The Plymouth Airport Commission held their regular Commission Meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2015. Present were Chairman Kenneth E. Fosdick and Commissioners William D. Burke, Kenneth L. Laytin, Dennis R. Smith and Thomas W. Hurley. Absent were Vice Chairman Douglas R. Crociati and Paul G. Worcester. Also present were Consulting Engineer Jeff Adler, DuBois & King, Inc. and Airport Manager Thomas Maher. Due to participation at another meeting Manager Maher arrive after the Admin. Building update item.

Approve Minutes of September 3, 2015 regular meeting: Commissioner Smithmade a motion to approvethe minutessubject to a spelling correction. Commissioner Laytin seconded the motion. Vote was four in favor. Commissioner Burke abstained.

Coastal State Partners, Greg Day, proposed aviation academic school - Chairman Fosdick advised that no action had been taken on the proposal.

Dubois & King, Inc.

EA/EIR, update – Mr. Adler advised that the EnvironmentalPermit had been received.

Land Acquisition Beaton Bog, update – No update.

Runway project - An Environmental Pre-construction meeting with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) was conducted earlier in the day and there will be plenty of oversight to facilitate compliance. Lawrence Lynch will begin work on October 19th.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) -The Commission reviewed the CIP list and Mr. Adler clarified some details. The CIP meeting with MassDOT Aeronautics is scheduled for October 7th.

Administration building, update – Jeff DeCarlo, Director MassDOT Aeronautics, confirmed that funding would be available for Airports in the second phase. Mr. Alder will solicit additional information at the CIP meeting next week. Chairman Fosdicksuggested that the Commission should start developing priorities.

New Hangar Construction, update

Driftway Realty (Mike Orla), update - Mr. Orla is requesting the Commission approve an agreement with his lender regarding his lease. Attorney Gilmore has reviewed and approved the agreement. Manager Maher recommends that the Commission approve and execute the document. Commissioner Burke motions to approve. Commissioner Laytin seconds the motion. Vote was unanimous.

Rick Ellis/Richard Carrera, update –Manager Maher indicated that there is a funding issue and is waiting for a status update.

Rick Stefani, update – A special permit is required from the Town of Carver for non-aviation buildings.

Noise/Safety Complaints, monthly review – Manager Maher received a complaint regarding a Cessna and has spoken with the pilot and is encouraging him to act appropriately.

Airport Infrastructure update – Continuing item. Improvements are being worked on.

Aviation Fuel supplier RFP – Manager Maher suggests waiting until after the CIP has been finalized due to potential funding availability for fuel tank replacement.

Other Business:
Pilgrim Golf cart letter – Attorney Gilmore concluded that the stolen golf cart was not in the airports’ custody so it would be inappropriate to pay damages.
Cape Cod Community College – John Cox,President, and Mike Wallace, Director, spoke to the Commission regarding their new aviation program which will be 1 of only 5 institutions that offer a dual certification program. The program will be located at Ben Baileys Hangar and they are currentlydeveloping 3 classrooms in the building and anticipate a spring 2015 semester. They will offer 2 classes initially and estimate each class size to be approximately 25 students.

Grant Assurance – Manager Maher recommends the Commission approve the Chairman to sign the Grant Assurances. Commissioner Smith makes that motion. Commissioner Burke seconds the motion. Vote was unanimous.

Bill Hallisey is requesting approval ofhis Consent of Leasehold document. Attorney Gilmore has reviewed and approved the document. Manager Maher recommends the Commission approve and sign the document. Commissioner Laytin motions to approve. Commissioner Smith seconds the motion. Vote was unanimous.

Commissioner Smith requested the agenda have anitem regardingpolicies added for the next meeting. Chairman Fosdick agreed.

CommissionerBurke was not in attendance when the skydive policy was approved and suggested that it be reviewed for clarification and spell check.

As there was no further business at this time the meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM

Approved

Kenneth E. Fosdick

Chairman