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Greg (project lead) reported three active projects: runway rehabilitation (90/10 FAA-funded), tower rehabilitation and a new strategic/master plan. He said the runway work is substantially complete, with only punch-list items expected to require a few hours of closure for cleanup; FAA closeout and reimbursement are anticipated to take one to two months. He said the commission will schedule a 12-month maintenance walk with the contractor to confirm pavement markings and performance.
On the tower rehabilitation, staff reported that most remaining tasks are delivery and installation of radio equipment and antennas; contractors will mobilize to finish the install and staff will coordinate priorities with the tower manager, including possible generator or HVAC work depending on remaining funds.
On planning, staff said the airport commission previously approved a 50/50 funding split for a master plan and that the city council also approved the same funding share. The first public visioning session is planned for Sept. 4 and will identify stakeholders including city staff, airport management, the Springdale Chamber of Commerce and commission representatives.
Operations and events updates: Daniel (Summit representative) said operations and fuel sales dipped in recent months but are beginning to recover; Avgas sales were up and the airport saw decreased activity attributed to vacation season. Summit staff reported planning for a Halloween event and discussed logistics, insurance through Titan Aviation Fuels' insurance arm and crowd/vehicle control plans; last year's car show drew an estimated 2,000 people and the event team hopes to attract about 3,000 for a future event.
Staff also reported routine tenant- and rent-related follow-up: several late renters were contacted; roughly six through-the-fence tenants had outstanding payments and staff will follow up. Austin, the airport manager, is expected to return from leave next month.
No new approvals were requested on these project items beyond the previously approved master-plan funding and the operational coordination described above.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Airport Commission August 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff and consultants told the commission the FAA-funded runway rehabilitation is substantially complete, tower rehabilitation continues pending parts and antenna work, and a master-plan visioning meeting is scheduled for Sept. 4 after city council approved a 50/50 funding split.","taxTitle","Springdale City, Washington County, Arkansas","taxId",4593,"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},6136301,"Commission approves land lease for Perry Chubb's 100-by-100 hangar",116,2006000,2122000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5668059-6b14702facff7cf26143fe758cd5af16&start=2006&end=2122","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5668059-6b14702facff7cf26143fe758cd5af16/thumbnail_2006000.jpg","/articles/6136301/Springdale-City/Washington-County/Arkansas/Commission-approves-land-lease-for-Perry-Chubbs-100-by-100-hangar","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6136301-11676a5773cbf4445620486bc938c985/orig.mp4?Expires=1771134726&Signature=DBSZcbbOZtt51zGNcozSRFr4cipqU28SuRnOsfjlyGSfog-PC1-gT0l7LDT-ZIOmXe45xB4CnhX4F9GJYwmWwzsiyfnPRCCuMJd9qYjJ9pXIkFXg7lc1eyCEpyT8IKechQ3Urq0lxmBtXgaK3p04ewEN1dIvizJgjjXrnvY8DOYbtSBjKmXyxaXWugUFCg3~QnFCPVNjVM62t~78SKPOYKPCqr~33EyMqDFrVVKuvZfndob70ozcwGK0vFVuVxtD8y7hkgCKPu713i305qhQc40JMntNX1VcBhikTtSB8gDBtwSNyNgjxnSAVkMathQ7pmAPuZeHwTnIpsOMpp2qNg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Springdale Airport Commission on Aug. 21 approved a land-lease application from Perry Chubb to construct a 100-by-100 hangar.
Chubb told commissioners he owns several aircraft and intends to place one of his planes in the new hangar initially and then rent the facility to a corporation for long-term use. Commissioners reviewed the application and found it complied with airport criteria. A motion to approve the lease passed on a roll-call vote.
James (airport director) said staff will work with Chubb on planning, permitting and construction coordination, and several commissioners volunteered to meet with Chubb to review details and ensure the project meets airport standards.
No legal challenges or FAA approvals were noted at the meeting for this land-lease item; commissioners emphasized adherence to existing airport design and permitting standards as the project proceeds.","The commission approved a land-lease request from Perry Chubb to build a 100-by-100 hangar; commissioners agreed staff will work with the applicant on planning and construction coordination.",{"_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},6136306,"Developers pitch hangar campus at church property; FAA rules and commission precedent seen as obstacles",854,1117000,1971000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5668059-6b14702facff7cf26143fe758cd5af16&start=1117&end=1971","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5668059-6b14702facff7cf26143fe758cd5af16/thumbnail_1117000.jpg","/articles/6136306/Springdale-City/Washington-County/Arkansas/Developers-pitch-hangar-campus-at-church-property-FAA-rules-and-commission-precedent-seen-as-obstacles","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6136306-4d6d04d40a996a07ac8e36917a7a05b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771134726&Signature=ILEjbv4GLAN1qTRTtHbAVS2l3tvPFCak-b9zVIxcS5MWbGP6bgVMLsWWnZoM~iyEquLTfOUGU2qgtudRaJsXv-YbhQP-HexTjmjK5wE5gPw2z0x-g8laBF7b8m~lJUl4l-GLcyAGakjDg49seQUEWIl3LU-McD1pR6mKnWVzn2VjDZENXu8jiVjNMjxw718LwMkcjI4AdWYxFP19eJgAO~DjpkN1TIVeNfE0SyaojSfwN1aTjoyFQo5kh3ID9HZQyWy1u3~Ls5ls58nEgBrnYzPUU~IB7LgR2TX3zxYYVptKCeqh8-80zB4hWXD8uKRmwqfsU7aVwk796bN~DqjknA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Developers looking to build hangars on a parcel south of Springdale Airport told the commission on Aug. 21 they have bought or are under contract to buy land adjacent to the field and want to develop through-the-fence access for large corporate aircraft. Commissioners, staff and opponents raised FAA guidance and past commission precedent as key obstacles.
