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Columbia County Board of Supervisors Airport Committee meeting at the West Ghent Firehouse. (Audio)

Jan 30, 2014
Recorded by Chris Bishop. (1:37:00)
Full meeting recording.
Summation: Committee chairman Art Bassin is building a consensus for Supervisor John Porreca's proposal for a shorter runway (4,900 to 5,000 feet instead of the current 5,300 feet), which allows for the recommended FAA safety zone to the north without buying land or requiring easements from Meadowgreens Golf Course and neighbors.
0:00 - 6:20 Introduction by Supervisor Art Bassin.
6:20 - 19:00 - Historical overview of development of the airport by Public Works Commissioner David Robinson.
19:00 - 50:50 - Discussion with questions from public, answered mainly by Bassin, Robinson and Richmor owner Mahlon Richards.
50:50 - 1:02:00 - Bassin reviews options for runway and answers questions.
1:02:20 - 1:04:55 - Comments by Ghent Supervisor Michael Benvenuto.
1:05:00 - Economic Development Commissioner Ken Flood.
1:08:00 - 1:11:00 - Robinson
1:11:00 - 1:12:00 - Richards
1:12:00 - 1:16:00 - Bassin reads statements by Supervisors John Porreca, Art Baer and Mike Benson.
1:16:00 - 1:32:00 - Public comment and questions to committee.
1:32:45 - 1: 37:00 - Bassin outlines plans for meetings on February 12, including one with all county.
supervisors on February 12, and invites public attendance and comments at that meeting. Bassin outlines next steps and possible future development schedule.