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NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT F EE v E I,', EE D
14 Airport Road
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Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554
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Thomas M. Rafter, A.A.E., Airport Manager Commissioners
Phone: (508) 325 -5300 Daniel W. Drake, Chairman
Fax: (508) 325 -5306 Arthur D. Gasbarro, Vice Chair
Andrea N. Planzer
Neil Planzer
Jeannette D. Topham
AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
June 10, 2014
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM by Chairman Daniel W. Drake with the following
Commissioners present: Arthur D. Gasbarro, Vice Chair, Andrea N. Planzer, Neil Planzer and
Jeanette D. Topham.
The meeting took place in the 1st Floor meeting room at the Public Safety Facility, 4 Fairgrounds
Rd.
Airport employees present were Thomas M. Rafter, Airport Manager, David Sylvia, Training &
Compliance Officer, Jamie Miller, Business/Finance Manager, Lara Hanson, Operations
Superintendent/FBO and Janine Torres, Office Manager.
Mr. Drake announced the meeting was being recorded.
Mr. Drake asked for comments on the updated Agenda. Hearing none the Agenda was approved.
Ms. Topham made a Motion to approve the 5/6/14 Minutes. Second by Mr. Gasbarro and Passed
unanimously.
Mr. Gasbarro made a Motion to approve the 5/13/14 Minutes. Second by Ms. Topham and
Passed unanimously.
Mr. Gasbarro made a Motion to ratify the 6/4/14 Warrant. Second by Mr. Planzer and Passed
unanimously.
Public Comment
None.
Pending Leases & Contracts
Mr. Rafter presented one pending lease and one pending contract:
• Island Airlines, LLC, a terminal lease for $44,360 annual rental income, plus $1,500
Annual Business Fee, plus landing and freight fees. Motion to approve made by Ms.
Topham. Second by Planzer. During discussion Mr. Gasbarro noted Island Airlines
signing of this document signifies their agreement to comply with Article 9 of the Lease:
"Compliance with Airport Rules & Regulation Rules ", which includes noise abatement
procedures. Motion Passed unanimously.
• Weston Solutions, Inc., a contract amendment to increase the amount of their services
by $16,752.32 for soil testing on the stockpile of dirt removed from Bunker Road where
the unexploded ordnance was discovered. Mr. Planzer made a Motion to approve.
Second by Ms. Topham and Passed unanimously.
Mr. Rafter noted no action was required on the pending contract with World Fuel, explaining
Town Counsel is still assisting in finalizing the document.
Pending Matters
070913 -1 TON Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Update — Mr. Rafter reported on a
discussion with the Procurement Officer revealed one issue remains on finalizing the Town's new
Procurement Policy. The pre - contract spending limit of $1 OK may be Town wide as opposed to
per Town department. Town Administration is seeking Town Counsel's advice on the
interpretation of the Statute, the outcome of which may have significant impact to the Airport.
Mr. Drake added he has asked Mr. Rafter to discuss with Counsel the fact that the Airport, under
Chapter 90, falls under the purview of the Airport Commission, not the Board of Selectman, and
may not fall under the same umbrella of the Procurement Law.
042214 -2 Formerly Used Defense Site — Mr. Rafter reported the Airport is still waiting for the
formal letter from the Army Corps of Engineers on whether activity beyond the formal MRS site
is feasible without jeopardizing remediation responsibility and funding.
061014 -1 Discussion of Noise Abatement Program — Mr. Rafter reported an internal meeting
has determined the need to review the overall Noise Abatement Program (Program). Mr. Karberg
has been organizing several documents and will be drafting a new plan to discuss with the
Environmental Sub - Committee prior to presentation to the full Commission.
Mr. Drake introduced Mr. Lee Dunn, a Middlebrook Road resident, who wrote the email included
in the meeting packet regarding Island Airlines Caravan. Mr. Dunn expressed his concern over
the increased use of crossing over the Island by the Caravan creating constant airplane noise. Mr.
Dunn noted his understanding that the Program is voluntary, but asked what the present
Commission's position is on the Program.
Discussion moved to the single engine exemption in the current Program as one issue in need of
reviewing, as well as improving the tracking system. The Commission assured Mr. Dunn noise is
a concern of the Commission and review of the Program will be a priority.
Mr. Gasbarro read the following sentence from the Lease Agreement used for the airlines, noting
Island Airlines just signed a renewal lease, therefore acknowledging: "It is further understood that
all lessees conducting commercial airlines operations, or general aviation operations, at the
Nantucket Memorial Airport are required to comply with those (noise abatement) flight
procedures as a condition of their tenancy."
Mr. Rafter suggests amending the agreement by adding the words, "as amended from time to
time" after "those flight procedures" to the sentence read aloud by Mr. Gasbarro. After brief
discussion, Mr. Gasbarro made a Motion to amend the approval of the Island Airlines lease to
incorporate Mr. Rafter's suggestion to Article 9 of the lease agreements as well as any other
instance in the agreement where the same terminology may apply. Second by Ms. Topham and
Passed Unanimously.
Mr. Dunn asked to be notified when the Environmental Sub - Committee meets.
061014 -2 MassDOT Subordination, Non - Disturbance and Attornment Agreement (SNDA) —
Mr. Rafter explained MassDOT, as holder of a Mortgage on the Airport, requires it be a signatory
to the SNDA to complete the transaction of the sale of the Ocean Wings hangar to Emily Air
LLC, which the Commission approved at its March 25, 2014 meeting. Mr. Gasbarro made a
Motion to approve signing the SNDA. Second by Ms. Topham. During discussion, Mr.
