## Declaration of Jemille R. Charlton

## Exhibit 01 Excerpts from 2013 Environmental Assessment on the Seasonal ATCTPREPARED FOR: 

### Town of East Hampton 

# East Hampton Airport Seasonal Airport Traffic Control Tower Final Environmental Assessment

jun e 7, 2013 VHB Engineering, Surveying and Landscape Architecture, P.C.East Hampton Airport Seasonal Airport Traffic Control Tower Final Environmental Assessment

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# Table of Contents

1. Purpose and Need .................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Introduc tion ..................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Organization of Chapters

...................................................................................... 1-2 1.3 Background ...................................................................................................... 1-2 1.4 Description of the Proposed Action

......................................................................... 1-3 1.5 Project Purpos e and Need .................................................................................... 1-5 1.6 Required Approvals ............................................................................................ 1-6
2. Alternatives Analysis ................................................................................................ 2-1 2.1 Proposed Action ................................................................................................ 2-2 2.2 Alternatives Screening Process

............................................................................... 2-3 2.3 Alternatives Screen ing and Re sults .......................................................................... 2-4 2.3.1 Level 1 Screening .................................................................................. 2-4 2.3.2 Level 2 Screening .................................................................................. 2-7 2.3.3 Level 3 Screening – Specific Location Screening ............................................ 2-12 2.4 Alternatives Considered in this EA ......................................................................... 2-12 2.4.1 No Action Alte rnative ........................................................................... 2-12 2.4.2 Alternative Area 3 (Prefe rred Alternative) .................................................. 2-13
3. Affected Envi ronment .............................................................................................. 3-1 3.1 Study Area ....................................................................................................... 3-1 3.2 Resource Categories Not Applicable ........................................................................ 3-2 3.2.1 Coastal Resources .................................................................................. 3-2 3.2.2 Department of Transportation Section 303/4(f) Lands / Land and Water Conservation Fund Section 6(f) Lands ........................................................................... 3-2 3.2.3 Prime and Unique Farmlands

..................................................................... 3-3 3.2.4 Floodplains .......................................................................................... 3-3 3.2.5 Geology and Paleontology (Soils and Topography) ........................................... 3-4 3.2.6 Socioeconomic Conditions, Environmental Justice Communities, and Children's Environmental Health and Safety Risk

.......................................................... 3-4 3.2.7 Wild and Scen ic Rivers ............................................................................ 3-4 3.3 Resources Present .............................................................................................. 3-5 3.3.1 Air Qual ity ........................................................................................... 3-5 3.3.2 Compatible Land Use .............................................................................. 3-7 3.3.3 Biological Resour ces (Fish, Wildli fe and Plants) .............................................. 3-7 3.3.4 Hazardous Materials an d Solid Waste ......................................................... 3-11 3.3.5 Historic, Architectural and Cultural Resources ............................................. 3-12 3.3.6 Light Emissions and Visu al Environment ...................................................... 3-14 3.3.7 Natural Resources, Energy Supply, and Sustainabl e Design ............................... 3-14 3.3.8 Noise ............................................................................................... 3-14East Hampton Airport Seasonal Airport Traffic Control Tower Final Environmental Assessment

