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Home My WebLink About1990-11-13 Town of Nantucket NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT Macy Lane Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554 Office of A irport Manager Phone: (508) 325-5301 Fax: (508) 325-5306 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING November 13, 1990 This Meeting was called to order at 5:07 pm by Chairman Ronald Santos. Commissioners in attendance were Joseph McLaughlin, Ronald Russell, Charles Mayhew and E. Foley Vaughan. Also in attendance were Manager Fred H. Jaeger, Assistant Manager Jo-ann M. Norris, Director of Operations John McDonald and Commission Secretary Myrtle Eldridge. The MINUTES of the October 23, 1990 Meeting were approved as presented. Commissioner Russell abstained from this vote. The WARRANT was approved and executed for payment. Manager Jaeger requested the Commission ratify, in the Minutes of this Meeting, their action on the APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING TWO STATE GRANTS: (1) AlP 3-25-0033-11, Rehabilitation of R/W intersection-$81,225 (2) AIP #3-25-0033-12, Update Airport Layout Plan-$3,620. Permission was previously given for the Chairman to execute these grants. This request was placed in the form of a motion, and was seconded and passed. ATLANTIC AIR wrote the Commission voicing an intention to service Nantucket from New Bedford. Manager Jaeger indicated no action need be taken at this time. He also reiterated that we currently have no counter/ramp space available. However, Atlantic Air's business reputation is being checked with no definitive response at this time. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Vaughan made a motion to create a policy to obtain a credit and background check on all applications by airlines to service Nantucket, prior to submitting to the Commission for their action. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin and passed unanimously. 1 of 3 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, November 13, 1990, continued CORRESPONDENCE ACE AIR has requested main terminal space, when available. OPERATIONS Manager Jaeger reviewed his various meetings held since the last Commission Meeting, including individual meeting with the Commissioners and several employees. Mr. Jaeger met with Mr. Donald Therien (UNITED PARCEL SERVICE) who requested that the 5-foot gate, in their new f~cility, be expanded an additional 8-feet, to permit one truck (only) access to their aircraft for loading and unloading purposes. Manager Jaeger and Chairman Santos had informed Mr. Therien that they could not foresee a problem with this request. Commissioner Mayhew reminded the Commission that the 5-foot gate was a condition under which the UPS lease was granted, due to their previous lack of respect for secured areas. At the close of this discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Vaughan for a temporary authorization to drive one vehicle only to their aircraft utilizing a new gate. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and opened for discussion. Commissioner Mayhew requested the motion be amended, permitting use of the Airport's access road gate, off Old South Road by Coastal's hangar, and that any abuse of this privilege, or break of security, would result in this privilege being revoked. Mr. Jaeger noted that U.P.S. will repair the damaged gate previously used. The motion passed with Commissioner Mayhew voting opposed. Manager Jaeger presented the following items from his personal agenda: 1. Recommended one Commission Meeting per month. This recommendation was tabled until the first of next year. 2. Work towards a report on monthly revenue vs expenses; which will enable a line item by line item comparison with previous year figures and budgeted funding levels. 3. Voiced his concern with the disrepair of the main terminal and suggested it be put in better condition for the coming season. As the rehab is not scheduled until next all, he recommended carpeting and painting. Bids will be solicited for later Commission approval. 4. He is working on a solution for the main terminal doors problem that may include landscape plantings. A "V"-shaped entrance was suggested for consideration. 2 of 3 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, November 13, 1990, continued 5. A project to cut back vegetation, adjacent to the light lane, is being considered as the trees are not a current problem, but with a few years growth they could become a hazard. 6. The airport has areas, or "spots", with drainage problems. We will request FAA financial assistance to correct this problem. 7. Manager Jaeger indicated his dissatisfaction with the current contracted cleaning service and will notify them of a 30-day deadline to improve their service. Recommenda tion: Utilize current airport personnel in this capacity. 8. Input on needs/recommendations will continue to be requested from the employees. 9. Consideration of instituting PFC's (Passenger Facility Charge), to supplement our current airline landing fee/enplanement revenue. Commissioner Vaughan made the motion to execute a revision to WILLIAM HUTCHINSON's RESTAURANT LEASE, permitting the lease to be used as collateral in securing Mr. Hutchinson's loan from the bank. This motion was seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin and passed. Due to a conflict in scheduled meetings, Commissioner Vaughan left the meeting at 6:10 pm. A motion to adjourn this meeting at 6:15 pm was M/S/P. Respectfully submitted, ~d~ Commission Secretary Approved as presented 12/4/90 3 of 3 ;1 /A /./, 1,/ I' L(/;/ Ci /{J( ;, ( J}l(, L/ \:) /f/- 1 /-- // // /'-'/ .- //j/ / /0/1(;( lOll^- LU:q