Today was our official Ground Breaking Ceremony at the Terminal. We would like to give a special thanks to Mayor Piper and Mayor Bowers as well as John Genis, Robert Nichols and Glen Demorest, it is your support that makes this happen and us successful!  Without such a great support system none of this can happen and we thank you.

Also a special thanks to our Authority Members Dr. Ronald Whitford, Mr. Jerry Clark, Mr. Charles Hand, Mr. James Halford and Mr. Gary Mathews.

Well it’s been a couple of days and our Temporary Office Facility is coming right along.  It is now together and electricity should be flowing to it by early next week.  The trailer is right next to the current FBO building so there will be easy access to the Airport Crew if you should need anything.  We should be in our temporary offices by late next week if everything goes as planned.

On December 9th our Airport Park was named and dedicated to Barbara E. Johnson in honor of her 3 term commitment as Ward #1 Counselwoman.  Thank you for your service Mrs. Johnson.

Today we started bringing in our temporary office building so construction can start on the new terminal.  Our temporary office will be right next to the FBO’s office in their parking lot.  Be sure to swing by and keep up on our progress during construction.

Today we started bringing in our temporary office building so construction can start on the new terminal.  Our temporary office will be right next to the FBO’s office in their parking lot.  Be sure to swing by and keep up on our progress during construction.

Today we started bringing in our temporary office building so construction can start on the new terminal.  Our temporary office will be right next to the FBO’s office in their parking lot.  Be sure to swing by and keep up on our progress during construction.

TG Constructors, a Brentwood-based contractor, was awarded the bid on the $1.1 million project, which will relocate the fire station to 425 Tiny Town Road.

But for city officials, it is more than just a simple relocation.

“It’s a tremendous upgrade over the facility that we’re in right now,” Fire Chief Mike Roberts said, pointing to modernized heat and air conditioning units and a brick exterior, instead of a metal one.

Roberts said the biggest benefit is the new facility will be “much more occupant-friendly.” Bunks are separated by wall dividers, and architectural plans include a new storage area for equipment. It’s also expected to provide better access to Tiny Town Road, according to a city news release.

The architect for the project is Violette Architecture/Interior Design. Three engineering firms — K&S Engineering, WBW Engineering and DBs and Associates — have also signed on.

The construction contract has a completion time of 150 days, but Roberts noted it could be subject to change, with work beginning in winter, which often brings weather delays.

The station’s construction has been held up by a variety of red tape, like getting Federal Aviation Administration approval to build on airport property. Another hitch came when the city wanted Bi-County Solid Waste Management to move a nearby convenience center over concerns of collecting trash so close to where firefighters will sleep.

Roberts said Tuesday he received a letter in recent months from Director of Bi-County Solid Waste Management System Pete Reed agreeing to a move late next year. Mayor Johnny Piper and Airport Authority members had previously pressed for the move to allow station and terminal construction to proceed, according to Leaf-Chronicle archives.

Roberts said the FAA has also signed off on the project. That was never in doubt because the current station is already on airport property.

Starting Saturday November 20th we started our Runway Crack Repair Project.  This project will continue right up to Christmas.