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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
FAA/MAC PRESENTATION
PUBLIC NOISE MEETING
AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
August 14, 1990
FAA/MAC PRESENTATION
Chairman Ronald Santos called this Meeting to order at 1:30 pm and
introduced Ms. Arlene Feldman, Regional Director of the FAA. Ms.
Feldman then introduced various members of the FAA, who shared in
the presentation by Mr. Weedon Parris, to former Airport
Commissioner Alexander "Sandy" Craig. Mr. Parris, on behalf of the
Regional Airports Division of the FAA, presented Mr. Craig a
certificate of appreciation for his personal involvement,
leadership efforts and dedication towards the development of
Nantucket Memorial Airport.
Ms. Feldman also gave Mr. Craig a certificate of appreciation for
the support given the FAA while he was a Commissioner and for his
contribution to aviation safety and the welfare of the Nantucket
Memorial Airport over the past 15-years.
Mr. Craig was also presented with a "ASR-9" embossed cap by Mr.
Bagley of the FAA, for his endeavors in obtaining the radar
installation.
Mr. Craig graciously accepted these presentations from the FAA.
FAA Members of the assemblage left the meeting.
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PUBLIC NOISE MEETING
Commission Chairman Ronald Santos announced the Public Noise
Meeting in session at 1:45 pm. Commission Members present were E.
Foley Vaughan and Joseph McLaughlin. Also present were Acting
Manger Jo-ann M. Norris, Director of Operations John McDonald and
Commission Secretary Myrtle Eldridge.
Mr. Paul Heintz, a pilot who resides in the Nobadeer/Surfside area,
commended the Commission for the great strides apparently made in
noise control. He did recommend updating the Airmen's Letter,
increasing the distribution of the Letter by the Airport and the
current FBO, and educating Air Traffic Controllers not to advise
pilots so readily to "turn out as soon as practicable.", as many
pilots, intimidated by the FAA order, turn out too soon, creating
noise for Surfside residents.
Chairman Santos requested Mr. Heintz notify Airport Management of
any noted violations and Management will notify the airline/private
pilot of the infraction.
Mr. Heintz indicated that he was primarily questioning the
performance of the pilots and stated that they were a source of
embarrassment to him and then continued on to thank the Commission
for all they have done in curtailing excessive noise generated from
aircraft.
Mr. Thomas Giffin, the only other participant in this Public
Meeting, spoke on behalf of the bookkeeper at the Inquirer and
Mirror. She objects to smaller, private aircraft flying over her
home. Chairman Santos explained that the Tower, especially over
busy weekends, utilizes r/w 15 for the smaller aircraft, as the
area is less populated.
This Meeting adjourned at 2:00 pm and convened as a Regular Airport
Commission Meeting.
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AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
The MINUTES of the July 24th Meeting were approved.
The WARRANT was presented for approval for payment but due to an
oversight, the documents will be executed before the end of this
week.
Mr. Bud Snyder, Acting Executive Director of MAC, gave an update on
the future of MAC. Due to a substantial increase in aircraft
registration fees, operating funds for MAC are available. They are
currently working on the 1991 AIP and Safety/Maintenance programs.
Although they are operating with a much reduced staff, due to the
State's financial difficulties, they will be keeping in close
contact with airports. Acting Manger Norris questioned the
possibility of financial assistance on r/w crack repairs during the
upcoming AIP project. Mr. Snyder advised her to continue to
proceed with her own Airport funds, as State funds were not yet
available. On the terminal rehab project, Mr. Snyder advised
waiting for State funding availability of 25%. He stated he would
have to speak with her at a later date, as he did not have the
figures/data available to accurately respond. As the FAA did not
recommend centerline lighting as a priority on the Airport's 5-year
plan, Acting Manager Norris requested his recommendation. Mr.
Snyder responded that he felt centerline lighting was not a
necessity, due to Nantucket's other safety instruments.
Mr. Snyder also stated that he had made a presentation to Mr. Craig
on behalf of MAC.
ISLAND AVIATION (Herbert Cabral) withdrew his request to make his
Part 135 Operation proposal at this time. Mr. Cabral has requested
to be placed on the Agenda for the next Commission Meeting.
