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Office of Airport Manager
Phone (617) 228-1255
The meeting was opened at 4:15 p.m. by Chairman Robert Allen with
the following Commissioners present: Norman Beach, Alexander
Craig and Thomas Giffin.
T own of Nantucket
NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554
MEETING APRIL 30, 1986
A letter was read from Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission on
contract management, as well as a letter from the President of the
Airport Employees' Association on the same subject. The
Commission's reply to Mr. John Roche, who attended and spoke at
the meeting, was that it was a little premature to corne to any
conclusions at this time and that the Commission would protect the
interests of its present employees. On a motion by Commissioner
Giffin, seconded by Commissioner Beach, it was moved to reject the
two contract management proposals for consideration with those
received for the manager's position. However, in the future, if a
proposal is received for contract management without any conflict
of interest, it would be considered at that time. This was
passed with Commissioners Beach and Giffin in favor and Commissioner
Craig opposed.
On a motion by Commissioner Beach, seconded by Commissioner Craig,
it was unanimously voted to indefinitely defer the approval of the
Minutes of March 10 and 17, 1986.
John Stackpole, representing NANTISCO, requested why approval was
being deferred indefinitely. Town Counsel answered that he did
not care to discuss it.
On a motion by Commissioner Beach, seconded by Commissioner Craig,
it was unanimously voted to approve the Minutes of March 3, 1986,
as written.
On a motion by Commissioner Craig, seconded by Commissioner Beach,
it was unanimously voted to approve the State Grant Agreement for
Project 07.
On a motion by Commissioner Craig, seconded by Commissioner Beach,
it was unanimously voted to give the Electric Company permission
to move their two portable electric generators to Airport property,
as originally voted at the March 17, 1986 meeting.
On a motion by Commissioner Craig, seconded by Commissioner Beach,
it was unanimously voted to approve the Minutes of the March 31,
April 8 and 22, 1986 meetings, as written.
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MEETING APRIL 30, 1986, continued
The Commission also unanimously voted to accept the Grant Agreement
from the Federal Government and the Contract Agreement from Harris
Miller Miller and Hanson, after it has been reviewed by Town Counsel.
Regarding a request for a food concession at Nobadeer Beach, from
Cameron Virrill, on a motion by Commissioner Giffin, seconded by
Commissioner Beach, it was unanimously voted to table the matter and
have Town Counsel check into the liability of allowing such a
concession.
On a motion by Commissioner Craig, seconded by Commissioner Giffin,
it was moved to reject the bid of NANTISCO. Commissioners Beach,
Craig and Giffin voted in favor with Commissioner Allen opposed.
Attorney Tillotson attended the meeting representing his client, who
wishes access to the Holmes Field Way from the former Rock property.
He stated they would pay for the maintenance of the way and provide
necessary insurance to protect the Airport. He requested the
Airport remove the eight-foot security fencing and replace it with
something less obtrusive. Commissioner Craig stated that by
allowing Mr. Thayer to use our access road, it would enable him to
increase the density of the development of this property. Since it
is in such close proximity to the Airport, and in the direct path
of the centerline to runway 33, the Airport would be against allowing
this access. Commissioner Giffin also brought up the factor of
safety and access in case of a crash or fire. On a motion by
Commissioner Giffin, seconded by Commissioner Craig, it was
unanimously voted to instruct Town Counsel to review this property
line dispute and inform the Commission before they make any
further decisions.
Regarding the setting up of the operation of the new parking lot,
it was agreed the Commission should seek professional expertise in
this area. Commission Craig will get together with Ken Holdgate
and Jo-ann Norris to find just such an organization.
Mr. Bob Boyle attended the meeting to request permission to lease
enough property, particularly in the Delta Area, for the erection
of 18 T-hangars. These would be either sold or leased to interested
persons. He requested approximately a parcel of 150 x 400' and
inquired as to the length of taxiway he would have to install to
this area.
Mr. Holdgate was instructed to get together with Mr. Boyle, and Mr.
Tom Romero if he is interested, to work out the details. Mr.
Boyle also requested a lease in excess of 20 years, which would
have to be voted at a Town meeting.
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MEETING APRIL 30, 1986, continued
The Manager informed the Commission of the latest events in his
efforts to unload aviation fuel. Since no one will allow off-
loading at their facility, and the Coast Guard has insisted that
we have a designated area, he has requested Mr. Forns to contact
the Coast Guard if the installation of temporary piles is
acceptable.
Under "operations" Mr. Holdgate informed the Commission that LydIe
Rickard has requested his lease on the car wash commence now,
since he has already lost two of the twenty years in the planning
stage. The Commission agreed that the only way they could do this
would be to renegotiate a new lease.
Mr. Holdgate also stated that Mr. Al Perry has requested permission
to install a direct-line phone for car rentals at the Airport. The
Commission was not in favor of this.
Commissioner Craig suggested that if a private firm took over the
aviation fuel, CFR and tie down concessions, with the Airport
receiving a percentage of the receipts, it would be more advantageous
to the Airport. Some discussion ensued and the suggestion died.
Mr. Torn Romero brought to the Commission's attention that his car
had been vandalized and that he felt a perimeter fence was extremely
important, and the opinions of the Airport users should be given
consideration as well as the developers abutting the Airport.
Mr. McGrath asked the Commission where he stood on his request to
contract manage the Airport. Chairman Allen informed him that the
Commission was awaiting a decision from the Ethics Commission and
requested Mr. McGrath to submit an application strictly as Manager.
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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