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Home My WebLink About1988-12-21 ..Iii ===---- Town of Nantucket NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT Macy Lane Nantucket Island, Massachusetts 02554 Office of Airport Manager Phone: (508) 228-1255 MEETING December 21, 1988 Commission Chairman Mayhew called the meeting to order at 4:34 pm. Commissioners in attendance were Alexander Craig, Ronald Russell and Ronald J. Santos. Also present were Manager Jo-ann M. Norris and Secretary Myrtle Eldridge. It was M/S/P to accept the Minutes of the December 7, 1988 Meeting, as presented. Commissioner Craig made a motion to move into for a conference call with legal counsel, Rod the progress on a tenant eviction and default motion was passed on a voice vote at 4:45 pm: EXECUTIVE SESSION Hoffman, regarding of a lease. The Alexander Craig Ronald J. Santos Ronald Russell Charles Mayhew AYE AYE AYE AYE The Commission returned to the regular open session at 5:20 pm. Ronald J. Santos, representing the NANTUCKET POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING RELOCATION COMMITTEE, requested the general consensus of the Commission regarding the availability (at no cost) of 4-5 acres of land for use by the Town of Nantucket, for the Nantucket Police Department's new facility and to house some Nantucket Fire Department equipment. The building is expected to cover 6-7000 square feet. Due to a possible conflict of interest, Commissioner Craig abstained from this discussion. Chairman Mayhew inquired if the fire equipment would be dispatched from this location. Mr. Santos indicated no. Commissioner Russell question the police radios interfering with the Tower equipment. It was ascertained that ~ required form filed with the FAA would cover investigation into all height or radio restrictions. page 1 of 5 MEETING DECEMBER 21, 1988, continued MAC recommended the following parking/landing fee structure be followed by our FBO: TIME SINGLE ENGINE MULTI ENGINE Under two hours Daily parking fee Overnight parking fee free $5.00 $5.00 free $8.00 $7.00 Aircraft over 6000 pounds will pay $15.00 plus $1.00 for every 1000 pounds of excess gross landing weight, daily. Commissioner Santos made a motion to accept the MAC proposed fee but motion died due to lack of a second. Commissioner Craig made a motion to amend the proposed fees and to accept, as amended, the following: SINGLE ENGINE MULTI ENGINE TIME Under two hours Daily parking fee Overnight parking fee free $6.00 $4.00 free $10.00 $ 5.00 Aircraft over 6000 pounds will pay $15.00 plus $1.00 for every 1000 pounds of excess gross landing weight, daily. Commissioner Santos seconded the motion and the motion passed. Chairman Mayhew instructed the FBO (William McGrath) to charge the new rates December 22nd. Manager Norris will meet with Mr. McGrath regarding the affect of the rate change on the entire FBO Agreement. In the absence of Manager Norris, Commissioner Santos represented the Airport at the recent Planning Commission's new ISLAND STUDY group. Commissioner Santos informed the Commission that the initial meeting was to discuss the goals and objectives for uniform zoning, building, etc. The next scheduled meeting is January 17, 1989. A discussion of the 1989-90 Budget followed with questions regarding the flexibility of the Airport to be able to use their surplus funds in the budget. Mrs. Norris informed the Commission of a special meeting to d~scuss the ENTERPRISE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM on January 11th., 1989, in the Board of Selectmen's meeting room. page 2 of 5 MEETING DECEMBER 21, 1988, continued It was requested Mrs. Norris post this meeting so that any Commissioner could attend without involving a conflict with the open meeting regulations. Chairman Mayhew abstained from the following discussion. A letter was read requesting a land lease for non-airport, car rental parking area. Mr. Kevin Gallagher was present at the meeting to discuss his request. As the Delta area is to be designated as a light-industrial site with buildings, the Commission indicated a lack of interest in such a proposal. Two bids were received for the LARC and were as follows: Walter J. Glowacki & Sons Virginia Beach Marine Services $ 240.00 12,500.00 A motion was M/S/P to turn this matter over to Manager Norris. The following correspondence was called to the Commission's attention: 1. Robert O'Brien - extended aircraft parking and the inequality of charges. The Commission indicated they will consider a monthly rate but requested the Manager discuss this in length with our FBO, William McGrath. 2. Selectmen's Notice - Town Building closing at Noon December 24th and re-opening December 27th. 3. Mort Donahue - will meet with Manager Norris, Friday at 10:00 am to discuss budget figures. 4. Enterprise Accounting Seminar - January 11, 1989; 11 to 1 pm and 2 to 3 pm, in the Selectmen's hearing room. 5. James E. Cardoza, Wildlife Biologist - A thank you for providing a deer checking station. 6. FAA - Indicated the first payment ($7,965.00) for the ARFF vehicle has been approved. 7. Mort Donahue - Requested break-down of capital projects over the next 5-years, plus Federal funding. The MINIMUM STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING AN AIRCRAFT FUELING/TRANSIENT PARKING AND TIE DOWN BUSINESS has been revised with the assistance of Arnold Stymest of MAC. Some of the items removed will be used in the license to operate this business. page 3 of 5 MEETING DECEMBER 21, 1988, continued The NANTUCKET BANK ATM lease renewal date is January 31, 1989. Commissioner Craig abstained from this discussion. Manager Norris is to ask legal counsel if we can extend this current lease, or, must it be placed out to bid. Manager Norris informed the Commission that the rehab bid for PHASE I had been held through December 20th. She will consider the logistics of our budget constraints and advise the Commission what avenues are available to continue this project. Joseph Forns informed Manager Norris that he had contacted MEPA regarding the EIR document for THE TEMPORARY FUEL TRANSFER SYSTEM and was told all parties involved must receive a complete copy and the documents are presently out for printing. Commissioner Craig requested a weekly check on the progress of this project. John Silva, of the FAA, informed the Airport our request for a noise statement on ATIS has been denied. It was requested letters be written to our senator and congressmen asking for their support in changing this FAA policy. Other operation questions presented at the meeting covered: 1. Follow up on the plaque for OSCEOLO for their contributions to the beautification of our parking lot. 2. Security gate repairs for the Holmes Field Way entrance - John Roche will check to see if Fruean Electric can be of assistance. Access Control will not respond to our many phone calls. Commissioner Craig offered his assistance. 3. Licenses to operate snow removal equipment - Informed Commission monies had to accompany request for licenses and that a request had been submitted on the December 14th warrant but check had not been received. A motion to adjourn was M/S/P at 7:00 pm. Respectfully submitted, ~~ page 4 of 5 MEETING DECEMBER 21, 1988, continued EXECUTIVE SESSION December 21, 1988 A vote to move into EXECUTIVE SESSION was taken on a roll call vote at 4:45 pm, to hold a phone conference with legal counsel, Rod Hoffman. PBA/BAR HARBOR AIRLINES maintain they have not defaulted in their lease and that PBA is still the lease holder. It was recommended that the Airport try to negotiate new lease terms, indicating other airline tenants pay $25.00 psf and that BAR HARBOR will assume responsibility for all building maintenance and utilities. Regarding the JONES HANGAR, a hearing is scheduled for next week. Several inquiries of availability have been received but no solid offers. At the conclusion of the conference call, Mr. Hoffman stated he will review the lease to determine if the Airport will own the building should the Jones' be evicted, and report back to Manager Norris. The Executive Minutes of the November 16, 1988 Meeting were approved as written. This Executive Session adjourned at 5:20 pm. page 5 of 5