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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-05-02 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 page 1 of 5 MEETING May 2, 1989, continued 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 page 2 of 5 MEETING May 2, 1989, continued 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. page 3 of 5 MEETING May 2, 1989, continued 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). page 4 of 5 l 4. MEETING May 2, 1989, continued 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, ~~4~~ sepfetary ~ page 5 of 5