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Home My WebLink About2010-11-16 f'!-Yi ~'9- -~__w<-~~-_-_'1 , Town of Nantucket NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT 14 Airport Road Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554 . - - .-' c' '- :::c=o z ..... Alfred G. Peterson, Airport Manager Phone: (508) 325-5300 Fax: (508) 325-5306 ~ w Commissioners _ :.;:::? E. Foley Vaughan, Chairman Sheila O'Brien Egan, Vi~Chair Robert J. Atlee W Dual A. Macintyre, Jr. Carl D. England, Jr. AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING November 16, 2010 The meeting took place in the SRE Building located at 13 New South Road and was called to order at 5: 12 PM by Chairman E. Foley Vaughan with the following Commissioners present: Vice Chair Sheila O'Brien Egan, Dual A. Macintyre, Jr., Robert J. Atlee and Carl D. England, Jr. Also present were Airport Manager AI Peterson, Airfield Supervisor Jeff Marks, Finance Director Tina Smith, Environmental Coordinator Jack Wheeler and Administrative Assistant to the Airport Manager Janine Torres. Chairman Vaughan announced to the audience the meeting was being recorded. Chairman Vaughan read opening remarks on the community benefits provided by the Airport including the Noise Abatement Program, promotion of airline competition, passenger comfort and safety, NRTA subsidies, Delta fields, artist program and ACE Camp sponsorship all of which are funded through Federal and State grants, user fees and airport generated income. The Commission unanimously M/SIP approval of the October 12,2010 open session minutes, the September 12, 2010 and October 12,2010 executive session minutes and the December 1, 2010 warrant. Noise Abatement The early Morning Compliance award for September and October was awarded to Nantucket Shuttle Airlines. Island Airlines Caravan Scott LaForge oflsland Airlines was unable to attend in person therefore the topic of the Caravan in regards to noise abatement and landing fees was tabled until the next meeting. Right of First Refusal- 14 Sun Island Road Mr. Peterson eXplained the Sun Island Road parcel was part of the 2004 land swap/purchase of the Airport Road/Old South Road corner lot and part of agreement was the Airport would retain the Right of First Refusal (RFR). The Glowacki family is interested in selling and is asking the Commission to release the RFR. Chairman Vaughan pointed out the asking price of $3 million as well as the final paragraph which stipulates if this particular sale does not go through, the RFR will remain in force. The Commission M/SIP unanimously to approve the release ofRFR as proposed. Chairman Vaughan added he will not turn over the signed RFR until after he as seen the contract between the parties. 11.16.10 Minutes.doc Page 2 of3 Hangar #2 Lease Mr. Peterson noted the Commission previously approved the sale of Hangar 2 from the McGrath Family Trust to Hoicks Hollow Hangars, LLC. A Notice of Termination of Lease and Notice of Lease have been prepared by Arthur Reade's office. After brief discussion, the Commission M/SIP unanimously to execute both documents. Madequecham Valley Road Mr. Peterson explained a recent heavy rain washed out a portion of Madequecham Valley Road at which time a resident approached the Town to repair the road. The DPW could not help repair the private road. Mr. Peterson explained the Airport did repair the road but would not take on the responsibility every time it washes out. While not the same area as the wash out, this event caused Mr. Peterson to remind the Commission of the 2008 discussion regarding the reallocation of a portion of the road vs. the physical location residents presently use. A meeting with the residents in 2008 concluded with the agreement to have each landowner along the affected portion of the road, sign a legal document acknowledging the road's true location with the alternative being to move the road. After brief discussion, the Commission instructed Mr. Peterson to write a two-fold letter to advise the residents to establish a road endowment fund for road maintenance as well as present a document for them to sign regarding the road. The document will require a deadline for response. Mr. Peterson will follow up with Legal Counsel. Chamber of Commerce - Christmas Stroll Sponsorship After brief discussion the Commission unanimously agreed to a "Gold Star" sponsorship at $1,000. Manager's Project Updates . ARFF building - can move in as soon as intranet communications are complete. . R/W 33 Extension - 90% design is complete. Three phases are planned. Spring - Pave 24 to and including RW 15/33 intersection. Fall- construct 500' extension. Soon after, construct a new taxiway parallel to 33. This project is grant funded and contingent on FAA