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Home My WebLink About1990-01-09 Town of Nantucket NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT Macy Lane Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554 Office of Airport Manager Phone: (508) :bl&-nM: 325-5301 FAX: (508) 325-5306 MEETING January 9, 1990 The Regular Meeting of January 9th was called to order by Chairman Charles Mayhew at 5: 00 pm. Commissioners in attendance were Alexander Craig, Ronald Russell and Ronald Santos. Commissioner E. Foley Vaughan arrived at 5:05 pm. The Minutes of the December 12, 1989 Meeting and the Airport Warrant were approved as presented. The public hearing for Airfield Supervisor Bill Welch was postponed until the regular meeting of January 23, 1990, due to an illness in his family. Mr. Welch is out of the State. In a FAXed letter, received January 9, from Attorney Richard J. Schiffmann, on behalf of Mr. Welch, it was requested that Mr. Welch be continued on administrative leave (without pay) until a determination is made at the January 23rd meeting. Commissioner Santos made the motion to accept the request for an extension, which was seconded and passed. Commissioner Craig made a motion for approval of appointments and terminations of all employees following the retirement of Manager Kenneth Holdgate. After a discussion, Commissioner Santos amended this motion to exclude the termination of Bill Welch. To clarify this matter, the Commission voted unanimously, to blanket approve the hiring of all employees following the retirement of Mr. Holdgate. A second vote was taken to approve a blanket termination of all employee terminations, excluding Bill Welch, and was approved unanimously. Prior to approving a contract for Manager Norris, the Commission requested they be given a copy of the current Town Department Head contract for review and comparison purposes, prior to execution. This matter will be presented at the next meeting. A letter from John A. Morgan, representing AERO MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, requesting a discussion at this meeting on their FBO proposal, ~as read and discussed. Chairman Mayhew stated the FBO sub-committee was unable to present their recommendation as they have a difference of opinion on what is best for the Airport/Town on a long-range basis. Commissioner Santos proposed a meeting with Aero Management and the sub-committee for a final proposal and will present findings at the next meeting. Manager Norris indicated that due to the stringent environmental restrictions/regulations forthcoming, she strongly recommended including the fuel farm in the FOB proposal. Airport employee, John Roche (Maintenance Working Foreman) indicated his concern for the current airport employees should the Airport relinquish the fuel concession. Commissioner Santos indicated current employees would continue at the Airport, being utilized in other Airport capacities (i.e. custodial, janitorial, gardening, etc.). This was confirmed by Chairman Mayhew. Mr. William McGrath, former operator of fuel sales, inquired if Aero Management Associate's proposal was open to the public. He was informed that when a formal written proposal was presented, it would be made a matter of public record. However, correspondence and figures are currently open to the public. The motion was M/S/P for a meeting with Aero Management Associates and the FBO sub-committee to finalize the FBO proposal with Commissioner Russell abstaining. The following proposed articles were presented by Manager Norris for the Commission's approval: 1. Approval to grant 30-year Hangar Leases 2. Rehabilitate Airport Buildings ($20,000) 3. Airport Fuel Farm ($20,000) 4. New vehicle ($20,000) A fifth article was proposed by Treasurer Joan Coffin through a written notice presented by Commissioner Vaughan, involving $110,000 from the Parking Lot Article, previously passed. The proposed articles were approved, contingent upon Manager Norris and the Airport Accountant, Tina Smith, reviewing the Treasurer's proposed article. As Robert Boyle, AERODROME NANTUCKET, was present at the meeting, Commissioner Santos strongly requested the drainage problem in the Boyle hangar area be corrected. Mr. Boyle inquired if the article involving 30-year hangar leases would encompass his current 20-year hangar lease. He was informed this article was for the erection of future hangars but that he could approach the Commission regarding lease review, if the proposed article passes. The Commission executed the UNITED PARCEL SERVICE lease extension amendment. The expiration date of their current lease will be changed from January 31, 1990 to April 30, 1990. A request to amend the HOYT THOMPSON land lease to reflect their heirs was denied by a unanimous vote. Chairman Mayhew recommended a notice be placed on this file to re-assess the rental fee at any future review. The Thompson's are to be informed of the Commission's decision. Commissioner Vaughan requested a history of the Thompson's lease for the next meeting. A motion was M/S/P to increase the Jet (.10) cents, in conjunction with the delivery. Manager Norris was granted price according to actual delivery delivery costs are are reduced, proper will be made. fuel price, per gallon, ten cost increase of the last approval to adjust selling costs providing, that if adjustment in selling price The draft of the OBJECTIVES OF THE AIRPORT COMNISSION and the ANNUAL REPORT were approved as amended. William L. Hutchinson has requested his RESTAURANT lease, effective for the period starting November 1, 1990, be initiated as soon as possible. The Commission was in full agreement and recommended the Manager utilize a standard square foot lease proposal and the previous restaurant lease to draw up a draft lease for the next meeting. Under OPERATIONS, Manager Norris informed the Commission of a meeting scheduled for January 18th at 4:30 pm, with the Board of Selectmen, in their meeting room, to discuss the TEMPORARY FUEL TRANSFER SYSTEM. Manager Norris indicated her concern due to the lack of air service currently being provided. The following airlines have discontinued their services: Tri Air, Holiday, Catskill and Spectrum. Airline leases are due for renewal, but do not reflect year round service. The Commission did not reflect any concern due to the time of year. The Commission restated eviction notices are to be sent to tenants over 30-days in arrears on their payments. The SMARG/NOBADEER BEACH problem has been turned over to the County Commissioners to be resolved. Regarding the Airport securing their own legal counsel, the Commission determined the Airport would continue with Town Counsel on a case-by-case basis. After a lengthy discussion, the CONTINENTAL/BAR HARBOR/PBA lease was tabled for the next meeting pending the results of research required to determine if their proposal is in the best interest of both parties. On the COASTAL AIR HANGAR LEASE, permission was granted by the Commission to carry the name on the lease as Gary Saunders, c/o COASTAL AIR. Manager Norris indicated her confusion over the Commission's instructions to place custodial/landscaping duties out for contract and then criticize that these duties should be done "inhouse". She reques ted that they ins truc t her exactly their wishes in this matter. The final consensus was that, pending a decision on the FBO proposal, matters will remain as they are at the present time. Commissioner Vaughan questioned what was being done regarding the condition of the automatic doors in the main terminal. Estimated costs of repairing/replacing these doors are to be presented at the next meeting. Commissioner Santos remarked on the fine job done on the plowing of all areas of the Airport during the last snow storm. Chairman Mayhew requested that Manager Norris commend the men on a job well done. The motion was M/S/P to adjourn this meeting at 7:30 pm. Respectfully submitted, 7nA~~ ~~;tft:r; ~ ~\~J~8-~r \~9u YM- 45~. r~ e~vI(