Table of Contents ii June 7,2013 3.3.9 Water Qual ity ..................................................................................... 3-15 3.3.10 Wetlands .......................................................................................... 3-16
4. Environmental Cons equences ..................................................................................... 4-1 4.1 Air Qual ity ....................................................................................................... 4-1 4.1.1 Emissions Invent ory Results ...................................................................... 4-2 4.1.2 Emission Reduct ion Measures .................................................................... 4-4 4.2 Compatible Land Use .......................................................................................... 4-4 4.3 Biological Resour ces (Fish, Wildli fe and Plants) ........................................................... 4-5 4.4 Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste ....................................................................... 4-5 4.5 Historic, Architectural an d Cultural Resources ............................................................ 4-5 4.6 Light Emissions and Vi sual Envi ronment .................................................................... 4-5 4.7 Natural Resources, Energy Suppl y, and Sustaina ble Design ............................................. 4-6 4.8 Noise ............................................................................................................. 4-6 4.9 Water Quality ................................................................................................... 4-7 4.10 Wetlands ......................................................................................................... 4-8 4.11 Secondary Indu ced Impacts ................................................................................... 4-8 4.12 Construction Overvi ew and Impacts ......................................................................... 4-8 4.13 Cumulative Impacts ............................................................................................ 4-8 4.14 Adverse Impacts That Cannot Be Avoided if the Preferred Alternative is Implemented .............. 4-9 4.15 Conclusi on ....................................................................................................... 4-9
5. Public Involv ement .................................................................................................. 5-1 5.1 Agency Coor dination ........................................................................................... 5-1 5.2 Public Outreach ................................................................................................ 5-1
6. Preparers .............................................................................................................. 6-1
References ................................................................................................................... R-1 Appendices ................................................................................................................... A-1 Appendix A: Report Figures Appendix B: Mobile ATCT 2012 CATEX and ROD Appendix C: Town of East Hampton Resolutions Appendix D: Biological Data Appendix E: Agency Coordination Appendix F: Environmental Data Resources, Inc. Report Appendix G: Noise Analysis Appendix H: HTO Terminal Area Forecast (TAF) Appendix I: Public Notifications Appendix J: Response to Comments on the EAEast Hampton Airport Seasonal Airport Traffic Control Tower Final Environmental Assessment

Purpose and Need 1-1 June 7, 2013 

# 1. Purpose and Need

The following chapter provides an introduction and desc ribes East Hampton Airport, the purpose and need for the proposed project, and the requir ed approvals for its implementation.

1.1 Introduction

The Town of East Hampton (Airport Sponsor) is propos ing the permanent installation of an Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) that will be op erational on a seasonal basis at East Hampton Airport (HTO). The Airport is located in the Town of East Hampton in Suffolk County, New York.

In 2012, the Airport received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to install and operate a mobile ATCT for the Summer Season of 2012. As part of the installation of the mobile ATCT, selected tree removal was performed to clear the viewshed for the appr oach to Runway 34, southeast of the proposed ATCT site. The FAA completed a Categorical Exclusion (CATEX) to comply with National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) requirements (Appendix B). The Summer Se ason of 2012 ended on October 31, 2012, as defined in the documentation submitted by the Airport Sponsor in support of the mobile ATCT project. The Airport Sponsor removed the mobile ATCT following the conclusi on of the Summer Season of 2012. Using information gained from the operation of the mobile ATCT, the Airport Sponsor has proposed the installation of a permanent ATCT to be operated on a seasonal basis.

The Federal action for this project is the unconditional approval by the FAA of the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) revised to show the proposed installation of the ATCT, an d therefore is subject to NEPA. The installation of the seasonal ATCT would be funded by the Airport Sponsor without Federal assistance. As a requirement of NEPA, Federal agencies must analyze and disclose the environm ental impacts associated with a project, including any mitigation measures, which will be reviewed and considered by the appropriate regulatory agencies and interested parties.

This Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared to describe and assess the consequences to the human and natural environment that may result from installing the ATCT. This document discloses the direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts that would result from this prop osed action. This analysis is conducted in compliance with NEPA requirements, the Council on Environmen tal Quality (CEQ) Regulations 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1500 and 1508, and FAA Orders 5050.4B NEPA Implementing Instructions for Airport Actions and 1050.1E, Change 1 Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures . Whereas a mobile ATCT qualifies for theEast Hampton Airport Seasonal Airport Traffic Control Tower Final Environmental Assessment

Purpose and Need 1-2 June 7, 2013 preparation of a CATEX under FAA Order 1050.1E, paragraph 309e, a permanent ATCT facility does not. FAA Order 1050.1E, paragraph 401g requires the preparation of an EA for this proposal.

Under NEPA, the environmental impact analysis for each reasonable alternative is considered to the degree commensurate with the nature of the proposed action and agency experience with the environmental issues involved.

