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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-03-17-HFA-min 1937 APR 16 ','' a LS HANSCOM FIELD ADVISORY COMMISSION IJ MINUTES OF THE MEETING MARCH 17 , 1987 The following were present Fred Marcus Lincoln JoRita Jordan Carlisle Jane Farmer LWV Robert Domnitz Meriam Hilt Assoc J M kraga Beechcraft M . H Wifholm Digital Equipment Corp/ Mike Goulian Executi\ e Flyers Aviation Bob Lombardo Beechcraft John Voller Beechcraft Michael Dye Jet A% iation Dan Fitzpatrick Jet A\ iation Li '7 Banks Lexington Minuteman Ed Farnsworth Hanscom Pilots Association Robert Nash Minuteman National Park Bill Johansen Lexington Sonals H. Wilson Hanscom Pilots Association Joyce Dietmeier Lexington Norm Faramelli Massport Michelle Matteo Bedford Rick Hill Concord Scott Cooledge Lexington Daiid Needham Lexington Peter Barker Lexington Ben Ohear A.O. P A dee Shepard Massport r 1967 'a 44(6 Minutes - Members requested several changes . 1 Fred Marcus said he was misquoted with regard to mitgating traffic measures , and that he had not necessarily requested a cutback , but was responding to the need for mitigating measures 2 The following resolution from the Meriam Hill Association, read by Bob Domnitz should have been included Land Acquisition would violate acquisition policy as stated in the Master Plan ' 3 Henry Wilfholm from Digital was present at the February 17th meeting Commission Fffertiveness - Members voiced concerns regarding effectil, eness Complaints were described , such as 1 Commission should be more effective 2 Massport does not respond 3 Motel Plan not in the Master Plan and no mitigating measures for trucking and sewage -1 Massport ' s attempt to block Le\ington on railroad spur purchase 5 Massport does not regard committees 6 Minutes are not always reflecting Commission . 7 HFAC members should meet with Selectmen 8 Jo Rita Jordan was appointed to put capsule of the minutes into the beginning of the minutes distributed by Massport and in paper 9 Liz Banks ( press ) will attend each meeting 10 The June meeting should include a tour of Hanscom 11 Before making plans , Massport should be presenting them to HFAC and before going to press . 12 More i. otes on key isues are needed 13 Question on whether the corrected minutes get to Selectmen. 11 HFAC should look at the Enabling Legislation as we have no authority HFAC is the only voice for the communities li - 19R7A7 I6 Ey46 tt 15 If people are sent to HFAC for problem solving l ' 1R do anything , then Massport should not send the peopLle who have concerns 16 Maybe Massport Board members should come and speak with HFAC 17 If HFAC isn ' t the vehicle for Town concerns , then who is the iehicle' If HFAC is a public relations tool , and thats all , maybe we should go to the State for legislation 18 HFACis hearing about major concerns after the fact Norman Faramelli responded by stating that if HFA( felt they were not being heard , it wasn ' t true HP stated that Massport views very seriously the opinions of the Commission He explained the hotel situation and when Massport was contacted . The first time it was formally presented was at the January 20th HFAC meeting Jane Farmer asked why it was discussed in the Business Plan if the hotel wasn ' t planned Norm responded that we don ' t ha\ e specifics and no decision has been made . Michelle Matted said it was in the paper as if it was going out to bid Maybe the paper was incorrect Rich Theriauit asked if we all think it ' s a had idea and we % erbalize this , nothing seems to happen Bob Domnitz felt there might he two issues - Massport ' s position is , ' Don ' t bring ideas to HFAC until information is in and maybe the HFAC is forming opinions without all of the information ' 'lassport ' s opinion of airport seems to have changed Tt had been single engine aircraft since 1970 ' s and direction seems to he changing Fred Marcus said that HFAC needs reaffirmation that Massport won ' t change the character of the airport as stated in the Master Plan , but that doesn ' t seem to be the case Norman Faramelli added that non-aviation related areas are discussed in the Master Plan . Nominating Committee - The discussion will be postponed until next month ' s meeting Applications from other groups who would like to be on the list should be mentioned in the minutes and also in the paper . land Swap - Lincoln rezoned the land for housing and commercial Massport Board will vote on whether to grant easements and swap land with certain conditions 1 Acknowledgement that the rezoning can mean commercial activity on Massport land in the Lincoln area , 2 . Curb cuts will be allowed , 3 . Soundproofing of housing and acknowledgement from purchasers that they know they are next to an airport and that they will be subject to aviation easements 19B7 APR 16 A.' 9- ti6 Mitigating Measures - Norm Faramelli said that there ,j,1-,SConflip* on the part of some people The GEIR will include kiJiiikatingol 'n measures . HFAC will see the mitigating measures as part of the Draft they will review. The consultant will start in April and will ha\ e a draft in September for HFAC HMMH is working on the noise section now Cerasuolo Land - Norm Faramelli e\plained that Massport would not make an offer until we know it is still for sale Jane Farmer stated that the Codman deal is off Jet Al. iation Fuel Spill - Michael Dye read a report to HFAC . Ninety-nine percent of fuel has been picked up and they are working with DEQE to pick up residual . Mike Goulian said that Stead Aviation had built the fuel farm and that the tanks are not contained . He said fuel had been leaking in the creek adjacent to Jet Al. iation since July. He stated he reported fuel spill in the creek to Massport in July , 1986 The Structure and Design construction company reported it . Michael Dye said the sheen in the brook is related to the oil/water separator and not to the fuel farm. .John Wraga asked if the farm is encased or . aulted. Michael Dye thought so and will look at Massrt plans Fred Marcus asked why HFAC wasn ' t told in February. The Selectmen and Towns should be notified right awa . DEQE should make a presentation to HFAC to show all that was done and what the status is He said it was again a gap in communication . Mike Goulian said the local fire department should be notified in 24 hours Michelle Matteo said that the watersheds in Bedford could be affected Michael Dye notified Massport , DEQE , Massport Fire Department and Clean Harbors within 24 hours Statistics - Norman Faramelli presented the report He was questioned about the EXP and advised that an answer would be provided at the next meeting Other - Michelle Matteo advised that two bills have been filed # 1302 for an in lieu of ta\ payment to surrounding towns at Hanscom and #1490 to have anything , other than operation of an aircraft subject to local zoning . Fred Marcus asked about Sikorsky helicopter ser ice from Boston to Bedford. He gave Norm Faramelli a schedule . Fred Marcus discussed use of tape recorders at the meetings and said that someone wants to bring one , it is 0.K , but should be open and tell everyone you plan to tape certain sections . N. Le%ington Association stated there is strong opinion on motel , purchasing of land and showed a petition .