The Plymouth Airport Commission held their regular Commission Meeting on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. in the Airport Conference Room. Present were Chairman Kenneth E. Fosdick, Vice Chairman Douglas R. Crociati and Commissioners William D. Burke, Thomas W. Hurley, Kenneth L. Laytin, Dennis R. Smith and Paul G. Worcester. Also present was Consulting Engineer Jeff Adler, DuBois & King, Inc. (D&K) and Airport Manager Thomas Maher.

Disclosure: These minutes are not verbatim – they are the secretary’s interpretation of what took place at the meeting. - Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A§22.

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:

November 3, 2016 Meeting – Commissioner Burke made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Worcester seconded the motion subject to changing the Small Business Assoc. to Small Business Admin. and adding storm water in the appropriate place regarding Ben Bailey’s proposal. Vote was unanimous.

November 17, 2016 Meeting – Commissioner Burke made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Worcester seconded the motion subject to a spelling correction. Vote was 5 in favor and 2 abstentions, Chairman Fosdick and Commission Hurley.

APPOINTMENTS

7:00 PM Meeting with Jeff Adler, D&K regarding

  1. Runway extension project – Mr. Adler briefed that the electrical contractor, KOBO Electric, is close to being complete with their punch list items. KAPPA Mapping has completed the ground survey. Mr. Adler will review the grass area in the spring for possible touch ups but overall it looks goods due to Lawrence Lynch watering it weekly all summer.
  2. Conservation restriction – Epsilon is working on the final paperwork.
  3. Natural Heritage grassland bird study, Delta taxiway, re-designation of stop way to displaced threshold – Mr. Adler advised that if the Commission decides to move forward with the re-designation to displaced threshold the Federal Aviation Admin. (FAA) recommended adding it to the current project Environmental Assessment (EA). Mr. Adler advised that now is the time to include this with the EA and the project scope if the Commission anticipates any interest in moving forward even if the Commission ultimately decides not to re-designate. Mr. Adler suggested a public meeting or two prior to the start of the EA and the Notice of Intent. Additionally, Mr. Adler has determined that the placement of the new Administration Building will affect the runway visibility zone (RVZ) for the RW 33 displaced threshold only. Mr. Adler advised that Cliff Vacirca, FAA, will be at the Airport on December 14th at 11:00 A.M. to facilitate a discussion regarding the re-designation and be available to answer any questions the Commission may have.
  4. Tank farm project – Manager Maher is working with a contractor regarding design and permitting for removal and installation of the new tank.

7:15 PM Boys Scouts of America (BSA), proposed Aviation Camporee May 5-7, 2017 – Paul Civitarese, Boy Scout Camporee Coordinator, is requesting approval for a Spring Aviation Camporee at Plymouth Airport on the weekend of May 5-7, 2017. They recently did a similar camporee at Mansfield Airport that was successful. They would like to have a representative meet monthly with the airport from now till the event for guidance on airport issues. Manager Maher and Mr. Civitarese have located an appropriate area on the south side that would work well and that would have access to water and electricity generously offered by Marsh Carter from his building SW-3. Manager Maher advised the Commission that one taxiway would need to be closed but the inconvenience would be minimal compared to the suitability of the location off the Gate 6 roadway. Mr. Civitarese outlined the event and the extensive itinerary with the Commission. He further advised that insurance is provided by BSA. The Commission thinks it’s a wonderful idea and requested coordination with the Airport Manager. Commissioner Hurley made a motion to approve the Camporee. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.

ACTION ITEMS

1.  Review report concerning New Hangar Construction, Mike Orla – Manager Maher briefed that Mr. Orla was awaiting delivery of the water structures for the storm water collection system.

2.  Review reports concerning new construction, Ben Bailey – Mr. Carrara was supposed to send a PDF plan to Jeff Adler for review but DuBois & King, Inc. hasn't received it yet.

3.  Review Noise/Safety Complaints – Manager Maher advised that there were 4 complaints for November. Manager Maher spoke with the pilots regarding the complaints. A few of the complaints involved arrivals and since all current noise abatement procedures are for departures Manager Maher has tasked Matt Cardillo, Airport Coordinator, with developing arrival procedures and when approved putting them on the airport’s website. The last complaint involved the State Police and was reported by Will Stearns and there was a communication issue between the airport staff and the pilot and unfortunately it didn't get resolved appropriately.

OLD BUSINESS:

1.  New Admin building status – Tabled.

Engineering Selection Process – The Commission discussed the selection process and wanted to be sure to comply with the FAA Advisory Circular on the matter. Commissioner Burke noted that having been through this process six times prior the current worksheet developed by Manager Maher made the completion of the evaluation the easiest so far.

Attorney Serkey prepared further clarification on the right of way with Piney Woods. The airport’s Attorney, David Delaney, approved the new clarification and advised Manager Maher that the document was covered by the previous motion by the Commission so no action was necessary.

As there was no further business at this time Commissioner Burke made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Worcester seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.

Approved

Kenneth E. Fosdick

Chairman