Airport Board addresses propane bid and fountains

By MEGAN HUGHES

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IRONWOOD — The Gogebic-Iron County Airport Board voted on Monday to accept a bid from Midland Services Inc. of Ironwood for propane at a rate of $1.31 per gallon.

The only other bidder was Krist Oil, which operates throughout the region.

The board also approved a $4,000 purchase of an upgraded scissor lift from Forslund Building Supply in Ironwood.

Airport Manager Jeremy Busch informed the board that the lift runs on propane and has undergone inspections to guarantee safety.

Included in the board’s motion was a commitment to seek training for staff in re...