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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
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.
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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
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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
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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,
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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.
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