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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-15 Town of Nantucket NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT Macy Lane Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554 Office of Airport Manager Phone: (508) 228-1255 MEETING February 15, 1989 Meeting was called to order by Chairman Charles Mayhew at 4:30 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the Tower Building. Commission members in attendance were Alexander Craig, Ronald Russell, Ronald Santos, with E. Foley Vaughan joining the Commission at 4:45 p.m.. Also in attendance were Manager Jo-ann M. Norris, Airfield Supervisor Bill Welch, and Secretary Myrtle Eldridge. The Minutes of the February 1, 1989 meeting were presented and approved, subject to the following changes: 1. The vote to renew NANTUCKET BANK's lease for their ATM was not valid as Commissioner Craig indicated he should have abstained from discussion/vote due to a possible conflict of interest. The lease will be voted later in this meeting. 2. WANNACOMET WATER COMPANY test wells on the north side of the Siasconset Road. 3. Indicate TOSCANA CORPORATION lease request for 20-year lease. 4. Add "check" after certified on the LARC sale. Commissioner Santos made a motion to re-vote the NANTUCKET BANK's request for a lease renewal on their ATM. The motion was seconded and passed with Commissioner Craig abstaining from this discussion and vote. Steven Muse's request to lease Terminal space was discussed with Manager Norris reporting no response from her letter of inquiry to all current airlines for this area. Mr. Muse presented the floral cabinet he is contemplating and information on the amperage required. Rates discussed were $13,500 per year for rent, plus the $1200.00 Business Fee, on a month-to-month lease. The proposal was tabled with instructions for the Commissioners to voice any concerns to the Manager before the next meeting. page 1 of 4 MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1989, continued As TRIPP TRUCKING is in the process of being sold to the Nantucket Holding Company, a request to assign their lease to Nantucket Holding was presented for discussion. Tripp Trucking was represented by Attorney David Morretti, who stated he will contact his client and will present a letter specifically indicating principals involved and the intended use of the area. He will also request the buyer's attorney be present at the next Commission meeting. Manager Norris reported Tripp Trucking is currently 3 months in arrears on their account. A memo from Lee Bourgoin was read by Manager Norris indicating Departments having Articles for the Town Meeting must have a representative at the Meeting should any questions arise on their proposed Articles. As the meeting could run several weeks, the Commission will present their schedules at the April 5th meeting and decide who will be representing the Airport during the Town Meeting. Manager Norris presented proposed lease rates for the Bunker Area once paving is completed. The Commission will review for a possible decision at the next meeting. The NANTUCKET POLICE DEPARTMENT's request for an abandoned car area was reviewed. This area would require a Zoning Board of Appeals permit. Manager Norris will check with the Police Department regarding prospective areas, including security requirements, and present her recommendations at the next meeting. NANTUCKET AVIATION, INC., T-Hangar lease will expire June 1, 1989. Manager Norris will write the Company indicating we do not plan to renew this lease and give them 30 days to vacate the premises after termination. The Commission also requested comparable T-hangar rental rates presently being charged and a price to repair the hangar doors. A T & T has requested to lease the small office that was formerly a real estate office. The motion was M/S/P to accept their proposal. Bill Welch presented a proposal for an extension to the operations building for under $4000. Commissioner Santos made a motion to secure a permit from the HDC for this addition; and when funds are available, there will be no construction delays. NYNEX presented their alternate choice on their proposal to lease land for their equipment. They have requested the old Navy hangar, for 20 years. In return they will reskin and rehab the hangar for their usage. After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner page 2 of 4 MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1989, continued Craig made a motion not to lease this hangar and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Santos. The motion failed to pass due to lack of a majority vote. Commissioner Vaughan then presented a motion to have an estimate for the repairs to the Navy hangar, which was seconded and passed. The Town Computer Commission is assessing the computer needs for the Town. They will meet with the Manager at the end of this week to discuss the Airport needs. Commissioner Santos reported that the HDC hearing for the ELECTRIC COMPANY's 3-parcel land was postponed for two weeks. A motion to adjourn to Executive Session was made by Commissioner Santos at 6:15 p.m.. The motion was seconded and passed on a roll call vote. Charles Mayhew Alexander Craig Ronald Russell Ronald Santos E. Foley Vaughan AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE - The Commission returned to Open Meeting at 7:00 p.m., at which time a motion was M/S/P to adjourn the open meeting with no further discussions. Respectfully submitted, ~ hh /_//:1,) se~~~ page 3 of 4 MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1989, continued EXECUTIVE SESSION The Executive Session was called to order at 6:25 p.m. to discuss negotiations and litigations, at the request of Commissioner Santos. Regarding the Jones Lease, the Commission authorized Manager Norris to request Town Counsel to proceed with the Sheriff's sale. The Commission requested Manager Norris indicate to NYNEX their desire that NYNEX continue negotiations with the Jones' and request they present plans/designs for this area. Although the Commission would approve a lease for the old Navy hangar, the Commission aSKed that the Manager stress their preference for the Jones hangar area. Manager Norris was instructed to begin termination lease by sending a default letter to TRIPP TRUCKING, with a copy of the letter to Attorney David Morretti. withhold any payment that may be received from TRIPP TRUCKING until several questions are resolved regarding future plans. The Executive Meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. to return to the Open Heeting. ~~t;/f/j ~v.~ ~~ page 4 of 4