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T own 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
June 26, 1990
The regular Meeting was called to order at 5: 02 pm by Chairman
Charles Mayhew. Commissioners in attendance were Alexander Craig,
Ronald Russell, Ronald Santos 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 June 13, 1990 Meeting were approved as amended.
The WARRANT was executed for payment.
Chairman Mayhew adjusted the scheduled Agenda to recognlze
Commissioner Alexander "Sandy" Craig, for the many years of service
to aviation as well as the Nan~ucket Memorial Airport. A brief,
fact-packed biography was given prior to the presentation of a gift
of appreciation. Commissioner Craig thanked everyone and indicated
his pleasure that Joseph (Joe) McLaughlin would be "stepping into
my shoes".
The Agenda item to vote on a CHAIRMAN for next year was postponed
until the next meeting, when the new Commission is in force.
The EDWARDS & KELCEY ENGINEERING CONTRACT, for the runway
intersection rehabilitation project, was presented and executed by
the Commission.
David Fuselier, of DOVE AVIATION, INC., reported on the outstanding
FBO items.
1. FAA Forms/Location of Hangar site
The site has been chosen and some survey work has been
done in the area between the 1st and 2nd light poles at
the end of the South Ramp.
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2. Insurance Certificate
Indicating Dove Aviation, Inc./Nantucket Aviation, has
been received in the amount of $1,000,000.
3. Performance Bond ($60,000)
Has been unable to obtain a "Performance Bond" and
inquired if the Commission would accept a Letter of
Credit, or, a cash payment in lieu of the Bond.
Wi th the approval of the Commission, Mr. Fuselier will write a
formal letter, indicating the change in the Agreement for a letter
of creditor a cash payment. This letter, will be received and
attached to the Agreement by July 10th., along with the letter of
Agreement or cash payment.
It is duly recorded that Commissioners Craig and Santos abstained
from the following discussion.
The HANGAR "IN LIEU OF TAXES" figures were presented by Acting
Manager Norris. It was the consensus of the Commission that these
rates were figured using an incorrect formula and that private
hangars should have been computed at the residential rate and not
at the commercial rate. The Commission also indicated that
Aerodrome Nantucket hangars were to be computed with the unsold
hangars utilizing the commercial rate and the sold hangars figured
at the residential rate. Acting Manager Norris is to verify the
correct formula and work up new figures for the next meeting.
Acting Manager Norris informed the Commission that al though her
vouchers had been approved previously for the AAAE/FAA, ASOS SCHOOL
in Chicago, July 8th, the Town required the Commission's Minutes
reflect their authorization for out of state schooling. A lengthy
discussion followed with Commissioner Santos indicating this was
not a good time for the Manager to be off-island due to the busy
summer season. Chairman Mayhew concurred. Acting Manager Norris
explained that the "busy" time for management was prior to the
summer season and at the close of the season. She also explained
that the next school would not be until October. As this schooling
involved PART 139, and she lacked experience in this area, it was
important to obtain this schooling as soon as possible to keep in
compliance with our last FAA inspection. When she inquired if Mr.
McDonald could cover the office in her absence, Commissioner Santos
replied that he was not qualified nor certified to do so. Mrs.
Norris stated the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission does not
require a temporary person, acting on behalf of the manager in
his/her absence, to be certified.
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AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 26, 1990, continued
Commissioner Vaughan indicated his concern that the Manager be on
location should there be a crisis situation (crash) and therefore
made the motion to authorize participation in the October session
of the ASOS under the advisement of the new manager. The motion
was M/S!P with Commissioners Craig and Russell voting opposed.
Hal Crampton spoke on behalf of GARY SAUNDERS', regarding Mr.
Saunders' hangar lease. He requested relief from the current lease
for 1/2 of the hangar lease land on the Old South Road. Chairman
Mayhew indicated that the lease was well defined prior to
acceptance by l'1r. Saunders, and he had been given "relief" until
such time as the hangar was legally his. Chairman Mayhew requested
that Mr. Crampton inform Mr. Saunders that the Commission requests
the presence of a representative, at the next meeting, with plans
for development of this hangar.
Acting Manager Norris requested the Commission consider possible
development of the Del ta Area, off the paved Sun Island Road,
behind the J. J. Clammps miniature golf course. She recommended
development of the area directly off the paved road only. She
stressed that as the airport is in dire need of additional income
and the current tenants are currently charged the maximum for rent,
this would provide a source for additional income required at this
time. The Commission granted permission to advertise this area for
any interest in a possible lease.
The Commission requested Mrs. Norris ask Weedon Parris, of the FAA,
to apply pressure to Hoyle, Tanner and Associates to get the
GROUNDWATER STUDY completed.
Caroline Williamson submitted her estimate, in the amount of $5200,
plus $600 for miscellaneous expenses, to reassess the job
descriptions and pay scale for the Airport employees. The
Commission elected to put this project on hold, pending the hiring
of a new manager.
Paul Martino, a frequent flyer of CONTINENTAL/BAR HARBOR AIRLINES,
wrote the Commission requesting his letter to this airline be read
at this meeting. Acting Manager Norris was instructed to write Mr.
Martino and request a copy of the Airlines response.
The Commission agreed to remove the request to name the Airport as
additional insured from the TAXI RULES AND REGULATIONS, with a
thirty (30) day cancellation notice on the policy.
The UNITED PARCEL SERVICE lease agreement was presented for
signatures, effective July 1st. Chairman Mayhew requested an
opportuni ty to review the agreement prior to execution. Acting
Manager Norris will provide him with a copy.
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AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 26, 1990, continued
EDWARDS & KELCEY'S "EXHIBIT A" AGREEMENT was presented for
execution. Acting Manager Norris indicated she had not had the
opportunity to review the document with the FAA, as it was received
in the late afternoon mail. The Commission authorized the signing
of this document, after reviewing it with the FAA.
A document to record the training for airport access was presented
by John McDonald for the Commissions review. There was no formal
action other than an inquiry as to the document being accepted by
the FAA.
Mr. McDonald also informed the Commission that collection on some
tiedowns may result in one of the Airport I s large trucks being
placed in a tiedown spot that is delinquent, in an attempt to
collect overdue payment.
commissioner Craig recommended the following Search Committee for
a new manager consisting of:
2-members from the Airport Commission, appointed by the
Chairman;
Bernie Grossman, from the Board of Selectmen;
Rhoda Weinman from the Personnel Board;
Norm Lanman from the Finance Committee;
Hank Kehlenbeck, at large.
He stated that all four non-airport individuals have consented to
serve on the Committee, if requested. Further, $2500 should be
allocated for expenses that may be incurred in the course of
selecting the new manager.
In closing, Commissioner Craig wished to remind the Commission that
centerline lighting ties in with the high intensity lights for Cat.
2, and that there is still the need to follow the Noise Abatement
project by distributing the literature to all pilots.
In his last official act as a Commissioner, Commissioner Craig made
the motion to adjourn the Meeting at 6: 40 pm. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Santos and passed.
Respectfully submitted,
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Approved as presented 7/10/1990
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