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Hanscom Field Advisory Commission (HFAC)
Minutes
January 17, 2006
Introduction/Minutes:
1. Hank Manz called the meeting to order. As there wasn’t a quorum
the December minutes will be voted on next month. H. Manz is reviewing and editing the
contact email list for notification distribution.
HFACMOU) and By-Laws
2. Memorandum of Understanding (: H. Manz suggested that a
vote take place at the next meeting to approve an updated MOU for HFAC. The latest
version appears to have been adopted in December 2000. D. Steele noted that the MOU
does not include the complete language of the legislation that created HFAC, and questioned
whether words should be left out. H. Manz suggested that the commission create a public
repository for the various documents, such as meeting minutes and commission documents.
Anne Shapiro noted that public documents should go through a town’s town clerk.
There were comments regarding HFAC’s standing sub-committees; there are currently four.
H. Manz is researching past MOU’s and will be sending out the most current MOU and
HFAC’s enabling legislation to all members for review. Eventually an updated and current
MOU will be produced for HFAC.
A group consisting of Dorothy Steele, Hank Manz, John Williams, Margaret Coppe and
Anne Shapiro will try to meet on January 24, 2005 to organize the member representation
list for the commission. There was discussion regarding representation from area wide
organizations, a category for which there is a vacancy. Chamber of Commerce
representation was suggested. A new League of Women Voters member is needed as well.
It was agreed that John Williams and Tom Hirsch would search for one aviation
representative to replace a spot previously held by East Coast Aviation. They will also try to
determine whether Raytheon will continue its membership. If not, it will be necessary to
search for a second aviation representative to fill that vacancy.
Monthly Noise Report:
3. Sara Arnold reviewed the noise report for the month of December.
Comparing December 2005 to December 2004, she reported that there were increases in all
aircraft categories except twin, turbo and helicopter operations from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Night
activity and noise complaints increased. S. Arnold noted that 48 complaints were recorded
because of a military special mission three nights in a row.
S. Arnold reported on Cedric Daniel’s efforts to identify the cause of the recent increased
noise monitor readings at Site 31, as discussed in December. There is a construction site in
Bedford, not far from the monitor, that is generating demolition and construction noise. For
example, on December 16, 2005 there were high readings, but aircraft activity was
exceptionally low because of weather. People at the construction site noted that on
December 16 they were using cranes to assist in the demolition.
Planning Report:
4. The bathroom renovations at the Civil Air Terminal started on January 4,
2005. Data collection for the 2005 ESPR is underway. The project to upgrade the noise
monitoring system is progressing, and this Thursday, Massport staff and Rannoch staff are
meeting with the HATS’ ad hoc noise group to discuss the project.
In response to questions, Sara Arnold and/or Dorothy Steele explained:
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Helicopter operations are estimates based on formulas. The new noise monitoring
system may help Massport get additional information on helicopter and other aircraft
activity.
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The 2005 annual activity decreased, as compared to 2004, and jets decreased two
percent. There are fluctuations month to month.
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There have been no discussions with commercial carrier operators or cargo operators
during the past month.
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Hanscom Field experienced at least ten thousand enplanements in 2005, reaching the
threshold for receiving FAA airport improvement program funds.
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Massport’s contractor for its invoicing program is exploring opportunities to improve
the resolution for the cameras on the field.
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Both the Crosspoint lease for development of the Hangar 24 site and the Stream
Enterprises lease for Hangar 10 are being finalized.
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There are no RFP’s out for Pinehill or the North Parcel space to-date.
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There has been runway de-icing activity at Hanscom this winter, most recently this
past weekend.
Other:
It was noted that Very Light Jet (VLJ) aircraft are expected to be certified this year.
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Because they are different from current business jets and represent a new segment of the
aviation industry, it was recommended that HFAC plan some time to discuss this at a future
meeting.
The next meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lexington town
office building. Since this is school vacation week, H. Manz will explore the possibility of
postponing the meeting for a week.
HANSCOM FIELD ADVISORY COMMISSION
DATE: 1/17/06
HFAC MEMBER ATTENDEES
CATEGORYNAMEIN ATTENDANCE
Contiguous Towns (4)**********************
BedfordSheldon Moll
Bedford Alt.Mark Siegenthaler
ConcordAnne ShapiroX
Concord Alt.Charles Blair
LexingtonHank ManzX
Lexington Alt.Michael Barrett
LincolnSara Mattes
Lincoln Alt.Sarah Cannon-Holden
Local Citizen Groups (2)**********************
So. LexMargaret CoppeX
No. LexGraydon Wheaton
Area Wide Organizations (2)**********************
LWVMelodee Wagen
LWV Alt.
VACANT
Other Area Towns (2)**********************
CarlisleSteve Lerner
WalthamRep. Tom Stanley
Waltham Alt.Michael Squillante
Businesses Basing Acft at Hanscom (2)**********************
VACANT
RaytheonMichael Burke
Aviation/Aviation Related Businesses (2)**********************
Jet AviationFrank Diglio
Signature Flight SupportRick BlazeX
Signature Alt.Jim Phelps
Business Aviation Organization (1)**********************
MBAAJohn WilliamsX
NBAA (Alt. Org.)Ken Heider
General Aviation Organization (1)**********************
Hanscom Pilots AssociationThomas HirschX
Ex-Officio Members**********************
MassportSara ArnoldX
MassportBarbara Patzner
MassportCedric DanielX
MassportDorothy SteeleX
MassportTom Ennis
HAFBRhonda Siciliano
FAADave BayleyX
MMNHPNancy Nelson