Ruby Star
Airpark
Backhoe Use Policy
This backhoe belongs to the Ruby Star Airpark and is
available for property owner usage
subject to the rules set forth below.
1) The primary use of the backhoe is for Association work and that work shall take precedence over work of individual property owners. The backhoe is not to be used by a member outside the Ruby Star Airpark premises unless specifically authorized by the board.
2) Those persons authorized to operate the backhoe are to be appointed by a majority vote of the RSAPOA Board of Directors.
At this time, authorized operators are: Carl Taylor & Jay Bennett
3) Individual property owners can rent the backhoe when it is not in use by the RSAPOA for the following rates:
a) Hourly Rate = $50 per Hobbs Hour
b) Day rate = $200 for an 8 hr. day
c) Weekly rate = $800 for a 40 hr. week
d) Operator = To be negotiated between authorized operator and renter
e) Fuel = $6.00/gallon (as of 11/2011)
Insurance will be acquired by the Association and an equitable percentage of that cost built into the member rate.
4) Individual property owners renting the backhoe must relinquish its use should the RSAPOA develop a concurrent need for the backhoe.
5) Individual property owners renting the backhoe must sign a release waiver prior to its use.
6) The backhoe operators are responsible for daily maintenance checks of the equipment.
7) The RSAPOA will contract and pay for normal periodic maintenance required as indicated in the operator’s manual.
8) Property owners renting the backhoe will be responsible for any damage done to the backhoe or their property during the time they are renting the backhoe.
If you would like to rent the backhoe, please click on contact and email or call the POA Board President.