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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
July 19, 1989
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mayhew at 5:03 pm.
Commissioners in attendance were Alexander Craig and Ronald
Russell. Also in attendance were Manager Jo-ann M. Norris and
Secretary Myrtle Eldridge. It is duly recorded that Airfield
Supervisor Bill Welch arrived at 5:20 pm and Commissioner Vaughan
arrived at 5:30 pm.
The Minutes of the June 21 and July 5, 1989 Meetings were
approved as amended.
A Noise Advisory Committee Meeting was held and ~s reported on
Page 4, of these Minutes.
Attorney Green, representing TRI AIR, was unable to obtain
documents needed to present to the Commission at this meeting.
He has requested postponement until a later date.
The COMPASS ROSE submitted a written request to operate an ice
cream cart (supplied by Hagen Daz) in the area outside the
rampside door, on the asphalt. The Commission stated this would
be no problem, provided it did not conflict with Nantucket Air.
Manager Norris proposed rent be set at $600.00 for the season.
Commissioner Craig made a motion to grant permission, with
details to be determined by the Manager. It was M/S/P.
Under correspondence, the FAA notified the Airport that the
Capital Improvement Program indicated several projects to be
undertaken in the next five years. Commissioner Mayhew inquired
if the funds could be carried over to the next year, after it was
noted that State funds may not be available and the Airport would
have to fund the balance after receipt of any FAA funds. It was
indicated that centerline lights could increase our enplanements,
and Chairman Mayhew moved that this item be moved up on the list
of items desired by the Airport. The Commission was in full
agreement.
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MEETING JULY 19, 1989,continued
Commissioner Craig requested that a taxiway be proposed from
15-33/12-30, which could eventually become a parallel runway to
24 be added to the "wish" list. Commissioner Russell noted r /w
disrepair and indicated the need to review for repairs. After
discussion, Chairman Mayhew requested Airfield Supervisor Welch
pursue data on obtaining equipment to repair small r/w areas.
ROBERT BOYLE gave a verbal request to Manager Norris to construct
another bank of T-hangars, being Phase II of his original
proposal. As Mr. Boyle was not present, it was recommended he
secure all permits necessary and submit the plans covering this
phase at a Commission Meeting.
COAS7AL AIR also gave a verbal request to obtain the consensus of
the Commission for the construction of a concrete two-story
building near his recently purchased hangar (formerly the Jones
Hangar), to provide pilot services and employee housing on the
second floor. Chairman Mayhew indicated he was not against such
a proposal, but the Commission must be presented with a total
proposal beneficial to the Airport and that "employees" must be
limited to COASTAL employees.
Legal advertisements have been placed for a temporary replacement
heating system for the terminal and will be opened August 10,
1989, at 2:00 pm in the Manager's office and will be awarded at
the August 16 Commission Meeting.
A telephone consulting service (US TELE CENTERS-GRACE HEALY) was
referred to Manager Norris by Mort Donahue, the Town Business
Administrator, as an extension of the Town phone renovation.
This new service would require all new telephones with multi
services. The cost would be $1,000 installation fee to the
Airport and the airlines and a monthly charge to the Airport of
$260.00. Chairman Mayhew requested more information be submitted
to the Commission.
The FAA has requested an appraisal of the 8-acres of land, after
improvements, and an engineer's appraisal of the cost of the
roadway as proposed by TOSCANA. Manager Norris stated this
information is forthcoming.
A verbal request to provide ground handling for the Trump Shuttle
arriving in Nantucket was received from PBA/CONTINENTAL EXPRESS.
Two flights are expected, July 28 and July 30, 1989 and may
possibly be a 727 aircraft. Assuming they will be working as a
"charter" they will be charged for landing fees. This request
was approved; however, it was requested this data be confirmed,
in writing, prior to July 28, with more specific data.
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MEETING JULY 19, 1989,continued
Manager Norris informed the Commission that a disaster drill is
scheduled for November, which is in compliance for the
certification of the Airport.
Airfield Supervisor Welch reported he is clearing the primary
area of r/w 24 and expects the work to be completed at ~he end of
this week.
Com~issioner Craig stated he could sympathize with Mr. Smarg and
the HOBADEER BEACH problem, however, this is a Selectman/Police
problem. Manager Norris advised the Comn1ission she is having our
employees pick up the trash periodically.
Town Counsel has recommended the Airport wait until the end of
July before taking further action with the T-hangar tenants.
The COMPASS ROSE restaurant lease expires October 31, 1990. The
Commission requested Manager Norris compile a list of data for
guidelines in making up new lease terms. Commissioner Vaughan
suggested an analysis of the business hours, menu, number of
employees (full time and seasonal), price psf, equipment
currently in use, see if there is anything to add or subtract
that would better serve the flying public and then, using this
data set up the criteria required of a new tenant. It was also
recommended to place a notice of bid requests 6-months prior to
actual expiration date of current lease.
One complaint was received by Commissioner Craig regarding the
lights at the miniature golf course on the Nobadeer Farm Road. No
other complaints have been received.
Com~issioner Vaughan questioned kites being a potential hazard to
aircraft. He was informed that the Tower does notify the police
when the problem occurs.
Manager Norris reported on the status of the TEMPORARY FUEL
TRANSFER PIPELINE. A practice run with all agencies involved is
to be conducted prior to putting the fuel line in service.
The Meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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MEETING JULY 19, 1989,continued
NOISE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
July 19, 1980
A Noise Advisory Committee Meeting was held prior to the
regularly scheduled Airport Commission Meeting.
Members of the Committee in attendance were Robert McGrady, Jack
Sullivan and Thomas H. C. Giffin, as well a the Commissioners,
Chairman Charles Mayhew, Alexander Craig, Ronald Russell and E.
Foley Vaughan.
It was noted that the FAA has agreed to placing noise advisory
statements on ATIS.
Airport Manager Norris indicated several compliments regarding
improvement in noise control over last year. When Complaints are
received, it is recorded and the offending airline (if known)
receives a copy of the complaint, along with the Noise Abatement
pamphlet, to be given to the pilot guilty of the infraction.
Manager Norris indicated that the cisco area may still be a
"noise" problem area.
Mr. McGrady responded to Commissioner Craig's inquiry of some
aircraft still flying low, stating that they are generally
sightseeing aircraft or general aviation. Commissioner Craig
then noted that the recent military aircraft noise incident had
been resolved, and this was confirmed by Mr. McGrady. Mr.
McGrady spoke with various military personnel and was assured of
their cooperation in the future.
Commissioner Craig wrote a letter to Manager Norris, with a copy
to the Board of Selectmen, regarding the problem with seaplanes.
Mr. McGrady stated the FAA had no control over them. Chairman
Mayhew recommended these seaplanes be identified, if possible,
and the Noise Advisory Committee send them a letter concerning
the noise. Liability for seaplanes landing in the ponds and
flying close to the beaches is under the jurisdiction of the
Town.
Manager Norris will make arrangements for another meeting in
August.
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