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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 27, 1990
Chairman Mayhew called this Meeting to order at 5:04 pm.
Commissioners present were Alexander Craig, Ronald Russell, and
Ronald Santos. Also present were Manager Jo-ann Norris and
Secretary Myrtle Eldridge.
The MINUTES of the February 13, 1990 Meeting were approved as
amended.
The WARRANT was approved for payment.
The motion was M/S/P for assignment of the HOLIDAY AIR lease to
TRAVELAIR, pending receipt of proof of proper licensing and payment
of HOLIDAY's outstanding balance.
Chairman Mayhew reiterated that the Airport should be receiving a
higher rental fee on the THOMPSON lease. Commissioner Santos made
the motion to agree to the assignment of the THOMPSON's lease on
the following terms:
(a) Lease on a year-to-year basis at $2,400 per year, or,
(b) Accept a 15-year lease at $5,000 per year, with 5-year
reviews based on the compounded CPI-W rate.
The motion was seconded and passed.
After a lengthy discussion of the JOB DESCRIPTIONS, as presented
by Manager Norris, the Commission recommended the Airport secure
information from the Personnel Board concerning job classifications
and their respective pay scale. This information will be submitted
to the Commission for their review and recommendation. Manager
Norris informed the Commission that the Airport is currentlY using
this information as a guideline.
Steve Muse, representing EXPRESS AIR, requested permission to
install dark navy blue carpeting behind their counter sign and also
proposed ramp changes for their leased area. The Commission could
see no problem with the carpeting but Commissioner Craig
recommended EXPRESS AIR work with Manager Norris on the ramp space
proposal.
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BOB MARKS presented his objections on the Airport hiring Robert
Vincent to do the parking lot landscaping, for a higher rate per
hour and exceeding the amount allotted before a project must be
placed out to bid. Manager Norris responded that "services" do not
require going out for bids and read correspondence from Town
Counsel, citing Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 40, Section 4G,
Chapter 90, Section 51K, to substantiate her decision. Mr. Marks
was given a copy of this information at the meeting.
Regarding the higher rate, per hour, for these services, Manager
Norris stated she had checked several landscaping companies and
selected Mr. Vincent on the recommendation of Mr. Russell Pope and
the fact that the man hours time the price per hour were quite
close in total project costs.
Chairman Mayhew informed Mr. Marks that the non-bidding process was
done appropriately and the hiring of Mr. Vincent was a judgement
call by Manager Norris. He also reminded Mr. Marks that a low bid
is not necessarily the best bid and that only time will prove if
the manager's decision was the correct one.
The Commission voted to discontinue any further parking
landscaping at this time, until the manager could provide
estimated hour require to complete the project, on the motion
by Commissioner Santos. Commissioner Craig was opposed.
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The Sub-committee (Vaughan and Santos) investigating the
falsification of records by David Sylvia on the instruction by a
superior, made a motion to issue a letter of reprimand to David and
placing a copy of the letter in his personnel file. The letter is
to be removed and destroyed after 90-days. The motion was seconded
and passed, with Commissioner Russell abstaining.
The MANAGER'S CONTRACT was tabled until the next meeting.
Board of Selectman John McLaughlin wrote a memo to Manager Norris
requesting a listing of the qualifications for Joe Forns. Mr.
Forns is up-dating his resume and will see that Mr. McLaughlin
receives a copy for his records at tomorrow night's meeting.
The ENVIRONMENTAL NOTIFICATION FORM for the rehabilitation portion
of Runway 6/24 was received from Edwards and Kelcey, Inc.,
requiring Manager Norris' signature. The Commission authorized
Manager Norris to execute this form.
A letter from Airport plumber, JAMES COOPER was read verifying that
the Tower furnace was in operable condition according to
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specifications. This was in response to a call from Manager Norris
to reinspect this equipment after Commissioner Russell questioned
the furnaces integrity after our last meeting.
Commissioner Santos reported that Mr. Cooper approached him, very
angrily, stating there were rumors questioning his workmanship at
the airport. Manager Norris was reques ted to wri te Mr. Cooper
indicating the Commissioners' satisfaction with his services.
Chairman Mayhew cautioned those present regarding non-airport
employees, or repair personnel, having access to restricted
operational areas of the Airport.
Attorney Richard F. Schiffmann, representing terminated BILL WELCH,
wrote the Commission requesting reconsideration of their decision
to terminate Bill. After a discussion, the motion was M/S/P to
wri te Attorney Schiffmann denying his request. Commissioner
Russell abstained from this discussion and vote.
