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Town of Nantucket
NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT
14 Airport Road
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554
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Alfred G. Peterson, Airport Manager
Phone: (508) 325-5300
Fax: (508) 325-5306
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Commissioners
E. Foley Vaughan, Chairman
Sheila O'Brien Egan, Vice Chair
Robert Atlee
David C. Gray, Sr.
Dual A. Macintyre, Jr.
NANTUCKET AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
October 13, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 PM by Chairman E. Foley Vaughan with the following Commissioners present
Vice Chair Sheila O'Brien Egan, Dual A. Macintyre, Jr., David C. Gray, Sr., and Robert Mee.
Also present were Airport Manager AI Peterson, Airfield Supervisor Jeff Marks, Administrative Assistant to the Airport
Manager Janine Torres, Rnance Director Tina Smith, and AaninistJative Coordinator Yolanda Taylor.
The Commission Unanimously MISIP approval of the September 8, 2009 minutes.
Vice Chair Egan requested that the Commission be notified on any tenant who is 90 days past due on their rent
The Commission Unanimously MISIP approval of the October 21, 2009 Wanant Chairman Vaughan requested the
Wanant for review be sent out more than 24 hrs in advance.
Discuss and Approve FY 2008 Indirect charges. $60,863.
Mr. Peterson reported the Indirect charges are fees the Airport pays to the Town for services rendered by the Town.
The FAA has not approved this fOl1'TlUa; therefore the Corrmissions vote will be contingent on the FAA's approval.
Commissioner Macintyre asked if the formula has been written down and if it is based on the number of transactions.
Mr. Peterson reported yes it is written down and parts of the formula are based on transactions they do for the Airport
compared to the total number performed. The Airport also volunteered to pick up a percentage of public safety for the
police and fire department over and above what we already pay to the police officers at the Airport
Commissioner Macintyre asked Mr. Peterson if he has dscussed Indirect charges with other Airports and if they have
similar formulas. Mr. Peterson responded there is a wide variety of ways. Hyannis has a complete different formula.
Mr. Peterson has met with FAA and the formula the Nantucket Airport has chosen is the most objective.
The Commission Unanimously MISIP approval of the FY 2008 Indirect charges - $60,863, pending FAA approval.
Noise Abatement
The Early Morning Compliance award for September was awarded to Island Airlines.
Scott laForge accepted the award on behalf of Island Airlines.
Mr. Peterson reported September is the first month all four Airlines have complied with the Noise Abatement.
Vice Chair Egan requested a press release be put in the Nantucket paper.
ATCT Update
Mr. Peterson reported he has been to the FAA technical center twice to develop a plan for the siting of the control
tower. There are 3 options: 1st to renovate the current tower, 2nd the old Annex building location, site 8, and)"d off of
Bunker Rd, site 2. Mr. Peterson stated the Tower personnel prefers site 8 and the Airport prefers site 2. Mr. Peterson
stated if the tower was built on site 8 it would be very congested. The tower, which is 70 feet high would require a
building at its base almost twice the size of the Annex. In addtion, during construction, would block the view in the
existing tower to the approach to runway 6. Mr. Peterson asked the Commission to take site 8 ou~ the Airport can take
a site out since the Airport is builcing the tower.
Commissioner Macintyre made a motion to approve site 2 as the location of the new tower; however, ask Mr. Topham,
the A TCT Manager to submit any concems in writing for the Commission to review.
The Commission Unanimously MlSIP approval.
A Sub-Committee consisting of Coomissioner Gray and Commissioner Atlee "";11 meet with Mr. Topham to ciscuss the
location of the new tower.
Terminal Update
Mr. Ravins reported:
. The new terminal is 91% CClI'll>Iete
. Most of the punch list items are complete with a few exceptions revolving around the bathroom and tile
renovations. Chairman Vaughan inqlired about the tile; Mr. Ravins responded there are two different color
tiles in the bathroom a brown and green. There was not enough brown tile and couldn't find any at the time.
