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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-08-14 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. 1 of 5 FAA/MAC PRESENTATION: NOISE MTG.: COMMISSION MTG., 8/14/90 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. 2 of 5 FAA/MAC PRESENTATION: NOISE MTG.: COMMISSION MTG., 8/14/90 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 3 of 5 FAA/MAC PRESENTATION: NOISE MTG.: COMMISSION MTG., 8/14/90 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 4 of 5 FAA/MAC PRESENTATION: NOISE MTG.: COMMISSION MTG., 8/14/90 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, ~~ Approved as presented 8/28/90 ) J.::_~.J (/1/) lllL. .'. J ~.L) //). /1 q 0 . l V rt 0 (A/r'( ':;//(' 5 of 5 ~.... ',r /47~,t ~... !t..L... J/