Thursday, May 13, 1999
Trustee questions airport benefits
Townships get requests to pay for improvements
BY SUE KIESEWETTER
Enquirer Contributor
UNION TOWNSHIP — Three Butler County townships are being asked to support improvements at the Hamilton-Fairfield Airport because officials say they have the most to gain from the proposed projects.
But Union Township Trustee Catherine Stoker isn't inclined to climb aboard until she knows which businesses use it.
“How many corporate jets based there are West Chester corporations?” Mrs. Stoker wondered, after airport officials asked the township to help pay for improvements.
Union, Fairfield and Liberty townships are being asked to contribute a total of $100,000 to $200,000 to help fund a glide slope device for the airport. A glide slope is a radio signal that helps approaching airplanes descend at an appropriate angle.
The total cost of the glide slope project is estimated at $300,000 to $600,000. If the townships agree to participate, the cost would be split three ways among them, the city of Hamilton and Butler County. The city of Fairfield no longer supports the airport financially.
The $450,000 cost of the second project — completion of the terminal area — will be paid for by the city of Hamilton and Butler County, said Hamilton Councilman Fred Southard, who sits on the airport board. Mr. Southard said he has not yet received a response from Fairfield Township, and will approach Liberty Township soon.
“This is a one-shot deal,” Mr. Southard told Union Township trustees Tuesday. “We'll put it in even if you choose not to participate.”
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