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NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT
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Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554
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Thomas M. Rafter, A.A.E., Airport Manager ACK Commissio id Ai C K E T TOWN C L E R{
Phone: (508) 325 -5300 Daniel W. Drake, Chairman
Fax: (508) 325 -5306 Arthur D. Gasbarro, Vice Chair
Andrea N. Planzer
Jeannette D. Topham
AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
July 15, 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 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 Rafter, Airport Manager, Lara Hanson, Operations
Superintendent/FBO and Janine Torres, Office Manager.
Mr. Drake announced the meeting was being recorded.
Mr. Drake suggested swapping Agenda items 4 (Various Personnel Matters) and 8 (Master Plan
& Sustainability Program Update) to accommodate both consultants. No objections were made
and the Agenda was approved as modified.
Ms. Topham made a Motion to approve both the 5/27/14 Workshop Minutes and 5/27/14
meeting Minutes. Second by Ms. Planzer and Passed unanimously.
Mr. Gasbarro made a Motion to ratify the 6/30/14 Warrant. Second by Ms. Topham and Passed
unanimously.
Election of Officers
After brief discussion, the election of officers was tabled until the September 9th meeting to allow
Mr. Bouscaren to vote.
Public Comment
Mr. Rafter introduced the new Town Finance Director, Brian Turbitt.
At 5:04 p.m., newly appointed, but not yet sworn in, Commissioner, Anthony Bouscaren, called
into the meeting to participate remotely due to geographical distance. Mr. Drake noted Town
Counsel had opined that Mr. Bouscaren could participate in discussion, but could not yet vote.
022613 -2 Master Plan and Sustainability Program Update
Mr. Rafter presented a handout, Remaining Work Tasks — Nantucket Master Plan, provided by
Dave Chamberlain, Principal in Charge of the Master Plan from Jacobs Engineering. Mr.
Chamberlain assured the Commission the Master Plan would be completed to their expectations.
Mr. Chamberlain reviewed the Work Task Plan noting another Working Group meeting is
planned for the end of September.
The Commission offered comments regarding the one -sided format of the Working Group
meetings as well as the lack of frequent updates to the Master Plan website.
Finance Update
071514 -1 Preliminary FY14 Profit & Loss — Mr. Rafter presented a handout of the preliminary
FYE14 Operating actuals noting a profit of $90K with the $305K Town subsidy and a loss of
$214K without the subsidy.
071514 -2 Fuel Revolver Update — Mr. Rafter reported the FYI Fuel Revolver shows a profit of
$164K.
Mr. Drake asked how the actual expenses compare to the budget. Mr. Rafter did not have the
budget numbers with him but thought the actual expenses were down approximately $300K from
the budgeted expenses.
Mr. Rafter noted the Board of Selectman quarterly update is scheduled for August 201'.
Mr. Gasbarro suggests providing the final numbers to Jacobs for the financial feasibility portion
of the Master Plan in particular how it relates to the Rates and Charges.
Mr. Drake remarked, that should there be no relief from the pending Legislature on Revolving
Funds, the Commission may want to consider lowering the amount of the Fuel revolver.
Brief discussion took place regarding the possibility of obtaining an Airport credit card for
emergency purposes as long as certain protocols were in place. Mr. Drake suggested Mr. Rafter
discuss this with Mr. Turbitt.
Pending Leases & Contracts
Mr. Rafter presented the following pending contracts:
• Oshkosh Corp — for $629,747 for the purchase of a new Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting
Vehicle which has been awarded AIP Grants totaling 95% of the cost from the FAA and
MassDOT.
• Kobo Utility Construction Corp — for $295,255 for AIP Security Upgrades project
which has been awarded AIP Grants totaling 95% of the cost from the FAA and
MassDOT.
Ms. Topham made a Motion to approve the Contracts with Oshkosh Corp and Kobo Utility
Construction Corp. Second by Ms. Planzer and Passed unanimously.
Pending Matters
042214 -2 Formerly Used Defense Site — Mr. Rafter noted having finally received the letter from
the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) noting the initial intent to initially test within the 2 acre
MRS sites and dependent on those results, may extend outside the MRS boundaries. The letter
also stated sampling conducted by other parties outside of the MRS site would not jeopardize
remediation funding.
In answer to an e -mail inquiry from Mr. Cohen, Attorney for G.J. Smith, Mr. Rafter presented a
plan depicting the approximate coordinates of the MRS Site in relation to the proposed G.J. Smith
lot.
Mr. Drake asked Ms. Topham to read aloud the email from Town Counsel advising that the MRS
investigation by the Corps to be completed before allowing any other soil disturbing activity
surrounding the site to take place.
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Discussion led to Mr. Drake and Ms. Planzer suggesting allowing Mr. Smith to move forward
with soil sampling at his expense as long as a document is in place prior noting the risk Mr. Smith
would be taking with no guarantee a Lease would be forthcoming based on the results of the
MRS investigation. Mr. Gasbarro and Ms. Topham were opposed to allowing Mr. Smith to move
forward, noting only 100 feet separate the MRS site from Mr. Smith pending lease parcel.
