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Town of Nantucket
NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT
Macy Lane
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554
Office of Airport Manager
Phone: (508) 228-1255
HEETING
Nay 17, 1989
The Meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. by Chairman Charles
Mayhew. In attendance were Commissioners Alexander Craig, Ronald
Russell, and Ronald Santos. Also in attendance were Manager
Jo-ann M. Norris, Airfield Supervisor Bill Welch and Secretary
David Sylvia.
The Minutes of the April 3 and May 2 meetings were unanimously
approved.
On Town Counsel's advice, the Commission M/S/P, with Commissioner
Santos abstaining, to approve Toscana's proposal to improve the
access roadway to the Bunker area in exchange for a lease parcel
of land. Regarding the paving, it was agreed that if the Airport
has to maintain this road, then it will be done with asphalt; if
it is to be maintained by the County, then the Commission agreed
that the Planning Board would set the criteria. In response to
Mr. Jelleme's request to sublease, it was agreed that any rent
in excess of that charged to Toscana would be split with the
Airport. These percentages will be set when the request is
received to sublease. Town Counsel will have a draft lease for
review by May 22. It was M/S/P to allow the Chairman to sign any
permits in Toscana's application process. It was also requested
to have Town Counsel prepare a letter of agreement.
Mr. Will Lunn attended the meeting on behalf of Catskill
Airways' request to sublease from and have Business Express
manage their ground handling. It was M/S/P, with Commissioner
Santos abstaining, to approve this request, subject to approval
of forthcoming paperwork; and it was stated that the Commission
would be opposed to Busex requesting additional ramp space due to
the Catskill agreement.
Mr. Robert Walsh, General Partner of Sierra Associates, wanted to
go on record that he was opposed to the Commission allowing Nynex
to use the Jones hangar for other than hangaring aircraft.
Mr. Peter Boynton attend the meeting representing his family
entertainment center's request to cross Airport property with a
bicycle path, as advised by the Planning Board. Concern was
brought up over the Airport's liability. Chairman Mayhew
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suggested giving the Town an easement for this bike path. Mr.
Boynton agreed to investigate these possibilities and relieve the
Airport of its liability. He will get back to the Commission.
Mr. Neil J. Murphy, representing the Cobblestone Village
project, which is within the clear zone of runway 15, made a
presentation to the Commission. They requested permission to use
Holmes Field Way and the 40-foot way between their property and
the Airport Car Wash's line as accessways during construction.
They advised the Commission that the project would take about six
months, with the accessway requirement to last approximately six
weeks. They agreed that one or the other accessways would be .
open at all times for Airport patrons. In exchange for this
permission, they would offer other benefits to the Airport, i.e.
fencing, etc. Their Attorney, Ted Tillotson informed the
Commission that this project had been approved by FAA and that
they were proceeding. In view of this fact, the Commission took
it under advisement.
Mr. Robert Walsh, Nantucket Telephone, again requested to install
the excess telephone switch from the Town to the Airport.
Discussion was held as to the benefits, maintenance, etc. this
installation would create. The Manager and Airfield Supervisor
were requested to make a recommendation to the Commission for
remote site locations and the feasibility of changing our present
telephone system. No deadline was set for this information, with
the understanding that this was not a priority item at this time
of year.
Regarding Holiday Air's request to install an awning and
additional security fencing on the north ramp side, Ms. Dileso
was informed to present a final drawing for the Manager's
approval and recommendation to the Commission.
The Manager informed the Commission that the Bunker Road lessees
would like to hire our crew to grade that roadway. It was agreed
by the Commission that only the Bunker Road is to be graded and
that a "per-hour" rate be set for the equipment. Also to be
included in this agreement is that should any wires be severed,
the Lessees would cover the cost of repair.
The Commission requested the Manager have name plates made up for
the Commissioner's table.
The Manager informed the Commission that the Board of Selectmen
would like to have the Airport represented at tonight's meeting
to discuss the Airport's selling of loam. Manager Norris and
Commissioner Santos agreed to attend.
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Regarding FAA's Weedon parris's visit to the Airport next Friday
to discuss future projects, Commissioner Craig volunteered to
represent the Commission.
At 7:15 p.m., it was unanimously voted to enter into Executive
Session, with the roll call votes as follows:
Alexander Craig
Charles Hayhew
Ronald Russell
Ronald Santos
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
At 7:30 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.
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Secretary
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MEETING MAY 17, 1989 continued
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Commission agreed that as the Cobblestone Village
construction was proceeding and that there was nothing they could
do now to prevent it, the Airport should negotiate the best
position it could. It was decided they should ask for
approximately $30,000 worth of materials (fencing, security
gates), and Cobblestone's excess fill, hardening, loam in exhange
for Cobblestone Village's use of the two accessways during
construction. The Commission also felt a letter of credit should
be obtained to cover these items prior to construction.
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