Opinion No.

The Honorable Jack Critcher State Senator 30 Trestle Court Batesville, AR 72501

Dear Senator Critcher:

I am writing in response to your request for my opinion on the following question:

Is it legal for the County Judge to use county road equipment, fuel and manpower to excavate at the Batesville Airport for hangar pads?

My inquiries reveal that the Batesville Regional Airport is a city-owned facility located in Independence County approximately three miles outside the Batesville city limits. I am further informed that the hangars at issue are owned by the city and leased to private parties. The…