1.2 Organization of Chapters

The EA is organized as follows:

 Chapter 1 – Purpose and Need

 Chapter 2 – Alternatives Analysis

 Chapter 3 – Affected Environment

 Chapter 4 – Environmental Consequences

 Chapter 5 – Public Involvement

 Chapter 6 – List of Preparers

 References

 Appendices

1.3 Background

HTO is a public-use, General Aviation airport located in the Town of East Hampton, in Suffolk County, New York (Figure 1-1), approximately 104 miles east of New York Ci ty. The Airport is publicly-owned and operated by the Town. It encompasses approximatel y 610 acres of land (Figure 1-2). 1 Access to the Airport is primarily from Daniels Hole Road on its northeast side. A secondary acce ss is via Wainscott Northwest Road on the south side of the Airport. There are two fixed-base operators (FBOs) providing aircraft fueling and other related aviation services. There is also a helicopter f light service compan y providing non-scheduled, on -demand flight services.

The Airport has two active runways: Runway (RW) 10-28 and RW 16-34. RW 10-28 is 4,255 feet long and 100 feet wide and is the primary-use runway. RW 16-34 is a cross-wind runway that is 2,060 feet long and 75 feet wide. 2 The runway is designated as a crosswind runway because it is not aligned with the prevailing wind direction that occurs on the Airport. A crosswind runway is generally used on days when winds do not favor the use of the primary runway (i.e., when wind co nditions preclude the use of the primary runway). The third runway (RW 4-22) is presently closed. The Airp ort does not currently have a permanent ATCT in

1 East Hampton Airport. Airport Layout Plan. Approved September 6, 2011. FAA Eastern Region. 2 East Hampton Airport. Airport Layout Plan. Approved September 6, 2011. FAA Eastern Region.East Hampton Airport Seasonal Airport Traffic Control Tower Final Environmental Assessment

Purpose and Need 1-3 June 7, 2013 operation. Presently, pilo ts operating at HTO use a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to broadcast their aircraft’s position and their intentions.

1.4 Description of the Proposed Action

This project consists of the permanent installation of a seasonal ATCT at HTO. The proposed ATCT would be used on a “seasonal” basis. The “season” is generally defined as the month of May to the month of September each year.

The ATCT would be staffed for approximately 16 hours each day 3 over the course of the season. FAA certified air traffic personnel provided by a private company, an d employed by the Town of East Hampton, would staff the tower. The tower communicates with aircraft that enter the Class D 4 airspace that surrounds the Airport. For those aircraft operating at the Airport, the tower will provide landing and takeoff clearance, weather information, and traffic advisories. The proposed ATCT would be comprised of four primary components: the footings, the support structure, the cab, and as sociated utilities/communications (Figure 1-3).

 Footings: Four footings would support the structure an d each is constructed of wood beams mounted between two steel plates, each measurin g 4 feet square. Each footing is designed to be secured to the ground by four steel anchors driven into the earth to a depth of approximately 17 feet. The footings would be bolted to the anchors.

 Support Structure: The purpose of the support structure is to provide a frame upon which the cab is mounted. The support structure would consist of four ho rizontal steel beams and fo ur vertical steel posts. The steel posts are mounted to the footings and the st eel beams are mounted to the steel posts. For added structural stability, lateral supports and cross-members would be installed between the beams and posts. The design shows that the support structure would measure 15 feet 6 inches in length and 9 feet 6 inches in width. The installed height of the structure as moun ted on the footings, without the cab height added, would be 9 feet 4 inches above grade.

