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Office of Airport Manager
T own of Nantucket
NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554
Phone (617) 228-1255
MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1986
The meeting was opened at 4:33-p.m. by Chairman Robert Allen with
the following Commissioners present: Norman Beach, Alexander
Craig, Thomas Giffin, and Charles Mayhew.
The Minutes of the 9/5, 9/10 and 9/15/86 meetings were unanimously
approved as written.
Taxicab drivers Joe Marks and Ernest Whelden attended the meeting
for a hearing on alledged wrong doing on the part of Mr. Marks.
After rereading Mr. Whelden's original letter of complaint and a
letter from two eyewitnesses supporting his claim, and after
hearing from Mr. Marks regarding his side of the incident, the
Commission agreed that Mr. Marks should receive a verbal warning
this time and be reminded that traffic must flow around the
parking circle in order to get into the taxi line after
dispensing passengers in front of the terminals. If there is a
repeat incident, Mr. Marks was warned that his airport taxi
permit would be suspended for one week, during the busy season.
Regarding a letter from Mary and Jamie Marks, requesting a
long-term land lease, it was requested that the Acting Manager
find a suitable spot in the Bunker area and finalize the details
for the Commission's review, or inform the Markses that they
would have to await submission of the final layout from Sasaki
if they would rather have land in the Delta area.
After reviewing the Sasaki Associates' proposal for Delta site
planning services, on a motion by Commissioner Craig, seconded
by Commissioner Mayhew, it was unanimously voted to request a
fee schedule change to reflect costs plus fixed fees, the total
not to exceed $13,500.00
It was M/S/P to have Town Counsel write Mr. Bruce Poor requesting
his intensions on the land he claims was improperly taken by the
Town and inform Poor that his legal opinion is that the land
taking is valid. .
The Commission agreed to review the engineering proposals in
order to make a selection of one for future airport projects,
which will be done at our next meeting October 6, 1986.
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MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1986 continued
It was M/S/P to have Commissioner Beach and perhaps Attorney
Vaughan discuss with the Town Treasurer a satisfactory agreement
to retain the Airport interest in our account.
As the Commission had not received a reply from Town Counsel on
exercising the UPS lease option, it was tabled until the next
meeting.
It was M/S/P to find out when the Sasaki Delta plan will be ready
and then put UPS on a 3-month lease in order to decide whether
they should be relocated to the Delta area.
At this point in the meeting, Mrs. Bertha O'Neill arrived to
corroborate Mr. Whelden's side of the taxicab disagreement.
Regarding Mr. William McGrath's proposal to take over the
fueling and tie down operation of the Airport, Mr. Mayhew offered
for the Commission's review a list of costs and expenses of these
areas. After some discussion, it was agreed to investigate
further into the facts and figures and allow the new Airport
Manager time to review the operation before making any final
decision.
Chairman Allen brought up the fact that Lawrence Lynch is clearing
up the area where the cobblestones were stored, and we should ask
Bill Dawes if they could remove the dog pound foundation at the
same time.
Mr. McGrath informed the Commission that the maintenance hangar
needs a new heating system, and he has researched various types.
It was M/S/P that the Airport would go out to bid on installing a
new system and McGrath would be responsible for paying the
monthly heating bills. Mr. McGrath mentioned he would also be
insulating the ceiling better.
Regarding the extension request on the Compass Rose lease, the
Commission advised Mr. McGrath to negotiate with Mr. Jerry
Walker to buyout the remainder of the present lease.
At 6:05 p.m., on a motion by Commissioner Craig, seconded by
Commissioner Mayhew, it was voted to enter Executive Session.
The votes were as follows:
Robert Allen Aye
Norman Beach Aye
Alexander Craig Aye
Thomas Giffin Aye
Charles Mayhew Aye
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MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1986 continued
Mrs. Norris informed the Commission that the subcontractor on the
parallel taxiway project had written several of the Town Depart-
ments to withhold funds from Mike Lamb, Inc. until the subcontractor
received full payment for his work. The Board of Selectmen have
already involved Town Counsel in this matter, however, the FAA has
advised the Commission to handle the situation differently. Mrs.
Norris was requested to have Town Counsel contact the FAA before
continuing with any action.
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At 6:25 p.m., it was unanimously voted to return to regular
session in order to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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Secretary
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