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Meeting with the Airport Cc:mni.ssion
June 17, 1987
Present: Mayhew
Craig
Santos
Norris
Bergendahl
McCurdy
Cabral
Coffin
Vaughn
McLaughlin
DeRensis
Larrabee
Cabral - Proposed Budget is reveiwed and approved by ATM vote
1982 - running on receipts
Bergendahl? how should receipt account operate
DeRensis - specific line account incl. estimated receipts ( Article 8 )
- if excess $, specific line account must be appropriated into Reserve Fund wit
specific use
a. Capital Projects
b. offset user charges
? use of Enterprise Acct. within each Fiscal Year versus 5-year Capital Plan
? of FY 88 and Schedule of STM
? Apply surplus to operating expense
a. Adjust Sub Acct.
b. Adjust Total Article 8
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Town of Nantucket
NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT
Macv Lane
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Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554
Office of Airport \1,mager
Phone (617) 228-1255
MEETING JUNE 17, 1987
The meeting was opened at 4:34 p.m. by Chairman Charles Mayhew,
with the following Commissioners present: Alexander Craig,
Thomas Giffin, Ronald Santos, and E. Foley Vaughan.
The Minutes of the June 3, 1987 meeting were unanimously approved
as written.
In order to accommodate the many requests the Commission receives
to display literature in the Airport lobbies, it was M/S/P to set
aside one area in the main terminal for the distribution of
literature, for an annual rent, the fee to be set after the
Manager has investigated what other airports charge.
It was M/S/P to have the Manager put an ad in the paper next week
to solicit proposals for an FBO. Specifications will be drawn up
by Commissioners Mayhew, Craig and Santos.
The Commission reviewed the Airport Layout Plan to choose parcels
for future FBO's and hangars. It was M/S/P to restrict the area
chosen to the southwest quadrant of the Airport property for
future FBO use. It was also M/S/P to include this same area for
the erection of future hangars.
The Commission reviewed their policy on making parking lot
refunds, and agreed the present method of prorating the monthly
and daily parking fee and refunding the balance of the annual
fee, was appropriate.
Karen Frink and Jim Downar of Hoyle, Tanner and Associates
attended to meet the new Commissioners and discuss the contract
for the groundwater protection plan. Mr. Joseph Forns,
subcontracting engineer for HTA discussed the scope of the
project and its compliance with federal and state regulations.
It was M/S/P to accept this contract, subject to approval by Town
Counsel. It was also M/S/P to authorize the Chairman to sign the
contract for the groundwater project.
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MEETING JUNE 17~~7 continued
Hoyle Tanner and Associates also had a letter requesting the
Commission to continue their general consultation retainer
contract. After discussing the advantages and disadvantages of
this type of contract, the Commission decided not to renew this
contract.
It was M!S!P to execute the lease amendment granting Lydle
Rickard, dba, Airport Car Wash, Inc., the right to construct and
maintain a tie-in to the municipal sewer line.
It was M/S/P to deny the request by Mr. Lydle Rickard to assign
his lease in the name of Airport Car Wash, Inc.
The tie-down agreement, as resubmitted by Town Counsel, will be
reviewed in the fall.
A letter was read from the Building Inspector regarding Yates'
propane gas facility. The Manager informed the Commission that
he and Commissioner Santos attended a meeting with the Planning
Board to discuss a universal MCD for the Airport. The Airport is
also on the Planning Board's agenda for June 22, 1987, to discuss
further progress in this area.
Mr. James Gilbreth, representing Continental Express, addressed
the Commission on a plan to construct a canvas overhang to the
PBA Building. It was M/S!P to approve this design, subject to
receiving the proper permits fro~ the Town.
Clarifying the terms of the Mike Lamb hangar lease will be
dropped for the time being.
Chuck Harris of Nantucket Airlines requested to lease the counter
and office adjacent to his present space. It was t1/S!P to allow
this space to be leased to Mr. Harris until April 30, 1988.
He also addressed the Commission to Clarify the application of
the $1200.00 annual business fee. This will be reviewed by the
Commission and taken up at the next meeting.
The Manager informed the Commission that 15 million dollars has
been successfully placed in the appropriations budget for radar
and now must pass the House and Senate for approval.
Commissioner Craig asked that a letter of thanks be sent to
Congressman Studds for his support in this project.
lIantucket Electric Company is looking into moving some generators
onto Airport land, which will requlre additional lease or
purchase of land.
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l:l~~:r ~N G__~f..YJ:U~;_17L_L~r?. con tin 1..1 e d
The Manaqer assured the Comn:ission ho is actively pursuing
insurance coverage for the Airport. should the Town decide not to
renew our policies in two weeks.
tir. t'lcCurdy also informed the Commission thdt APCOA is
requesting a change in the parking lot fee struc~ure. The
Commission ag~eed to review this in thlee mOllths, as originally
planned.
At. 6:07 p.~;)., on a motlon by Commis,:;ion Craig, seconded by
Commissioner Giffin, it was unanimously voteJ to enter into
Executive 5e5510n. The votes are recorded as follows:
Alexander' Craie;;
Thomas Giffin
Charles Hayhew
Ronald Santos
E. Foley Vaughan
Ay'::
1'\.ye
Aye
Aye
i)"'TO
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At 6:22 p.m., it was unanimously voted to return to regular
session to recess the meeting until 7:30 p.m., at which time a
Part 150 nois2 hearing will take place.
