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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-04-24 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 April 24, 1990 The Meeting was called to order by Chairman Charles Mayhew at 5:05 pm. Commissioners in attendance were Alexander Craig, Ronald Russell*, Ronald Santos, and E. Foley Vaughan. Also in attendance were Manager Jo-ann M. Norris, Administrative Assistant II John McDonald, III, and Commission Secretary Myrtle Eldridge. The MINUTES of the April 18, 1990 Meeting were approved as presented. The WARRANT consisted of a billing for Fuel Sales Tax, In the amount of $13.91, and was approved for payment. The FBO DOCUMENTS, for Dove Aviation, Inc., were discussed and Commissioner Santos stated the following insertions were made in the FBO Documents: AIRCRAFT FUELING, TRANSIENT PARKING AND TIE/DOWN FBO SERVICES AGREEMENT Page 2 Section 3(d) "A performance bond, or a security deposit, in the amount of $60,000.00, shall be obtained by Dove Aviation, Inc., to provide security to the Airport for the performance of the Operator's obligations hereunder. It is also agreed, by both parties, that the operator will not terminate this Agreement unless 90-days advance notice is given to the Airport, in writing, certified mail, return receipt." 1 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, April 24, 1990, continued LEASE AGREEMENT Page 4-5 (ii) Amended to read: "If the interests of the Lessee hereunder are attached and Lessee has not commenced proceedings to discharge such attachment within 90-days." DOVE AVIATION'S references were verified by. Administrative Assistant II, John McDonald, III, who reported excellent responses from his inquiries. The motion to execute the FBO Documents for Dove Aviation, Inc., was made by Commissioner Craig and seconded by Commissioner Ronald Santos. Chairman Mayhew opened the subject for questions and discussion from the floor. After a brief discussion, Chairman Mayhew stated these documents reflected the broad FBO services that the Airport requires and they are applicable to any FBO applicant. The original motion was amended and approved, as follows: "to execute the FBO Documents for Dove Aviation, Inc., subject to completion of all required minimum standards, specifically the FAA Certification of Personnel and obtaining the performance bond, or security deposit." BAR HARBOR wrote the Commission requesting that their presentation for a review of summer plans/schedules be postponed until the May 8th Commission Meeting. Manager Norris read correspondence from Bar Harbor concerning their jet service from LaGuardia commencing July 8th, through September 2, 1990, on Sunday's only. The aircraft will arrive at approximately 12:30 am and will not have passengers on board. The Commission voted to approve the assignment of the Jamie Marks' land lease to the TOSCANA CORPORATION when the lease assignment document is received from Toscana's Attorney, David Moretti. It is duly recorded that Commissioner Vaughan abstained from this discussion and vote. The Commission requested Manager Norris check with Town Counsel regarding the advisability of the issuance of a new lease for Toscana. 2 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, April 24, 1990, continued Due to a change of Corporations, The Sara Corporation, d/b/a BUDGET RENT-A-CAR has requested the Commission approve the name change to D.C. Rent A Car Company, Inc., d/b/a Budget Rent-A-Car. The motion was M/S/P. Correspondence from Hoyt H. Thompson, requesting permission for assignment of their land lease to their children, was read by Manager Norris. The Commission determined that Manager Norris will write Mr. Thompson indicating that assignment of this land lease is not possible, except upon the terms previously discussed. Robert Boyle and Myles Reis, representing AERODROME NANTUCKET, discussed the new tax assessment on the hangar lease and the drainage problem at the Aerodrome hangar site. Due to a conflict of interest, Commissioners Craig and Santos removed themselves from the Commission table. However, Commissioner Craig informed the Commission that the re-assessment had been done at his recommendation to Manager Norris. It was determined that another assessment should be conducted. Manager Norris is to request the Town re-assess the areas that pay, as rent, additional payments in lieu of taxes. Regarding the drainage problem at the hangar site, Mr. Reis indicated this was an existing problem at the time the hangars were built. However, as agreed, an attempt will be made to ease this situation. *At 5:55 pm, Commissioners Craig and Santos returned to the Commission table and Commissioner Ronald Russell arrived, making a full Commission in attendance. Under Correspondence, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. requested an additional three (3) month extension of their present lease. The Commission voted to execute the Third Amendment to their November 1, 1984 Lease Agreement with United Parcel Service. MOHAWK AIRLINES (formerly Catskill) requested to begin service from Boston to Nantucket on May 11, 1990. They are currently negotiating with our existing carriers to provide ground handling. The Commission requested Manager Norris verify certification records and notify Mohawk that there has been no action, by the Commission, on their request at this time. NANTUCKET TAXI OWNERS ASSOCIATION submitted a written request to be placed on the Agenda to discuss problems with taxis going onto the ramp area and assistance required to keep civilians out of existing taxi line. Commissioner Craig recommended that Manager 3 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, April 24, 1990, continued Norris meet with Chris Walton, Co-chairman of the Taxi Association, in an attempt to resolve these problems. Ben McKelway, of the Conservation Commission, wrote the Commission regarding the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) on the TEMPORARY FUEL TRANSFER PIPELINE. Manager Norris reported that Joe Forns is researching the pros/cons of the Steamship Authority as a means of alternate fuel transport. Manager Norris is to respond to Mr. McKelway stating that MEPA has been apprised of the delay in submitting the FEIR and as soon as we hear from MEPA, we will inform the Conservation Commission of their findings. EDWARDS & KELCEY, INC., informed Manager Norris that the FAA will not fund the preparation of the Exhibit A map, except for drafting costs, which completely documents all land transactions conducted over the years. Manager Norris was instructed to advertise and solicit telephone estimates for surveyors to update this documentation. Mr. Bill Sherman has spoken with Manager Norris regarding monthly tie down fees. Chairman Mayhew indicated the policy of the Airport was not to get involved with monthly tie downs due to the problem of policing such aircraft and segregating monthly aircraft from the annual tie downs. Manager Norris is to survey other airports in the vicinity regarding monthly tie downs and tie down fees. Under Operations, Commissioner Santos questioned the fuel supply being low after instructing Manager Norris to "order a barge of fuel wherever we can get it in", at the Meeting of April 3, 1990. Manager Norris attempted to inform the Commission of the problems encountered with various alternate systems that were proposed, including a cease and desist order, interference from the U.S.C.G and a visit from the State Fire Marshal's office, along with the problems encountered trying to prepare personnel for the FAA inspection prior to leaving on vacation. She did state a fuel shipment is scheduled, for the pipeline, on Thursday, April 26th. The FAA debriefing was discussed with the Commission requesting copies of Secretary Eldridge's notes being dispensed to each Commissioner as soon as possible. Commissioner Vaughan stated he wanted answers as to how and why we arrived at this point on the infractions. Chairman Mayhew indicated a need for solutions for non-compliance with these regulations. John McDonald, working directly with FAA Inspectors Dupey and Barnett, informed the Commission of his availability to meet with each Commissioner to discuss, in detail, the results of this inspection. 4 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, April 24, 1990, continued Manager Norris thanked the Commission Members that were able to attend this debriefing. The motion to adjourn this Meeting was M/S/P and the meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm. Respectfully submitted, ~,~~ ~~~ Secretary Approved as amended 5/7/1990 5 fay tJ!~ t'r/91o-.Jlk 110f ~^-~