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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-07-10 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 July 10, 1990 The Meeting was called to order by Chairman Charles Mayhew. Commissioners present were Joseph McLaughlin, Ronald Russell, Ronald Santos and E. Foley Vaughan*. Also in attendance were Acting Airport Manager Jo-ann M. Norris and Commission Secretary Myrtle Eldridge. The MINUTES of the June 26, 1990 Meeting were approved as presented. The WARRANT was approved, subj ect to verifying several after hours long distance to Dove Aviation, Inc. These calls may telephone problems experienced early in service. Acting Manager Norris calls, which may belong have been due to the the change of phone Commissioner Russell made a motion to appoint Ronald Santos as the new COMMISSION CHAIRMAN. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin and passed. Chairman Santos conducted the remainder of this meeting. Gary Saunders, of COASTAL AIR, introduced their new mechanic (Phil Baker) who will be residing on Nantucket and doing Coastal Air aircraft maintenance in a joint agreement between McGrath Aviation and Coastal. Mr. Saunders was present to indicate his plans for the former Jones' hangar. He stated his original plan was to work with McGrath Aviation on a much needed aircraft maintenance service. However, as an FBO contract had been awarded to Dove Aviation prior to the legal entanglements being resolved on Mr. Saunders' hangar purchase, he felt to continue with his original plans, would result in an "overkill" on maintenance. An alternative plan would be to rent out hangar space, but maintaining enough space for Coastal's maintenance. Beautification of the area facing the Old South Road will be undertaken in the Fall. Commissioner Mayhew restated that hangaring aircraft would be in direct competition with the Airport. AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, July 10, 1990, continued *Commissioner Vaughan entered the meeting at 5:30 PM. Commissioner Russell disagreed and indicated it would be an aviation related business and made a motion to grant one-half of the prevailing lease rate (or $1300.), with berm in place, with a 3-year option. Commissioner McLaughlin seconded the motion which was defeated by the following vote: Ronald Russell Joseph McLaughlin E. Foley Vaughan Charles Mayhew Ronald Santos AYE AYE NAY NAY NAY This lease is to remain as originally written. The Commission requested Mr. Saunders present his proposed plans, for this area, at the next meeting. Mr. Saunders then requested the contingent liability clause be removed from his lease. It was determined that the clause would remain, but, should McGrath Aviation terminate their lease, Mr. Saunders would receive the first option for their maintenance hangar. It is duly recorded that Commissioner Vaughan abstained from the following discussion and removed himself from the Commission table. Various changes, proposed for the TOSCANA, INC. assignment of the Jamie Marks' lease, by Toscana' s Attorney David Moretti, were discussed in great detail, to the satisfaction of both parties. The only exception pertained to the Airport's requirement for $1,000,000 general liability insurance on their lease. Carl Jelleme, owner of Toscana, proposed $300,000 general liability insurance, as only his employees would be in the leased area. Commissioner Mayhew made a motion to accept $500,000 in general liability insurance with a Certificate of Solvency for the remaining $500,000. This motion was seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin and the i tern was opened for discussion. Attorney Moretti stated this motion was not acceptable to his client and requested that the Commission postpone their decision until the July 24th Meeting. Commissioner Mayhew withdrew his motion and Chairman Santos requested Mrs. Norris contact our insurance advisor for their recommendation of coverage, given the location and intended use of the area. A motion was M/S/P to execute the cleaning contract with the CLEAN TEAM OF NANTUCKET. 2 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, July 10, 1990, continued Monica Laendle, of the Tax Assessor's Office, spoke to the Commission clarifying the method used for figuring the hangar tax rate "in lieu of taxes". She also explained these rates were figured at the commercial rate instead of residential, as they are not domiciles and did not, therefore, qualify for that rating. Commissioner Mayhew made a motion to accept the original figures as presented by Acting Manager Norris, at the previous Commission Meeting. The Commission voted to ratify the hiring during the unpaid leave of absence of employees. The temporary employee will regular employee returns to duty. of a temporary employee one of the full time be terminated when the Following a recommendation by former Commissioner Craig that the Chairman appoint two (2) Commissioners to the MANAGER SELECTION COMMITTEE, Chairman Santos appointed himself and Commissioner Vaughan to represent the Commission on this Committee. Chairman Santos requested Acting Manager Norris write the remaining recommended candidates and have the letters delivered to his office for his signature as commission Chairman. OPERATIONS At the Meeting of June 26, the Commission approved the assignment of the Punderson Hangar Lease to William F. McGrath, Jr.. Mr. McGrath has requested this be a joint assignment with W.A. Rock, Jr. Commissioner Russell made a motion to accept this addition and execute a letter, so stating, to be attached to the Punderson Lease. The motion was seconded and passed. Acting Manager Norris reported that the courtesy of the free landings of the 2-727's for the GENESIS FUND fishing tournament, resul ted in an additional influx of over 25- private aircraft for this tournament. Commissioner Mayhew indicated his review of the UNITED PARCEL SERVICE LEASE should be completed by this weekend. The WINGS sitcom series has been renewed for the corning Fall season. Their filming crew will return July 18, 19 and 20 for additional "shots" around Nantucket. They are expected to be filming at the Airport for 2-3 hours, at some point. Gary Saunders questioned charter flight businesses not being required to pay the annual business fee of $1200. He cited Island Aviation (Herbert Cabral) and David Sayre as having the charter businesses in question. 3 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, July 10, 1990, continued Commissioner McLaughlin requested management re-confirm this business fee and to whom it would be applicable. Commissioner Mayhew nominated Commissioner Ronald Russell to fill the Vice-Chairman position. The motion was seconded and passed. Commissioner Vaughan, after examining a name change on the certificate of insurance renewal for BAR HARBOR, informed the Commission that this represented a breach of their signed Lease Agreement. The Commission requested Mrs. Norris write Bar Harbor, indicating the Commission will accept the change of name to CONTINENTAL AIRLINES HOLDINGS, INC. However, a formal written request to the Commission is required. The FBO' s performance was discussed to determine if Dove Aviation, Inc., was complying with their Agreement. Due to a number of complaints, primarily lack of service and incompetent personnel, it was determined that the FBO Sub- Committee, David Fuselier (Dove Aviation) and airlines would meet at 5:00 PM on any convenient day prior to the July 24th Meeting. Mr. Fuselier will be requested to attend the Meeting of the 24th for a review of the Sub-Committee's findings. Commissioner Mayhew made a motion to adjourn this Meeting at 7:30 PM. The motion was seconded and passed. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Approved July 24, 1990 Meeting feeCt ~ J&/19{)J!/J- v~?-u