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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
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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
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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.
Respectfully submitted,
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