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Town of Nantucket
NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT
Macy Lane
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554
OffIce of Airport Manager
Phone: (508) 228-1255
MEETING
January 4, 1989
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Charles Mayhew.
Commission members in attendance were Alexander Craig, Ronald
Russell, Ronald Santos, and E. Foley Vaughan. Also in attendance
were Manager Jo-ann M. Norris, Airfield Supervisor Bill Welch,
and Secretary Myrtle Eldridge.
The Minutes of the December 21, 1988 Meeting were presented for
approval. Commission Vaughan indicated that any changes to the
Minutes, as voted and approved by the Commission, did not
necessitate the "from/to" listing in the next meeting minutes.
This suggestion was agreeable by the full Commission. The
Commission then approved a deletion, from Page 3, Paragraph 2, to
indicate "As the Delta Area is to be designated as a
light-industrial site with buildings, the Commission indicated a
lack of interest in such a proposal". The Commission also
requested an indication of the need for Executive Session noted
in the minutes.
A motion to approve the Warrant was M/S/P.
A lengthy discussion of the 1989-90 Budget resulted in minor
changes in some line items and some amounts were adjusted to
hopefully meet the new fiscal year's needs.
Manager Norris indicated she would make the recommended changes
and discuss the budget with the Business Administrator, Mort
Donahue. She will also inquire if a wording change for our
Articles, for future Town Meetings, would be possible to free our
funds should any delay of proposed grants occur.
Under correspondence, a letter from the DOT informed the
Commission the Airport was in default on the updating of the
Airport Certification Manual. Manager Norris said another
revised copy was hand delivered on December 21, but has not been
reviewed by the FAA as yet. Commissioner Vaughan recommended that
when the manual is complete and approved, we should obtain a disc
copy. This would allow us to edit and submit future additions or
deletions as they occur.
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MEETING, JANUARY 4, 1989, continued
Lee Bourgoin, Administrative Secretary to the Board of Selectmen,
issued a memo to all Departments regarding the appointment of
candidates and scheduling pre-meeting discussions prior to
appointment, should the Department deem it necessary.
FBO, William McGrath notified the Airport, by letter of December
28, 1988, that effective December 31, 1988, "McGrath Aviation
Services, Inc. will terminate delivering fuel and collecting
parking and landing fees." Manager Norris reported a smooth
transition of this service back to the Airport.
HERITAGE AIRLINES (John D. Sullivan, President) wrote requesting
counter/ramp space in the terminal, commencing April, 1989.
Chairman Mayhew instructed Manager Norris to write current
airline tenants regarding their space requirements for 1989-90.
Using this data, the Commission then requests suggestions from
Manager Norris.
Several items were discussed under operations. Regarding the
JONES' lease, the court found in favor of the Airport and the
owners must pay $6,500.00 in back rent and approximately
$3,700.00 in legal fees. We are still awaiting judgement.
Commissioner Santos requested, in writing, what options the
Airport may take after payment of all fees.
Manager Norris reported on the proposed sale of the LARC and an
Agreement was presented from Virginia Beach Marine Services Group
indicating the following:
1. I-year consignment from date of signed Agreement.
2. $1,250.00 down payment to the Airport.
3. Removal from Airport premises and refurbish at no
extra charge.
4. If unable to sell at the end of consignment year,
return LARC to the Airport at no charge.
5. If able to sell, Virginia Beach Marine Service
Service Group receives 15% up to $30,000 and
100% over $30,000.
Commissioner Vaughan made a motion to accept and execute the
Agreement. This was M/S/P.
Manager Norris informed the Commission of a delay in the printing
of the EIR document for the TEMPORARY FUEL TRANSFER SYSTEM, as
items had to be changed after the Town Bulk Fuel Task Force
report came out. The form should be ready for distribution by
January 9.
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MEETING, JANUARY 4, 1989, continued
BUSINESS EXPRESS will implement Security Screening on March 2.
Commissioner Craig has requested suggestions for placement of
screening from Manager Norris.
Due to existing power problems in the Main Terminal, the
Commission has requested Bill Welch to submit a written report,
from an electrician, for a temporary solution, at their next
meeting.
Bill Welch reported the new emergency generator should be
completed by Friday, January 6. Temporary repairs have been made
to the Tower boiler, which exploded, and the chimney may have to
be extended to allow proper ignition.
It is noted that the car rental dealers are requesting additional
electrical capacity to install computers in the terminal lobby.
Ray Conlon of WINDMILL GIFT SHOP informed the Commission that the
evening of the Christmas Stroll, his shop lost power for 4-hours
and again the following day. He also stated BUSINESS EXPRESS
lost their computer service as the amp service is not adequate to
cover the needs of the full main terminal.
Bill Welch informed the Commission that a propane heater had been
installed for BUSINESS EXPRESS at the expense of the Airport,
which should alleviate some of the electrical problems. As
Business Express is utilizing space not designated for office
usage, the Commission felt that the cost for the heater, and the
propane, should be absorbed by Business Express. Bill Welch will
inform the airline of this change.
Commissioner Santos made the motion to notify BUSINESS EXPRESS of
termination of lease if violations of its terms continue. The
motion was passed.
The Commission requested Bill Welch submit billing for time and
materials on the repair of the Holmes Field Way gate.
A motion to adjourn this meeting at 6:20 pm was M/S/P.
Respectfully submitted,
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