The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board unanimously approved Amendment No. 9 to the owner–engineer agreement with Park Hill to perform survey and design services for an east-side airport fencing project.

Staff told the board that Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) funds allocated in FY22 total $295,000 and would expire in FY25. Staff said $92,600 of those AIG dollars are proposed to pay for the survey and design services covered by Amendment No. 9; staff said the remaining $157,400 of AIG funding is planned for construction. Staff also told the board that FAA AIG grants in FY25 will be reimbursed at 95%, a higher match rate than in recent years, and that the sponsor match would be $2,315 per city as stated during the presentation.

Design work will focus first on the east side of the airport; staff noted gaps in earlier survey data on that side and said the survey will inform accurate exhibits and property lines. Staff described design considerations to reduce deer crossings, move existing USDA traps, and evaluate fence materials — including an 8-foot netting option being used at other airports — to control wildlife entry while balancing cost. Staff also said the design will consider gates where existing road access and utility access require them.

Member Wendy Wallace moved to approve Amendment No. 9; the motion was seconded by Councilman Williams and the board voted unanimously to approve.

Staff said work will begin on survey and design after the amendment is executed, and that the board hopes to allocate remaining AIG funds in FY25 toward construction of the fence.

Votes at a glance: Amendment No. 9 — approved (unanimous).