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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-12-02 Town of Nantucket NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT ~LtLV I ,aile Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554 Offl:C oj A l/'ft'rt \ LUU~d Phone (611) 228-1255 MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1987 The meeting was opened at 4:34 p.m. by Chairman Charles Mayhew with the following Commissioners present: Herb Cabral, Alexander Craig and John Sullivan. (Just prior to the opening of the meeting, E. Foley Vaughan presented the Commission his resignation letter to the Board of Selectmen if they would not designate him a "special municipal employee". He then left the meeting.) Attorney Arthur Reade and Jack Topham, representing the Electric Company, attended the meeting to discuss having the Bunker parcel deed conveyed as negotiated. Dick Earl of Nantucket Surveyors presented drawings for the Commission's perusal, depicting a change in the Electric Company parcel in order to provide a legal access under the zoning laws. They requested the Commission to (1) support them in drawing up an article for the Town Meeting Warrant with corrected metes and bounds. (2) Make an application to the Planning Board as "approval required" for the creation of this road access. (3) Make appropriate contact with the FAA or other government agency to remove any restrictions for the transference of this parcel. These requests will be reviewed with Town Counsel. It was M/S/P to support the Article at Town Meeting as discussed and presented in a drawing by Nantucket Surveyors. Chairman Mayhew brought up the paving of the access roadway to the Bunker area and stated that the Airport never entertained the idea of paving this road. The Electric Company once again offered to advance the money to pave the roadway if in the future, Airport tenants would participate in cost sharing this project. Mr. Topham also assured the Commission that the 40-foot stacks required on this parcel have been reviewed the FAA for their approval and would not effect the ceilings for the Airport. It was M/S/P to accept the contract for the Terminal Area Plan Study, as submitted by Hoyle, Tanner & Associates. This was executed by the Chairman and will be forwarded to Town Counsel for his review and execution. The date for the final noise abatement meeting will be set within the next week and conveyed to Mr. Andy Harris of HMMH. page 1 of 4 MEETING DECEMBER 2, 198!~ continued Mrs. Norris was reques~ed to reVlew all the airline space requests and formulate an assignmen~ layout based on their needs and ramp allotment for the Commission's review. PBA representative requested the same space allocation as las~ summer. The Commission requested exis~ing businesses be given preference. Mrs. Coffin, Town Treasurer, attend the meeting regarding the outstanding note due on the parking lot construction. She recommended renewing the note for one month and then going through with a ten-year bond. Mrs. Coffin received the approval from the Commission to follow her recommendation. Commissioner Craig requested Mrs. Coffin look into including our bond with an already existing one in order to save on costs. She agreed to look into it. Mrs. Norris was requested to contact Town Counsel regarding a disclosure or nondisclosure statement for the bond lssue. The Commission agreed to review the ATM lease for the Nantucket Savings Bank at the continuation of this meeting, tomorrow. Regarding the review of the tiedown agreement, as presented by Town Counsel, Mrs. Norris was requested to obtain samples from Plymouth and Hyannis Airports for comparison. It was M/S/P to continue with the preapplication for the CFR truck. Thrift Cars was granted permission to change their signage to read "Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental" in order to comply vli th the U. S. Court of Appeals. Regarding Linda Yates' request to change Tony Yates' lease to a corporate name, the Commission decided to review it and discuss it at their next meeting on the 16th. A letter was read from the Director of Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission regarding the transfer of fueling rights and tiedowns. Commissioner Craig made supportive statements for turning it over to the FBO. Mr. John Roche, Airport employee, brought to the Commission's attention that the decisions of the Commission should ~ake into consideration the fac~ that this Airport is for the benefit of the community and not just for the 40-50 based, private pilots. The Commission requested copies of the MAC letter. A letter from the Board or Selec~men regarding "special Town employees" was read. The Chairman informed the Commission that he was told by Town Counsel that the Airport Commission would not page 2 of 4 MEETING DECEMBER 2...t~~ continued be recommended to "special employee" sc.atus and that the Board or Selectmen would support him. The Commission will review the rules regarding special municipal employees and make a recomreendation at tomorrow's meeting. The Commission requested Mrs. Norris to notify them when the auditor arrives to review the fuel figures next week. They also requested that he tie in our figures with those of the Town. A request from Rhoda Weinman to set up a table in the Airport terminal to sell sweatshirts during the Christmas Stroll week end to support "Safe Place" was approved by the Commission. The Assistant Manager was requested to review with the Insurance Advisor our excess coverage on any airport travel. Commissioner Sullivan also will review some superfluous coverages being paid for by the Airport. At 6:30 p.m. the meeting was recessed until 4:30 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 1987. 1c 1c 1c 1c 1c * The meeting resumed at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 1987, with the folowing Commissioners present: Charles Mayhew, Hebert Cabral, Alexander Craig and John Sullivan. It was M/S/P to approve the lease for the automatic celler machine as corrected: The description of the location is to be in the Main Terminal Building, in the waiting room behind Business Express, in the S.E., ramp-side corner of the room. The term shall commence on January 1, 1988 and terminate on September 30, 1988. The total rental fee for that period will be corrected co $7,200.00. Commissioner Craig removed himself from all discussion on this subject. It was M/S/P to request by letter to the Board of Selectmen thac the entire Airport Commission be appointed as "special municipal employees". Commissioner Sullivan abstained from voting. It was also requested that another letter be addressed to the Board of Selectmen stating that the Airport Commission has accepted the Town Treasurer's recommendation on the bond issue for the financing of the construction of the parking lot. page 3 of 4 MEETING DECEMBER 2, 198~ continued The Assistant Manager was requested to set up a meeting for sometime next week between two of the Commissioners and the Airport employees to discuss the plans and actions being taken In pursuing the FBO proposal. Mr. McGrath also volunteer to be present. The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ,"'::./> - ,::;:Z,'.-t.-U ,/J( . /0~/u.~' ,/ , ,,/ '-- Secretary I(U~)Ii(t~ TJfo w [~.rrr, , 11 I I I fi i I U\\ f, JAN! '191) III I! ; ,\ ij:! J, fL.! 1..1 i,.,.", '.'--'~""-,"_e__._"';,',.,. '1 i.....,.,._.._ ~ ..J page 4 of 4