 Cab: The cab is an enclosed structure from which air traffic controllers observe operations and provide guidance to aircraft operating on and around the airport. The cab is glass-enclosed and provides a 360- degree view of the airport and the traffic pattern. It re quires a temperature control system (air conditioner). Very high frequency (VHF) radios will be used to communicate with operating aircraft, which require the installation of four antennas mounted on the roof of the cab. The cab would also be equipped with alandline telephone to facilitate communications with emergency services. For safety purposes, an FAAdesigned obstruction light would also be mounted to the cab roof. This would be an FAA-approved L-810 obstruction light with a red lens and a steady burn ing bulb of approximately 116 Watts. For lightning protection, there is a lightning rod installed that is ap proximately 12 inches higher than the highest point of

3 It is anticipated that the ATCT will operate from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm local time on a daily basis. 4 Class D Airspace is the FAA designation for the airspace t hat applies to HTO. The cylindrical-shaped space has an approximat e 10-mile diameter centered over the Airport and extends to an altitude of 2,500 feet above the Airport’s surface.East Hampton Airport Seasonal Airport Traffic Control Tower Final Environmental Assessment

Purpose and Need 1-4 June 7, 2013 the cab. The lightning rod is connected to a grounding system that is buried around the perimeter of the ATCT.

 Communications and Utilities: Electrical and communications utilities are needed to provide power for the communications equipment, obstruction light, and air co nditioner. The telephone line is used for a landline telephone. The utilities must be installed in two separa te conduits (one for electrical and one for telephone) and placed in an underground trench, at least 18 inches below grade, that would run from the ATCT site to each source.

The entire ATCT height including the footings, structure, cab, antennas and lightning rod would be approximately 26 feet 4 inches.

The ATCT needs to be sited in an area that allows for an unobstructed view of the airfield and the airport’s traffic pattern. Visibility from the cab must not be obst ructed by trees or other man-made structures. The ATCT should be located in a manner that glare from the sun is minimized while controllers are observing the traffic pattern. The site must also be in close proximity to a paved area to allow ATCT staff unencumbered access during all-weather conditions to the ATCT and to allow for vehicle parking. 5

An operational ATCT would not change the nature and us e of HTO by aircraft or airport users, as it would remain a destination airport with the majority of its operations occuring during the peak season (summertime). In addition, the Airport has no foreseea ble plans to enhance or change any of the runway capabilities or airport facilities that would alter the Airport’s current use. Fina lly, as demonstrated during the use of the mobile ATCT in the Summer Season of 2012, the volume of operations, flight track changes, and the type of aircraft using the airport would not change due to the presence of an ATCT. 6 A check of HTO’s monitoring system data 7 for summertime activity during 2011 (when no ATCT in operation) and 2012 (when the mobile ATCT was operating) showed no qualitative diff erences in fixed-wing traffic patterns, flight corridors or identifiable differences in fleet mix, and only one difference in he licopter traffic – the presen ce of operations on the Northwest Creek Route, which was a voluntary helicopter route used init ially as a departure route when implemented in 2006, then as an arrival route until it was discontinued in 2012 because it proved to be unsuccessful in reducing noise effects. 8 The helicopter routes established at HTO are all voluntary initiatives developed by the Airport Sponsor in collaboration with the Eastern Region Helicopter Council (EHRC) and interested parties.

5 Federal Aviation Administration. Order 6480.4A, Airport Traffic Control Tower Siting Process . April 10, 2006. 6 HMMH. Noise Analysis for the Environmental Assessment of a Seasonal Airport Traffic Control Tower at East Hampton Airport. HMMH Report No. 305332. Appended to this EA. May 2013. 7 The Airport has invested substantially in data collection sy stems including an Airscene operations monitoring system and a V ector camera system, which when integrated, capture the movement of aircraft and identify them by aircraft type, runway us ed, time of operation, and wheth er they are landing or taking off. 8 A detailed discussion of the rationale behind the development an d eventual discontinuation of t he Northwest Creek Helicopter Route and the factors that led to this decision by the Town of East Hampton and the Eastern R egional Helicopter Council is provided in Appendix G, Section 2.3

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Purpose and Need 1-5 June 7, 2013 1.5 Project Purpose and Need

The purpose of the proposed action is to improve safety and efficiency of aircraft op erations at HTO through the implementation of services associated with a seasonal AT CT. The ATCT and the services of air traffic controllers would aid in the monitoring of aircraft and conformance with FAA safety regulations and standards, and would improve safety and efficiency during peak months of operation.

