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Home My WebLink About2020-5-28 NANTUCKET rowN CLERK Town of Nantucket 2020 AUG -3 Pt4 I; 3� NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT 14 Airport Road Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554 Thomas M.Rafter,Airport Manager A •4 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 May 28,2020 The meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm by Chairman Daniel Drake with the following Commissioners present: Arthur Gasbarro and Andrea Planzer. This meeting was conducted remotely by video conference via Zoom app and broadcast on the Town of Nantucket YouTube Channel consistent with Governor Baker's Executive Order of March 12, 2020, due to the current State of Emergency in the Commonwealth and due to the outbreak of the"COVID-19 Virus". Airport employees present were: Tom Rafter, Airport Manager, Noah Karberg, Assistant Airport Manager, Jamie Sandsbury, Business and Finance Manager, Katy Perales, Office Manager and Lilly Sylvia,Administrative Assistant. Mr. Drake read the Town's virtual meeting statement. 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. 052820-1 Pavement Markings Project 2020-Mr. Rafter reported on: Bid protest was received on this project.After consulting with Airport Counsel,Mr. Rafter request that the pavement markings contract with JJ Cunningham, LLC that was approved but not fully executed, be rescinded. Mr. Rafter request that the Commission award and fully execute the proposed contract with Hi Way Safety Systems, Inc. Mr.Gasbarro made a Motion to withdraw the award by the Commission on 4/14/2020 of a contract for pavement markings to JJ Cunningham, LLC. Second by Ms. Planzer and Passed by the following roll call vote- Ms. Planzer-Aye Mr. Gasbarro-Aye Mr. Drake-Aye Pending Leases/Contracts—Mr. Rafter presented for approval the following contracts: + Hi Way Safety Systems,Inc-Contract in the amount of$243,098 for pavement markings on Runways 15-33 and 12-30. Anticipated ASMP MassDOT funding of 80% and ACK 20%. + Weston Solutions,Inc.-Contract Amendment in the amount of$38,400 for environmental consulting service for site assessment for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances to add funds to the current contract. Mr.Rafter explained the urgency to approve the contract amendment with Weston Solutions,Inc.so that the Airport is able to meet Massachusetts Department of Public Health(MassDEP) deadlines that must be complied with pertaining to PFAS. This amendment will allow the Airport to move forward with Weston Solutions, Inc. for the provision of bottled water and the timely design and installation of the Point of Entry Treatment (POET) System, which will remove PFAS from the water supply. Due to COVID-19 pushing back Annual Town Meeting,the Airport was unable to secure the additional appropriation to get this work underway earlier.Mr.Rafter explained that this will cover the three houses located on Madaquasham Valley that have tested with high levels of PFAS. Mr. Gasbarro made a Motion to approve the contract with Hi Way Safety, Inc. Second by Ms. Planzer and Passed by the following roll call vote- Ms. Planzer-Aye Mr.Gasbarro-Aye Mr.Drake-Aye Ms. Planzer made a Motion to approve the contract amendment with Weston Solutions, Inc. Second by Mr. Gasbarro and Passed by the following roll call vote- Ms. Planzer-Aye Mr. Gasbarro-Aye Mr. Drake-Aye 052820-2 MassDOT ASMP Grant Awards& Associated Grant Assurances Purchase ARFF Foam Cart-$28,864 Mr. Drake explained that due to the urgency to get funding from MassDOT for 80% of the foam cart,that he signed the Grant Award and Grant Assurances. Mr. Gasbarro made a Motion to ratify the MassDOT ASMP Grant Awards & Associated Grant Assurance for the purchase of the ARFF foam cart. Second by Ms. Planzer and Passed by the following roll call vote- Ms.Planzer-Aye Mr. Gasbarro-Aye Mr. Drake-Aye Manager's Report-Mr. Rafter reported- + Mr. Drake,Chairman,signed a grant application for Taxiway E. Funding breakdown is as follows-FAA-$17,801,000.00;MassDOT-$1,338,405.00;ACK-$1,076,336.00 for a total project cost of $20,216,376.00. FAA has reported that this will qualify for a FY20 Coronavirus Aid,Relief and Economic Security(CARES)Act project.The application was submitted with the given breakdown,but it is anticipated that it will be a 100%funded for all eligible items,including ACK's share. + Two invoices have been submitted for drawdowns from CARES Act Grant. + Memorial Day weekend sales were down 66%or$162,382.00. + Combined with daffodil weekend, wine festival and Memorial Day weekend, sales in the Fixed Based Operators(FBO)were down more than$366,000.00,due to COVID-19. 5/28/20 Airport Commission Meeting Page 2 of 4 Commissioners Comments- Mr.Drake reported that the Town Manager has asked the Airport Commission to change the June 9,2020 Commission meeting that was to take place at 5:00PM.The new meeting date/time is to be determined. Public Comment- None. Having no further business for Open Session,Mr.Gasbarro made a Motion to adjourn. Second by Ms.Planzer and Passed by the following roll-call vote: Ms. Planzer-Aye Mr. Gasbarro-Aye Mr.Drake-Aye Meeting adjourned at 3:19pm. Respectfully submitted, Lillian Sylvia, Recorder Master List of Documents Used 5/28//20 Agenda including Exhibit l (Handout) Weston Solutions,Inc-Contract Amendment(Handout) Hi Way Safety Systems,Inc.Contract MassDOT ASMP Grant Contract for ARFF Foam Cart 5/28/20 Airport Commission Meeting Page 3 of 4 5/28/20 Airport Commission Meeting Page 4 of 4