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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-02-27 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. 1 o COMMISSION MTG. 2/27, 2/28//90, continued 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. lot the made 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 2 COMMISSION MTG. 2/27, 2/28//90, continued 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 3 COMMISSION MTG. 2/27, 2/28//90, continued 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. ~~. 4 COMMISSION MTG. 2/27, 2/28//90, continued 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. (jir~f/7J~ 5 ~ld ()~~~llf4D Jll- A~'71~uM &~L