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Town of Nantucket
NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT
14 Airport Road
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554
Thomas M. Rafter, Airport Manager Commissioners Phone: (508) 325-5300 Daniel W. Drake, Chairman Fax: (508) 325-5306 Arthur D. Gasbarro, Vice Chair
Anthony G. Bouscaren Andrea N. Planzer Jeanette D. Topham AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
December 22, 2015
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by Chairman Daniel Drake with the following Commissioners present: Arthur Gasbarro, Anthony Bouscaren, Jeanette Topham and Andrea
Planzer.
The meeting took place in the 1st floor Community room at the Public Safety Facility, 4 Fairgrounds Rd. Nantucket MA. Airport employees present were: Noah Karberg, Environmental Coordinator, Janine Torres,
Office Manager, and Mae Williams, Administrative Assistant. Thomas Rafter, Airport Manager,
participated by phone.
Mr. Drake announced the meeting was being video and audio recorded. Mr. Drake asked for comments on the Agenda. Hearing none, the Agenda was adopted.
Public Comment – None
Air Service Update – Mr. Rafter reported Island Airlines ceased operation on Friday, December
11, 2015 and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Monday, December 21, 2015. The Airport is working with all parties involved trying to restore as much service as possible with freight being
the primary concern. Hyannis Air Service (Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines) has added additional
passenger service and is working through logistics to offer freight service by December 30, 2015.
Mr. Rafter has had preliminary discussions with two (2) airlines that have expressed interest in providing service to Hyannis. Discussion continued regarding the impact on the ticket counter as
well as the freight hangar. The terminal space leased by Island Airlines cannot be offered to another party until released through the bankruptcy process.
Mr. Kevin Bradley, Vice President of Rectrix Aviation, addressed the Commission briefing them
on their plans to provide airline service to Hyannis and other markets upon FAA approval to provide commuter service. He also provided background information regarding the airline and their commitment to Nantucket and Cape Cod. During questioning, Mr. Bradley responded they
intend to mirror Island Airlines schedule by providing hourly service to Hyannis and will offer
pay-as-you-go commuter books. Mr. Bradley added pricing has not yet been determined but is intended to be competitive.
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Pending Leases and Contracts Mr. Rafter presented the following Leases and Contracts:
Rectrix Aerodrome – Signatory airline Lease with office space for $32,280, Annual Business Fee of $1,500, plus Landing Fees. Mr. Rafter noted the space offered to Rectrix
is the same space they occupied this summer providing ground service to Jet Blue. Mr.
Bradley commented Rectrix is still reviewing the document and would like to know what incentives may be available before signing.
Country Club Enterprises – Capital Budget contract for $21,277 to purchase two (2) 2016 8-passenger Golf carts.
Wisentaner, Inc Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – Rent abatement negotiated
due to FUDS relocation $65,988.70
No action was taken on the Rectrix Aviation lease. Mr. Bouscaren made a Motion to approve the Contract with Country Club Enterprises. Second by Ms. Planzer and Passed unanimously.
Mr. Bouscaren made a Motion to approve the Wisentaner Inc. Memorandum of Understanding.
Second by Ms. Planzer and Passed unanimously.
Airline Incentive Discussion – Mr. Rafter intends to provide a draft of a revised incentive plan at the January 12th meeting.
Warrant Articles – Mr. Rafter reviewed the proposed warrant articles, other than the standard
budget Articles, for the 2016 Annual Town Meeting. An Article for the use of Retained Earnings will include Employee Housing Project, Fire Truck Repairs, and the GA Building settlement. Another Article will be for a long-term lease authorization for 10 Sun Island Road.
Gift Shop Lease Discussion – A three (3) month Lease Abatement for the Airport Gift Shop was
requested by Diana Nascimento, Proprietor. After some discussion, the topic was tabled until the January 12, 2016 meeting to allow for time to discuss the provisions of her lease with her and to
present a formalized response.
Commissioners Comments’ Mr. Gasbarro complimented the Maintenance crew on the cleanliness of the grounds. Ms. Topham requested better lighting at the entrance to the Airport on Macy Lane.
On behalf of all the Commissioners, Mr. Drake extended a thank you to all the employees for
their hard work throughout the 2015 year.
Public Comment None.
Having no further business for Open Session, Ms. Planzer made a Motion to go into Executive
Session, under G.L. Chapter 30 A, Section 21 A, not to return to Open Session, to review Executive Session Minutes as enumerated on the Agenda; Clause 6 - to consider the purchase,
exchange, lease or value of real property with respect to Exhibit A of the Airport Layout Plan and
under Clauses 3 & 6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property and to discuss pending litigation to Gatto vs. Town. The Chair has determined that an open session may
have a detrimental effect on the negotiation/litigation position of the Airport Commission. Second by Mr. Bouscaren and Passed by the following roll-call vote:
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Mr. Bouscaren – Aye
Ms. Topham - Aye
Ms. Planzer - Aye Mr. Gasbarro – Aye
Mr. Drake – Aye
Meeting adjourned at 5:37 pm
Respectfully submitted,
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Mae R. Williams, Recorder Master List of Documents Used 12/22/15 Agenda including Exhibit 1 Rectrix Aerodrome 2015 Airline Lease Agreement
Country Club Enterprises Inc. Contract
Wisentaner, Inc. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Nantucket Memorial Airport Air Service Incentive Program (6/1/2015 – 5/31/2018)
D. Nascimento e-mail to D. Drake re: rent abatement for 2016 Handout Planet ACK, Inc. 2015 CPI adjustment letter dated 3/2/15 and Page 1 of 2013 Lease agreement