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Home My WebLink About1990-04-03 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 3, 1990 The Regular Meeting of the Airport Commission was called to order at 5:02 pm by Chairman Charles Mayhew. Commissioners present were Alexander Craig, Ronald Russell, Ronald Santos and E. Foley Vaughan. Also present were Manager Jo-ann M. Norris and Secretary Myrtle Eldridge. The MINUTES of the March 27, 1990 Meeting were approved as amended. The WARRANT was approved and executed for payment. The FBO DOCUMENTS were amended to reflect "33 cents above cost in Airport tank", with Manager Norris questioning this change as it could further reduce her operating revenue. However, the motion was made for acceptance of DOVE AVIATION as FBO with central issue of payment at 33 cents over delivered cost of fuel in Airport tank, seconded and passed with Commissioners Russell and Mayhew opposed. DOVE AVIATION proposes to begin FBO operations on May 1, 1990. Chairman Mayhew stated that Dove would be responsible for setting up a temporary operations area. Attorney Brad Bailey, owner Charles Harris and Scott LaForge spoke on behalf of NANTUCKET AIRLINES, requesting a determination of the status of the Airline's lease renewal, as HERITAGE AIRLINE had withdrawn their space request. Chairman Mayhew stated the 1990 lease would be executed. Attorney Bailey then inquired as to the possibility of a longer lease period. The Commission stated the standard for a commuter airline lease is for a term of one year. The Commission also stated they have a public responsibility to provide airline space, if available, to other airlines to provide flexibility and competition. Attorney Bailey stated other alternatives should be considered before "bumping" Nantucket Airlines. Commissioner Craig indicated this is a moot point, as when the terminal rehab is completed this problem should not exist. 1 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, April 3, 1990, continued Attorney Bailey continued his discussion for a possible long term lease as Nantucket Air is not opposed to competition, but, opposed to possibly losing any of their current leased area. Chairman Mayhew stated he sympathized with Nantucket Air, but all Airlines need competition. Notification of Commission Meetings to individuals, as opposed to these individuals checking the Meetings posted at the Town Building, was discussed with the Commission requesting Secretary Eldridge compile a listing of those individuals for next Commission packet. Commissioner Vaughan stated he was still working on the proposed RESTAURANT LEASE changes and was unable to make a presentation at this time. Various members of the Chamber of Commerce had some input on the terminal rehab and have offered their support to the Airport. Libby Oldham recommended an information booth (kiosk), at least 4- square feet, be included in the rehab plans. The Chamber offered possible volunteer staffing. Alan Atwood recommended the Commission request an evaluation of the FBO's services from aviation people, as the Commission is responsible to monitor services on a month-to-month basis. WILLIAM McGRATH, of McGrath Aviation inquired, if he hand-delivered his FBO request to Manager Norris tomorrow morning, would his request be given consideration. Commissioner Santos made a motion, which was seconded and passed, to accept Mr. McGrath's proposal when it is received tomorrow morning. It is duly recorded that Chairman Mayhew and Commissioner Russell abstained from the vote. The Commission reiterated the FBO applicant has 30-days to file proper paper work with the FAA and to obtain land. Completion of structure, with certificate of occupancy, must be completed within 18-months. Commissioner Santos was approved to sign any/all FBO documents, with Commissioner Russell voting against. A request to waive the tour bus fee ($20.00 per bus) for the fishing tournament benefiting the GENESIS FUND was granted by the Commission. The "APPROVED AS TO FORM" by Airport Counsel, on the T-Hangar Lease Agreement has been waived. Regarding the JOB DESCRIPTIONS, Commissioner Santos made a motion 2 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, April 3, 1990, continued to obtain an estimate to have the Town's Personnel Advisor survey all airport non-union positions, review/rewrite respective job descriptions and determine appropriate wage scales. The motion was seconded and passed with Commissioner Craig opposed as he had no reservations with the descriptions as presented by Manager Norris. The Meeting with WEEDON PARRIS, of the FAA was re-scheduled for May 15th and will be with a committee of two Commissioners, to be determined at a later date. GARY SAUNDERS' request to move his hangar leased area airs ide and relinquishing the roadside land was denied. The lease will encompass the area formerly leased by Jones. Commissioner Santos informed the Commission of a meeting scheduled for April 4, in Manager Norris' Office, with Harbor Fuel and Fire Chief Watts. The meeting is to discuss the fuel transport issue and Commissioner Santos inquired if any of the remaining Commissioners would be attending. Chairman Mayhew stated he would be available for the meeting. The Manager requested the Commission make a decision on the amount of fuel for our next delivery, as she is getting mixed signals from various Commissioners. The Commission voted to obtain a large barge of fuel to allow time to research the best method for regular shipments. Commissioner Russell abstained. The Commission agreed to cancel the scheduled April 10, 1990 Meeting. Chairman Mayhew left this meeting at 6:45 pm. Co-chairman Santos continued the fueling discussion. Commissioner Craig informed the Commission that a fuel shipment could be brought in at the Nantucket Yacht Club facility, with the Airport assuming responsibili ty. A motion was M/ S/P, with Commissioner Russell abstaining, to have the Manager order a barge of fuel wherever we can get it in. BOB WALSH inquired why the Airport was "illegally" closed on February 28th., and wanted a written reply to his follow-up letter of complaint. He stated his ability to make a pilots decision was taken way because the Airport "took it away". Manager Norris stressed unsafe conditions, for everyone, resulted in the closing of the Airport. Co-chairman Santos stated that the Commission fully supported the 3 AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, April 3, 1990, continued decision made by Airport personnel to close the airport due to heavy, blowing snow, unsafe conditions, and poor visibility. Manager Norris responded to Mr. Walsh's request for payment of expenses incurred due to not being able to fly out as planned; when the second request, in letter form, was presented to the Commission, it was their decision that it did not warrant a second response. Mr. Walsh left the meeting in an agitated state. The motion was M/S/P to adjourn this meeting at 6:55 pm. Respectfully submitted, ~~AAdG~ ~s:~:::: ~ These Minutes Approved April 18, 1990 ,...1 \ I ~~ ~. C lW,\ D4 JM-- ~t 'I ~ ~{ \.~~ if I II I - l \