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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
Nay 2, 1989
The l1eeting was called to order at 5:05 pm by Chairman Charles
Mayhew. In attendance were Commissioners 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 first item on the Agenda was the bid opening for the Bunker
Road paving proposals. Bids submitted were from Glidden and
Glidden, representing TOSCANA and Nantucket Redi Mix (Ted
Strojny). A motion was N/S/P to submit the bid from TOSCANA to
Town Counsel for review. Mr. Jelleme of TOSCANA, was informed
that a final determination could possibly be made by the
Commission's next meeting.
NYNEX was represented by Lynelle Reney and John Kendall, who
presented their proposal for the Jones hangar complex. Ns. Reney
provided the Commission with plans from their architect for the
exterior of the building. Commissioner Santos, along with other
Commissioners, indicated their concern regarding outside storage,
foliage to conceal the building, and the exceptionally low
current rate of ground rent. Chairman Mayhew indicated that such
an investment must work for both parties concerned. NYNEX
agreed to implement fencing for screening purposes and landscape
the area as designated by the Planning Board. They also agreed
to a change in the rent structure to the fair market price.
NYNEX inquired about a longer lease and was informed this could
only be accomplished through a Town Meeting and recommended they
attempt to be placed on the agenda for the Special Town Meeting,
which has yet to be scheduled.
Ms. Reney was requested to present profile views of the building
and land usage at the Commissions next meeting.
Attorney Gary Nickerson was unable to attend this meeting on
behalf of NANTUCKET AVIATION and their proposal to run the
T-hangar complex as a concession. Commissioner Vaughan stated
this matter may have to placed out to bid. A determination was
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made that the NYNEX proposal did not have to placed out to bid
due to the availability of another parcel of equal exposure and
value.
Mr. and Mrs. Slocum were also unable to attend the meeting due to
weather conditions. Their ticket agent was present to relay the
Commission's requests to the Slocum's. Commissioner Santos
informed the Commissioners that TRI AIR was advertising a
commuter schedule in the local paper, yet as of last month, their
pilots were not yet certificated to provide this service. TRI
AIR is still submitting fees as a charter and not as a commuter
airline paying enplanement fees. As TRI AIR has no executed
lease for their counter space and service, Commissioner Santos
made a motion to send a notice of termination to TRI AIR and the
motion was seconded by Commissioner Craig. This motion was
passed by the Commission. It was also agreed to contact the FAA
regarding TRI AIR operating a commuter service and inquire if
they now had certificated pilots to fly their aircraft.
AVIS Rent-a-Car service has verbally terminated their lease in
the main terminal area. Manager Norris has requested their
determination be indicated in writing. As BUDGET {Albert C.
Perry} and HERTZ {Dave Murphy} were present to submit their
proposal for this open area, Commissioners Mayhew and Vaughan
abstained from all discussion due to a conflict of interest.
After this presentation, THRIFT {Ray Conlon} also presented his
ideas for usage. Commissioner Craig indicated this was a
managerial decision and made a motion that Manager Norris use her
discretion in this matter, providing no monies would be lost by
not re-leasing to another car rental company. This motion was
passed. The Commission also agreed to keeping the number of
Airport rent-a-car agencies to four.
Mr. Richard Smarg, 65 Nobadeer Avenue, presented a petition from
the Nobadeer Avenue residents regarding road, traffic, and beach
parties problems. The Commission was sympathetic to their
problems and informed Mr. Smarg that if he convinced the Board of
Selectmen of the need to make the road a Town accepted road, then
the Commission would consider allowing a parking area for the
beach party traffic.
A rent fee proposal from PBA/CONTINENTAL was not acceptable by
the Commission. As they do not have an executed current lease
for the Tower Building, the Commission requested Manager Norris
submit a new lease to PBA/CONTINENTAL. They also requested
PBA/CONTINENTAL be informed that our proposal for rental rates is
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firm which will be charged retroactive to the time they became a
tennant at will. The motion was M/S/P that if the problem is not
resolved by June 1st., the Airport will return the matter to Legal
Counsel.
Under correspondence, several letters were received and presented
for action.
CONTINENTAL
1. Requests permission to put an awning over their passenger
hold area. Manager Norris indicated the need for an HDC
approval. Commissioner Vaughan stated that the
Commission's approval for the awning does not alter the
current negotiations.
2. Requests to reactivate the check point area in the North
Terminal along with security manpower to. cover flights to
Newark, beginning May 16. Commissioner Vaughan made the
motion to allow screening with security manpower but they
are to absorb all costs involved. The motion was seconded
and passed with Commissioner Santos' recommendation of an
indication be placed on the new lease that the proposed
rehabilitation plans may cause some inconvenience.
3. On Monday's, beginning July 10 through September 5, they
will have Jet service to LaGuardia. The Commission
indicated a need for more information prior to making a
decision on this matter.
FAA
As there is no allocation of funds in 1989 for rehabilitation
projects, they will maintain our request on file. Manager Norris
has taken steps to rectify this decision.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairperson, Nancy Sevrens, has requested the Town be given
first refusal for any loam sales. The price per cubic yard is
$13.00 and the Commission requested Manager Norris inquire as to
amount needed and when they would require it.
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Manager Norris was given permission to sell only readily available
loam that is currently "in the way" and offer it to those parties
interested, after offering it to the Town.
BUDGET
Budget has requested to lease the former real estate
office/retail office off of the main terminal. As he only
requires one-half of the full space Manager Norris reminded the
Commission that AT&T has requested the remaining portion.
Commissioner Russell made the motion to allow the Manager to use
her own discretion and the motion was seconded and passed.
Under OPERATIONS, the motion was M/S/P to permit Chairman Mayhew
to sign the J. K. Scanlon Contract for the Tower rehabilitation
project.
Chairman Mayhew stated he has received several complaints
regarding large commercially licensed vehicles in the parking
lot. Long term, commercially licensed vehicles are to be
relocated in the pit area behind the Operations Building.
A pre-construction conference for the Tower rehabilitation
project will be held May 5th at 9:30 am with the contractor and
architect.
Manager Norris reminded the Commission of the proposed field
inspection of Airport property/projects having to be cancelled
and rescheduled. The new date for viewing is Monday, May 8th
fro~ 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Manager Norris announced that David Sylvia has been appointed as
Operations Supervisor, working Thursday through Monday, and will
work closely with management.
As Chairman Mayhew and Commissioner Vaughan had to leave the
meeting at this time, the remaining Commissioners voted and
approved to return the meeting nights to the first and third
Wednesdays of each month, beginning at 5:00 pm.
Manager Norris presented a request to lease/rent working tools
from NANTUCKET RENT-ALL. She had previously requested permission
from the Board of Selectmen who has now informed the Airport
that the Commission must submit the request without Chairman
Mayhew participating in the discussion or final vote.
Commissioner Santos made the motion, which was carried by the
remaining Commission Members (A. Craig and R. Russell).
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The Board of Selectmen have organized a meeting for all Town
department heads scheduled for May 4th.
It was voted to repair or replace the existing wind
direction/wind speed gauges in the Operations Building.
Airfield Supervisor, Bill Welch reported on his current projects
and the progress made on the current insurance coverage, South
Ramp Area and the Operations Building extension.
The motion was M/S/P to adjourn this meeting at 8:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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