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Home My WebLink About2020-8-11 • NANTUCKET TOWN CLQ Town of Nantucket 2020 SEP I i PM ' 22 NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT 14 Airport Road Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554 Thomas M.Rafter,Airport Manager A 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 August 11,2020 The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by Chairman Daniel Drake with the following Commissioners present: Jeanette Topham,Arthur Gasbarro and Anthony Bouscaren. Commissioner Andrea Planer was absent. This meeting was conducted remotely by video conference via Zoom app and broadcasted 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,Katy Perales, Office Manager and Lillian Sylvia,Administrative Assistant. Also present was: Rich Lasdin,McFarland Johnson, Inc. 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. Mr. Gasbarro made a Motion to approve the 7/14/20, 4:15PM draft minutes and the 7/14/20, 5:00PM draft minutes. Second by Ms. Topham and Passed by the following roll call vote: Mr.Bouscaren-Aye Ms. Topham-No Mr. Gasbarro-Aye Mr.Drake-Aye Mr.Bouscaren made a Motion to ratify the 6/30/20,7/22/20 and 8/11/20 Warrants. Second by Mr. Gasbarro and Passed by the following roll call vote: Mr.Bouscaren-Aye Ms. Topham-Aye Mr. Gasbarro-Aye Mr.Drake-Aye Mr. Gasbarro made a Motion to approve the agreements, contracts and contract amendments as presented. Second by Mr.Bouscaren and Passed by the following roll call vote- Mr.Bouscaren-Aye Ms. Topham-Aye Mr. Gasbarro-Aye Mr.Drake-Aye 071420-2 Airport Manager Contract Discussion- Mr. Drake reported that Mr. Rafter is not seeking any changes in the current Airport Manager's contract. Mr. Bouscaren made a Motion to approve Mr. Rafter's Airport Manager's contract in its present form with the updated salary to be affective for three years starting July 1, 2020. Second by Ms. Topham and Passed by the following roll call vote- Mr.Bouscaren-Aye Ms. Topham-Aye Mr. Gasbarro-Aye Mr.Drake-Aye Pending Matters—Mr.Rafter reported on: + 050916-1 Crew Quarters Development-No change.This item will be removed from the Agenda indefinitely. + 091019-01 Capital Approval Process/Home Rule Petition(Formally Town Government Study Committee)-Mr.Rafter reported that Article 94 in the warrant was passed at Annual Town Meeting(ATM). The town clerk is preparing a certified copy of the vote and Town Administration will forward to Legislative Representatives. 071420-03 Per-an polyfluoroalkyl substances(PFAS)Investigation Update-Mr.Rafter asked the Commission to authorize the Chairman to execute necessary contracts for emergency Point of Entry Treatment(POET)systems purchase and installations,because asresults come back if they are over 200 PPT,a POET system needs to installed as soon as possible. Ms.Topham made a Motion to authorize the chair to sign contracts for any additional POET systems. Second by Mr.Bouscaren and Passed by the following roll call vote: Mr.Bouscaren-Aye Ms. Topham-Aye Mr. Gasbarro-Aye Mr. Drake-Aye Mr.Karberg gave an update on the results of Madequecham Valley Road and the West Side of the Airport. Mr.Rafter reported on a question that was asked regarding testing employees for PFAS. The short answer is that government agencies have stated that nothing useful can be gained by testing individuals for PFAS as the information is of no use in diagnosing or treating a medical condition. This information will be put on the website at www.ack-pfas.com. 8/11//20 Airport Commission Meeting Page 3 of 9 + McFarland Johnson,Inc.Task Order-Plume Identification-Mr.Rafter explained that plume identification must be done sequentially afeter the testing and rmediation phases of homeowner wells is completed.s. This task order will remain as pending until the other phases are completed. Public Comment- None. Environmental Assessment/Environmental Impact Report(EA/EIR)-Mr.Rafter reported on: 081120-1 McFarland Johnson,Inc.Task Order-Noise Berm Permitting-Contract in the amount of$15,000 to conduct studies to incorporate south apron noise berm into the EA/ER. Mr. Gasbarro made a Motion to approve Task Order MJ-PN-05 in the amount of$15,000. Second by Ms.Topham and Passed by the following roll call vote: Mr.Bouscaren-Aye Ms. Topham-Aye Mr. Gasbarro-Aye Mr.Drake-Aye Ratify FAA Grant Acceptances-Mr.Rafter reported on: 081120-2 AIP 71 "Security and Safety Enhancements (Equipment Upgrade)- Phase II (Installation)"-$3,820,461. 