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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-05-17 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 ~ h /~//rf ~,t ~hUn 4~~ Page 1 of 4 MEETING MAY 17, 1989 continued 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. Page 2 of 4 MEETING MAY 17, 1989 continued 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. R;?J:;JljJ~ Secretary Page 3 of 4 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. /1 1/ r ( I~f' t~ , /"" 7S~~ Ii ,. , c- I C:'.. , ,/- ;(;, \f Is ! ll():: / // /C C (; / / I/I! ~ #051/1M) {/C/J ( .. L Page 4 of 4