Gasbarro noted the detailed plan depicting the lease parcel and said he hoped to see such plans on
all further leases. The Motion Passed unanimously.
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Accept FAA Grant Awards
061014 -3 Security Enhancements — Motion by Ms. Topham to accept the Security
Enhancements FAA Grant award in the amount of $349,200. Second by Ms. Planzer and Passed
unanimously.
061014 -4 Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Vehicle — Mr. Rafter noted anticipating the FAA Grant
award in the amount of $573,750 for the purchase of a new ARFF vehicle; but the notification
was not received before the meeting. The Commission chose to wait until notification is received
before approving.
Finance — FY14 Budget Update — Mr. Rafter presented a handout of FY 14 period 11 noting the
numbers were obtained through the MUNIS system and do not include encumbrances. Total
Revenue including the Fuel and Operating Revenue is $11,334,814. Total Expense including
Salary & Wage, Fuel and Operating Expense is $11,018,494 indicating a profit of $316,320. Mr.
Rafter added the Revenue figure include a Town subsidy of $304,598 noting if that is removed, a
slight profit of $11,722 remains. .
Discussion moved to the Fuel Revolver and how to utilize the remaining expense amount under
the cap. Last fiscal year's amount left was $280K and through an Annual Town Meeting (ATM)
vote, were allowed to transfer a portion to Retained Earnings. The Commission will need to
decide if a transfer should be considered for next ATM. Mr. Drake added the Commission will
also need to decide to continue using the Fuel Revolver or petition to alter the process.
022613 -2 Master Plan & Sustainability Program — Mr. Rafter reported meeting with Mr.
Richardson of Jacobs to discuss outcomes of past Advisory Group Meetings as well as review a
rough draft of the Airport Layout Plan (ALP). Mr. Rafter instructed Jacobs to indicate on the
draft ALP the alternatives discussed either internally or through the Advisory Group, to present to
the Commission at a future workshop for Commission input on the final draft.
Mr. Drake reported communicating with Mr. Richardson via email, asking for in writing and
receiving a statement from Jacobs that they stand by their traffic numbers used to develop the
forecasts. Mr. Drake's email also took issue with the fact that the enplanement forecasts were
presented to the FAA without being presented first to the Commission.
Discussion moved to the overall dissatisfaction with Jacobs' performance through the entire
Master Plan process. In addition to the aviation forecasts, poor communication with the Advisory
Group and Commission, incomplete progress reports and concern over remaining contract
balance vs. performance were mentioned. Mr. Rafter noted reporting to Jacobs' the
dissatisfaction with the Master Plan process several months ago and will follow up with Jacobs
Management.
Manager's Report
Project Updates — Mr. Rafter reported:
• The FAA approved the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) application at $4.50. Letters
were sent to the airlines and collections will begin July 1St
• A pay requisition for the GA building was received. We are sorting through the punch
list items and will meet with the architect next week to review.
• The design charrette for the ATCT is scheduled for June 11'h and 121.
Operations — Mr. Rafter reported:
• Delta Airlines began service last week with possible three flights per day.
• The Airport received an Innovative Transportation Solutions award from the Women in
Transportation group for the Carbon Neutral project. Additionally, the Governor will
attend an event at the end of the month to kick -off the next phase of the project.
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• Transportation Secretary Davey along with MassDOT — Aeronautics visit last week was
cancelled due to weather.
• Logistics are being reviewed for an MD83 air charter scheduled for June 26th — 29th
• The Town's new Finance Director, Brian Turbitt is scheduled to begin June 24.
• The FAA Part 139 Inspection took place last week and went extremely well. No Letters
of Correction were issued. The inspector commented that the Staff was impressive.
Recommendations from the FAA will be forthcoming.
• 35 applications have been received for the Administrative Assistant position. They are
being processed and interviews should start by this Friday.
• Mr. Rafter will be unable to attend the next Commission Meeting.
Sub - Committee Reports
Mr. Gasbarro noted the Environmental Sub - Committee meeting will be scheduled in the near
future..
Mr. Drake remarked the Personnel Sub - Committee needs to meet very soon to review the non-
union personnel handbook noting one section pertaining to Fair Labor Standards issues need to be
addressed immediately, but the handbook as a whole needs to be reviewed as well.
Commissioner's Comments
Mr. Gasbarro asked if Mr. Rafter was attending the Capital Program Committee meeting. Mr.
Rafter responded he has a conflict but did review the material which was mostly the projected
debt service.
Mr. Drake reported he emailed the Town Manager asking what non -union salary increases for
FY15 were Town personnel and asked this subject be on the next Commission Agenda.
Public Comment
None.
Having no further business, Ms. Planzer made a Motion to adjourn. Second by Ms. Topham and
Passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm.
tfully submitted,
Janine M. orres Recorder
Master List of Documents Used
6/10/14 Agenda including Exhibit 1
5/6/14 Minutes
5/13/14 Minutes (Handout)
6/2/14 Minutes
6/4/14 Warrant Commission Approval Sheet
Island Airlines, LLC 2014 Lease Agreement
Weston Solutions Inc Contract Amendment
6/9/14 Lee Dunn Email to Drake Subject: Island Air Caravan on old water tower route (Handout)
John Johnson Letter dated 6/9/14
MassDOT Subordination, Non - Disturbance & Attornment Agreement re Emily Air LLC
FAA Grant Agreement AIP #60
6/3/14 Drake email to Richardson subject: ACK Master Plan traffic forecast (Handout)
FY 14 Period 11 Report (Handout)
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