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Home My WebLink About1986-09-10 ..4~ l~\ {~.)j ~~~~ .-.."'.../ o~ ...tJ.... ~po~ Office of Airport Manager Phone (617) 228-1255 Town of Nantucket NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT N 8ntucket Island, Massachusetts 02554 MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1986 The meeting was opened at 4:30 p.m. by Chairman Robert Allen with the following Commissioners present: Norman Beach, Alexander Craig, Thomas Giffin, and Charles Mayhew. The Minutes of the August 18 and 29, 1986 meetings were unanimously approved as written. A letter was received from Mr. Andrew H. Creglow and will be referred to Town Counsel for a reply. Regarding Mr. Tony Yates' request to increase his propane storage capacity, the Commission was in agreement. The Acting Manager was directed to answer the rest of Mr. Yates' questions in a letter. It was M/S/P to give Mr. William McGrath permission to use the grass areas along the runways for flight training landings. Regarding Mr. McGrath's proposal to operate the fueling and tie down segments of the airport operation, a study committee of Norman Beach and Charlie Mayhew will research whether it is more profitable to lease out these services or retain them. Mr. Joseph Forns attended the meeting and updated the Commission on the status of the fuel transfer facility. The State permit process is proceeding rather smoothly, with the exception of an eleventh-hour objection filed by some of the Nantucket citizens. Mr. Forns will be answering their questions in a letter. He reported that construction could possibly begin within the next month. As far as the Bill in the House, to construct a fuel transfer system, it is still awaiting the House Ways and Means Committee approval. A letter was read from U.P.S. wishing to exercise their option to renew their lease for a period of three years. The matter was tabled until word is received from Town Counsel on his interpretation of the renewal clause. Regarding Jerry Walker's letter concerning the Compass Rose lease, the matter was tabled until the Commission has more details on the terminal building expansion and how well the parking lot operation progresses. Page 1 of 2 MEETING SEPTEMBER ~u, 1986 continued A letter was read from taxi driver, Ernest Whelden,regarding actions by Mr. Joe Marks. The Commission requested that Mr. Whelden, his witnesses, and Mr. Joe Marks attend our next meeting on the 22nd for a hearing. On a motion by Commissioner Mayhew, seconded by Commissioner Craig, it was voted, with Commissioner Giffin opposed, to hire Mr. Clark McCurdy as Airport Manager, contingent upon his passing the MAC Manager's examination, a Town physical examination, and finalizing a contract through Town Counsel. Mr. Bill McGrath suggested placing a split rail fence in the parking lot traffic berms, to prevent the public from tripping over the berms. It was M/S/P to grant permission to Mr. Hoyt Thompson to erect a one-car, free standing garage, after the Commission has had a chance to review the plans, which will be submitted by Andy Lowell, and after all the proper permits are obtained. Mr. Johnny Keever, of Tripp Trucking, requested the Commission's permission to start clearing his leased land in the bunker area. Since Town Counsel has not drawn up a lease for them as yet, it wasagreed he could begin at his own risk. Regarding the list of mechanical problems on Airport equipment, it was agreed to have the Chairman discuss them with the Airport Mechanic and advise the proper steps to correct the problems. Per the Town Treasurer's suggestion, it was agreed to have three Commissioner's signatures on all payment vouchers. On a motion by Commissioner Craig, seconded by Commissioner Giffin, it was voted to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of collective bargaining. The votes were as follows: Robert W. Allen Aye Norman F. Beach Aye Alexander M. Craig Aye Thomas H. C. Giffin Aye Charles S. Mayhew Aye EXECUTIVE SESSION The Commission reviewed the Union's proposals for a new contract, discussed the various requests, and added some changes of their own for the meeting to be held on Friday with the negotiators. At 6:25 p.m. Commissioner Giffin excused himself from the meeting. At 7:55 the Commission unanimously voted to return to regular session in order to adjourn the meeting. * * * * * * * * * * * des ectf~l~ submitte~, . -~/I(.ft~ ecretary Page 2 of 2