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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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,
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Approved at Meeting 9/11/90
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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)
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