John Dugger and Jean (Gene) Nicholas told the commission they want to purchase the Tabernacle Church property south of the airport entrance and build multiple hangars, including a large facility to hold international-range business jets their company operates. They said the work would be privately funded and would generate tax revenue and through-the-fence fees for the city.
Commissioners and staff said the airport commission historically has not approved new through-the-fence operations. A staff member cited a regional FAA Airports District Office (ADO) position that discourages sponsors from entering agreements granting through-the-fence access and noted grant-assurance language and past commission minutes that recommended the city consider buying adjacent properties if through-the-fence access arises. Commissioners said that restriction, and the risk it could affect grant eligibility or FAA funding, make immediate approval unlikely.
Developers said they had researched FAA guidance and believed there is flexibility for commercial or aeronautical operations and that precedents exist in the region. They asked to be included in the airport's master-plan process and offered to retain counsel to pursue FAA review if the commission was open to proceeding. Commissioners said the city has approved funding for a master plan (a 50/50 split with the commission and city council) and that the master plan's visioning process will include stakeholder input beginning Sept. 4; the commission indicated the master plan would be the appropriate venue to study possible development and FAA constraints.
No formal decision or agreement was made at the meeting. Commissioners asked staff to provide the commission and the public with the relevant FAA grant-assurance document and to include any interested developers in master-plan outreach and review. Commissioners repeated that, absent FAA guidance or city policy changes, the commission is reluctant to authorize new through-the-fence access.","Investors told the Springdale Airport Commission they intend to buy land south of the airport to build large hangars and keep operations off the city's balance sheet; commissioners and staff flagged FAA \"through-the-fence\" guidance and prior commission minutes as likely legal and grant-related obstacles.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6136309,"Springdale commission deadlocks on request to transfer hangar with plane sale",891,92000,983000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5668059-6b14702facff7cf26143fe758cd5af16&start=92&end=983","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5668059-6b14702facff7cf26143fe758cd5af16/thumbnail_92000.jpg","/articles/6136309/Springdale-City/Washington-County/Arkansas/Springdale-commission-deadlocks-on-request-to-transfer-hangar-with-plane-sale","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6136309-f2f0636e8a8787d460ec00fbdd54e43c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771134726&Signature=aAIP5T7fjV9ig0QNN7rKeS0nSkyrtAjIWFwHzXZL9WXFOjD5oDTmm3axK2n6Bxg6DfeX0mGAkC2NJ03SqHdH7bZaYqAZv6rwAQkYvtBj57pmtZ-5p7Y3XWwM6HLTKu34rHFMFXXOxJ5A3nGpKUCfvCqMMbizrDLZr9mODPo0a45TbixNC1FbBx5pkVEIvrtRBxHXH06oblx3TgobGep-zjP4q0P7dNubfia7j11TEz~erXCvtNtlYv4U0sp1wsM~hyzqOfQf2dw9I8~xVHw82XUvDlKVC7HvypjwF6j0dyP0hU~07mh8TispsvT2IEFERnkimOkECmicrGXOdUGHYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Springdale Airport Commission on Aug. 21 considered a request to permit a hangar to transfer to a buyer along with the sale of an aircraft, but the motion failed after a roll-call vote ended in a tie.
The request arose during public comments from a tenant, Elvin Arnold Morris, who said he leases a T-hangar and has sold the aircraft stored there to Gary O'Neil; a representative (identified only as Chris in the transcript) asked that O'Neil be allowed to assume the lease so the airplane would remain based at Springdale and use airport fuel. Morris and the representative said the airplane had been sitting for years, had recently been returned to annual inspection and would enter service with NWA Flying Club as a rentable aircraft.
Commissioners and staff said they sympathized with the seller and the buyer but stressed the commission's obligation to the hangar waiting list. James (airport director) noted the waiting list contained 103 names; commissioners asked how many on that list sought open T-hangars versus enclosed hangars. Several commissioners said allowing an owner to transfer a hangar with a plane can undercut people waiting for space and could be unfair to someone who is first on the waiting list.
Commissioner Steve Smith and other members described the practical difficulty owners face selling aircraft when parking is scarce, and some commissioners asked staff to review hangars that are unused or used for storage. James and others said staff periodically inspects hangars and contacts tenants, and that some monitoring uses maintenance checks, fuel activity and on-site inspections, but there is no daily flight-tracking system.
After discussion a motion was made \"that we actually allow the transfer of the hanger with the sale of the craft.\" The commission held a roll-call vote; the meeting transcript records votes being cast and a subsequent discussion that the vote resulted in a tie and therefore failed because there was no majority. Commissioners said a tie cannot be broken at that meeting and the item failed to change policy.
The commission did not adopt any policy change at the meeting; commissioners asked staff to continue enforcement of lease terms, to review the waiting-list details (including hangar type preferences), and to consider strategies to reduce waiting time, such as building more T-hangars and revisiting enforcement of storage rules.
The commission also discussed that some hangars are harder to sell because they are open T-hangars exposed to sun and weather. Members noted cases where hangars have transferred with aircraft in past years and asked staff to document past precedents before any future vote.
The discussion combined public comment, operational clarifications from staff and a formal motion that failed; no direction to change the waiting-list policy or lease language was adopted at the meeting.","The Springdale Airport Commission voted on Aug. 21 on whether to allow hangars to transfer automatically when an aircraft is sold; the motion failed by tie after public comment from a lessee and discussion about the airport's waiting list and tenant protections.","actionData","errors"]

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