The proposed action is needed because:

 HTO is primarily a destination airport for summer residents and visitors to the Hamptons, including individuals that use privately-owned or corporate jets and helicopters. Aircraft operations volume greatly increases during the summer season, from the months of May through September. Based on an analysis of landing and takeoff records, approximately 70 percent of the Airport’s annual operations occur during the summer season. During the off-season, the Airport experiences approximately 30 operations per day. During the peak season, the Airport experi ences approximately 110 operations per day. 9

 A separate analysis of two years of monitoring system data conducted as part of the noise analysis for the proposed action indicates that average daily traffic during the summer months of June, July and August is more than 31⁄2 times heavier than an average day during the remaining nine months. This is a direct result of the Airport’s location at the eastern end of Long Is land and the summer attractions found there. Daily jet operations during those same three summer months are on the order of si x times more frequent than during the remaining months, and helicopters are approximately three times more frequent. 10

 The complexity of aircraft operations during the peak summer season creates challenging conditions for airport users. The Airport serves a wide-variety of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. The approximate breakdown of aircraft operating at the Airport includes:

 Single-engine Propeller – 44 percent

 Twin-engine Propeller – 13 percent

 Helicopter – 28 percent

 Jet – 15 percent

This breakdown is known as the fleet mix. Although this fleet mix is not unusual for a General Aviation airport, these aircraft have different operational characteristic s. For example, the single and twin-engine propeller driven aircraft have similar approach speeds and can follow a standard airport traffic pattern around the Airport 11 when landing on the runways. Jet aircraft have higher approach speeds an d typically cannot fly the standard traffic pattern. Jet aircraft typically take a stra ight-in approach to the runw ays. Similarly, helicopter

9 Estimates derived from operations data collected by the Airport during 2011 and 2012. 10 HMMH. Noise Analysis for the Environmental Assessment of a Seasonal Airport Traffic Control Tower at East Hampton Airport . HMMH Report No. 305332. Appended to this EA. May 2013. 11 As defined in U.S. Department of Tran sportation. Federal Aviation Regulations 20 13 Aeronautical Information Manual, Section 4-3-3, a Standard Airport Traffic Pattern describes the traffic flow that is prescribed for aircraft landing at, taxiing on, or taking off from an airpor t. A standard traffic pattern describes aircraft making all turns to the left.East Hampton Airport Seasonal Airport Traffic Control Tower Final Environmental Assessment

Purpose and Need 1-6 June 7, 2013 operations typically have a standard straight-in approach to a designated helipad on the airport. The combination of these aircraft types in addition to the le vel of operations in the su mmer months contributes to the complexity of air traffic operations at HTO.

The CTAF presently in place at HTO allows a pilot to broadcast his or her intentions over a common frequency that all pilots operating at the Airport are required to mo nitor. In this way, individual pilots are responsible for maintaining separation from each other’s aircraft. Although the CTAF procedure is used at most General Aviation airports in the United States, having an ATCT provides a greater measure of safety in maintaining separation of the complex variety of aircraft operating at HTO, particularly during the summer season.

Due to the wide variety of operational aircraft types coupled with the increased operations during the peak season, an ATCT would enhance safety at HTO. Therefor e, the purpose and need of the project is as follows:

The purpose of the project is to construct and operate an ATCT that would assist in the guidance of aircraft approaches and departures, would contribute to enhanced safety for aircra ft operations and would provide improved traffic separation during summer months when peak aircraft operations occur.

1.6 Required Approvals

The Airport must obtain FAA approvals to implement th e proposed action. The project would require a change to the Airport’s ALP to incorporate the location of the permanent ATCT, as approved by the FAA. The specific Federal actions for the FAA include:

 Unconditional approval of the ALP revised to sh ow the proposed installation of the ATCT.

