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Home My WebLink About2003-09-16-HFAC-min HANSCOM FIELD ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES September 16, 2003 1.Introductions and Minutes: Attendees introduced themselves. The June 2003 Minutes were accepted. 2.HFAC Membership and Chairmanship: Peter Enrich reported that HFAC has 16 positions, four of which are assigned to the four towns contiguous to Hanscom Field. The Selectmen in the four towns are each responsible for accepting the full membership roster. The Boards of Selectmen in Lexington, Lincoln and Bedford have accepted the roster that was prepared last June. It was noted that Rick Blaze will be representing Signature at future meetings so this will n According to the legislation creating HFAC, the Chair must be from one of the four contiguous towns. This normally rotates among the towns. Altho served as chair during the past year, there were a variety of reasons that led to JZiZg ?cg^X]Mh WZ^c\ cdb^cViZY VcY ZaZXiZY =]V^g jci^a i]Z ZcY d : Sara Arnold reviewed the monthly noise report, which covered June, 3.Noise Report July and August comparisons. Most aircraft activity declined during those months, although there was a slight increase in jet operations. Night activity decreased, complaints remained stable, and noise decreased. 4.Commercial and Cargo Reports: Richard Walsh reported that Shuttle America continues to fly six daily round trips. Peter Enrich reported that FedEx had originally planned to attend a July HFAC meeting, but then asked to come in September. Subsequently, FedEx reported that they were still not ready to make an HFAC presentation. It has been agreed by both FedEx and Massport that should FedEx decide to pursue opera Hanscom, FedEx will attend an HFAC meeting, which will be followed by another HFAC meeting when HFAC can prepare itMh XdbbZcih [dg GVhhedgi eg^dg id Massport Board action. 5.Environmental Status and Planning Report (ESPR): P. Enrich reported that the Secretary of Environmental Affairs had signed the certificate accepting the Final ESPR. In response to questions, R. Walsh said that Massport will respond to the comments in the next ESPR. He also said he would provide a copy of the Massport letter written to a Concord resident who asked questions at the ESPR hearing. 6.De-icer Use at Hanscom: R. Walsh reported that responses to questions submitted by the HATS Environmental Subcommittee (HATS ES) were available. Massport is also preparing responses to questions and requests submitted by the Town of Bedford. Shelly Moll reported that Bedford recognizes that Massport is allowed to use runway deicers, but decided to submit some requests, and he will share GVhhedgiMh gZhedchZ V[iZg ^i ^h gZXZ^kZY- It was generally agreed that HFAC should prepare any recommendations or guidance at the next HFAC meeting. R. Walsh suggested that staff from GVhhedgiMh ?ck^gdcbZciVa Oc^i XdjaY bZZi with the HATS ES before the next HFAC meeting to try and resolve any outstanding issues. 7.Capital Programs: S. Arnold reported completion of the following capital projects: - The parking lot resurfacing - Phase 1 of the fencing project - The ESPR - Restoration of Juliet and Echo taxiways There was discussion about a number of capital projects that wil near future. S. Arnold said that the new Civil Air Terminal (CAT installed this fall. Phase 1 of the Vegetation Management Program will begin in the winter when the ground is frozen. This will include vegetation towns; it will not include any work in the Bedford Town Forest or the Jordan Conservation Land. S. Arnold said that design work for resurfacing the western port Ramp will be pursued this fiscal year. Originally this was scheduled for FY05 but the pavement is deteriorating, and if there is going to be an Air Show this next year it will be especially important to have the pavement in good condition. The pavement belongs to Massport, and Massport will be responsible for paying for the work. S. Arnold noted that the permits for the Runway Safety Area will spring. This project was described in the Runway Safety Area study that was previously distributed. The work involves re-grading areas around the end of Runway 23 to meet FAA standards. In response to questions, S. Arnold explained that the perimeter road improvements will allow access for service vehicles from the end of Runway 29 to an area between Runways 29 and 23 that has been identified for new T-hangars. This is the only perimeter road that is included in the capital program at this time. 8.Third Party Development: S. Arnold reported that Liberty Mutual is planning to develop the Hangar 1 site. The issues relatZY id DZi ;k^Vi^dcMh [^ghi g^\]i d[ gZ[jhVa have been resolved. Liberty Mutual may begin demolition as early as this fall. They have proposed a hangar with approximately 30,000 sq. ft and office space around 12,000 sq. ft. Massport does not have drawings at this t Massport accepts a plan, Liberty will be asked to come to HFAC to describe the proposed building. P. Enrich asked that Liberty be prepared to explain their intended use and the kinds of aircraft that will use the facility. When asked if signing a new lease requires an environmental egdXZhh+ M- ;gcdaY hV^Y h]Z lVhcMi aware of any such requirement. S. Arnold said that Massport is preparing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for development of the Hangar 24 site that should be issued this fall. Massport will be encouraging a proposal that includes hangars for the flight schools. Access will be from Virginia Road, the current access point. A copy of the RFP will be made available once it is issued. S. Arnold said that Massport is also preparing a RFP for the Pine Hill site, which is also off of Virginia Road. This will be for two small hangars, each or one larger hangar (about 20,000 sq. ft.). 9.Other: R. Walsh reported that Massport will be attending the September 25, 2003 Bedford Board of Appeals meeting. Princeton Properties is propo project under Chapter 40B that will result in 250 housing units. They will be off Concord Road, not far from the Concord line. The parcel of land abuts Massport property just to the northwest of the runways. Massport opposes housing so close to the airport and will be making a statement to that effect. S. Arnold reported that Massport conducted its annual Table Top Exercise, which brings together emergency response units from the area. It allows the different entities to discuss how they would handle an airport related emergency. Every three years Massport conducts a simulated emergency. HANSCOM FIELD ADVISORY COMMISSION DATE: 9/16/03 HFAC MEMBER ATTENDEES CATEGORYNAMEINATTENDANCE ********************** Contiguous Towns (4) BedfordSheldon Moll x Bedford Alt. Mark Siegenthaler ConcordAnne Shapiro Concord Alt. Charles Blair LexingtonPeter Enrich x Lexington Alt. Michael Barrett LincolnSara Mattes Lincoln Alt. Sarah Holden Local Citizen Groups (2) ********************** So. Lex Margaret Coppe x No. Lex Graydon Wheaton x ********************** Area Wide Organizations (2) LWVJanet Kennedy LWV Alt. Other Area Towns (2) ********************** Carlisle or Acton Steve Lerner x WalthamRep. Tom Stanley Waltham Alt. Michael Squillante Businesses Basing Acft at Hanscom (2) ********************** East Coast Aviation Tom Hoban RaytheonMichael Burke ********************** Aviation/Aviation Related Businesses (2) Jet Aviation Frank Diglio x Signature Flight Support Larry Jorash Signature Alt. Rick Blaze x ********************** Business Aviation Organization (1) MBAAJohn Williams NBAA Alt. Ken Heider General Aviation Organization (1) ********************** Hanscom Pilots Association Thomas Hirsch x Ex-Officio Members ********************** MassportSara Arnold x MassportRichard Walsh x HAFBRhonda Siciliano FAADave Bayley MMNHPNancy Nelson