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Home My WebLink About1990-10-09 Town of Nantucket NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT Macy Lane Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554 Office of Airport Manager Phone: (508) 325-5301 Fax: (508) 325-5306 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING October 9, 1990 The meeting was opened at 5:10 pm by Chairman Ronald Santos, with the following Commissioners present: Charles Mayhew, Ronald Russell, Joseph McLaughlin*, and E. Foley Vaughan**. Also in attendance were Acting Manager Jo-ann Norris, Director of Operations John McDonald, and David Sylvia, recording Secretary. The MINUTES of the September 25, 1990 meeting were unanimously approved as written. Attorney Rhoda Weinman, representing AIRPORT CAR WASH, addressed the Commission seeking approval for her client to expand his business usage. They anticipate the use to change to a small grocery store or combination package store. After obtaining permission from the Commission, they will proceed with a Planning Board permit for a change of usage. It was M/S/P to allow the change of usage to a grocery/package store provided all other necessary approvals are granted by the Town. Rhoda Weinman will draft an amendment to the lease reflecting this approval. It is noted, for the record, that Commissioner Joseph McLaughlin was not in attendance at this time. Chairman Santos stated that it is duly recorded that, had Commissioner McLaughlin been in attendance, the Commissioner would have abstained from the discussion/voting in this matter to avoid a possible conflict of interest. Mr. David Fuselier, DOVE/NANTUCKET AVIATION, INC., attended the meeting to discuss items concerning his FBO business. He requested site approval for his proposed 10,000 square foot hangar building. The final location chosen is between the first and second light pole fixtures on the South Ramp, near the AMA access gate. Mr. Fuselier informed the Commission that the FAA and MAC had given him approval for this site, contingent upon the favorable recommendation from the Airport Commission. 1 of 5 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, October 9, 1990, continued *At 5:20 pm, it is recorded that Commissioner Joseph McLaughlin entered this meeting. It was M/S/P unanimously to approve the designated site contingent on Nantucket Aviation not using any of the South Ramp or present vehicle access way for his own business use, other than as a pass through. **At 5:36 pm, it is recorded that Commissioner Vaughan entered this meeting. It was M/S/P to allow Nantucket Aviation four (4) additional weeks to obtain a proper FCC license for a radio frequency. The Commission asked Mrs. Norris to write the FCC for a written clarification on this subject. Commissioner Mayhew voted against the motion and Commissioner Vaughan abstained from voting. Regarding Class II drivers' licenses, Mr. Fuselier informed the Commission that all of his employees have taken the written examination and that all employees will be properly licensed by 5:00 pm, October 10, 1990, by the Registry. They are all currently driving on Class II Permits, per Manager Bryan King. Regarding the five-year security background check to satisfy the FAA, Mr. Fuselier will send a letter stating that a policy of Dove Aviation is to conduct a five-year background check on all employees prior to hiring. He will also supply a current fueling supervisor certificate, to be kept on file. Bryan King is responsible for the fuel handling training for all of their employees. It was M/S/P, with Commissioner Russell opposed, to send a letter of reprimand to MRS. BERTHA O'NEILL, Taxicab owner/driver, stating that we have regulations regarding refusal of a fare. A copy of the original complaint and her statement will be sent to the Board of Selectmen. The Complainant, Mr. Martino, will be apprised of the action taken. A motion was M/ S /p to run our DESIGNER SELECTION PROCEDURE by Walter Linberg, Town Finance Director, for his review, prior to the Commission's acceptance. It was unanimously M/S/P to grant STEVE MURPHY an unpaid leave of absence from October 31 through November 9, 1990. / It was unanimously M/S/P to. release the MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE SESSIONS dated 11/2/88, 4/3/89, 5/17/89, and 6/7/89. 2 of 5 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, October 9, 1990, continued It was unanimously M/S/P to allow JOHN McDONALD state in order to attend Part 139 training, approximately $1,000. to travel out of at the cost of CORRESPONDENCE Regarding AERO MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES (AMA) land lease, it was M/S/P, with Commissioner Russell abstaining, to request the Manager send a letter requesting AMA to comply with Airport security requirements in the usage of their perimeter gate and have their employees certified with;l1. _ one (1) week to drive inside the security fence. Commissioner Vaughan requested a summary of AHA actions since issuing their contract. He also requested a copy of their contract be placed in the next Commission packet. A letter was read from TRAVELAIR, INC., informing the Commission that TRAVELAIR, INC. will no longer be servicing Nantucket with scheduled pa.ssenger service to Newark. It was M/S/P to send a certified return-receipt letter to TRAVELAIR informing them that if a certified check, or a wire transfer, is not received within ten (10) days, we will take them to small claims court for the balance due after deducting the small security deposit. They are to also be requested to remove their equipment/supplies and if not removed we will continue to hold these items until we receive a judgement from small claims court. A letter from Lee Bourgoin, Secretary to the Board of Selectmen, to Chairman Ronald Santos, recommending the proposed Pipeline Article be withdrawn from the Town Meeting Warrant at this time, was circulated to the Commission members. The letter from the JOHN J. WOFFORD family, requesting an easement was M/S/P, with Commissioner Mayhew opposed, to be turned over to the Right of Ways Committee for their recommendation. OPERATIONS Acting Manager Norris presented a flow chart to the Commission on the requirements and time elements for funded projects. Commissioner Vaughan indicated this was a "conceptional flow chart" and indicated the information he had requested was an indication of how our projects are progressing according to this chart. Mrs. Norris explained exactly where our rehab project position was on this flow chart. ,. Regarding the revised wording for applying landing fees, the Commission requested Mrs. Norris include a copy of the FAA Advisory 3 of 5 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, October 9, 1990, continued circular in their next Commission Meeting packet. Commissioner Mayhew made a motion to suspend action on this matter until the next meeting. The motion was seconded and passed. Regarding the request for four (4) truck loads of loam from the RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT, it was M/S/P to provide them with the loam and they are to provide the transportation of it from Airport property. Mrs. Norris informed the Commission that Bill McLean, owner of NEW ENGLAND REFRIGERATION, would like to give up one-half of his leased garage space, prior to the~expiration of his lease on March 31. The Commission agreed to assist in finding a prospective lessee. Regarding the draft FEIR on the TEMPORARY FUEL TRANSFER SYSTEM, the Commission had no comment at this time and indicated that they would review this document prior to the next Commission Meeting. Mrs. Norris 1nformed the Commission that MAC notified us that there may be a chance of receiving 5% funding on our two current projects, totaling $84,825. We have already submitted the required documentation to MAC, and Mrs. Norris will be personally attending the MAC Meeting on October 18, to support these requests. From there, she informed the Commission, she would be attending the Annual Massachusetts Airport Managers Association (MAMA) Meeting in Burlington. She extended an invitation for any interested Commission Member to attend this meeting with her. At 6:27 pm, it was unanimously voted to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION, for Airport Manager contract negotiations and will not return to open session. Charles Mayhew Joseph McLaughlin Ronald Russell E. Foley Vaughan Ronald Santos AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE \IDes~i~ted. -~~ Recording Secretary () It t} ~. () / ~ ('I{l 'pi /1.( /(y/' // f-t1 {( (7/( {/..~ . / /,,'=)#1-- l'tf~i L ~ll<:. ~ / 4 of 5