081120-3 AIP 72 "Reconstruct Taxiway E; and reconstruct Realign Stub Taxiway A"- $19,998,693. Both projects will be 100%reimbursed. Mr. Bouscaren made a Motion to ratify the AIP 71 Grant and AIP 72 Grant. Second by Mr. Gasbarro and Passed by the following roll call vote: Mr. Bouscaren-Aye Ms. Topham-Aye Mr. Gasbarro-Aye Mr.Drake-Aye 081120-4 Aircraft Policy Review-Aircraft Wet Washing and PFAS Product Ban-Mr. Rafter reported on a request to approve the policy that does not allow aircraft wet washing and to ban products containing PFAS from being used for washing airplanes. Mr. Bouscaren made a Motion to adopt the Aircraft wet washing and PFAS product ban policy. Second by Ms. Topham and Passed by the following roll vote: Mr.Bouscaren-Aye Ms. Topham-Aye Mr. Gasbarro-Aye Mr. Drake-Aye 8/11//20 Airport Commission Meeting Page 5 of 9 + Mr.Rafter reported that due to the COVID-19 pandemic it was difficult to estimate the traffic volume and the Fuel Revolver Cap was lowered to$2 Million.Mr.Rafter reported that sales are at$1.6 Million and expense are at about$870,000,which may result in the need to increase in the Fuel Revolver Cap. + Air Service Update(subject to change): o JetBlue added White Plains and LaGuardia services in August. o American Airlines will be running their regular proposed schedule. o Delta will have one flight daily on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. o United will be flying one flight on Saturdays only,June 6th through mid-August. o Southern Airways has begun new schedule, which includes Hyannis, MA and Providence,RI. Statistics—Mr.Rafter reviewed the June 2020 statistics: Mr. Rafter noted that because of the reduced hours in the Air Traffic Control Tower statistics may not be completely comparable to previous years. + Operations are down 59.26%from June 2019; and down 3.46%from last FYTD. • Enplanements are down 83.49%from June 2019;and down 16.02%from last FYTD. • Jet A Gallons are down 28.30%from June2019;and down 6.42%from last FYTD. + Jet A Gallons are down 14.22%from July 2019. • AvGas Gallons are down 46.08%from June 2019;and down 15.43%from last FYTD. • AvGas Gallons are down 34.51%from July 2019. + Freight is down 23.17%from June 2019; and down 10.30%from last FYTD. + 12 Noise complaints were filed for June 2020 compared to 9 in June 2019. Personnel Report-Mr.Rafter reported: + Mr. Rafter and Mr. Karberg received recognition from the Town Manager for the efforts during the COVID-19 Pandemic.Mr.Rafter extended that thanks to all Airport staff. Travel Request-2020 F.Russell Hoyt National Airports Conference Savannah,GA September 27-29,2020 Mr.Rafter reported that he is moderating a session,but it may become virtual. Ms. Topham made a Motion to approve Mr. Rafter's request to attend the National Airports Conference in Savannah,GA.Second by Mr.Bouscaren and Passed by the following roll call vote: Mr.Bouscaren-Aye Ms. Topham-Aye Mr. Gasbarro-Aye Mr.Drake-Aye Commissioners Comments- Mr. Gasbarro commented on the operations and that while there are drastic reductions on the commercial side of service, that the south ramp side of service is not down much. Mr. Gasbarro recommended to start looking at how the Airport will start maintaining balanced budgets and fiscal year health by adjusting and revisiting the rates and charges. In response to Mr. Gasbarro' s comment,Mr. Rafter reported that the Airport has received but not yet fully reviewed the report ending June 30th for FY20.Mr.Rafter explained that at a quick glance 8/11//20 Airport Commission Meeting Page 7 of 9 Master List of Documents Used 8/11//20 Agenda including Exhibit 1 7/14/20 4:15pm Draft Minutes 7/14/20 5:00pm Draft Minutes 6/30/20 Warrant Approvals 7/22/20 Warrant Approvals 8/5/20 Warrant Approvals JetBlue Seasonal Airline Agreement United Airlines Seasonal Airline Agreement Delta Airlines Seasonal Airline Agreement Reliant Air Operating Agreement Ross Rectrix HYA,LLC Ground Handling for JetBlue Agreement Verrill Dana,LLP Letter of Agreement LeVangie Electric Company Contract Stantec Consulting Services,Inc.Contract Jacobs Engineer Group Contract Amendment-Taxiway'E' McFarland Johnson,Inc.Task Order MJ-PA-01 McFarland Johnson Inc.Task Order MJ-PN-02 McFarland Johnson Inc.Task Order MJ-PN-05 McFarland Johnson Inc.Task Order MJ-PN-03 (Handout) Airport Commission Sub-Committees Employment Agreement for Airport Manager PFAS Update West Side Properties and Madaquecham Valley Road Map(Handout) West Side Properties Map(Handout) Appropriation Letter for Task Order MJ-PN-01 AlP 71 Grant Agreement AIP 72 Grant Agreement Aircraft Wet Washing and PFAS Product Ban Policy Draft Term Sheet for Counter Freight June 2020 Monthly Statistical Report National Airport Conference(NAC),Savannah,GA. 8/11//20 Airport Commission Meeting Page 9 of 9