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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-10-24 Town of Nantucket NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT Macy Lane Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554 Office of Airport Manager Phone: (508) 228-1255 Heeting October 24, 1989 This Meeting was called to order by Chairman Mayhew at 5:03 pm. Commissioner's in attendance were Ronald Russell, Ronald Santos and E. Foley Vaughan. Also present were Manager Jo-ann H. Norris, Airfield Supervisor Bill Welch and Secretary Myrtle Eldridge. The Minutes of the October 10, 1989 Meeting were approved as presented. President of COASTAL AIR SERVICES, INC., Gary W. Saunders, presented COASTAL's request for a long term lease on their hangar (former Jones Hangar). Mr. Saunders cited the following items to justify their request: 1. Improve and beautify current site 2. Install utilities 3. Construct building in the front of the existing hangar to house flight school and their employees. This also includes the possibility of 2 office spaces to be utilized for additional income. 4. Coastal will provide maintenance only if McGrath Aviation ceases operation and then, only until an FBO is selected. 5. Coastal proposes to maintain 39,000 sf at 13 cents psf; sublet 11,000 sf (inside and outside total measurement) at 55 cents psf. 6. United Parcel Services will move the fencing, utilizing a nonsecured area. In order to avoid having to obtain an MCD Permit for UPS's operation, their sublease area was reduced to under the 4000 sf criteria. Commissioner Santos made a motion to make the commitment to accept this proposal for a 10-year lease, to be extended based on total agreement between the Commission and Coastal Air Services, Inc. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell. Manager Norris informed the Commission that in the absence of page 1 of 3 MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1989, continued Commissioner Craig, support was indicated by Mr. Craig in a telephone conversation earlier in the day. A vote was taken and the proposal passed with Chairman Mayhew abstaining and Commissioner Vaughan voting no. Terms of this lease will be finalized over the winter, at which time a rate psf will also be determined. Commissioner Vaughan made a motion to appoint Commissioner Santos as Vice Chairman of the Airport Commission. The motion was seconded and passed with the understanding that Commissioner Santos may act in full capacity as Chairman, in the absence of Chairman Mayhew. CORRESPONDENCE The Conservation Commission submitted Proposed Conditions for Pipeline Certification of Compliance. As a voter and Commissioner, Commissioner Santos questioned by what authority the Conservation Commission can institute these additional demands when we have complied with their original Order of Conditions. It was the consensus of the Commission to follow the Original Order of Conditions. The Commission approved a request to utilize the Operations area as a deer checking station this year, as in the past. CONTINENTAL EXPRESS has written for permission to reincorporate in the State of Delaware, which the Commission feels they have no control. Manager Norris informed the Commission that we were using this request as a wedge to force a conclusion to the PBA lease renegotiations. Adrienne A. McCalley wrote with reference to aircraft flying low over Academy Hill Apartments. Chairman Mayhew suggested that Manager Norris respond with a copy of the Airmen's Noise Abatement Letter, with a copy of a magazine (APOA) article relating to noise problems. Commissioner Russell indicated he felt this response should also clarify our enforcement limitations once the RADAR is installed. The Board of Selectmen have issued a memo that the 1991 BUDGET figures must be presented by December 1, 1989. Manager Norris reminded the Commission of the need for their approval prior to submitting to the Town and of the shortage of time for completion. Jerry Walker of the COMPASS ROSE left a note and copies of the advertisement for the sale of his equipment that he had placed in the Inquirer and Mirror. As one of the bidders was informed by Mr. Walker that he was closing down the restaurant as of page 2 of 3 MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1989, continued November 15, 1989, it was determined that Mr. Walker would still be responsible for the rental fees, even if he did not provide the service. OPERATIONS Stephen Murphy has resigned as ARFF Co-ordinator. Notice of interest in the position was given to Manager Norris by Michael Ruckstuhl. Commissioner Russell stated an incentive should be offered for this position, along with annual specific training. Manager Norris assured the Commission that this position carried a higher pay rate and additional training. Commissioner Santos recommended the new co-ordinator sign an employment commitment of at least 2-years. Manager Norris proposed the Airport Commission request a Special Town Meeting to prevent the loss of Federal Funding and an increase in project costs. After discussion, Commissioner Santos made a motion to request this special meeting. The motion was seconded by commissioner Vaughan and the Commission voted in favor. Commissioner Santos questioned receipt of copies of the liability insurance for the Airport's tenants. He made a motion to issue a second request. No response would result in the termination of their lease. The motion was M/S/P. Manager Norris stated she will be attending a meeting at the end of this week, which the FAA will also be attending. She will inquire of the possibility of reimbursement for additional interest payments required on our bonds due to the delay in payment from the FAA. Meeting was adjourned at 6:30 pm. 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