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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-08-08 Town of Nantucket NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT Macy.Lane Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554 Office of Airport Manager Phone: (508) 228-1255 HEETING August 8, 1989 The Meeting of August 8, 1989, was called to order at 5:02 pm by Chairrean Charles Mayhew. The Commissioners in attendance were Alexander Craig, Ronald Russell, and E. Foley Vaughan. It was noted that Commissioner Santos may be hospitalized for another 4-weeks. Also in attendance were Manager Jo-ann M. Norris, Airfield Supervisor Bill Welch and Secretary Myrtle Eldridge. Joseph Forns, of Applied l1arine Ecology, gave a report on the TEMPORARY FUEL TRANSFER PIPELINE. A facility testing was made earlier in the day for local emergency personnel and HAC had inspected the area prior to the facility testing. Five areas covered in this testing were explained as follows to the Commission: 1. All waterfront areas and projects fall under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent of the Marine Department (currently, George Rezendes). 2. Shoreside protection will be provided by the Fire Department maintaining a piece of fire apparatus on the scene when off-loading fuel. 3. The logistics of traffic control will be covered by personnel manning the fire truck and Airport personnel. 4. The turn onto Washington Street is very sharp and is being taken under advisement. 5. Security access to pipeline area will be governed by Fire Department personnel manning the fire truck, to prevent unauthorized vehicular traffic and smoking materials from being in the area when the fuel transfer is in process. The above items are to be finalized, the Coast Guard will be notified, and the first fuel delivery will be scheduled. Mr. Forns indicated deliveries are restricted to daylight hours, fair weather and high tide. ~ ~.t~ Ifff/MI page 1 of 4 MEETING AUGUST 8, 1989, continued The Minutes of the July 19, 1989 Meeting were approved as amended. As Mr. Robert Boyle cancelled his T-hangar presentation and Mr. Jerry Walker, of the Compass Rose was not available, rIs. Grace Healy and Stephen LaMarche, representing US TeleCenters, reviewed and answered questions on their proposal to upgrade the Airport phone system under the present Town contract. With the cooperation of the Town's Business Administrator, Mort Donahue, new telephones will be purchased from the Town at a substantial savings. Commissioner Craig made the motion to permit Manager 00rris to proceed with the proposal and was seconded by Commissioner Russell. The motion was unanimously passed by the Commission. The change-over vlill commence after the height of the tourist season is over. Jerry Walker, of the COMPASS ROSE arrived and presented a lengthy discussion on the management problems of the ROSE. It was determined that Mr. Walker was requesting an early termination of his current lease, which expires October 31, 1990. At 6:45 pm, it is duly recorded that Commissioner Vaughan left the meeting. Chairman Mayhew asked for a mutually agreeable termination date, to Nhich Hr. Walker responded "ASAP". Details will be settled between Mr. Walker and Manager Norris. After a termination date is set, the restaurant lease will be put out to bid or request for proposals accepted for a new restaurant lessee. Manager Norris presented her proposals for the restaurant minimum requirements and requested input from the Commission for fin~lization of the listing. Under Operations, Manager Norris reported on the following items: 1. FAA Security personnel inspected our Airport the last week in July, and our security was found to be satisfactory. 2. The Airport is participating in utilizing court-assigned people for cleaning accessways of sand and debris, and working in other areas to beautify our grounds. 3. The parking lot beautification plaque ceremony is being postponed until mid Hay, 1990. 4. With contingency monies left from the Tower Rehab, several items were listed that these monies could be utilized for. Chairman Mayhew recommended listing in order of priority, keeping in mind that building codes would have top priority. page 2 of 4 MEETING AUGUST 8, 1989, continued A discussion regarding a NOISE ADVISORY COMMITTEE meeting followed, and it was determined that this meeting would be held prior to the Co~mission's meeting, the first of September. Future Airport Commission Meetings will be held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, at 5:00 pm. Manager Norris gave a report on revenue as compared with last year. The landing/parking was up 24%; enplanements were down 14% fuel sales were up 5%; and the parking lot was up 8%. Commissioner Russell recommended that Manager Norris be authorized to sign the weekly payroll reports, in lieu of a member of the Commission. Chairman Mayhew indicated there appeared to be no problem with this recommendation but did request that Manager Norris confirm the legality of this change with Town Counsel. As the discussion of the TOSCANA proposal was to only clarify some acres of the proposal, the Commission agreed not to move into Executive Session. The Meeting remained in Open Session. Commissioner Russell questioned the vagueness of "approximately" being used to describe the acreage and why one area indicated 8.0 acres and another states 9 acres. It was determined that this ~'Tas possibly a "typo" error, but will be carefully checked upon receipt of the final document from Town Counsel. l1anager Norris is to ask the Planning Board who is to be responsible for maintaining the "county" road once the work lS completed. Commissioner Russell then inquired as to just how much rental area would the Airport gain, once the roadway is completed. This will be determined by the next meeting. As TOSCANA was permitted 2-years to complete this roadwork, the Commission felt that Mr. Jelleme should be permitted the erection of the asphalt plant only. This would insure priority to the Bunker Road Project. When this project is completed, Mr. Jelleme can then proceed with the development to further his own business endeavors. Commissioner Craig questioned receipt of rental payments on the former Lamb T-hangars and suggested eviction notices be sent to those who have not responded. Manager Norris will comply. page 3 of 4 MEETING AUGUST 8, 1989, continued It was recommended that Airfield Supervisor Welch investigate the area now being utilized by Jamie Marks, as compared to the area indicated in their lease. He is to report his findings to Hanager Norris. A motion was M/S/P to adjourn this Meeting at 7:50 pm. Respectfully submitted, ~ ~ page 4 of 4