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NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT
14 Airport Road
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554
Thomas M. Rafter, Airport Manager /'14 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
July 12, 2019
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 am by Chairman Daniel Drake with the following
Commissioners present: Jeanette Topham, and Andrea Planzer.
Commissioner Anthony Bouscaren participated remotely as his physical attendance was
unreasonably difficult.
Commissioner Arthur Gasbarro was absent.
The meeting took place in the 1 s` floor Community room at the Public Safety Facility, 4 Fairgrounds
Rd. Nantucket MA.
Airport employees present were: Thomas Rafter, Airport Manager, Noah Karberg, Assistant
Airport Manager, David Sylvia, Safety and Compliance Officer, Katy Perales, Office Manager, and
Lillian Sylvia, Administrative Assistant.
Mr. Drake announced the meeting was being audio and video recorded.
Mr. Drake asked for comments on the Agenda; hearing none, the Agenda was adopted.
Ms. Planzer made a Motion to approve the draft minutes dated 6/11/19. Second by Ms. Topham
and Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ms. Topham- Aye
Mr. Bouscaren- Aye
Ms. Planzer- Aye
Mr. Drake- Aye
Ms. Topham made a Motion to ratify the 6/19/19 and 6/30/19 Warrants. Second by Ms. Planzer
Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ms. Topham- Aye
Mr. Bouscaren- Aye
Ms. Planzer- Aye
Mr. Drake- Aye
071219-1 Election of Officers- Mr. Drake reported that Mr. Rafter spoke with Mr. Gasbarro and
that he is happy with his present role as Vice Chairman, unless the Commission decides otherwise.
Ms. Planzer made a Motion to nominate Mr. Drake as chairman of the Commission. Second by
Ms. Topham and Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ms. Topham- Aye
Mr. Bouscaren- Aye
Ms. Planzer- Aye
Mr. Drake- Abstain
Ms. Topham made a Motion to nominate Mr. Gasbarro as Vice -Chairman of the Commission.
Second by Ms. Planzer and Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ms. Topham- Aye
Mr. Bouscaren- Aye
Ms. Planzer- Aye
Mr. Drake- Aye
Public Comment
None
Pending Leases/Contracts — Mr. Rafter presented for approval the following lease agreements
and contracts:
+ Nantucket on Island Chefs- Catering Agreement for an Annual Business Fee of $1,500,
plus a 25% catering fee.
+ Louie LLC dba Fly Louie- Operating Agreement for an Air Charter Broker for an Annual
Business Fee of $1,500.
+ Fly the Whale- Operating Agreement for Air Charter/Fly Blade affiliate for an Annual
Business fee of $1,500, plus landing and ramp fees on a per tum basis.
+ SpectaculAir, LLC- Operating Agreement for Air Charter service. Annual Business Fee
is paid under Allies Air Freight Sub -lease. Plus landing and ramp fees.
+ Reliant Air- Operating Agreement for scheduled service operator and Fly Louie affiliate
for an Annual Business Fee of $1,500, plus landing and ramp fees.
+ United Airlines, Inc.- Lease Agreement in the amount of $21,920, plus an Annual
Business Fee of $1,500, plus $480 intercom fee, plus monthly landing fees.
+ United Parcel Services- Land lease of 36,616 sq. ft. located at 143 Old South Road in the
amount of $59,317. Five (5) year lease with one (1), five (5) year extension option, plus an
Annual Business Fee of $1,500.
+ McEachern General Contracting, Inc.- Contract in the amount of $114,251 for the
Administration Building Restoration Project. Funding through insurance claim. This is an
operating expense.
+ American Association of Airport Executives- Contract in the amount of $15,400 for
interactive employee training learning suite renewal. One year agreement and expires
6/30/2020. This is an operating expense.
+ E -One, Inc.- Contract in the amount of $36,080 for AFFF Testing System. Allows fire
trucks to test the system without dispensing foam. Delivery, installation and training will
be complete by 10/1/2019. This is an operating expense.
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+ R.A.D. Corporation- Contract Amendment for the seasonal hold room improvement
project. Change order #1 to align to the original contract price for the tent structure.
Ms. Topham asked what the American Association of Airport Executives employee training
entailed. Mr. Rafter explained that it was an interactive training program on the computers for
employees.
