Airport Commission Meeting

July 11, 2007

4:30 pm

Airport Meeting Room

 

 

Members Present:  Chairman Michael Leger, Steven Page, Joan Drysdale, Steve Tait, Heath Gatlin, Michael Valenti, Jr.,

Staff:  Arthur “Butch” Lisenby, Airport Manager; Roger Putnam & Russ Kimball, Race Point Aviation; Michelle Haynes, Cape Air

Consultants:  Mike Garrity, Edwards & Kelcey

 

Meeting called to order at 4:32 pm

 

Motion to accept minutes of 6/12/07, as amended, made by Joan Drysdale

Seconded by Steve Tait

All vote to approve 5-0-0

 

Replacement Truck ordered.  Grant was approved at BOS July 9, 2007.  [Ford F-750] 

 

Commission computer installed, set up and working, however pc will not boot up presently.  Call placed for technical assistance.

 

Attempt to install DSL booster to provide wireless service throughout airport was unsuccessful and efforts will continue to be made until successful.

 

Fence repair – Crosby Fence will be retained for work.  Replacement of split rail fence and chain link fences, as needed and additional fencing for safety purposes.  Tentative start date next week.

 

Landscaping – New Horizon Landscaping to submit a new estimate.  Additional estimate from Toomey Landscaping has been received.  Final determination to be made by week’s end.

 

Runway 7 runway approach -- Mowing to meet new FAA regulations.  Application made to Sheriff’s Department for service has been accepted.  Tentative site visit scheduled for next week [today’s scheduled visit postponed].  Security is provided by Sheriff’s Department.  Mowing/clearing equipment to be provided by Airport. 

 

Environmental Impact Review Update.  Notice of Project Change, Draft Environmental Impact Statement Site visit review by Cape Cod Commission has taken place and report is complete.  Comment period ends tomorrow (7/12) and MEPA certificate to be issued subsequently.  Additional assessments -- Development of Regional Impact and Final Environmental Impact and Assessment Statements are next steps and will involve Cape Cod Commission and public comment opportunities.  Major concerns regarding drainage, National Heritage (endangered species habitat mitigation) & traffic.  National Park Service comments have not been received at this time.  

 

Landing Fee Update:

  1. Equipment connection to vendor’s host system is intermittent
  2. Traffic may not support the service provider
  3. Vendor has given the airport the opportunity to have equipment removed with no cost to the airport

 

Motion for an invitation to be extended to Peter, President of Vector, to meet with Commission at the next (August) meeting made by Steve Tait

Seconded by Heath Gatlin

All vote to approve, 5-0-0

 

Report to be made to BOS that the landing fee trial program was unsuccessful and consideration to be given to rescinding landing fees.   Discussion to have Cape Air collect landing fees at the time of collection of parking fees or other collection system to be continued at next meeting.

 

LEO Contract Update:

Contract due to expire in October 1, 2007.  Looking to provide security via the Airport rather than through the local Police.  Provincetown Police cannot guarantee a 10-minute response time.  Federal Security Director will make a determination as to acceptable response time. Grant application submitted. 

 

Discussion on public phone service and handicap access and service raised by Michelle Haynes.  Public phone is currently out of service.  Phone service is provided by a private third-party carrier.  Cape Air has volunteered to work with Verizon regarding more reliable phone service.  Further consideration to be given to place a pay phone out in front of building, one in the terminal and one in the flight shack.  Automatic doors have issues with wind and maintenance.  Butch to contact Buildings and Grounds.

 

Motion to have a BBQ in conjunction with the Gay Pilots Association, Queen of the Fleet competition to be held over the Weekend of September 14th made by Michael Leger

Seconded by Heath Gatlin

Vote to approve 4-0-1 (Joan Drysdale abstains)

 

Payment Vouchers

Edwards & Kelsey

Snow removal equipment $4100.00

Joan Drysdale motion to pay

Seconded by Steve Tait

All vote to approve, 5-0-0

 

 

New Horizon Landscaping

$1450.00

Mowing of Runway 25

Joan Drysdale motion to pay

Seconded by Steve Tait

All vote to approve, 5-0-0

 

 

REB Mechanical Services

HVAC System

$1277.50

Joan Drysdale motion to pay

Seconded by Steve Tait

All vote to approve, 5-0-0

 

 

Dell Marketing

$1167.55

Airport PC

Steve Tait motion to pay pending full operation of pc

Seconded by Steve Page

Vote to approve 4-1-0 (Joan Drysdale against)

 

Next meeting scheduled for August 1, 2007 at 4:30 pm.

 

Steve Page Motion to adjourn

Seconded Steven Tait

Meeting adjourned at 5:50 pm

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Amy Germain

 

APPROVED:  AUG 1, 2007