 Determination of the effects of the proposed ATCT up on the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace pursuant to 14 CFR Part 77, Objects Affecting Naviga ble Airspace. The FAA must determine if the proposed ATCT is consistent with the existing airspace utilization and procedures.

## Exhibit 02 2014 Landing Fees

## Town of East Hampton Airport Landing Fees Effective June 6, 2014
Fixed Wing Light Single Eng Prop $ 11.00 Light Multi-Eng Prop $ 27.50 Single Eng Turbine $ 92.40 Multi-Eng Turbine $ 137.50 Multi-Eng Turbine +12,500lbs $ 275.00 Multi-Eng Turbine +25,000lbs $ 412.50 Multi-Eng Turbine +50,000lbs $ 660.00

Helicopter___________ R44, R22, H12T $ 27.50 B06, AS50, AS55, EC20, B06T $ 176.00 MD60, H269, EN48 $ 176.00 B407 $ 187.00 EC30, EC35, EC45, H500, EX P $ 192.50 A109, A119, BK17, B427, B429 $ 203.50 B430, UH1 $ 220.00 AS65, EC55, S76, $ 264.00 A139, B412 $ 275.00 AS32, EC25 $ 440.00 EH10, S92 $ 550.00

Night Landing Fee (11pm to 7am): 25% surcharge

Billing Information: Vector Airport Solutions (Telephone) 1-888-588-0028 (Website) www.Vector-us.com

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## uniÈ 

# or eale 

# bf se!ïÍces, þrovided, however, 

## Ehat Ehe OpçraËor 

# shall be allowed 

# Eo make 

## reasonabLe 

# and non-d.iscrÍrninaËory dj-seounts, 

### rebateÉj 

# or oÈ,hei 

## slmilar cypeË 

## of pni.ce reduct'ions 

### Lo vol"ume'purchasers.

Rtr,ÀTT FEES AT{D O:nHER PAYI4ENTS. 

## RenÈt Rent 

# for each 

# of the. 

## two 

## tlpes 

# of space 

## Iístçd: 

# in Paragra.ph 

# 3 Èo 

### oÞeråboù und,er 

# 't¡iis A aE, 

## foltowing. 

## rates 

# for Ehe 

## For Ehe. 

## Berlod 

## of täe le4sehold commencing 

### wi-uh 

## chíg Agreement and 

## continuing Ehrough 

### oècernber 

### 31., L997

= 

### -
, ¡¡,.¡

.

. r ,í.. 'i 

### " 5 t.,, A

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## (a) For grogs 

## f'Ioor Bpace 

## wíthin E,be 

### Generat 

## Àviat,ion 

## Termínal: Thírt,een dolLars
( $ x3 .'0 

### o.) 

## per square

. 

### f 

### oot

. 

## (b) For paved apron 

## area: thírteen sents ($o

. 

### t3 

## ) per sçfuare f 

### oot

. 

### F'or 

## ttre period 

## of the leasehoLd corunencing on 

### 'faf¡uar:f 

## 1, L998 

### and conËinuing through ÀugusE 

## 44, 2000 

## (a) For gross 

## fj.oor space 

## withín Ëhe Generai. 

## Avlatíon Ternulnal¡ Fourteen 

## dollars and 

## fifty cents ($14.50) 

## per square 

## foot. 

## (b) For paved apron 

## area: fourÇeen centE 

## ($0.14) 

## per Equare 

### foqt,.

B 'fiavcc rc A¡l¡li {'{ nneJ Panl- .A,J.l 

## taxes, íncluding 

## real properEy Èaxes, 

### wtrlch may 

## be imposed 

### upon -the premises 

## during È,he 

### trerm 

### oE 

## thís A,greenent 

## are t,o 

## be paid 

## by the Operator when 

## due, Such t,æKeÊ 

### ehalL 

### be deemed 

### addít,ional rent, und.er E,he 

### Agreement and OperaLor ehal-L 

### be 

## ln defaulE 

## in the e\rentr 

## of nonpayment, 

## of same. 

## e, zuçJ-.F'Iqw 

## FÊe. Tfie Operat,or 

## shaLl pay bo bhe Town 

## a .fuel.

. 