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At 7:35 p.m. the meetinq reco:Jvio:ned 'dith the folloHing
Commissioners present: Alexander Craig, Thomas Giffin, Cllarles
Mayhew, and Ronald Santos.
Mr. Andy Harris of Harris Miller Miller and Hanson conducted a
slide presentation on measures and bel!efits of implementing noise
control at our Airport.
A question from the audience lflquircd why not obtain radar for
Nantucket and use it as part of the impJementation of tracking
aircraft that are not keeping proper altitudes. The reply was
that this was definitely a ffi2ans of control in keeping noise
abet t.ement policies. Anothe:- me2WS of ke,,'p:i nq peace a!nonq the
airport neighbors would be to notate on certain ~o~sc impacted
property deeds tlla~ this is a noise a~e~. Hr. Ashraf Jan of t.he
FA~A informed the public that all depal'tF'i.;nts of the FAA Hill
review the recon~endations of the noise committee before final
approval is granted. He also suqqesled careful scrutiny ~efore
settina the level of noise impacte~ areas of real estate. Mr.
Jan also suqqested that the Connn:i.tt'2c; ).1,ef;1:. ~3evc:ral 'liY,J=s a yea.t:
to insure irnplemern~d'Cion of t.he proqJ:'.:iJ'1. IT':.Jis? ab;-~te;ncnt signs
will be erected at the er"ds of: the nm'{E\'i's.
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The Chief Pilot for Continental Express informed the group that
he will instruct each of his pilots of the noise abatement
policies and will cooperate in every way possible.
As soon as the Commission gives their approval. Mr. Harris
explained that he will get the information pamphlets printed and
ready for distribution to the airlines and private pilots.
Mr. Harris requested the Commission to make a decision on the
altitude in the area to avoid flying through. It was suggested
that instead of dictating an altiturle, it might be better to
recommend, "Noise sensitive area. Please avoid overflight when
possible." This being agreed to, Hr. Harris Has given permission
to proceed with the printing ~f the noise regulation pamphlets.
Mr. and Mrs. Frame complained about the new flight route, and
they were informed that OTIS is the one directing the IFR flights
over this area. When the new noise abatement pamphlets are
printed, OTIS will be provided with a copy.
Mr. William Klein, of the Nantucket Planning Board, urged the
Airport Commission to purchase the land that is available in the
high-noise area in the approach to :cumvay 24.
Mr. Harris concluded the meeting by informing the public that a
final meeting will be held in October to approve the recommended
regulations. The Commission wi]l make a concerted effort to
inform the users of the Airport of our noise abatement
procedures.
At 9:26 p.m., the meeting was recess until 5:30 p.m.
1937.
on June 23,
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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l1EETI.NG JUlIE 17, 1987 continued
MEETING JUNE 17, 1987
EX E C.Y..1'1..y.~_~~_?J:Q I\f
Regarding the issue of payment to Mr. Andrew Creglow, former
Airport Manager, the crux of the problem still lies in whether or
not the Town Treasurer will pay him. Town Counsel will be asked
to speak with Mrs. Coffin requesting cooperation. The exact
amount of this payment should be clarified before the check is
issued.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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MEETING JUNE 17, 1987 continued
The meeting was reconvened at 5:50 p.m. by Chairman Charles
I-layhew, with the following Commissioners preser:t: Alexander
Craig, ~onald Santos, and E. Foley Vaughan.
It was unanimously voted to enter into Executive Session; the
votes were as follows:
Alexander Craig Aye
Charles Ma~hcw Aye
Ronald Santos Aye
E. Foley Vilughan Aye
At 5:53 p.w., it was unanimously voted to return to regular
seSSlon.
It was rl/~/P to pay $21,162.00 to Andrew Creglow, former Airport
:,lar,ager, as agreed ::0, upon his tennina tion last year.
It viClS f.1/S/P to continue Cormnissionc:r Tllcmils Giffin's merrcbcrshi;.
on the Part 150 Noise Corrrr,ittee, as an interested citizen, after
July 1.
It was M/S/P to execute the contract with J. H. Albert Co., Inc.,
to act on behalf of the Airport Corrmission as our insurance advisor
and to have the Airport Manager rcrcsent the insurance applicaticn
information to the Chairman for his decision on which specific
policy coverage and insurance company to insure the Airport for the
next year.
After review and discussion by the Commission, it was agreed
that the mi~imurr standards for an FBO were ready to be placed 1D
the computer for distribution to prospective FBO's.
The Commission discussed the various plans subwitted by Sasaki
and Associates for the development of the Bunker area. It was
r'1/~/p to accept Plan "A" to be used for the design of the major
ccn~crcial development.
ThE n,eeting adjourned at 7:30 p.w.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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MEETING OF JUNE 17, 1987 continued
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Commission discussed the termination agreement that
was made with Andrew Creglow, former Airport ~anager.
It was agreed that the original amount of $21,162.00
would be paid to Mr. Creglow, subject to the agreement
of the Town Treasurer.
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