Mr. Cohen commented his client would be willing to move forward with a document in place as
Mr. Drake and Ms. Planzer suggests.
After brief discussion the Commission tabled to allow Town Counsel to advise on a document as
discussed.
070913 -1 TON Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Update — Mr. Rafter reported he had
attended a procurement meeting with all Town Departments and Town Counsel at which Town
Counsel opined that the Procurement Law does not require aggregating expenditures with a single
vendor by the Airport or Water Company as Enterprise Funds under control separate from the
Board of Selectman. Each of those bodies has its own $10,000 annual limit: The results of this
meeting will allow the Procurement Office to finalize the new Procurement Procedure and thusly
enable a new MOU to be established.
071514 -3 Hangars 5 & 6 - Mr. Rafter reported Hangar 6, owned by Mr. Bill McGrath, is in need
of repair; however the land lease with the Airport expires 11130/15. Mr. McGrath owner of
Hangar 6 has expressed interest in a new land lease to allow him to amortize the cost of repairs.
Mr. McGrath explained he and the owner of Hangar 5 were notified several years ago that the
airport intended to remove the hangars at that time due to their location within the Runway
Protection Zone (RPZ). He explained this was the last official notification from the Airport.
Since then, the FAA determined the location within the RPZ was allowable. Mr. McGrath met
with Mr. Rafter soon after his arrival to discuss how to move forward.
Mr. Rafter added discussing with Town Counsel who subsequently discussed with the Inspector
General's Office the use of the aviation exemption in awarding a lease. Town Counsel had
received a verbal approval of using the aviation exemption.
Mr. Drake added the original lease had the hangars revert ownership to the Airport upon their
expiration. Mr. Rafter noted the Master Plan has the ramp being squared off requiring the
hangars to be removed; but added he didn't see it as an immediate need.
When asked, Mr. McGrath stated he would like another 10 year lease. Mr. Rafter added he's not
concerned over the term so long as the agreement has a provision should the Airport need the
land within the term.
After brief discussion each Commissioner expressed support of extending the lease in should the
aviation exemption apply.
GA/Administration Building PCO Update — Mr. Rafter presented three change orders to the
Commission for ratification: Change Orders numbers 20, 21 and 24R totaling $7,662.69. Motion
by Mr. Gasbarro to ratify PCO 20, 21 and 24R in the amount of $7,662.69. Second by Ms.
Topham and Passed unanimously.
Manager's Report
Other Project Updates - Mr. Rafter reported:
• GA/Admin Building - Pricing is being obtained for installing irrigation and sod.
• ATCT -The 10% design plans were received and the review meeting is scheduled for
July 30'. Contractor pre - qualification RFQ is being developed to shorten the bod
process once 100% design is complete.
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Operations Update — Mr. Rafter reported:
• On July 3rd, the Jet A portion of the Fuel Farm went out of service, after an extensive
inter -state search, the part was located and flown from New Jersey, via charter, to
Nantucket where Airport staff was able to install and have the farm operational late the
same evening. Two days later on Saturday, there was an electrical malfunction in the Jet
A pumps and components were able to be switched between the from the AvGas system
to the Jet A system.. Mr. Rafter noted if we had lost access to the JetA farm over the
holiday weekend, we would have lost $270K in fuel sales. Mr. Rafter commended the
staff for their diligent work. Overall fuel sales were up 17% over FY13 for July 4'
timeframe.
• The Carbon Neutral kick -off meeting with Governor Patrick went very well.
• The Nantucket Flying Association's Aviation Camp was also a success. In addition to
meeting the Governor at the Carbon Neutral ceremony, Chris Hart of the NTSB also
came and spoke to the campers.
• July 4' Operations were heavy resulting in RW 15/33 being closed and used for large
aircraft parking. Mr. Rafter had spoken with the FAA previous to the weekend about
issuing a ground stop and a procedure was in place if it had been needed but only would
have been used in a worst case scenario.
• Our Part 139 triennial full -scale emergency exercise is scheduled for September 2411.
• An Airport tenant meeting is scheduled for July 171 at 10:30 a.m.
• Working with MassDOT- Aeronautics contractor updating the Economic Impact Study by
completing a survey and distributing the survey to our tenants. This results of this state-
wide survey helps MassDOT in obtaining funding for airport projects. Mr. Drake added
the last study indicated Nantucket Airport is responsible for ,approximately 4,000 jobs,
both directly and indirectly, the 31 biggest in the State.
• The Airport has gone through and continues to go through some staffing challenges for
finding and keeping seasonal staff.
