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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-08-28 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 August 28, 1990 The Meeting was called to order at 5: 00 pm by Chairman Ronald Santos. Commissioners in attendance were Joseph McLaughlin, Ronald Russell, Charles Mayhew and E. Foley Vaughan. Also in attendance were Acting Manager Jo-ann M. Norris, Director of Operations John McDonald, and Commission Secretary Myrtle Eldridge. The MINUTES of the August 14th Meetings were approved as presented. Commissioner Mayhew abstained from the voting as he was unable to attend these Meetings. The WARRANT was approved and executed for payment. WILLIAM "HUTCH' HUTCHINSON requested permission to make the following renovations involving the RESTAURANT, and additional leased area, prior to commencement of his restaurant lease on November 1, 1990: 1. Remove dividing wall from previous clothing shop, and the wall behind the existing bar in the Compass Rose; 2. widen door, at the front of the clothing shop and reverse door "swing"; 3. remove liquor bar at the "Rose" and replace with a service bar; 4. install new electric service, as needed, with exit/emergency lights and new wiring to take-out counter; 5. new plumbing for take-out counter, service bar and hand sink; 6. and new flooring, throughout. 1 of 4 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, August 28, 1990, continued The Commission granted approval of the above renovations and permission to hook up to use Airport's generator for the emergency and exit lights. Regarding the UNITED PARCEL SERVICE lease, the "notification clause" had been deleted and should be reinstated. Acting Manager Norris stated that a policy had been previously set, by the Commission, to bill the tenant and if payment is not received in 30-days, a certified default letter is sent. A copy of the Minutes instituting this policy will be sent to the Commission for their review. Commissioner Vaughan made the motion to notify tenants of default on the day after payment is due, if not received on time. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin and passed unanimously. ISLAND AVIATION'S (Mr. Herbert Cabral) request for a PART 135 site was tabled, pending receipt of copies of Mr. Cabral's certification. Mr. Cabral was not in attendance at this time. Acting Manager Norris informed the Commission that EDGARTOWN AIR has also requested counter space and that space would have to be awarded to the party supplying complete credentials, and commencing their operations, first. WILLIAM McGRATH AND WILFORD ROCK were present to request a 10-year lease extension on their recent hangar lease assignment. The decision was to maintain their current lease, for the remaining 15 years, and then request a lease extension using the rate charged at the time of the lease extension. A lengthy discussion ensued on the fees charged, per square foot, for other hangars. In the interest of fairness and equality, the Commission felt the fee structure should be reviewed. A motion was M/S/P to table their decision on this request, until they had an opportunity to review the Minutes from the recent Aerodrome Nantucket discussion/lease extension. Acting Manager Norris will supply the Commission with copies of these Minutes. Commissioner Mayhew made a motion to execute the GARY SAUNDERS (Coastal Air Services) hangar lease, subject to Chairman Santos' review/approval/execution. This motion was seconded and passed. (See continued discussion below.) Herbert Cabral arrived (ISLAND AVIATION) and stated he will speak wi th Acting Manager Norris tomorrow, as he does not plan on starting his PART 135 business until next spring. He will supply copies of his certification at that time. 2 of 5 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, August 28, 1990, continued The motion was M/S/P to approve and execute the FAA GRANT ACCEPTANCE forms for updating the Airport Layout Plans (AIP) and the aerial photogrammetry project. The Commission also granted permission for Chairman Santos to execute any further required documents on this project. Returning to the GARY SAUNDERS (Coastal Air Services) hangar lease, Commissioner Vaughan moved a modification of the lease language, in Article One, to read: "Operations of an aircraft taxi service, maintenance of aircraft and rental of hangar space for aircraft with wingspan greater than 40 feet". The motion was seconded and passed for the language modification. Acting Manager Norris read the results of the bidding for the r/w intersection rehab and a letter from the Engineering Firm of Edwards and Kelcey, recommending the Commission accept the low bid received from Lawrence-Lynch Corporation ($1,426,064.60). The motion was M/S/P to accept this low bid. The proposed ARTICLES for the Special Town Meeting were discussed at length. On a motion