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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/1960 -.. .. -. ... MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF' COMMISSIONERS OF THE FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT April 18, 1960 A speoial meeting of the Board of Commissioners was oalled by the Chairman and held in the office of the Pishers Island Ferry District, April 18, 1960 at 7=30 P.M. Present were H. L. Ferguson, Jr., A. R. Grebe, L. O. Lamb, Polly Edmonds, L. S. Baldwin and W. C. Sinclair, Mgr.-Seo. Also present was William Haines, of Fishers Island, New York. Chairman Ferguson opened the meeting and presented Wm. Haines, who has indicated an interest in a possible lease of the airport operation. Ch. Ferguson read l~tter dated April 14, 1960 from R. TaSker, Southold Town Attorney whioh indicated that the Board of Commissioners oould lease the operation after a public hearing. The Chairman stated that Mr. Haines wants an agreement whereby a stated percentage would be turned over to the District of the revenues involved. General discussion then ensued on the insurance .overages, eto, Mr. Haines stated that usual charges for large aircraft are based on weight of the aircraft involved. He then w~nt on to say that more revenue could be derived by developing other outlets such as catering to weekend flyers, flying in and using the beach for example. Gen- eral disoussion then ensued on a radio system and use thereof in general traffic, liability thereof etc. The Board was of the opinion that the runways should be painted showing the magnetic bearing as an aid to pilots as suggested by Mr. Haines. Comm. Baldwin asked what Wm. Raines would consider as working hours. He said the usual working day is from sunrise to sunset and thereafter by appointment. He would operate 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset and would make arrangements for lights etc. Be asked what would be his financial res- ponsibility as regard the airport. Comm. Baldwin asked if Haines would operate on a year round basis. General discussion then ensued on this and on charges such as lights, water, telephone etc. Haines asked if the airport develops financially will he be protected on a renewal of a lease? General discussion ensued on this phase by three members of the Board. Comm. Edmonds feels that the first lease should only be for a year, for the protection of both parties. Haines asked what the boundaries of the airport is. The Chairman stated it consists of that area wost of Sohmidt road. In response to a question, Comm. Grebe stated that as regards the beach, development, the matter is stlll at a standstill. Haines wanted to know if coffee and donuts could be sold at the airport. Board agreed that this could be done. Haines stated that a percentage to the District would be based on the overall gross business at the airport. Comm. Grebe feels that the District should get something out of the airport even if it is only a nominal amount. It was suggested that possibl~ a sliding scale could be set up for a percentage of the gross revenues. Haines said he could have a plane based here all summer. General discussion then ensued on various rate schedules. A suggested summer schedule for operating the airport would be May 17 through September 19. At 9=45 P,M., Wm. Haines left the meeting. General disoussion then ensued on the Ferry Schedule for the summer and on the work on the New London Dock. Regarding the work at the airport the Chairman stated that the 4" water line doesn't exist in front of Bldgs. 9 and #21 but there is a 4" line in back of these buildings. He stated that_ regarding the rest rooms at the airport, that the A. C. Construction Co. was having difficulty matohing up the blocks due to uneven joints of the original building. The Board agreed that if the existing 6" water line goes through to near the existing salt water line then the meter will be put in the hangar, the water company will put in a hydrant and the plastic pipe will go from the hydrant to the hangar. The Board agreed to eliminate the meter pit entirely from the e;eneral specifications. Chairman .l"erguson read a quotation on chain hoists @ 1195 each from M. Berger & Co., Dept. 1-1816 Locust St., Pitts. Pa. The Board directed the Manager to order two of these hoists. .'. ~ . J -2- (April 18. 1960) Inasmuch as the Manager is leaving tomorrow on a vacation for a week, CnmID. Lamb is to order these chain hoists. Motion made to adjourn and unanimbusly carried at 10:40 p.M. //tk~~~~ APPROVED: / ( ftlLtL ~U-V0~-0-/~ H. Lee F'erguson, Jr. Chairman, Board of Commissioners W. C. Sinclair, Mgr.-Sec.