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Town of Nantucket
NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT
Macy Lane
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554
Office of Airport Manager
Phone: (617) 228-1255
AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
February 13, 1990
The regular Airport Commission Meeting was called to order by
Chairman Charles Mayhew at 5:05 p.m. Commissioners in attendance
were Ronald Russell and E. Foley Vaughan. It is duly recorded that
Commissioners Alexander Craig and Ronald Santos are off-island.
Also in attendance were Manager Jo-ann M. Norris, Administrative
Assistant II John J. McDonald, III and Secretary Myrtle Eldridge.
The Minutes from the January 23, 1990 Meeting were approved, as
amended, with Commissioner Russell abstaining.
Attorney David Moretti, representing the UNITED PARCEL SERVICE,
presented the proposed plans for a MCD permit. The plan will cover
38,627 sf with 700 sf utilized for a building, to be erected. The
Commission informed Attorney Moretti that the two following changes
would have to be made:
1. The 8 ft "jog" in the fence line must be squared off to
encompass the full 38,627 sf rental area;
2. Access gate to the field area must be altered to permit
pedestrian or baggage traffic only, to ensure no
vehicular access to the airfield.
Attorney Moretti was informed of the 21-E studies that must be
completed on this proposal; one prior to beginning the project and
one when the lease is completed. A motion to permit the Manager
to sign for this permit, subject to receipt of a letter indicating
the above changes, was M/S/P with Chairman Mayhew abstaining.
Due to illness of Commissioner Santos, Manager Norris requested the
Administrative Assistant II, John McDonald, view the ALBERT 'JOHNSON
leased area to verify the land is void of any
construction/equipment, in an effort to clear up the question of
proper insurance coverage for the continuance of his lease.
Manager Norris reported no activity in this area and the Commission
agreed_to approve the lease continuance.
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COMMISSION MEETING 2/13/1990, continued
In a review of the ConCom's amended Certificate of Compliance on
the TEMPORARY FUEL TRANSFER SYSTEM, Commissioner Vaughan
recommended the airport wait for a State Agency to review the
results of the dye study. If the results are not made available
in more than 2-weeks, he recommended the Manager write the ConCom
indicating the steps the Airport is taking in an effort to resolve
these problems. Commissioner Vaughan also recommended that Manager
Norris write the State Agency regarding this study.
Linda Holland, of the NANTUCKET LAND COUNCIL, INC., questioned the
Commission regarding the possibility of dredging the pipeline area.
She stated smaller deliveries would constitute a total of three
deliveries of fuel per week in the summer months and stated this
was a dangerous situation. John McDonald informed Mrs. Holland
that the Airport begins stockpiling 60,000 gallons of each type of
fuel, beginning the first of each spring.
The Commission confirmed that no decisions/recommendations could
be made until after the March 1st meeting with the Board of
Selectmen regarding the pipeline.
Mrs. Holland then questioned fuel being left in the hoses. Manager
Norris informed Mrs. Holland that the Operations Manual indicated
only the containment bins must be emptied at the end of the
procedure and that the hose is securely capped after being "blown
out". Commissioner Russell also reminded Mrs. Holland that future
deliveries will be completed before dark.
A copy of a drawing identifying the proposed Hangar area covered
by the Airport's Article for 30-YEAR HANGAR LEASES, will be given
to the Town Clerk's Office to be viewed by those who may be
interested. Chairman Mayhew stated a copy could also be on display
at the Town Meeting. A copy is attached for the record.
A motion to waive the landing fees for 2-727' s for a charity
fishing tournament (GENESIS FUND) was M/S/P, provided there are 2-
landings only, per aircraft.
The THOMPSON LEASE was tabled at this time as correspondence had
not been received from the Thompson's.
The RESTAURANT LEASE was approved, as amended, with authorization
for the Manager to forward copies to the tenant William L.
Hutchinson and Town Counsel for their review.
Commissioner Vaughan indicated the CPI rate that will be used to
determine the lease rate for 1991 will be the CPI rate for 1990.
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COMMISSION MEETING 2/13/1990, continued
Future lease rates will be calculated on a calendar year basis and
charged retroactively to the anniversary date of the lease.
The 5-year lease review on the GITLOW/SANTOS Hangar was approved
with an increase of rent to $276.16, based on the compounded CIP-
W.
Manager Norris reported the Airport accounts were current with the
exception of HOLIDAY AIRLINES, SPECTRUM AIR and TRI AIR FREIGHT.
Manager Norris was authorized to notify these tenants, by certified
mail, that if their account is not made current immediately, their
space will be allocated to others.
