The Rexburg City Council met on March 2 to discuss in part, changes to the Legacy Flight Museum. The main topic of discussion was the runway lights which are illuminated every night from dusk to dawn even if there is only one operation per night. The current annual power bill for the operation of the lights is $3000.
The airport board suggested buying pilot operated/ microphone controlled runway lights a pilot could turn on from the plane when approaching the runway which would cost the city $2,746 and an additional $2000 for installation of the new system. The lights would be used only when needed instead of burning all night.
The city has been carrying a negative balance of the budgeted expenses for the airport and the Airport Board suggested the new system as part of the solution.
Council Member Stout moved to approve the purchase and all council members voted unanimously aye.
Here is a copy of the Minutes from the City Council meeting on March 2: http://www.rexburg.org/archives/37/Council%20Minutes%20-%20March%2002,%202011.pdf
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