By Jim Young
The Crossville City Council authorized City Manager Greg Wood to seek an interim Fixed Base Operator (FBO) for the Crossville Memorial Airport after approving a buyout agreement proposed by the current FBO Crossville Aero to close their contact.
Several discussions by the council on the airport operation have been held in the last couple months including the re-institution of an Airport Committee that was shut down by the council several years ago, about the time Crossville Aero took over operation of the airport.
The buyout proposal was not on the city's agenda but came up under the city attorney's report after Will Ridley had been in talks with Crossville Aero owner Chris Bennett. The agreement proposed to buy out the remaining 3 years and 2-month term of the FBO/airport management contract for a payment of $50,000. Other provisions included that Bennett would continue to act as FBO for an additional 30 days to allow the city time to seek an interim replacement. At the end of the 30 days, the city will buy any stock of aviation fuel at cost and could purchase inventory stocks if they want to.
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Crossville Aero was appointed as interim FBO by then interim city manager Jack Miller in late 2007 after the previous FBO, Highland Aviation was removed by city council after falling into financial problems and failing to perform. About that same time, the Airport Committee was abolished by vote of the council.
In addition to the appointment of an interim FBO the city will be putting out a request for proposals for a full-time FBO/airport manager.
Councilman J. H. Graham made the motion to approve the agreement saying “this is probably best for all parties.” A second on the motion was made by Councilman Rob Harrison. The first reading of a budget amendment to account for the funds was also approved.
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