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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.
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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
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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.
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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,
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