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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-09-26 Town of Nantucket NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT Macy Lane Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554 Office of Airport Manager Phone: (508) 228-1]55 MEETING September 26, 1989 The Meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by Chairman Charles Mayhew. In attendance were Alexander Craig, Ronald Russell and Ronald Santos. Commissioner E. Foley Vaughan arrived at 5:20.pm. Also in attendance were Manager Jo-ann M. Norris and Secretary Myrtle Eldridge. The Minutes of the September 12, 1989 Meeting were approved as amended. Mr. Michael Dick of the Massachusetts Film Office was present, representing Paramount Pictures Company. Paramount has requested permission to use Nantucket Memorial Airport as the setting for a new television comedy series entitled "WINGS". Chairman Mayhew questioned a possible interference with the Airport operations, and Mr. Dick stated there should be a minimum amount of interference and this matter could be addressed more fully in a written proposal. Chairman Mayhew indicated he had no objections. Commissioner Craig indicated he was opposed to this proposal. He recommended following the Steamship Authority's policy of limiting their advertising. He also felt that as this was a situation comedy that Nantucket did not need the ridicule they may be subjected to, along with the country-wide exposure, citing CHEERS in Boston as an example. Commissioner Santos requested Paramount present an actual written proposal to the Commission, indicating a location agreement, liability coverage for personal and property damage, and the fee to be allotted for use of our facilities. When this information is received, Mr. Dick has requested a Special Meeting be posted for the Commission's determination as soon as possible to permit filming approximately October 10th, should permission be granted. It is duly recorded that Commissioner Craig abstained from the following discussion, (regarding hangars) due to a possible conflict of interest. page 1 of 4 MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1989, continued Myles Reis was present, representing AERODROME NANTUCKET, and requested the support of the Commission regarding a Special Town Meeting article to increase their present lease to 30-years and permit a 30-year lease for Phase II of their original proposal. Commissioner Santos stated it was his opinion that all hangar leases should be a 30-year lease; and if this policy could be adopted, the current hangar lessees could be offered the option of increasing their existing lease, at the current CPI rate per square foot or remaining at their current lease terms. Chairman Mayhew stated this was a valid recommendation and that the Commission should give it considerable thought and present this proposal for a vote at the next meeting. HYANNIS AIR has activated their request for counter space in the terminal. After a lengthy discussion, counter space is available in the North terminal area but ramp space would be a problem. Commissioner Craig recommended that counter/ramp spaces be located and better defined plans be submitted at the next meeting. . The Commission executed the FAA Tower Building space lease. Commissioner Russell informed the Commission that radar beams causes interference and inquired if the homeowners in the vicinity of the proposed ASR-9 RADAR site had been informed of the possible repercussions of using this area for the radar. Manager Norris stated she had not been made aware of any possible affects from the radar but will inquire of the FAA of any possible problems and if the homeowners had been so informed when the site was selected. She will try to have a written response by ,the next meeting. Manager Norris has recommended that tour busses be assessed a fee, per trip, per vehicle of $20.00. A motion made by Commissioner Craig to accept this recommendation, was seconded and passed. There was no correspondence to be presented at this time. Diane Flaherty inquired of the sale of the COMPASS ROSE restaurant. A discussion of the proposed minimum requirements for the new tenant followed. Commissioner Santos indicated that he had suggested an advertisement for bids be placed at the last Commission Meeting. Manager Norris informed the Commission that she was waiting for Mr. Walker to confirm acceptance of an early termination date and to-solidify the restaurant minimum requirements, prior to placing the advertisement. Suggestions on page 2 of 4 MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1989, continued the minimum requirements were discussed and the Commission requested Manager Norris present a menu to be used as a "minimum" for the food service to be supplied by the new tenant. Manager Norris stated the rehab Article 103 may not be legal, as the Bond Counsel indicated that although unanimously voted, a hand count was required. Commissioner Vaughan will check into this matter and see if there is a way to resolve the problem without having a Special Town Meeting. The Commission indicated their dissatisfaction with the operation of the TEMPORARY FUEL TRANSFER PIPELINE. Manager Norris indicated that when the original plans were drawn up, 4-years ago, it was utilizi~g a small barge (holding 8000 gallons); and since that time, the supplier has obtained a larger, more economical barge. Manager Norris will contact Joe Forns to discuss solutions to resolve the current problems and if there are potential problems that may surface in the future. Mr. Bob Dennis (DENNIS/PUNDERSON HANGAR) has requested their lease be changed to reflect Jim Punderson as sole owner, subletting to Mr. Dennis. Commissioner Russell recommended a joint, signed, agreement/proposal be presented to the Commission for their discussion and vote. The NANTUCKET ASPHALT lease was reviewed; and the Commission agreed to increase the current .05 cents per square foot fee to .06 cents per square foot, as provided for in the terms of the lease. In reviewing the lease held by TED STROJNY, Manager Norris was ins.tructed to write Mr. Strojny regarding moving his equipment back into the area he is currently leasing. The Commission also recommended inquiring into the cost of having Mr. Strojny's area bounded and possibly bounding the other leased properties in this area. Chairman Mayhew informed those at the meeting that he will be on vacation, off-island, October 10th or 11th and returning October 24, 1989. Mr. Carl Jelleme, TOSCANA CORPORATION, has requested approval of the Commission to sign the MCD Permits, when received. A motion was M/S/P to permit the Chairman to sign these permits, after approval by Town Counsel. It is duly noted that Commissioners Vaughan and Russell abstained from this vote. page 3 of 4 MEETING SEPTEMBER 26. 1989, continued Commissioner Craig questioned the information obtained on the centerline lighting as submitted by the operations office. Manager Norris will contact the manufacturer (Crouse-Hinds) for a better insight into the fees. The motion to adjourn this meeting at 7:10 pm was M/S/P. Respectfully submitted, ~~~ page 4 of 4