funding. . SW Ramp Extension - the environmental work has been started. It will be designed for a larger area than what will initially be completed. Pavement will be designed for G5 aircraft. This project is grant funded. . Apron Flood Lights - This project is currently out to bid. State ASMP funds have been applied for but no award has been determined. . A TCT - FAA is continuing the process of siting and hope to have their report next month. . Solar Project - Proposal from consultant, Robert Patterson for combined bid package with Water Company and DPW. 8.5 acres will be needed for the Airport site. Proposed site is east of the radar. Consultant uncovered overcharge by Nat'l Grid. Will pursue reimbursement through Legal Counsel. Project should save airport $300,000 per year in electricity costs. Only cost to Airport should be some environmental work. Commission Vaughan asked for a report next month on what the Town's Energy Commission has accomplished thus far, particularly, communications with the HDC. After brief discussion it was recommended detailed information for vegetation re-growth control be required as part of the RFP response and be used as part of the scoring criteria. . V ALE Program - Ramp Electrification - working with the consultants on application for funding. Need to demonstrate carbon and fuel savings. Currently evaluating type of aircraft as part of that process. . General Aviation Building - The OPM firm has done a very thorough job of evaluating the specs and has recommended a change to the HV AC system. . 11.16.10 Minutes.doc Page 3 of3 Environmental Report Jack Wheeler reported the following statistics: . Operations YTD 111,283, up .33% from last year. October 2009 had 10,372; 2010 had 10,251. · Enplanements - YTD 180,234, down 1.41 % over last year. · GA Enplanements - YTD 19,898. October 920 . Freight - YTD 1,902.348 Ibs, down 11 % from last year. October 159,724 Ibs, down 10% last October · Noise Complaints - 118 YTD, down 35% last year. Total represents .11 % total operations. Public Comment No audience member wished to make a comment or ask a question. Operations Report AI Peterson reported: . Plum TV contract is up for renewal. Vice Chair Egan would like to add some publicity pieces. · AI suggested a dedication ceremony on the new ARFF building. The Commission agreed. · Two maintenance personnel just returned from airfield paint training which was very informative. · TSA has asked if we are ready to receive an Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) screening machine. There has been no agreement made to receive one and would require a dedicated room to observe the images. After brief discussion, the Commission would like to hold off as long as long as possible. . Mandatory training for winter operations is scheduled for tomorrow. . Cape Air has approached the airport about leasing some hangar roof space for solar panels to power electric tugs. Mr. Peterson will meet with them to obtain more information. · The required multi-agency triennial disaster drill is scheduled for 2011 and the airport has obtained the services of the Norm Aubert to once again organize the drill. Mr. Peterson noted receipt of the Powers & Sullivan annual report for 2009 and notes their comment regarding lack of investment policy. Mr. Peterson checked with the Finance Department and learned the Town does not have a policy in place. Mr. Peterson will place a call to Powers & Sullivan for better clarification. Dual Macintyre commented there are differences between the Powers & Sullivan report and the report done by Burke & Lamb which are probably the timing of when line items are booked. Dual Macintyre would like a reconciliation of the two reports. The Commission agreed. It was M/SIP by the following vote to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel, not to reconvene into Regular Session. Chairman E. Foley Vaughan - Aye, Vice Chair Sheila O'Brien Egan - Aye, Comm. Robert J. Atlee - Aye, Comm. Carl D. England, Jr. - Aye, Comm. Dual A. Macintyre, Jr. - Aye Meeting adjourned 5:54 PM. ectfully submitted, Master List of Documents: Agenda Chairman Vaughan's Opening Remarks Notes October 12,2010 Meeting Minutes September 14,2010 Executive Session Minutes October 12,2010 Executive Session Minutes Voluntary Noise Abatement Incentive Plan Island Airlines e-mail re: landing fees Powers & Sullivan Annual Statement FY2009 (Non-Agenda item) Release of Right of First Refusal, 14 Sun Island Road Notice of Termination of Lease, McGrath Family Trust Notice of Lease, Hoicks Hollow Hangars, LLC Chamber of Commerce Christmas Stroll Sponsorship Flyer Solar Project Power Point Presentation (Hard copy) Solar Project location picture (Handout) Environmental Report Power Point Presentation (Hard copy)