Travel Requests — Mr. Rafter indicated he would be attending the Northeast Chapter AAAE
National Conference August 9' —13' in Buffalo, NY as well as the National Airports
Conference, September 28' — 30'h in Portland, OR. Mr. Gasbarro made a Motion to approve
both travel requests for August 9' — 13' and September 28th —30th. Second by Ms. Planzer and
Passed unanimously.
Various Personnel Matters
• Personnel Sub - Committee Minutes — the draft July 1, 2014 Personnel Sub - Committee
minutes were handed out and not discussed.
Review and Discuss Recommended Changes to Non -Union Personnel Manual — Mr.
Rafter presented a handout of changes to the non -union personnel manual currently under
review with Town Counsel pertaining to the FLSA status of the non -union employees
and the accrual of comp time and overtime pay. After brief discussion reviewing the
changes, Ms. Topham made a Motion to approve the change subject to Counsel's
approval. Second by Ms. Planzer and Passed unanimously.
Review and Discuss the Job /Salary Classification Plan Study — At 6:10 p.m., Mr. Don
Jacobs of D. I. Jacobs Consulting Company, the Town's compensation consultant was
conferenced into the meeting via telephone. Mr. Jacobs reviewed the Classification and
Compensation Study Summary Report emphasizing this is a "market study" not a cost of
living study. The presentation included creating consistent job descriptions, developing
classification and compensation studies.
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Should the Commission move forward, Mr. Jacobs' noted his next steps would be to
review current job descriptions and compensation plan, work with employees to update
job descriptions, and develop a marketplace survey instrument for Commission review
and approval.
During discussion, Mr. Gasbarro asked if the TON's study included benefits to which Mr.
Jacobs answered it was based on base salary only. Can include in Airport's study if
desired.
Discussion moved to the cost of the study. Mr. Jacobs explained it was at first unclear if
the Airport was included but agreed the non -union personnel were. If benefits study and
union personnel are to be included, there will be additional cost.
Mr. Jacobs disconnected at 6:35 p.m.
After brief discussion, Mr. Gasbarro made a Motion to allow Mr. Rafter to give the
authorization to proceed to Mr. Jacobs with the non -union compensation survey and to
negotiate a price, not to exceed $5K for additional survey with union personnel and/or
benefits. Second by Ms. Planzer and Passed unanimously.
Sub - Committee
• Airport Sub - Committee Assignment Discussion was tabled until September.
• Representation on TON Personnel Compensation Review Committee. Ms. Topham
announced her desire to resign from the Committee. The subject was tabled until
September.
Commissioner's Comments
Mr. Gasbarro reported meeting with Mr. Rafter to review some information Mr. Karberg has been
working on and suggests the Fly Friendly program be an August agenda item. Mr. Drake
suggested Mr. Gasbarro involve Mr. Bouscaren by briefing him on the subject.
Mr. Drake announced he is scheduled to be in Boston the month of September to deal with some
health issues; but will participate in the September meeting by phone.
Ms. Topham is glad to hear Mr. Rafter is pleased with the staff and wants her appreciation known
as well.
Public Comment
None.
Having no further business, Mr. Gasbarro made a Motion to adjourn into Executive Session, not
to reconvene in Open Session, to review executive session minutes as enumerated on the Agenda
to review and possible release; and to conduct strategy session with respect to collective
bargaining where if held in Open Session, may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining
position of the Airport Commission. Second by Ms. Planzer and Passed by the following roll -
call vote:
Mr. Drake — Aye
Mr. Gasbarro - Aye
Ms. Topham — Aye
Ms. Planzer — Aye
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm.
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submitted,
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Master List of Documents Used
7/15/14 Agenda including Exhibit 1
5/27/14 Draft Workshop Minutes
5/27/14 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes
6/30/14 Warrant Commission Approval Sheet
Jacobs Engineering Master Plan Remaining Work Tasks
Preliminary MUNIS YTD Budget Status Report (Handout)
Oshkosh Contract for ARFF Vehicle
Kobo Utility Construction Corp Contract for Security Upgrades
Army Corps of Engineers letter dated 7/14/14
Email from Cohen to Rafter dated 7/15/14, subject Commission Agenda (Handout)
Bunker Plot Plan depicting Approx. MRS Site in relation to Smith lot
Email from Holland to Rafter dated 7.15.14 Subject FUDS ACE Letter (Read Aloud)
GA/Admin Change Order Log dated 7/15/14 & Associated PCO #20, 21 & 24R
NEC -AAAE 561 Annual Conference Registration Form
F. Russell Hoyt National Airport Conference General Information
Personnel Sub - Committee 7/1/14 Draft Minutes (Handouts)
Email from Topham to Drake dated 7/11/14 subject Personnel Manual Redraft
Proposed Revision to Administrative Personnel Manual, Section III Work Schedules and Overtime
Existing Language in Administrative Personnel Manual, Section HI Work Schedules
Airport Commission Sub - Committee Assignments Effective 4/11/14 — 6/30/14
DI Jacobs Classification & Compensation Study Summary Report dated 6/11/14
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