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Town of Nantucket
NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT
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Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554
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MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1987
Chairman Mayhew called the meeting to order Monday, November 23,
1987, at 4:30 p.m. with the following Commissioners present:
Herbert Cabral, Jr., Alexander Craig, John Sullivan and E. Folley
Vaughan.
The Meeting was held in the lobby of the Tower Building due to
the expected large attendance.
Chairman Mayhew introduced William Brumagim and Kenneth Priddy of
APCOA. They reviewed the rates for the Parking Lot, both on a
monthly and yearly basis. They pointed out that about 40% of the
occupancy is during the free period and this should be eliminated
if the gross was to be increased. They reviewed their three
suggested proposals, recommending Number 3, but, stated that they
realized that any decision was both economic and political. The
suggested rate increases would not put APCOA into the bonus
level. The only comment from the audience was from Diane
Flaherty, an employee of the Compass Rose, who asked why they
didn't have some free parking. Mr. Brumagim explained that a
contract existed with the Compass Rose to purchase tickets to
provide free parking for their customers, but these had not been
purchased.
The tie-down proposal from Town Counsel was discussed. The
general reaction from the Commissioners and several in the
audience was that the proposal was unduly complicated and the
liability limits too high. Chairman Mayhew mentioned that we
should check our exposure and require insurance according to the
exposure. Additionally, it was suggested that we obtain
information on tie-downs from other similar airports.
Chairman Mayhew then moved to the FBa proposal. Paul Buckley
read a statement attached to these minutes, signed by 46 pilots
and supporting Bill McGrath as Nantucket's FBa. Commissioner
Cabral then read the sub-committee's proposal for an FBa, which
is attached to these minutes. John Roche, an employee of the
Airport Maintenance Department, made several statements about
giving away the fuel and aircraft parking and felt that Airport
jobs were in jeopardy. He also pointed out that the finances of
the Airport would suffer if fuel and parking revenues were shared
with an FBO. Chuck Harris stated that the proposal, as read,
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stated 'tha't 'the Airport would ma){e at least as much as curren'tly
on the fuel. Myles Reis mentioned that the aircraft parking fees
collected was not all profit. Someone merltioned they had heard
'that four employees had been laid off. Chairman Mayhew said he
knew of no planned layoffs.
Mr. Rober't Boyle read a letter (recommended we obtain a copy for
our records) s'ta'ting that he had been the FBO at Worcester
Airpor't, that he paid $7,500 rent for a large hangar, .03 cents
flowage fee, and collected landing fees, although this was
discontinued as it created ill will.
Chairman Mayhew then read a letter from Mr. McLean of New England
Refrigeration in support of Mr. McGrath. Mr. Mayhew further
sta'ted that he had confidence in Mr. McGrath, that he did 'the
maintenance on his aircraf't, but, he did not feel that a 20 to 30
year lease was in the best interest of the Town. He felt tha't
the Town authorized the Airport to negotiate up to a 30 year
lease wi'th Mr. McGrath, but did nOl: mandate it. Mr. Larry
Whelden felt that no one would make the necessary investmen't
wi'thout a long term lease, and the Chairman s'tated he felt tha't
'the Town should make the investment. Other speakers suppor'ting
Mr. McGrath were Fred Lane, Tom Romero, Chuck Harris, Bob Dennis,
and Bob Boyle.
Commissioner Cabral then moved, and Commissioner Sullivan
seconded, to "Grant Bill NcGra'th a 30-year lease, subject 'to
re-nego'tiations satisfactory to both the Town and Bill McGra'th".
This was voted, 4 to 1, with the Chairman recorded opposed.
Discussion then followed that the vote really did not change 'the
situation or move the negotiations along very much. Mr. McGra'th
'then stated that it was his intention to maincain the same
revenue level for the Airport that it has had in the past so
'there won't be any loss to the Airport. His problem has been 'the
lack of good figures. Additionally, after reviewing figures, he
migh't no't be able to work it all out. It was his feeling that
the arrangement had 'to be good for both the FBO and the Airport.
Commissioner Vaughan then moved, and Commissioner Cabral
seconded, "To approve 'the text of the sub-committee's proposal,
excluding all numbers mentioned therein". The motion was passed
unanimously. Following further discussion, it was agreed between
the Commission and Mr. McGrath that effort would be made to reach
formal agreement by February I, 1988.
There not being any correspondence, the meeting adjourned at 6:50
p.m.
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MEETING NOVEMBER
~987, continued
NOTE: In the absence of a recording secretary, the above
represents notes taken by the Airport Commission and corelated
for a final report.
Respectfully submitted,
NANTUCKET AIRPORT COMMISSION
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