Airport Commission 12-19-2023

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Monthly Financial Review (Finance) o See attached and to be further discussed at the meeting o Monthly Business Plan Review (Infrastructure) o Future workshop to update the Business Plan to be discussed with Infrastructure and the newly added ad hoc Strategic Planning Subcommittee o Strategic Planning Subcommittee o American Airlines Update o A draft lease was forwarded to AA on 12/6/2023 for internal review by the AA team. o The document was drafted in coordination with the Airport’s attorneys from Anderson & Kreiger o Electric Aviation Update o Airport Management has continued conversations with tenants and hopefully new tenants (MassDOT) o A draft lease has been completed for BETA of VT to install a facility on the East Ramp and perhaps a smaller facility at Hangar II on the North Ramp ? Site visits occurred on 11-1-2023 by the engineering firm and development team to assess site. ? Lease review in BETAs court o Conversations have started with Southern Airways Express and Surf Air Mobility regarding HYA as a local for hybrid aircraft operations ? Meeting with Southern Airways Express commenced in November to discuss electric aviation and infrastructure needs ? Future meetings will be planned to discuss options in more detail o Transend Air introductions made, and Airport Management requested a meeting o MassDOT Procurement for SmartGrid program underway ? Grant award – to establish a smart microgrid (solar, wind, geothermal) to provide sustainable energy supply to the airport and CCRTA - We are also looking to supply excess power to the airport (for buildings, charging stations, etc.) ? Award and payments will go through MassDOT ? We are looking at 30% design stage for this planning effort ? Data request was made the week of November 27 – Airport staff working on collecting data ? Schedule: • 7/14/2023 = bid on the street • 7/26/2023 = pre-bid meetings (airport cannot be an evaluator) • 8/16/2023 = bids due • 8/30/2023 = bid award • 10/1/2023 = contract • TBD = kickoff meeting • 3/1/2025 = planning project completed • TDB = implementation grant o WS Development Update o Access Road Impacts Update ? DELAYED = connecting access to the Airport o Floor & Décor = up and running o Whole Foods = interior space under development o The Paper Store = lease recently signed o Panera Bread = lease underway and December Commission agenda item for recognition agreement o Projects Update/Status o Runway 6/24 – Punch List Items Week of Dec. 4 ? Project update by Matt Elia/Chris Bostwick o Replacement of T-hangar CARES1 & Airport Operations Renovation (see above) ? Project update by Matt Elia/Chris Bostwick o Mary Dunn Way Extension ? Project update by Matt Elia/Chris Bostwick o Tower HVAC Project ? Project update by Matt Elia/Chris Bostwick o ARFF/Maintenance Facility Floor Drain Improvements Project ? Project update by Matt Elia/Chris Bostwick o Airport Environmental Assessment Status (https://flyhya.com/airportinfo/environmental-assessment/) o General Update o Next meeting = December 12, 2023 (2:00 virtual & in-person @ 6:00PM) ? Virtual @ 2:00PM December 12, 2023: All, this is the virtual component of the next public meeting for the following: CAPE COD GATEWAY AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PUBLIC MEETING 4 (Virtual Meeting). The inperson meeting will be at 6PM on the same day. I will send that invitation to you as well. https://townofbarnstableus.zoom.us/j/81693116447?pwd=pDs1cbgN8vismAPQh4faidoWgszLf7.1 ? In-Person @ 6:00PM December 12, 2023: James H. Crocker Jr. Hearing Room 367 Main Street, 2nd floor, Hyannis, MA 02601 o PFOS/Public Involvement Plan & Update o PFAS Next Community Meeting – December 18 @6PM: James H. Crocker Jr. Hearing Room 367 Main Street, 2nd floor, Hyannis, MA 02601 ? Meetings with DEP and Phase V Report Overview ? Phase V Report = (October 2023 submittal) ? Intra-Municipal Agreement = underway and completed by Airport Attorney o Upcoming Events: o Other ? Airport Tours for various groups: • Airfield Tour - Nauset Newcomers - Tour 1 (November 11) – COMPLETED and well attended • Airfield Tour - Nauset Newcomers - Tour 2 (December 8) o March TBD 2024 – A Night in the Terminal – planning underway. o April 30/May 1, 2024 – Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation’s Event (Big Blue Conference) ? Just by way of background, the foundation was launched in 2015 by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. ? The Blue Economy Project is a regional initiative to promote and sustain a maritime-focused economy on Cape Cod, the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, and southern Plymouth County. ? This effort builds on existing tourism industries, a world class marine research and technology cluster, and sustainable use planning dedicated to preserving the Cape’s environment and quality of life. Initial project support funding was provided by a grant from the Baker-Polito administration’s Seaport Economic Council. ? For 2024, they would like to focus on electrification, which sits well in the airport’s wheelhouse with our 20-acre array and many tenants who have or are seeking rooftop solar on their facilities. As well as installation of recharging stations for both vehicles and electric aviation. o June 13 (rain date June 20) 2024 – Festivities on the Flight Line o September 2024 – ? CCYP September 19, 2024 ? A Great Day at the Gateway September 21, 2024 o October 24, 2024 – 4th Annual SE MA Aviation Career Fair