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Home My WebLink About1986-10-06 ~:. 4~ l~~\ !t~_\~ :il- o. -IUI: :. ~., :~~,,~ .--' ",-j o~ ....tJ"'.. ~poi~~ Office of Airport Manager T own of Nantucket NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554 MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1986 Phone (617) 228-1255 The meeting was opened by Chairman Robert Allen with the following Commissioners present: Alexander Craig, Thomas Giffin, and Charles Mayhew. The Minutes of the September 22, 1986 meeting were unanimously approved as written. Only one bid was received for the management and staffing of the Airport parking lot. It was M/S/P to turn the bid from APCOA over to the Airport Manager for his review and recommendation. Attorney Arthur Reade attended the meeting representing Robert Young, who is continuing to seek counter space for a rent-a-car concession at the Airport. As the Commission has received no formal word from Colonial Car that they will be relinquishing their counter space, the Commission agreed to take this matter up at the next meeting, after the Manager has contacted Colonial. Mr. Young also stated he would be willing to move into the Tower Building or any other available space. On a motion by Commissioner Mayhew, seconded by Commissioner Craig, it was unanimously voted to enter into Executive Session. Chairman Allen Aye Alexander Craig Aye Thomas Giffin Aye Charles Mayhew Aye EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. William Benoit, negotiator for the Airport, reviewed the union demands and discussed management's concessions and proposals. He stressed maximum flexibility be maintained until a decision is made on the operation of the parking lot issue and the fueling operation. He suggested that Mr. Joe Reis's title be changed to Field Manager; that any decision on the fueling must be a tentative one in order to go into the bargaining unit to discuss it. He brought to the Commission's attention that job security was a big issue. Mr. Benoit will be drafting a job security Page 1 of 3 MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1986 continued proposal for Mr. McCurdy's review and later to be agreed upon by the Commission. This will be done prior to our next meeting with the union, October 15, 1986, at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Benoit recommended the longevity pay be kept on a lump-sum basis; sick leave should be paid at the current rates, and have it stated in the contract that the retirees will receive one-half of the accummulated sick time. He recommended that promotions be based on "most qualified" rather than seniority; and he will endeavor to keep this an open shop. The new Manager suggested that Firemen will be considered a separate position and be paid extra for that qualification. It was unanimously voted to return to regular session. It was M/S/P to hire Joseph Forns to continue with the environ- mental study that Fay, Spofford and Thorndike has begun. Commissioners Mayhew and Craig volunteered to attend a meeting with FAA's Weedon Parris the week of the 20th, to discuss funding of the environmental study. It was M/S/P to cooperate with the noise study firm of Harris Miller Miller and Hanson to extend the test period to November 30th. It was recommended that now that the taxiway construction is completed, the information signs to pilots regarding our noise study be replaced. A memorandum from Town Counsel was read on the U.P.S. Lease option. The Airport Manager was requested to investigate this further with regard to the Sasaki design proposal and the Whittier cost recommendation. Until a decision is made on when to begin connecting the Tower and Terminal Buildings, Cape Cod Air's request for counter space to operate a charter or commuter airline will be put on hold. The Manager was given permission to install a four-foot, walk- through gate from the end of the north ramp to the new parking lot. Regarding the Marks' request for Bunker Road land, the Commission agreed to a 5-year lease, with a 2-year review. Any increase will not exceed the compounded CPI-W rate. The price per square foot was set at 109. If they elect to erect a building on this property, the Commission agreed to renegotiate the lease for a longer period. They also agreed to the requested 30-day cancellation clause by either party. Page 2 of 3 ,,,,,,,,,,,",,~-;O'"'T~~~~iC7"T~:;~;:lT...--:;",~........i!>'_<fo<"''',,~.' f P' ..,....A~... ....~ ... ... ....~ ........- " MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1986 continued The Commission requested Hr. McCurdy to write a letter to Mr. Ted Strojny to clean up his leased area. Regarding Mr. Robert Walsh's operating a charter service out of our Airport without the proper licensing, etc., the Commission asked that a letter be addressed to Mr. Walsh informing him that he is not to operate his charter service until he complies with the rules, regulations, and licensing through the govern- ment and the Airport. This was M/S/P unanimously with a copy to be sent to MAC and FAA. As Nantucket Inn has vacated their space in the Tower Building, it was agreed to leave this space vacant until a decision is made on the connection of the Tower and Terminal Buildings. The Manager will be looking into a replacement unit for the 25-year old generator gear in the Tower Building which operates the runway and taxiway lights and the emergency generator. In order to provide additional grass tie down area for the transients next summer, it was suggested our crew fill in the potholes and seed by hand. When Lawrence Lynch Corporation vacates their leased land along Old South Road, first option to lease it should be extended to Mr. Jon Ridder. It was agreed that this property be leased at the recommended rate of $15,000 per acre. If Mr. Ridder does not exercise this option, it should be offered to David Glowacki. The Commission requested Mr. McCurdy to review the engineering qualification books, select two firms, and have their Project Engineers corne down for an interview before selecting our next engineering firm for Airport projects. commissioner Mayhew brought up the subject of providing new firefighting suits for the crew. The Manager will be speaking to the Fire Chief on this matter at a meeting tomorrow. Commissioner Craig suggested PBA be encouraged to repair their toilet facilities as soon as possible. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Page 3 of 3