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Town of Nantucket
NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT
Macy Lane
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554
Office of Airport Manager
Phone: (508) 325-5301
Fax: (508) 325-5306
AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
October 23, 1990
This Meeting was called to order at 5: 00 pm by Chairman Ronald
Santos. The Commission members also in attendance were Joseph
McLaughlin, E. Foley Vaughan, and Charles Mayhew. Also present
were Manager Fred H. Jaeger, Assistant Manager Jo-ann M. Norris,
Director of Operations John McDonald and Commission Secretary
Myrtle Eldridge. Chairman Santos requested that the Minutes
reflect that Commissioner Russell would not be able to attend this
evening as he was detained off-island.
The MINUTES of the October 9, 1990 Meeting were approved, as
amended.
The WARRANT was executed for payment after Assistant Manager Norris
explained various invoices.
The Agenda item REVIEW OF THE FEIR document was revised to reflect
a "report on the meeting with the Board of Selectmen" regarding the
FEIR for the temporary fuel transfer site. Commissioner Vaughan
reported on this meeting. The Selectmen recommended no changes in
this report; however, they would like the Airport to consider an
alternate site, if feasible, or possibly a contract with Harbor
Fuel for the Jet fuel. Chairman Santos was to meet with the Fire
Chief to see if the Chief would modify his position concerning the
tank farm site and if Harbor Fuel had implemented the required
safety procedures.
A meeting has been set for November 7, 1990, at 9: 30 am, for
further discussion. Commissioner Mayhew requested that this
meeting be posted as he would also like to attend, if possible.
Mrs. Norris will inquire if the Board of Selectmen's room will be
available for this meeting and then notify all parties concerned.
Commissioner Vaughan made the motion to accept the FINAL FEIR, as
presented. This motion was seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin and
was passed unanimously.
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AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, October 23, 1990, continued
The LANDING FEE CRITERIA was reviewed. It was determined that the
guidelines of the FAA's Advisory Circular would be sufficient to
control our operations.
The MANAGER'S AGREEMENT was amended and executed by the Commission
and Mr. Jaeger, with instructions for management to forward copies
to the Board of Selectmen and the Town Accountant.
CORRESPONDENCE
TRAVELAIR wrote Assistant Manager Norris, giving the Airport an
option to purchase various equipment to off-set the delinquency on
their account with the Airport. The Commission determined that
this matter could be left to the Manager's discretion.
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT thanked the Airport for the 4-truck
loads of loam that the Airport Commission authorized at their
Meeting of October 9, 1990, and stated that this loam would not be
required until next spring.
OPERATIONS
The Airport accountant's breakdown of Dove's previous tax issue was
reviewed. Commissioner McLaughlin will stop by the office for
further details. Manager Jaeger stated that we will supply a
"margin picture" for the Commission, which should be helpful in
clarifying this situation.
Regarding the PROCEDURE FOR THE DESIGNER SELECTION, as submitted by
our Engineering Firm Edwards and Kelcey (for projects over
$100,000), the criteria matches those required by the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts Regulations in brief form. The motion was M/S/P
to accept Edwards and Kelcey's procedure.
The documents submitted by TOSCANA, INC., in exchange for a lease
assignment from Jamie Marks (in the Bunker Area), were discussed;
and Commissioner Mayhew requested management contact the Planning
Board and request a check list of the documents required for a MCD
permit. When the Commission granted this exchange, it was with the
understanding that proper paperwork was in place for this permit,
with the exception of the required fire protection. Management is
to verify that the paperwork received from Dick Earl will permit
the Airport to pursue the MCD permit for the Bunker Road area.
The standard license forms were received from the National
Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration for the ASOS weather
observation system that is to be installed in 1992. A motion was
M/S/P to execute these licenses as presented. Cables, recently
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AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, October 23, 1990, continued
installed for the ASR-9 radar, can also be utilized for this
weather system.
A surprise FAA security inspection was made during the week of
October 7, and Assistant Manager Norris reported that the Airport's
security meets the FAA's requirements/regulations.
Assistant Manager Norris informed the Commission that she attended
a MAC Meeting last week and reported Nantucket was successful in
obtaining $84,825. for the current two A.I.P. projects and that we
will submit another request for possible discretionary funds that
may become available.
Manager Jaeger gave an update on the progress of the r/w rehab
project. He reported the paving required on r/w 6/24 is
essentially complete and the painting/marking is almost complete.
The leveling course on r/w 15/33 has been completed, with one full
day of paving left - weather permitting. Manager Jaeger also
stated that the Airport will be VFR operational this weekend.
Mr. Jaeger also reported on a meeting that he attended on October
22, with a group of various business/civic groups, concerned with
promoting tourism on Nantucket. The next meeting is scheduled for
November 19. He indicated that he is going to continue with his
support of this group and that he was surprised that the Island did
not have a specific department, ie Board of Tourism, to promote
tourism.
On the same note, Chairman Santos requested the consensus of the
Commission to grant the Boy Scouts permission to implement a PORTER
SERVICE through the coming holidays. Their tips would be pooled
and used toward Boy Scout projects. Bryan King informed the
Commission that the Boy Scouts are insured by their sponsor (Harbor
Fuel) and possibly a copy of the insurance could be obtained
through Scoutmaster Robert Graves. Commissioner Vaughan moved to
grant the Boy Scouts permission to do portering and the motion was
passed unanimously. Scoutmaster Graves will be informed of the
approval of this request.
Also, the Commission granted permission for live Christmas trees
(in barrels) to be placed in strategic areas, approved by the
manager. The Airport employees will assist in placing the lights
on the trees. The Commission agreed that this would be a cheerful
welcome for the holiday visitors. Management is to contact Mr.
Charles Balas for confirmation and to finalize arrangements. A
small area has also been requested by this group, to distribute
literature for the Christmas Stroll festivities. This request was
also approved.
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AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, October 23, 1990, continued
Commissioner Vaughan forewarned the new manager of the persistent
problems with the automatic doors in the Main Terminal, during the
winter. He asked that Manager Jaeger attempt to resolve this
matter before it becomes a problem again this corning winter. He
then inquired about the heating problems in the Main Terminal and
Assistant Manager Norris informed him that the terminal still has
a "temporary" heating system, which appears to be working fine.
Chairman Santos requested permission to cut up the broken tar,
between the Airport's hangar to his hangar, to install a 2" conduit
to install a telephone line. He will replace the tar when the work
is completed. The motion was M/S/P.
Chairman Santos gave Assistant Manager Norris a copy of the Town
authorization, from 1954 and 1984, for a pier from which aviation
fuel could be offloaded.
The motion was M/S/P to move into EXECUTIVE SESSION, and not to
return to open session.
Charles Mayhew AYE
E. Foley Vaughan AYE
Joseph McLaughlin AYE
Ronald Santos AYE
Respectfully submitted,
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Approved as presented 11/13/90
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