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T own of Nantucket
NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554
MEETING JULY 9, 1986
Phone (617) 228-1255
The meeting was reconvened at 7 a.m. by Chairman Robert Allen with
the following Commissioners present: Norman Beach, Alexander
Craig, Thomas Giffin, and Charles Mayhew.
Discussion was held on the requested resignation of Andrew H.
Creglow. On Mr. Creglow's request, the hearing was held in open
session. On a motion by Commissioner Giffin, seconded by
Commissioner Beach, it was unanimously voted to accept Mr.
Creglow's letter of resignation with regret, a copy of which is
attached to these Minutes. He also submitted a list of terms he
would accept as compensation, as well as a list of recommendations
for the next Airport Administrator. He stated: "I have reason to
believe there may be substantial shortages of fuel; namely, jet
fuel, 100LL, automotive gas, and diesel. Therefore, I recommend
that the Commission secure an audit of the gallons delivered and
sold and have them reconciled to the inventory of the past six
months.
At this point, Chairman Allen left the meeting.
Commissioner Craig informed the Commission that he had spoken to
Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission, and they suggested appointing
an Acting Manager during the interim. On a motion by Commissioner
Craig, seconded by Commissioner Giffin, it was unanimously voted to
appoint Mrs. Jo-ann Norris as Acting Manager until another Manager
is hired.
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Commissioner Craig also inquired of the MAC if we could appoint Mr.
McGrath to review and work on several specific projects facing the
Airport, including the parking lot, Mr. McGrath was agreeable to
this temporary situation and compensation was discussed. The
Acting Manager will negotiate with Mr. McGrath and set an hourly
rate for him as a Professional Consultant.
Regarding the information received from the Board of Selectmen's
office that our Airport insurance has lapsed, Commissioner Beach
informed the Commission that he has requested a quote from the
Steamship Authority's insurance advisor, who has "agreed to
submit a proposal. On a motion by Commissioner Mayhew, seconded
by Commissioner Giffin, it was unanimouslY?l/oted to hire Mr.
Edward M. Taylor of Taylor Risk Management Assoc. to prepare a
quote for Airport insurance; this request is not to exceed $1;000
for the service. Mr. McGrath will also research this problem.
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MEETING OF JULY 9, 1986 continued
Regarding the jet fuel emergency, Mr. McGrath suggested notifying
the airlines now, to cut back until the emergency is over, and
put out a NOTAM for the general public.
On a motion by Commissioner Craig, seconded by Commissioner
Giffin, it was unanimously voted to pay on account to Mr.
Creglow, $10,000. Commissioner Beach and Mr. Creglow will
negotiate a final amount of reimbursement.
There will be another meeting at 4:15 p.m., Friday, July 11,
1986, to discuss parking lot gate controls and fuel deliveries.
On a motion by Commissioner Giffin, seconded by Commissioner
Craig, it was unanimously voted to have Commissioner Mayhew
contact Harbor Fuel to discuss their handling our fuel.
In discussing hiring of a new Manager, it was agreed that the
Airport will pay for travel expenses for both the potential
Manager and his wife.
Mr. McGrath agreed to begin work immediately as a Consultant,
but will look into acquiring liability insurance, as advised by
the Town. In his new capacity, Mr. McGrath was requested to
look into acquiring a traffic control/cashier's building for the
parking lot. ~
On a motion by Commissioner Giffin, seconded by Commissioner
Mayhew, it was unanimously voted that during her period as
Acting Manager, to increase Mrs. Norris' salary to the level
received by Mr. Creglow.
On a motion by Commissioner Craig, seconded by Commissioner
Mayhew, it was unanimously voted to issue the same "Hold
Harmless Clause" on fuel unloading, for the Steamship
Authority, as was provided to the Yacht Club.
On a motion by Commissioner Craig, seconded by Commissioner
Giffin, it was unanimously agreed to hold a meeting on Monday,
July 14, at 7 a.m., to discuss Union Contract terms.
At 9:40 p.m., the meeting was recessed sine die in order for
the Acting Manager to recall as necessary during the fuel
crisis.
Respectfully submitted,
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Secretary
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