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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-20-HFAC-min Hanscom Field Advisory Commission Minutes March 20, 2012 Prepared by Massport Staff 1. March Meeting : The meeting was called to order by Jeanne Krieger. 2. State of Hanscom Presentation : Barbara Patzner, Director, Hanscom Airfield, presented the 2011 Annual State of Hanscom and in response to questions noted that: Massport is always working towards reducing the deficit at Hanscom. The last few years have seen reductions in operating costs, which is one factor that influences overall deficit reductions. An internal survey is conducted annually to review what other airports are charging for operating rates in the region; Massport uses this information, along with other data, to dadjustments. Massport will share plans for landscape improvements on the entrance roadways at the next HFAC meeting. Massport does not have plans to update the 1978 Airport Master Plan. The website link to the 2010 Massachusetts DOT Airport Economic Impact Study was provided. Massport will get back to the Commission regarding the use of porous pavement on the airfield. Surfaces on the airfield must meet FAA design criteria. The Mass Air and Space Museum members are in the process of applying for grants and fundraising for Phase One of their project. It was noted by the Chair that the Commission is not officially in support of the museum even though the museum group presented to HFAC. The noise component of the Massport /Hanscom website is still in development. The Hanscom Noise Office can provide flight track information to the community when requested. 3. Environmental Status & Planning Report (ESPR) Presentation : Betty Desrosiers introduced Tom Ennis and the ESPR presentation. T. Ennis presented the proposed scope and schedule for the 2012 ESPR. There was discussion on the background, schedule and MEPA process for the 2012 ESPR. In response to questions, B. Desrosiers and T. Ennis noted that: Development at Hanscom is done by third party. Massport provides the support and guidance to follow necessary requirements for development at Hanscom. Massport encourages and welcomes community input on the ESPR process. Massport agreed to meet with community representatives regarding the 2012 ESPR scope. Massport will consider funding for the towns to hire an independent consultant to review the 2012 ESPR, as was done in 2000. The 2012 ESPR will include forecasts for 2020 and 2030, based on available socioeconomic information. Although not likely, if demand for development exceeded forecast information, the environmental impacts of the projects would be closely evaluated. A Lexington resident requested that the ESPR examine the noise impacts of ground power units and engine run-ups. Consultants used in the last ESPR include: Rizzo Associates, Cecil Group, HMMH, SH&E, PAL, Tech Environmental and Ricondo & Assoc. Massport design guidelines require projects to be LEED certified. Sustainability programs at Hanscom include recycling, solar energy, ISO 14001 certification, etc. The Rectrix development at Hanscom will include a hangar of no more than 60,000 square feet and associated office and support space. Massport has no plans to Kati Winchell noted that in a published report, Hanscom is rated number thirty- three in the nation for all airports as it relates to lead pollution. Massport requested a copy of the report Kati mentioned and agreed to look into the claim. 4. Monthly Noise Report/ Hanscom Projects: Sharon Williams presented the February noise report and in response to questions noted that: The U.S. government and most medical operations are exempt from the nighttime surcharge. Massport has not received notification from the FAA regarding eligibility for AIP funds in 2013. To qualify, Hanscom must have commercial service and more than 9,999 enplanements in the calendar year. Dorothy Steele presented the capital projects report and in response to questions noted: The MASM build out is planned in phases. The full build cost is estimated to be $80 million. If the MASM does not meet funding deadlines, the property would become available for other development. Attendees : Jeanne Krieger, Andy Friedlich, Kati Winchell, Andy Applegate, Tom Hirsch, Nancy Nelson, Elise Woodward, Dee Ortner, Margaret Coppe, Zach Neds, Hans Rudin, Tony Rodolakis, Mary Ellen Eagan, Thomas Hardy, Julie Conroy, Ken Kessack, Bill Byam, Jay Kaufman, Elizabeth Herland, Susan Frey, Ron Green, Jane Adams, Erik Ostrowski, David Lance, Elizabeth Millar, Dorothy Steele, Sharon Williams, Betty Desrosiers, Cedric Daniel, Tom Ennis, Barbara Patzner, Stewart Dalzel