Manager Norris informed the Commission of correspondence from the
FAA indicating they are planning on installing an Automated Surface
Observing System (ASOS) at Nantucket Memorial Airport. They
requested the manager offer our fullest cooperation.
WILLIAM HUTCHINSON requested permission to sublet, from Albert
Perry, a portion of his office space. The Commission indicated he
present a proposal of his needs to the Commission. As Mr. Perry's
lease is due March 31, 1990, it was recommended the requested space
be leased to Mr. Hutchinson and the remainder of the area be leased
to Mr. Perry on a month to month basis.
AERO MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES has asked Manager Norris for a letter
from the Commission defining the term "grandfathering" as
pertaining to McGrath Aviation and Coastal Air Services. The
Commission agreed that the term means "existing business, without
expansion". Their proposed changes to the Minimum Standards and
FBO Fueling Minimum Standards, was postponed and will be considered
by the Sub-committee and presented at the next Commission Meeting.
Chairman Mayhew and Commissioner Vaughan left the Meeting at 7:40
pm.
Due to the resignation of Dennis Tanner, the line operations is
short man power coverage. Manager Norris requested the Commission
employ high school student, Mark S. Fleming, as a seasonal worker,
to fill the void through May, 1990. The motion was M/S/P. Mr.
Fleming will be notified to report to work on February 28th.
ROBER~WALSH submitted a statement to the Commission in the amount
of $477.00 for lodging and car rental fees incurred February 25th,
when the Airport closed due to heavy, blowing snow and poor
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visibility. Commissioner Santos informed the Commission that he
was at the Airport when the decision was made to close and that he
fel tit was a wise decision, due to the poor visibility. The
Commission requested Manager Norris respond to Mr. Walsh, stating
that the Airport had no control over bad weather.
BAR HARBOR AIRWAYS, INC., wrote the Commission requesting a
transfer of the lease from PBA to Bar Harbor, based on renegotiated
terms. On a motion by Commissioner Craig, and seconded by
Commissioner Santos, the motion was passed. It is duly recorded
that Commissioner Russell was opposed.
Manager Norris informed the Commission that she had just received
word that the Steamship Authority is now in a position to transfer
all types of fuel to the Island.
Manager Norris requested the Commission's approval to have
Commissioner Russell also attend the FAA's Part 139 seminar in New
Hampshire, which approval was granted.
Commissioner Santos commended the airport personnel on the good job
they did plowing the snow and for closing the Airport when the
visibility became exceptionally poor on February 25, 1990.
Commissioner Craig also stated it was a job "well done".
Commissioner Craig requested free overnight parking for the
Nantucket Cottage Hospital vehicle, citing that they are a non-
profit organization. This request was tabled until such time as
there is a full Commission present.
Manager Norris reported the HDC has indicated their disapproval of
several airport signs. She and Maintenance Foreman John Roche are
trying to resolve this problem.
At 8:35 pm it was agreed to continue this Meeting until Wednesday,
February 28, with the Board of Selectmen.
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AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 27, 1990
CONTINUED
The Airport Commission meeting of February 27, 1990 was reconvened
at 7:35 p.m. by Chairman Charles Mayhew with the following members
present: Alexander Craig, Ronald Russell, Ronald Santos, and E.
Foley Vaughan. Also in attendance was Manager Jo-ann Norris.
The Commission reconvened their meeting at the Board of Selectmen'
room in order to hold a liaison meeting with the Selectmen to
discuss alternatives to the pipeline site and the final choice of
the community of a location to provide aviation fuel deliveries for
the Airport.
Mr. Joseph Forns, Consultant from Applied Marine Ecology, provided
the meeting with a synopsis of relocation sites for the pipeline,
including air transport, south shore access, outside the harbor and
six sites within the harbor. He enumerated the advantages and
disadvantages of each location.
During the ensuing discussion, it was brought to the Commission's
attention that the Steamship Authority had just recently approved
their facility as being capable and willing to receive shipments
of aviation fuel.
It was M/S/P by the Board of Selectmen to have the Airport
Commission look into receiving fuel through the Steamship Authority
by either pipeline or trailer on the SSA freight vessel.
It was also M/S/P that the Board of Selectmen recommended that the
Airport Commission discontinue the use of the pipeline at the Boat
Yard location.
The Commission will investigate the safest and most economical way
of transporting fuel using the Steamship Authority site.
In other business, the Airport Commission M/S/P to allow Edwards
and Kelcey to apply to MEPA to clean up the environmental studies
from 1986 and probably conduct a five-year study for future
projects. This will facilitate our Phase II Terminal
Rehabilitation and Runway Overlay projects.
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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