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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-06-17 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 /. - Town of Nantucket NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT Macv Lane j 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. page 1 of 7 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. page 2 of 7 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 ~J.l '.... 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. ****A***~*~*******~k*******.*~*~**~******~*****.***********~************* 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. paqe 3 of 7 t-1EETING JUNE 1]-L._19_~:z. continued 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 page: 4 of 7 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 Page 5 of 7 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 Page 6 of 7 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. Page 7 of 7