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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-06-24 /'.. / ~T'/ / ~ ~~ /:~i\ !t~~\~ :il- o. -IUl: !- ~_~.., ~'1-",- ~ 0 _0 "'..., o~ ....tJ.... ~po~~ Office of Airport Manager T own of Nantucket NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554 MEETING JUNE 24, 1986 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. The Minutes of the June 2 and June 16, 1986 meetings were unanimously approved as written. A space request was read from Al Perry, on behalf of Around Nantucket/Budget Rent-a-Car, for the suite of offices directly behind their counter in the Tower Building. On a motion by Commissioner Craig, seconded by Commissioner Giffin, it was unanimously voted to rent this space to them on a month-to- month basis, as soon as it is vacated by Nantucket Inn. On a motion by Commissioner Giffin, seconded by Commissioner Craig, it was unanimously voted to inform the users of our Airport by letter and request their cooperation in a study of new departure and arrival procedures being conducted by HMMH. A slight change to the text was recommended by the Chairman and will be implemented. Any questions from the public should be 0 directed to HMMH. After some discussion on the requests received from vendors for permission to service the Airport's Nobadeer Beach, it was agreed to have the Chairman and the Manager get back to the Planning Board member who suggested it, and inform him that the Commission is willing to turn over to the Town, for $1.00, the area of beach and the existing parking lot, at Nobadeer. Regarding signage for the new parking lot, it was suggested that Mr. Creglow contact the government agencies and see if there was any problem in substituting handmade signs for the ones agreed upon in the contract. He was also instructed to attend the next Historic District Commission meeting and submit an application for these signs, in order to speed up the paper process. When prices and installation are available on the parking gates, the Commission will review them. On a motion by Commissioner Craig, seconded by Commissioner Giffin, it was unanimously approved to have our maintenance crew build the new control house for the parking lot. Page 1 of 3 MEETING JUNE 24, 1986 continued Mr. Holdgate informed the Commission that the tenants on Bunker Road are in need of telephone service to their leased areas and are requesting the Airport act as their "bank" during the installation of the main line. On a motion by Commissioner Beach, seconded by Commissioner Craig, it was unanimously voted. Mr. Holdgate also informed the Commission that the government is requiring us to have the radio-controlled lights 3-staged, in order to conform to their approach lights to runway 6. The Commission wanted to know what equipment is needed and what it would cost to implement this change before making any decision. Mr. William McGrath requested permission from the Commission to use the south side of runway 33 for grass landings. He was asked to submit this request in writing before permission is granted. Mr. Holdgate informed the Commission that our Engineering firm is consulting with the FAA on completing the new runup holding ramp to 24,with asphal~ in order to accelerate the completion of this project. On a motion by Commissioner Giffin, seconded by Commissioner Beach, it was unanimously voted to go ahead with this proposal. Johnsen Excavating was granted a 20-year lease for a ~-acre of land next to Tony Yates', on Bunker Road. On a motion by Commissioner Beach, seconded by Commissioner Giffin, it was unanimously voted, as stated above, with a 5-year increment review of lease terms, at 10~ per square foot, and 30-day cancellation clause by either party for a just reason. These terms were also agreed to, for a piece of property to be leased to Ted Strojny on Bunker Road. On a motion by Commissioner Craig, seconded by Commissioner Beach, it was unanimously voted to allow HMMH to use a minority- owned business during their contract. Mr. Bill McGrath updated the Commission on his counter space in the Tower Building. Chuck Harris will be doing charter flights from there and Mr. McGrath will be working with Mr. Holdgate on better ramp access for the Business Express operation. Mr. McGrath informed the Commission that the Gull Air hangar is up for sale. The Commission stated this structure remain in a aviation related business and would like to see it become the central freight area. . ~r. McGrath requested a longer lease on the maintenance hangar In order to continue making improvements to it. He also inquired what uses he could use the large hangar for. He will work up Page 2 of 2 .. MEETING JUNE 24, 1986 continued some acceptable figures and ideas to present to the Commission on a 25-foot leanto he would like to erect to the large hangar. He also requested permission to sell 80-octane avgas at the Airport. The Manager will check with Harold Friedman, Hyannis Airport Manager, and HAC on the ramifications of allowing this last request. Regarding the Confederate Air Forces request to display their B-17G aircraft, Commissioner Giffin was directed to work with the Manager to find a suitable place for them to tie down. Regarding the development of the Delta property, Commissioner Craig will contact Webb Collins to find out what arrangements can be made to discuss this with his consultant in Boston. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, c$~4,ff~ Secretary Page 3 of 3