Ms. Planzer made a Motion to approve the agreements, leases and contracts as presented, Second
by Ms. Topham and Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ms. Topham- Aye
Mr. Bouscaren- Aye
Ms. Planzer- Aye
Mr. Drake- Aye
Pending Matters — Mr. Rafter reported on:
+ 050916-1 Crew Quarters Development- Mr. Rafter reported that engineers are
continuing the process of developing the financial risk model.
+ 111318-3 Nantucket Memorial Aviation Wall Dedication on July 25, 2019 at 11:00
AM- Mr. Rafter reported that the dedication will take place in the main lobby where the
plaques are located.
Pilot/Operator Notice of Restriction- Mr. Drake reported that Robert Walsh, the operator in
question, is a person with whom Mr. Drake has done personal business with on occasion in the
past. Once, for unrelated work to his home, and another occasion to hire him for his charter
service. Both events took place at least 15 years ago.
Mr. Rafter reported the Airport issued a public operator notice of restriction, restricting Mr.
Walsh from the Aircraft Operations Area ("AOA") and any other non-public area of the Airport.
This notice was served to Mr. Walsh in person on July 8, 2019. In accordance with the approved
Airport rules and regulations, the Airport Manager has the power to immediately restrict an
individual from the Airport until such time as the Airport Commission reviews that action. Mr.
Rafter requests the Commission's vote to support this action.
Mr. Drake reported that Mr. Walsh and his attorney were both aware that there is no obligation
for the Commission to hear testimony or witnesses, but the Commission will give Mr. Walsh or
Keith Yankow, Mr. Walsh's attorney, the opportunity to speak. Mr. Drake reported that this is not
a public hearing, and it should be a brief statement.
Mr. Walsh explained that he has been a pilot for 52 years, and has been landing on Nantucket for
50 years, and is the owner of two aircrafts. His first landing on Nantucket was in July, 1969. Mr.
Walsh explained that he has saved lives flying his aircrafts, working with Dr. Lepore, and would
like to continue to do so. Mr. Walsh respectfully requested that the Commission have the Airport
Manager reinstate his badge, and reinstate his tie down spot.
Mr. Rafter explained that he gave Mr. Walsh a verbal warning explaining to him that the Airport
was reviewing and investigating him, and that he was facing potential restrictions. Subsequent to
this conversation, some issues, including those addressed in the letter, occurred.
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Mr. Walsh explained that this supposed violation took place over two years ago. Mr. Walsh said
that he went and spoke to Mr. Rafter because the Airport would not renew his badge, because Mr.
Walsh was under investigation. Mr. Walsh said that the DEA going after a Mr. Angelo is what
started his case.
Ms. Topham asked how Mr. Angelo got hold of Mr. Walsh's badge. Mr. Walsh stated that his
badge was locked in his car that was parked in General Aviation.
Ms. Planzer made a Motion to uphold the notice of restriction issued by the Airport Manager.
Second by Ms. Topham and Passed with the following roll call vote:
Ms. Topham- Abstain
Mr. Bouscaren- Aye
Ms. Planzer- Aye
Mr. Drake- Aye
Mr. Yankow, Nantucket Attorney, asked if Mr. Walsh is allowed to be a passenger on public, or
private airplanes. Mr. Rafter explained that Mr. Walsh is permitted to use commercial airline
services through the terminal.
Mr. Yankow asked if this decision was indefinite. Mr. Drake explained that if Mr. Walsh would
like to reopen this issue, he should approach the Airport Manager, but he suggests waiting at least
six months before doing so.
Mr. Yankow asked if the Commission would limit this decision to six months. Mr. Drake
responded that at this point the Commission will not limit this decision to six months.
Manager's Report — Mr. Rafter reported:
Project Updates
+ Administration Building Flood Damage- Contract has been approved. A pre -
construction meeting will take place within the next few days and work will begin shortly.
+ Seasonal Hold Room Phase II- Fully operational. The concession is open selling soft
drinks and snacks.
+ Concrete Hardstands- Construction is complete. Additional testing on Taxiway E will be
done using additional funding from MassDOT.
+ Pavement Markings- Project completed. Working with engineers on residual impacts to
the runway that have created FOD issues, and markings on displaced thresholds. A
contractor will begin this work in August.
+ Generator for Airfield Lighting- Two doors that were damaged in a wind storm have
been replaced. This project is complete.
+ ALP Update (Geometry Analysis) — Waiting approval from FAA.