They have since procured the brown tile and it is here on sight, some green bull nosed tile is needed and the
contractor now cannot find the green tile. The contractor has put together to choices they can use brown tile
for the comers or they can use a painting process to make the tiles look green.
. The carpet manufacturer is making a new rolled carpet to replace the tile carpet A membrane vapor barrier
will be placed under carpeting. The any expense the Airport wiD incur is for the membrane.
. Fake grills for the slicing doors are being manufactured, a couple Marvin doors that were defective are being
replaced
. Another paint contractor has been brought in to do corrective action
. The final HVAC commissioning will begin in a month.
. There was a training session on the HVAC System.
Mr. Peterson reported the baggage belt passed inspection with TSA and has been certified. Matt Dunham has been
trained on the baggage belt if there are any problems.
Commissioner Gray asked if there are any spare parts for the geothermal system. Mr. Ravins responded he would
have to go through the specs to determine what the turnover items are.
Commissioner Atlee asked about the water leaking near the garage doors. Mr. Ravins responded Mike Gear is
reviewing the situation and they are going to make another sill piece where the garage door meets the stainless steel
sill and it will come further into the building to allow a tighter seal.
ARFF Update
Mr. Peterson reported:
. The contractor J. K. Scanlan is on site, the fence is up, the building materials start arriving tomorrow.
. J K Scanlan has the builcing pennit
. Digging and grading will begin next week
. The low bid electrical contractor is not honoring his bid. There might be a bonding issue. Scanlan has given
notice to the second low bidder; however, he is reviewing his bid before he will accept the contract.
Commissioner Macintyre inquired on the projected completion date. Mr. Peterson responded J. K. Scanlan has 300
days to complete the building; hOllVever, they are planning to finish in 8 % months.
Environmental
Mr. Peterson reported there have been 29 noise complaints for the month of September compare to 86 last year which
is down 84%.
Mr. Peterson stated Jack Wheeler has been looking into a new system called Lochard which is similar to Passeur. It is
in the developing stage therefore Mr. Peterson has opted not to pursue it at this time.
Noise Advisory Committee
Mr. Peterson reported Arthur Gasbarro has submitted his resignation as Chairman of the Committee.
Operations
Mr. Peterson reported:
. It is time to decide if the Airport would like to offer the winter special for the 3 day parking passes at $15.00
for 3 consecutive nights of parking starting October 15 through May 15. The Commission MISIP approval.
The Airport will put out a press release. Corrmissioner Gray reconmends a scroll at the bottom of Plum TV
. The contract for the new automated parking system has been signed and the project will start in December
. The split ra~ fence around the parking area win be going l4>
. Replaced the steel step at the bottom of the FBO rarT1> with concrete
. A new statue will be going in on the comer lot
. The Annex blildng is scheduled to be moved October 291h by Structures Unlimited
Commissioner Gray inquired about the back gate that was hit Mr. Peterson replied the new gate showed up today
and will be installed.
Commissioner Macintyre inquired about the TSA lease. Mr. Peterson replied the TSA lease is still being worked on.
He needs to speak to Mr. Bates from the Rre Department on installing a crash bar on their door to resolve one of the
issues.
Public Comment
Walter Flaherty inquired on the new parking system and if it would affect employee parking. Mr. Peterson responded
as long as the employee's park in the employee parking area it will have no affect on them.
Commissioner Gray asked Mr. Raherty if he has noticed any change with the Taxi trial. Mr. Flaherty responded he has
not seen any significant change.
It was MISIP by the follOllVing vote to adjoum into Executive Session to discuss Lease and Contract issues, not to
reconvene into Regular Session.
Chairman E. Foley Vaughan - Aye
Vice Chairman Sheila O'Brien Egan - Aye
Commissioner Dual A. Macintyre, Jr. - Aye
Commissioner David C. Gray, Sr. - Aye
Commissioner Robert Atlee - Aye
Meeting Adjourned at 5:40 PM
Respectfully Submitted,