PROVINCETOWN AIRPORT COMMISSION

      14 June 2000

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The Provincetown Airport Commission met at the Provincetown Municipal Airport Conference Room on Wednesday, 14 June 2000 for the purpose of a stated meeting. Those in attendance were Doctor Leonard Alberts, Chairman, Steven Page, Clerk/Treasurer, Gwen Bloomingdale and Joan Drysdale, Commissioners, and Butch Lisenby, Airport Manager. Richard Silva, Vice Chairman, was absent with permission.

The meeting was called to order at 5:37 P.M. by Chairman Dr. Alberts.

 

1. EIS/EA UPDATE

The FAA is seconds away from issuing the record of decision. The Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS) is still finding problems and has complained to the FAA. The FAA has scheduled one more meeting to try to settle the issue, which appears to be the runway extension. The CCNS has asked that it be included even though it has never been discussed as other than a maybe some time in the future. By asking that this be included another environmental assessment will have to be done.

Hopefully all this will be settled by the end of June so we can move forward on our projects. Personnel from Washington DC have raised questions but it appears they had a previous document, not the current draft. Most of the problem seems to be from the offices in South Wellfleet. The CCNS knows we need the special use permits and they can hold us up. But if one more meeting does not settle the matter, Chairman Doctor Alberts will discuss the issue with Maria Burks of the Park Service.

 

2. SRE/ARFF GARAGE UPDATE

MHD has requested arbitration for liquidated damages and the asphalt issue. They filed against Campbell and Paris rather than the Airport Commission. After considerable shuffling, Campbell and Paris returned it to the arbitration board informing them the contract was from the Airport Commission, not them. We have been duly notified and need to respond no later than Friday, 16 June 2000 by 5 P.M. if we intend to file a counter claim. Lisenby has discussed this matter with John Giorgio of Kopelman and Paige and he has said that we will file a counter claim. MHD is claiming $7,300 for a partial payment (which has just recently been approved for payment by the Town Accountant), $6,800 for the asphalt settlement and $1,200 for liquidated damages. They have also filed a claim for $22,000 for which we have no explanation. This is the first time MHD has presented this figure. Some of it may be for changes that they chose to make on their own, reflective of past projects. There has been no response to the issue from

 

either the Boston or Virginia offices of Campbell and Paris. The Commission feels the only legitimate claim is the $15,000±. Bloomingdale suggested we

move to allow Lisenby to settle the issue with the principals. No second was made but the Commission were all in agreement to allow Lisenby to do so.

Lisenby said a member of the Commission needs to inform Town Manager Bergman of the fact that this has been filed and Kopelman and Paige are on the job. Bloomingdale will do so.

 

3. TERMINAL HVAC UPDATE

No changes. Peter Gray‑Mullen said he would go to Architectural Engineers and sit on the President's desk if necessary to get a resolution. Black and Veatch has threatened us with legal action because of non‑payment. The deadline was last Thursday (8 June) but nothing has yet been received from their legal dept. They have not been paid because there is a problem with the HVAC and the Town Accountant has an issue with payment due to change orders and receipt of funding from the FAA and MAC.

Lisenby as an aside mentioned the door casings and that their ultimate repair is in our hands. It appears to be a reinforcement of the casing, but a contractor is needed to make a determination and none is currently available.

 

4. RUNWAY IMPROVEMENT PR03ECTS UPDATE

The agreement is in progress with many meetings. The Airport Commission hired an independent cost consultant, had him do his report only to have the scope of work once again changed. Lisenby then asked the consultant to do a second report based on the changed scope, then had second thoughts and told the consultant not to until such time as it could be verified that all changes to the scope of work have been completed once and for all.

The grant agreement will hopefully be issued by the end of the month. In August the commission will receive the grant offering and will need to come up with the Town's share of approximately $16,000 for the planning stage and $50,000 or so for the actual construction. The commissioners will ask for an amount certain that will assure enough funding to cover cost over runs and change orders if at all possible.

 

5. PAYMENT VOUCHERS

There were none.

 

6. OTHER BUSINESS

A. Navy summer maneuvers will take place in July and September. A ground problem may arise in July.

B. Pon Singer was to have been present to discuss the ultralight issue. He attempted to talk with Chairman Doctor Alberts by phone, but has a blocked number which could not be called by Chairman Doctor Alberts from his office. Singer has asked the Commission for a list of concerns.

 

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Bloomingdale reported that the Commission has the right to make non­discriminatory safe and reasonable decisions regarding the operation of the airport. This was verified by Bill Cronin of the FAA. While Provincetown is an unrestricted airport, per se, there are commercial flights and heavy seasonal traffic to be taken into consideration. The FAA said the commission cannot demand radioes or strobe lights as the airport is unrestricted Cronin said that anyone has the right to take issue with the determination of the Commission and ask for a study.

It was made very clear by all commissioners present that they are denying access to ultralights ‑ not any one person. The commission felt the ultralights do not blend with multi‑section, twin engine commercial flights compounded by upwards of a hundred general avaitors daily including more jets annually.

 

MOTION:                               THE AIRPORT COMMISSION IS TO KEEP THE AIRPORT

                        MODUM REGARDING THE ULTRALIGHT SAFETY DIREC­

                        TIVE FROM 1 MAY TO 30 SEPTEMBER ANNUALLY AS IT

                        CURRENTLY STANDS.

MOVED:                                G. BLOOMINGDALE

SECOND:                              S. PAGE

VOTE:                                    3 YES                        0 NO                        0 ABSTAIN

 

7. MINUTES

The minutes of the meeting of 17 May 2000 were accepted as corrected by the following motion:

 

MOTION:                               TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 17 MAY 2000 WITH

                        CORRECTIONS.

MOVED:                                G. BLOOMINGDALE

SECOND:                              S. PAGE

VOTE:                                    3 YES                        0 NO                         0 ABSTAIN

 

The next meeting will be held on 19 July 2000.

 

MOTION:                               TO ADJOURN

MOVED:                                J.DRYSDALE

SECOND:                              G. BLOOMINGDALE

VOTE:                                    UNANIMOUS

 

Respectfully submitted,

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J~an M. Drysdale, Recording Secretary