City Increases Fees for Hangar Rentals at Airport

July 21, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Aircraft owners who rent Hangars at the Smithville Municipal Airport will soon be paying more

During the regular monthly meeting last week, the Smithville Aldermen voted 3-1 to implement a plan to increase rental charges and establish a tie down fee. Alderman Beth Chandler voted against it. Alderman Brandon Cox was absent.

Airport Manager Katelyn Sanders made the recommendation saying the increases were needed to keep up with inflation. City amenities currently provided to the aircraft owners would still be offered.

“The people who have the T-Hangars they pay for the space which includes free electric, free water, free Wi Fi, free security system including gates and cameras, 24-hour access to restrooms, our lobby with complimentary coffee, 24-hour access to the ramp, and access to fuel. You would still get to store your aircraft and take advantage of those amenities,” said Sanders.

The city has been charging $125 per month for T-Hangar rentals and $225 per month for Commercial Hangars with a one-month savings for those who pay annually. The annual rent charges for T-Hangars is $1,375 and $2,475 for Commercial Hangars.

Under the plan adopted by the aldermen, rates for both T-Hangars and Commercial Hangars to current lessees would increase by 10% each year for the next three years and then by 3% per year thereafter.

For example, monthly rates for T-Hangars would go to $137.50 and $247.50 for Commercial Hangars the first year. Annual charges would increase to $1,512.50 for T-Hangars and $2,722.50 for Commercial Hangars.

“Our leases go from July 1 to June 30. At the end of 2025 it would be about a 33.1% increase and a 3% increase thereafter on the hangar rents,” said Sanders

For new tenants starting July 11, 2022, a T-hangar will cost $350.00 for one month, or an annual rate of $3,850.00 (tenants save a month by doing annual).

For new tenants starting July 11, 2022, a commercial hangar will cost $425.00 for one month, or an annual rate of $4,675.00 (tenants save a month by doing annual).

For pilots who tie-down on the ramp, there is no fee for the first 72 hours. After 72 hours, there is a $40 tie-down fee. For monthly external storage of an aircraft, it is $40 a month.

“This is a common charge at other airports,” said Sanders. “At the Smyrna Airport its $300 per month (tie down). Lebanon is over $200 a month. Warren County charges over $30 every one to two days,” added Sanders.

July 20, 2022
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Donny Green, County Executive Director for the DeKalb/Cannon County Farm Service Agency, reminds DeKalb County and Cannon County farmers that the deadline to nominate candidates for the 2021 Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee Election is August 1.

“The election of knowledgeable agricultural producers to FSA county committees is important to all farmers and ranchers with large or small operations. It is crucial that every eligible producer take part in this election because county committees are a direct link between the farm community and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Farm Service Agency is unique because we have a grassroots farmer-elected committee that oversees and delivers farm programs at the local level,” says Green.

DeKalb County Local Administrative Area (LAA) # 3 will elect a representative in this year’s election. Nominees must reside in LAA # 3, which generally covers the south and southeasern portions of DeKalb County including the Belk, Antioch, Jefferson, Keltonburg, Seven Springs, Shiney Rock, Four Seasons, Evins Mill, Midway, Johnson’s Chapel, and Austin Bottoms communities.

Individuals may nominate themselves, or others, as a candidate. In addition, eligible candidates can be nominated by community-based and other organizations, especially groups representing socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers, in the county where the election is being held before the close of the nomination period. Nominations and elections are open to all eligible candidates and voters without regard to race, color, religion, nation origin, age, sex, marital status, or disability. The nomination form (FSA-669A) is available at USDA Service Centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/elections.

Producers should remember the following dates regarding the upcoming county committee elections. Producers can request, complete, and submit nomination forms through August 1. Ballots will be mailed to eligible voters by November 7. The deadline to return ballots is December 5. The elected committee member and alternates take office on January 1, 2023.

July 20, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Twenty-six people were indicted by the DeKalb County Grand Jury on Monday, July 18 and they will appear for arraignment in criminal court on August 1.

Those indicted and their charges are as follows:

Marcie Jean Alsobrooks: driving under the influence and DUI per se

Emma Katherine Alverson: aggravated burglary (2 counts) and theft over $2,500

Dickie Ray Bain: possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) over 0.5 grams

Joshua Joel Bain: domestic assault

Kaitlyn Brianna Bain and Seth Garrett Dawson: theft over $1,000

Johnathan Dewayne Barnes: driving on revoked license (7th offense)

Timmy Jay Barnes: driving under the influence

Sean Stephen Bess: aggravated burglary, theft over $1,000, and forgery (4 counts)

Kenny Waymon Dyal, Jr.: vandalism under $1,000

Shane Daniel Gray: possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) over 0.5 grams, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of prohibited weapons

Michael Allen Johnson: vandalism under $1,000

Marty Eugene Lance: possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) over 0.5 grams and driving on a revoked license

Dalton Grady Moore: driving under the influence

Terrence Brock Moore: evading arrest

Micah Daniel Murphy: tampering with evidence

James Byron Newton: driving under the influence (2nd offense) and DUI per se

Christopher Bryan Pack: evading arrest

Jimmy Mason Page: false report

Skylar James Pease: possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule VI drug (marijuana)

Jeffery Lynn Sanders: theft of property under $1,000, vandalism under $1,000, and criminal trespassing

Lena Michelle Santana: driving under the influence, DUI per se, and simple possession of a schedule VI drug (marijuana)

Shawn Edward Soales: theft of services over $2,500

Justice Namen Williams: driving under the influence (2nd offense) and driving on a revoked license

Daniel Ray Wilson: burglary and theft of property over $2,500

Kenneth Adam Wright: reckless endangerment, evading arrest, evading arrest with vehicle, burglary, auto burglary, theft of property over 2,500, and vandalism over $1,000