+ EA/EIS- Archeological work is complete. No cultural resources were identified Working
on developing a report. To be completed by the fall.
+ Tank Removal Compliance - The old tank for the generator for the air traffic control
tower will be removed within the next couple of months.
+ PFC Application- Work is being coordinated with the consultant, and proceeding in
identifying which projects to apply for.
+ Bunker Road Drainage Issue- Working with engineers on a solution.
+ Fuel Farm Rehabilitation- reviewing final task order and scope of work.
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RFP/IFB Bid Status — Mr. Rafter reported the procurements being worked on include:
+ Fuel Farm Supply RFP- Received five bids which are under review.
+ Bunker Road Parcels- Received two bids for separate parcels which are under review.
Operations — Mr. Rafter reported:
+ July fourth weekend, holiday sales were up 5% over last year. Total gallons for both Jet A
and AVGas were up 11% over last year.
+ On Saturday, July 6, 2019, TSA screened a record number of over 1900 passengers.
+ Wooden signs for the Airport entrance have been designed and ordered.
+ On Thursday, July 11, 2019, a Rectrix Aircraft struck a Southern Airways Aircraft on the
ramp. This incident is being investigated.
Statistics — Mr. Rafter reviewed the May 2019 statistics:
+ Operations are up 2.28% from May 2018; and down 21.22% from last FYTD.
+ Enplanements are down 2.61 % from May 2018; and up 2.95% from last FYTD.
+ Jet A Gallons are down 6.09% from May 2018; and up 8.60% from last FYTD.
+ Jet A Gallons are up 11.28% from June 2018.
+ AvGas Gallons are up 0.27 % from May 2018; and up 14.34% from last FYTD.
+ AvGas Gallons are up 1.16% from June 2018.
+ Freight is up 15.41% from May2018; and up 9.56% from last FYTD.
+ 5 Noise Complaints were filed for May 2019 compared to 1 in May 2018.
Ms. Topham asked if freight increased during the Stop and Shop strike, and if it continued
afterwards. Mr. Rafter responded that this will be looked into.
Personnel Report -
None.
Travel Request- 2019 ACI Annual Conference & Exhibition, Tampa, FL September 15-17,
2019- Mr. Rafter reported that the ACI is an International Airport Membership Organization. Mr.
Rafter is interested to investigate if there are relevant topics on the Agenda, determining if Mr.
Rafter or another Staff member should attend this conference.
Ms. Topham asked how many conferences per year are enough to attend. Mr. Rafter explained that
he personally tries to attend three conferences a year. The value and education component is looked
upon when sending staff to conferences.
Ms. Planzer made a Motion to approve travel to the ACI Annual Conference & Exhibition Second
by Ms. Topham and Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ms. Topham- Aye
Mr. Bouscaren- Aye
Ms. Planzer- Aye
Mr. Drake- Aye
Commissioners Comments
+ Ms. Topham asked how the new airline, Southern Airways was doing. Mr. Rafter
responded that they have not been operating long enough to provide monthly reports.
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Public Comment
None.
Having no further business for Open Session, Ms. Planzer made a Motion to go into Executive
Session, under G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21A, not to return to Open Session, to review Executive
Session Minutes as enumerated on the Agenda;; Second by Ms. Topham and Passed unanimously,
by the following roll -call vote:
Ms. Topham- Aye
Mr. Bouscaren- Aye
Ms. Planzer- Aye
Mr. Drake- Aye
Meeting adjourned at 10:10 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Lillian Sylvia, Recorder
Master List of Documents Used
7/12/19 Agenda including Exhibit 1
6/11/19 Draft Minutes
6//19/19 Warrant Signature page
6/30/19 Warrant Signature Page
Nantucket on Island Chefs Catering Agreement
Fly Louie Operating Agreement
Fly the Whale Operating Agreement
SpectaculAir Operating Agreement
Reliant Air Operating Agreement
United Airlines Agreement
United Parcel Services Lease Agreement
McEachem General Contracting Inc. Contract
American Association of Airport Executives Contract
E -One, Inc. Contract
R.A.D. Corporation Contract Amendment
Pilot Notice of Restriction Letter
Notice of Restriction Letter from Individual's Attorney (Handout)
Notice of Restriction Reply from Airport Legal (Handout)
May 2019 Monthly Statistical Report (Slide 7- Handout)
2019 Annual Conference &Exhibition. Tampa, FL Agenda
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