Joan Di Ieso notified Manager Norris of the insolvency of the
HOLIDAY AIR SERVICES and stated a new service (TRAVELAIR) has been
instituted. Mrs. Di Ieso indicated that HOLIDAY's bad debt would
be paid by TRAVELAIR, if, they were permitted to utilize the space
previously used by HOLIDAY. The Commission indicated this space
must be offered to those on the space request listing first, unless
HOLIDAY wanted to assign the lease to TRAVELAIR.
Tenant's, in the terminal area, will be notified by letter of the
pending terminal renovation program that is scheduled to commence
this Fall.
AIRPORT FEES for 1990-91 were reviewed and approved as revised.
A copy of the new fee structure is attached for the record.
The approval of the AIRPORT JOB DESCRIPTIONS and the MANAGER's
CONTRACT were postponed until a later date when there is a full
Commission present.
A discussion on the appointment of a CHAIN OF COMMAND during the
Manager's absence followed. Manager Norris indicated that this is
a requirement of both the FAA and MAC. On her recommendation,
Administrative Assistant II John McDonald and Maintenance Foreman
John Roche were appointed with the stipulation that any major
decision be deferred to the Chairman. It is duly recorded that the
motion was opposed by Commissioner Russell.
The Sub-committee (Vaughan and Santos) Report on the falsified
field inspection reports was addressed by Commissioner Vaughan,
indicating the following recommendations only:
1. Set a hearing date for the Manager regarding any
involvement in the falsification of records. The Manager
will be provided a choice of a public or Executive
Session hearing.
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COMMISSION MEETING 2/13/1990, continued
2. The hearing will also embrace responsibility for the
fueling procedure of rate reduction on the fuel fees.
3. Recommend a letter be placed in David Sylvia's file
for falsification of records, to be removed in 90-days.
Item #3 was held, pending a review of the Union Contract regarding
letters of reprimand for a Union member. Manager Norris will make
a report at the next meeting.
The date for the Manager's hearing was set for March 6, at 5:00
p.m.
Under Correspondence, Mr. Ben Garneau informed the Manager that he
has replace Mr. Dick Perreira at EXPRESS AIR.
DOVE AVIATION's David Fuselier, submitted a letter requesting
permission to become an FBO at the Airport. Commissioner Russell
recommended we accept this letter, as a matter of record, and
obtain letters of recommendation and a financial report. Chairman
Mayhew authorized Manager Norris to write DOVE AVIATION
acknowledging their request.
References and financial status of the current FBO applicant, AERO
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, have been requested for review.
The FAA is offering a safety seminar on March 20th and 21st in
Nashua, New Hampshire , on FAR PART 139 and the AlP Program.
Permission was granted for Manager Norris and John McDonald to
attend. The Commission requested that Manager Norris verify the
Town's policy for attending out-of-state functions.
Under Operations, Manager Norris reminded the Commission of the
March 1st meeting, at 4:30 p.m., with the Board of Selectmen
regarding the TEMPORARY FUEL TRANSFER SYSTEM.
Manager Norris inquired as to when the fuel sales would be
relinquished to AERO MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES. Chairman Mayhew
indicated the finalization of this matter is still pending.
Manager Norris requested permission to hire a secretary to relieve
some of the work load of the office, allowing her more freedom for
field inspections. Chairman Mayhew stated that the Manager should
allot at least 5-hours per week for field inspections, stating if
necessary, to let the paperwork slide. Manager Norris responded
that the Commission would be the first to complain if the paperwork
is not completed on time.
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COMMISSION MEETING 2/13/1990, continued
Commissioner Vaughan then recommended that the request for a
secretary be tabled until AMA has taken over the fuel sales.
The Manager invited the members of the Commission to attend the
Finance Committee Meeting on February 14, 1990, at 4:30 p.m., to
discuss the proposed budget. There were no volunteers.
MULTI-TEMP CORPORATION has completed the Tower CAb HVAC Project.
The Tower personnel reported that they are completely satisfied
with the system.
The WARRANT was approved after a lengthy discussion. Commissioner
Vaughan requested that future vouchers for Town Counsel have copies
of individual charges attached to substantiate final charges. He
reiterated that landscaping and custodial services should be done
in-house. When Manager Norris pointed out that these services were
put out to bid on the recommendation of the Commission,
Commissioner Vaughan indicated the Commission had made a mistake
in making this decision and he would not sign another custodial
contract.
The Commission requested that Manager Norris research the
electrical fees for the north ramp tenants. A determination will
be made of the feasibility of passing on some of these charges to
the tenant.
Mr. William McGrath questioned how many airline counter spaces are
in the main terminal. Chairman Mayhew stated that NANTUCKET
AIRLINES utilizes two counter spaces and BUSINESS EXPRESS could be
divided into two spaces. Manager Norris stated the main concern
would be the available ramp space for four counters.
Respectfully submitted,
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