Sergeant Charles Gibson, NANTUCKET POLICE DEPARTMENT~ presented
plans for 13.33 acres in the Delta Area as a proposed site for a
Police/Sheriff's Facility. Commissioner Vaughan questioned the
size of the area requested and indicated he has no problem with the
location, but felt less area would suffice. The motion was M/S/P,
in principal, to accommodate the Police Department's development in
the Delta Area, utilizing a reasonable amount of land, as required.
The amendment to the RESTAURANT LEASE with William Hutchinson was
executed, subject to review and approval by Town Counsel. The two-
month lease to make renovations for a carryout service was tabled
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pending response from the Airport's request, to Jerry Walker, to
permi t the sale of food by Mr. Hutchinson during the two-weeks
early closure of the COMPASS ROSE, prior to termination of Mr.
Walker's current lease.
The Commission voted to accept the $60,000 check from the FBO
(NANTUCKET AVIATION, INC.) as a security deposit,in lieu of a
Performance Bond as required in the FBO Specifications.
As the insurance requirements have been met by TOSCANA, the
Commission voted to execute the assignment of the Jamie Marks Lease
to TOSCANA.
The FUEL BID of July 24, 1990, from R. M. Packer, was approved with
the Commission instructing management to monitor , closely, to
verify all applicable taxes are being paid by end user.
Mrs. Norris was requested to prepare a report on the status of the
I.R.S. Fuel Excise Tax for the next meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
A memo was received from the Board of Selectmen notifying all Town
Departments that the special Town Meeting Warrant will be opened
August 20 and will close August 31 at 4: 00 pm. Commissioner
McLaughlin requested proposed Articles be included in the next
meeting packet. The proposed articles are monies that have to be
transferred from one line item to another, to cover items not
previously budgeted. Mrs. Norris will submit drafts of the
required articles to the Board of Selectmen and the Commission will
review these articles at their meeting August 28. One specific
Article will cover the salary for the new Airport Manager.
On a motion by Commissioner Vaughan, the Commission agreed to
approve $6000 for manager applicants' interview expenses, to be
charged against the Airport Professional Expense line item.
The request of CONTINENTAL EXPRESS (BAR HARBOR) for a name change
to BRITT AIR was approved by the Commission with Commissioner
Vaughan requesting Acting Manager Norris to verify that this is a
single operation and does not warrant a business fee being charged
for each location.
OPERATIONS
Acting Manager Norris suggested a meeting be arranged with the
Board of Selectmen to discuss a permanent location for the AVIATION
FUEL PIPELINE and the possibility of an extension of the original
land lease for the pipeline. The Commission discussed the letter
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received from the State Fire Marshal's office and were in full
agreement. Acting Manager Norris will arrange the meeting and
notify the Commission of date and time.
The Commission recommended Acting Manager Norris contact the School
Department regarding the possibility of holding the Commission
Meetings in the Large Group Instruction Room every 2nd and 4th
Tuesdays of each month until our planned meeting area is completed.
The motion was M/S/P to adjourn this meeting at 3:05 pm.
An INFORMAL discussion between the Inquirer and Mirror reporter
(Ann Phaneuf), Chairman Santos, Commissioner McLaughlin and Acting
Manager Jo-ann M. Norris followed.
Ms. Phaneuf requested clarification of the Commission's position on
the State Fire Marshal's decision. The Commission's position
remains that shipments of aviation fuel is a necessity for the
operation of the Airport, and, the main objective is that shipments
are received in the safest and most economical manner possible for
the Town and the Airport.
The matter of tax responsibility was then discussed, and Acting
Manager Norris informed Ms. Phaneuf that our fuel supplier (R. M.
Packer & Co.) would charge and collect from the Airport: the
Airport would charge and collect from the FBO (currently, Nantucket
Aviation): the FBO would then file the forms for a rebate of tax
payments from the government.
Ms. Phaneuf thanked everyone for their time in clarifying these
matters for her.
Respectfully submitted,
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Approved as presented 8/28/90
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