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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-06-26 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. 1 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 26, 1990, continued 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. 2 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. 3 .. 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, ~r~ Approved as presented 7/10/1990 f!u 'c! dz1 III I q '1 0 4 J4I M 7iWI< ~