by Commissioner Vaughan and seconded by Commissioner Mayhew, this motion was passed unanimously. A copy of these proposed Articles are attached as a matter of record. CORRESPONDENCE At the request of Commissioner Vaughan, the Acting Manager's inquiry for the use of the Large Group Instruction Meeting Room at the High School has been delayed. Acting Manager Norris was informed approval was subject to the School Committee's schedule, which has not been received yet. Commissioner Mayhew stated that these were Airport Commission Meetings and for the convenience of the tenants and off-Island attendees, they should be held on Airport grounds. It was decided to continue holding the meetings at the Airport, except for any meeting that may generate a great deal of public concern/controversy. OPERATIONS Mrs. Norris informed the Commission that the tower beacon light is available for AIP funds and due to the recent bid for the overlay coming in under the engineers estimate, she recommended the airport proceed with applying these funds toward the replacement of the 3 of 5 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, August 28, 1990, continued tower beacon. By applying these funds for the this vital replacement project, the FAA will pay 90% and the Airport's share will be 10%. The Commission concurred with her recommendation. Acting Manager Norris reported that several firms had been canvassed for interest in the FUEL CARRIER CONTRACT, with the only positive interest coming from Tony Yates. Mr. Yates has increased his fee to $85.00, per vehicle, per hour. Commissioner Mayhew made the motion to award this contract to Mr. Yates. The motion was seconded and passed. The Commission was informed of an AVIATION FUEL TRANSFER SITE MEETING with the Board of Selectmen on September 5th at 7:30 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room. Mr. Joe Forns will prepare a brief synopsis, for our review, to be forwarded to the Board of Selectmen in order to up-date them on the past options available and the most recent correspondence from the Fire Marshal. Acting Manager Norris stated this would save valuable time at the meeting and would allow more time to discuss a possible final solution. The Meeting was then open for any questions/discussions from the floor. Dr. Al Rosenthal, of 34 Madequecham Valley Road, requested permission to speak concerning the RADAR installation. He, and several other residents in the radar site area, are concerned about the electro magnetic radiation that will be generated by the radar. He stated several articles that indicate a severe health hazard from the location being so close to their homes. Chairman Santos informed Dr. Rosenthal that he was addressing the wrong parties and endeavored to refer him to the FAA. Dr. Rosenthal continued to itemize the different health problems the electro magnetic radiation exposure could be the direct result of. Mr. John Manita, an FAA employee working on the radar installation, also tried to allay Dr. Rosenthal's fears. However, Dr. Rosenthal continued with his objections and informed the Commission that should a high reading of radiation be emitted, when the radar is in operation, his group will pursue legal measures, holding the Town responsible. Commissioner Mayhew informed Dr. Rosenthal that this was a primary concern of Commissioner Russell at the onset of this project, but upon contacting the FAA, they indicated it would not be any problem. 4 of 5 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, August 28, 1990, continued This Meeting adjourned at 6: 25, with the Commission going into EXECUTIVE SESSION for the new Manager's contract negotiations. The Commission stated they would not be returning to the Public Session. Respectfully submitted, ~n~ Approved at Meeting 9/11/90 5 of 5 Offia of Airport Manager Phone: (508) 325-5301 Fax: (508) 325-5306 ATTACHMENT Airport Commission Meeting August 28, 1990 Town of Nantucket NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT Macy Lane. Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554 ARTICLE To see if the town will vote to appropriate an increase of $500,000 in the Airport fuel revenue and fuel expense line items. (Board of Selectmen; Nantucket Airport commission) This increase is requested in order to provide sufficient fuel supplies should the troubles in the Mid East continue and the cost of fuel escalates. ATTACHMENT Airport Conunission Meeting August 28, 1990 Town of Nantucket NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT Macy Lane Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554 OffJU of Airport Manager Phone: (508) 325-5301 Fax: (508) 325-5306 ARTICLE To see if the Town will vote the Airport Expense Budget Salary Budget the amount thousand dollars ($76,000). to transfer from to the Airport of seventy-six (Board of Selectmen; Airport Commission) Poet{ (1.1110 Jtft-Vti./