Report Prepared by: Rhett Williams, Airport Manager, Merced Yosemite Regional Airport
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SUBJECT: Airport Manager Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
We want to welcome new Airport Manager Rhett Williams to the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport, his first day was on Monday, August 18, 2024.
Airport Staff have been focused on the Terminal Replacement Project. Weekly meetings with Diede Construction, Engineering Staff, Airport Staff and Mead & Hunt are held to give updates and to provide updated construction schedules.
Airport Manager and staff did a walk through with new terminal in October with Mead and Hunt. Project targeted for an early Summer 2025 opening.
Staff is working with RS&H Engineering firm to discuss the closure and plans for a new fuel farm at the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport. Single-walled underground storage tanks (USTs) must be permanently closed by December 31, 2025. This requirement includes both single-walled tanks and non-exempt single-walled piping per California Health and Safety Code, chapter 6.7, section 25292.05.
Airport Manager along with Karen Baker went to the FAA regional office for the FAA ACIP review for Merced Airport.
Airport Manager went on the radio KYOS 1480 AM or 107.3 FM on Saturday, November 2nd in the hour beginning at 7:05 AM. To discuss the new airport terminal and future of the airport.
Staff has been working with Finance to close out the Airport’s Operation and Maintenance Grant with the FAA.
Staff has been working with Vela Marketing to develop a new website to go along with our new logo. Airport will be launching the new website in conjunction with the new terminal.
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