a response in June), and continue sending letters and hosting tours for municipal officials to explain airport operations.

Background: Sam noted the Westfield PUD was originally approved in February 2007 and has resurfaced under new proposals. The board framed its outreach as an effort to preserve the airport’s long-term operational options rather than to obstruct local development outright.

Ending: The authority will revisit runway planning once the RPZ signatures and the CBP response are resolved; the board expects status updates at future meetings.","Hamilton County Airport Authority members told the board they have pushed back on two recent neighborhood development proposals and continue to await federal approvals and final land signatures needed to advance runway-related projects.","actionData","errors"]

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