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Bowman County Airport Authority
Bowman County is building a new, larger airport to support the state’s economic boom. A groundbreaking ceremony took place Oct. 16, 2012 and the dirt moving and grading phase of the project is underway. The new facility that will have a 5,700-foot runway. The extra runway length will enable a wider variety of aircraft types to utilize the facility.
The updated Bowman Airport will help provide infrastructure needs of airports in western North Dakota and will aid as an economic engine for the entire region.
Airport Authority Minutes
May 22, 2017
7:00 PM
Members present: Rod Schaaf, John Soreide, Andy Mrnak, Eugene Miller & Bob Morland
Members absent: None
Others present: Brent Kline, Airport Manager
- Minutes of previous meeting (April 24, 2017). John moved to approve the minutes as presented. Bob seconded the motion. Motion carried.
- Bills were presented for payment.
- Financial reports were presented for review. John moved to approve the financial reports, Andy seconded the motion. Motion carried
- Fuel System – There was discussion regarding the fuel system and payment for its use. Either a per gallon fee or reimbursement of the expenses was discussed.
- Bids for haying of airport property - There were 3 bids received for haying of the airport property. All three requested a 3-year agreement.
- Chad Getz - $3,910/year
- 7 Bar G Haying LLC - $6,902.30/year
- Donald Burke - $5,000/year.
Bob moved to approve the bid of 7 Bar G Haying LLC for 3 years.
Andy seconded the motion. Motion carried.
- There was discussion regarding taxiway lighting options. No action taken.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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Rodney Schaaf, President Bob Morland, Secretary
Airport Authority Meeting
Bowman County Airport Authority meets every fourth Monday at the Bowman County Regional Airport beginning at 7:00 PM. See the Meeting Calendar for upcoming meeting dates.
Airport Authority Membership
| Rodney Schaaf | Chairman |
| Bob Morland | Secretary/Treasurer |
| Eugene Miller | Member |
| Andy Mrnak | Member |
| John Soreide | Member |
