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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-06-02 J:3~ ~/~ 4~ l:~i\ !t~_\~ :il-o. -IUI: :.~~. ., :~~" ~ - -' "'.::, ~ ....tJ.... ~PO:~ Office of Airport Manager Phone (617) 228-1255 T own of Nantucket NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554 ,II/;.h 1-25 MEETING JUNE 2, 1986 The meeting was opened at 4:15 p.m. by Chairman Robert Allen with the following Commissioners present: Norman Beach, Alexander Craig, Robert Epple and Thomas Giffin. The Minutes of the May 14, 19, and 23, 1986 meetings were unanimously approved as written. Mr. William Dawes of Lawrence Lynch Corporation, addressed the Commission on a parking/security system for the parking lot. He explained that Lawrence Lynch will be ordering the control equip- ment under a change order. On a motion by Commissioner Craig, seconded by Commissioner Beach, it was unanimously voted to give Mr. Dawes permission to order the appropriate equipment from the Eidams Company. A letter was read from the FAA requesting an airport improvement projects priority list for the upcoming 1987 fiscal year. Mr. Holdgate explained that the completion of the taxiway relocation will be with '87 monies; and our other priorities still remain the same, which is to connect the Tower and Terminal Buildings, including new bathroom facilities, and a taxiway to the Delta property. The Commission expressed their concern in enclosing the entire airport with security fencing. On a motion by Commissioner Craig, seconded by Commissioner Giffin, it was unanimously voted to reinstate the projects already submitted. A request was received from Around Nantucket Car Rental to transfer their lease to include Budget Rent-A-Car, operated by Albert C. Perry and the Sara Corporation. On a motion by Commissioner Craig, seconded by Commissioner Epple, it was voted, with Commissioner Beach opposed, to allow this transfer in principal. On a motion by Commissioner Beach, seconded by Commissioner Giffin, it was unanimously voted to allow Gull Air permission to sublease to New York Air. On a motion by Commissioner Craig, seconded by Commissioner Epple, it was unanimously voted to provide a lease to Annie Teasdale for the use of the old boiler building for the printing process of her business. MEETING JUNE 2, 1986 continued Regarding the requests received for food catering businesses to service the Nobadeer Beach area, the memorandum received from Town Counsel did not address the liability of allowing concessionnaires onto Airport property. The Commission requested the Manager to solicit Mr. Vaughan's advice on this question for the next meeting. In discussing the Holmes Field Way access, the Commission agreed that the entrance gateway should be moved closer to Old South Road with high security fencing up to the gate and lower, 4-foot height fencing, erected from the gate to Old South Road, on both sides. This was unanimously voted on a motion by Commissioner Craig, seconded by Commissioner Epple. Ms. Diane Coombs attended the meeting and requested the Commission to make a freight, pick-up area accessible to the public. Considerable discussion ensued. Commissioner Giffin, with his years of experience in handling air freight, was requested to assist the Manager and corne up with a viable solution for picking up freight. Mr. Bruce Holdgate requested the Commission to lease a piece of land to erect a T-hangar. Bruce was directed to contact Gull Air regarding the purchase of their newly constructed hangar along Old South Road. Mr. Holdgate informed the Commission that Fred Holdgate would also like to lease a piece of land for a tie down and possibly the construction of a T-hangar in the future. He is interested in the new Delta area. The Commission was given a copy of C. W. Whittier's, proposal for a rent-rate structure for the Delta property. Commissioner Craig informed them that Mr. Collins suggested that we sit with a designer friend of his from Boston, for a better plan and layout for the Delta property. Coastal Air was given permission to wash aircraft down by the old maintenance building. Mr. Holdgate asked the Commission who would be in charge until July 1st, as the new Airport Manager is here. The Commission voted that present management would continue until June 30th. Regarding Mr. Robert Walsh's request for a reduction in rent, the Commission stated he must pay for the leased space by the square foot and also pay $1,200 for running an additional business in that space. Town Counsel, Foley Vaughan's invoice will be deferred to the next meeting. The Commission requested information on the status of the interest on our account. Commissioner Craig brought up the subject of all the Airport employees coming across the front ramp with their private vehicles. Mr. Holdgate stated that he had spoken to each of the airlines today and one of our own employees, not to drive across the ramp. Page 2 of 3 , MEETING JUNE 2, 198b continued The Commission discussed further details on the parking lot operation and requested Mr. Dawes be informed that the beveled curbing at the brick sidewalks should be widened. On a motion by Commissioner Beach, seconded by Commissioner Epple, it was unanimously voted to work with the parking lot rates as submitted by Commissioner Craig. On a motion by Commissioner Beach, seconded by Commissioner Craig, it was unanimously voted to write the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering to request an emergency status designation for the purpose of installing an aviation fuel transfer capability in Nantucket harbor. The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, c7!~A..~~ Secretary Page 3 of 3