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Town of Nantucket
NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT
Macy Lane
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554
Office of Airport Manager
Phone: (508) 325-5301
Fax: (508) 325-5306
AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
March 13, 1990
The Airport Commission Meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by
Chairman Charles Mayhew. Commissioners present were Alexander
Craig and Ronald Santos*. Also present were Manager Jo-ann M.
Norris and Secretary Myrtle Eldridge.
The Commission MINUTES of the February 27, 1990 Meeting were
approved as amended.
The WARRANT was approved for payment.
Joe Forns, of Applied Marine Ecology, presented a recap of the
liaison meeting with the Board of Selectmen, on February 27, 1990,
regarding possible alternative relocation sites for the
transporting of AVFUEL.
It is duly recorded that Commissioner E. Foley Vaughan* arrived at
5:10 pm and Commissioner Ronald Russell* arrived at 5:33 pm.
Commissioner Santos requested that the Airport request written
clarification, from the Steamship Authority, that the captain of
the vessel makes the determination for acceptance/rejection of any
fuel shipment.
R. M. Packer, Inc., the current AVFUEL supplier, was represented
by Ralph Packer, Doug Seward and Rick Reinhardsen. They presented
all fuel transport alternatives and indicated the advantages and
disadvantages for each method. A copy of the analysis is attached
as part of this record. A cost analysis will be presented at the
next regular meeting of the Commission.
Dick Earle of Nantucket Surveyors, presented draft plans for the
REMOTE HANGAR site. The "individual hangar" proposal was rejected
by the Commission with the following recommended changes:
1. Provide hangar "strip" and lease by lengths, as required
by tenant, to house aircraft. Each hangar would attach
to the next hangar.
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2. Maintain a 10-foot tree line along the MacGreggor
property line.
3. Provide an additional 15-foot area, from the tree line,
to permit fire apparatus access, if required.
4. Reduce the 80-foot proposed taxiway to 60-feet
Attorney David Moretti, representing TOSCANA, INC., presented their
current proposal to exchange all current pertinent permits and
plans for the Bunker Road MCD for assignment of the lease currently
held by Jamie Marks. Attorney Moretti indicated two errors in
their written proposal which states "paving of the access and
interior road" should be corrected to read "paving of the access
and stabilize the interior road"; "provision of necessary water,
sewer" should be amended to read "provision of necessary water,
drainage" .
After a lengthy discussion, the Commission stated they would
require more time to consider this written proposal, as they had
just received their copy, and would deliver a decision at their
next meeting.
The FBO MINIMUM STANDARDS were not discussed as the Sub-committee
(Santos and Mayhew) have revised one set of standards to be used,
in the future, for any FBO applicant. Commissioner Santos will
meet with Manager Norris to go over the changes on March 14th and
the final draft will be entered on the computer with copies being
distributed to the Commission when completed. The Commission
agreed to supply a copy of the revised standards to Mr. William
McGrath and other interested parties, upon completion, by a
majority vote, with Chairman Mayhew voting against.
Mr. Elliot Norton spoke on behalf of Mr. McGrath,
resubmi t an FBO proposal, requesting an "honest and
consideration" of any proposal made by Mr. McGrath.
should he
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Regarding the DOVE AVIATION FBO Proposal, Commissioner Santos will
meet with Dove Aviation to discuss their proposal, along with the
changes in the Minimum Standards and Fueling Proposal.
The request for a free parking lot space for Nantucket Cottage
Hospital was discussed, and Manager Norris is to check into the
feasibility of permitting nonprofit groups, requesting free
parking, parking in the area neares t the Macy Lane end of the
parking lot.
Manager Norris requested the job descriptions discussion be
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AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, 3/13/1990, continued
postponed until the Meeting of March 27th, as the meeting was
already lengthy. The Commission was in agreement.
The NANTUCKET BANK ATM LEASE expired on January 31, 1990, and
Manager Norris requested permission to renew this lease, extending
the lease period through March 31, 1991, to concur with other
annual Airport leases.
Manager Norris read an excerpt from the April 18, 1989 Minutes,
agreeing to a transfer of the THOMPSON'S LAND LEASE to one of their
family members. Commissioner Vaughan requested a copy of the full
Minutes for that meeting to determine if he were present.
Mr. Weedon Parris, of the FAA, will hold his annual visit with the
Commission at their regularly scheduled Meeting of May 22nd.
As vehicle registrations do not indicate the weight of the vehicle,
it was recommended that Manager Norris contact the Registry and
request a copy of their rate scheduling for commercial vehicles.
The Commission determined that the rent-a-car Annual Business Fee
remain at $1200.00 per year.
Town Counsel has suggested that Manager Norris bill MR. BILL WELCH,
former Airfield Supervisor, for his fuel account, indicating the
amount due the Airport, minus his $500.00 credit, and then show a
"zero" balance due the Airport. As his fuel was purchased at an
unauthorized lower price, the Commission voted to bill for the
exact amount due, with Commissioner Russell abstaining from the
discussion and vote.
Manager Norris reported the final cost estimate to complete the
PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING was $1600.00 and would include instructing
Airport personnel in proper landscaping maintenance procedures.
A motion was made by Commissioner Russell, and seconded and passed,
to complete this project and get our personnel trained.
Manager Norris indicated that landing fees are not being paid by
tie down/hangar lessees, that are conducting a commercial business
from those areas. Commissioner Craig stated his concern in this
matter also, citing RAINBOW AIR, DAVID SAYRE and BILL WELCH as
being negligent in paying the proper landing fees. A motion was
M/S/P to enforce landing fees for those utilizing tie down/hangar
privileges to avoid payment of landing fees. Commissioner Russell
abstained from voting.
Commissioner Vaughan left this Meeting at 7:25 pm, but prior to
leaving, stated his preference for the Steamship Authority freight
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vessel and reminded the Commission that the fuel transporting
contract would require that it be placed out to bid.
WILLIAM HUTCHINSON has requested permission to renovate a portion
of Albert Perry's current office leased area in anticipation of
subletting from Mr. Perry. This space will permit access to the
RESTAURANT from outside the main terminal. The Commission had no
objections to this proposal and when new leases are written in 2-
weeks, Mr. Perry would then sublet from Mr. Hutchinson.
COASTAL AIR has requested permission to lease the former line
shack. Permission was denied as his current business is
grandfathered and does not permit the expansion of his existing
business.
Manager Norris was granted permission by the Commission to be on
vacation April 13 through April 22, 1990.
Chairman Mayhew was approached regarding a "Welcome to Nantucket"
sign to be placed in an area visible to incoming passengers. He
will investigate this matter further.
Commissioner Santos reported a rodent control problem in the area
outside the Compass Rose. John McDonald responded that poison and
traps had been placed, recently, in an attempt to resolve this
problem.
Correspondence from Attorney Moretti regarding the proposed 5-foot
gate for pedestrian usage only, on the UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-MCD
lease. The Commission stated the gate size must be reduced to 4-
feet. This proposal will be placed on hold, pending verification
of an access allowance to the Gary Saunders hangar (formerly the
Jones hangar). Commissioners will stop by Manager Norris' office
to check the UPS plans prior to responding to Attorney Moretti.
The Commission feels that the fencing (off of the Old Weeweeder
Avenue access) is sufficient to protect the Airport's interests and
should not affect any insurance coverage.
The motion to adjourn at 7:45 pm was M/S/P.
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