## flow. 

## fÊe f 

## qI eaqh ga1lon, 

## of avíat,ion fuel delivered. 

## to E'he 

## Operatorfrom the Town's 

### fueL 

## fãr¡n. The 

### f,uel- 

## flow 

## fee 

## shall be :esEqÞl.ished 

## by rebolution 

## of Èhe 

### Tov¡ri'Boârd 

## and, fr'oni 

## tÍme È.o 

### t,imer-Ehe ToimrBoard by 

## resolutiirn may amend 

## the 

## fuel {Iow f 

### ee. 

## D. Autgmobil.e RentaL 

## .E'ee. The 

### Operat,or 

## shall pay an a¡nount, 

## to Ëhe. 

### To¡rn 

### which equals. E,en 

### percenÈ (10+) 

## of Ehe 

### gross 

## ' revenue 

## thaL the Operat,or ; 

## feceÍves fr'om the

, 

### automobile 

## renÈaI corr1pany 

## for automobile 

## rental Feh¡íce 

### t,o passengers ar¡d 

## other uÊere 

## at the Aírport I 

## E. P.al4rìenus. 

## 1. RenE,. The renE,al pal¡nents 

### spècif,ied i.n Sect,ion 

## 5.À. .a.bove 

## are arrnual 

### rent,e peË sqüare 

## foot. T,he Eot,a1 arrnuaL 

## rental, 

## of all space leased 

### shal,I be ôivlded, 

## into Lwetvd 

### equal þayrnent,s 

## to 

## ' .be 

### paid, 

## mirnthly 

## in advar¡ce 

## of 

## lfre iLiet' (1ÊÈ) 

## day 

## of each 

### month, except, 

## that, Ehe 

## first, and 

## IaËt paymente 

## shall be 

## piorated i{íEh 

## the 

## fírst, payment, 

## being.duç oir 

## or þefore 

## the fift,eenth (15th). 

## dqy 

## in 4uçJust, 1995. 

## 2. Tíme 

## of PaynenE. 

## fhe feeg specifíed in SecEion 

## S.C and Sectíon 

## 5.Ð above 

## shall be 2

6

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### þ. 

## paid Eo Ëhe Totrn 

## on 

## or before 

## the twent,ieLh 

## (20trh) 

## day 

## foltowing the end 

## of each monrh 

### such 

## fees 

## are coll,êcted 

## or owed. 

## 3. Place 

## of paymenË. ¡,11 paymentê 

### due Ehe Town 

## from Ehe 

### Operat,or 

## shaLl be. 

### ÉeLlvered 

## t,o È,he 

### Air^port, 

### ltanager 

## or mailed 

## to Èhe 

### addresg set 

## forth in SecE,íon
REPORTS, RECORD .è¡[D AUDTT. À 

### RFeoEd.e.. WÍEh 

### reFpect, 

# to aLl businees 

## activíEiee conducted 

## by 

## the Operator ünder 

## the terms 

# of t,hiE .Ègrreement 

# for which 

# a fee 

# is owed 

# to Ehe Town 

### pursuanE E,o 

### SeoËion S. 

# , eperator shaLl keep E,rue 

### and 

## accurate 

## records coverlng 

# arl transacE,ioäs arrd 

## shall maintain anö 

## keep sucÌi 

## records 

# foi a period 

# of three (3) years ffom 

# the daE,e 

## the recórd is eained accor<iíhg 

## prínciples and 

## as 

## to permie È,he 

### acy 

# of payments 

### made'under

I4oqç,þty 

### ReþprÊÊ. 

### on 

## or before the 

## twenríeth (2OEh) 

### day 

## fol.IowÍng 

## the end 

# bf each 

### rnontþ, 

### Operator shaLl çgpgrq.ts{e 

## fo.Ilowing Í:rf.ormaUion 

## ín wr-íting, 

## cerri- 

# fied by' 

# an of,fåcer 

# of' the Operat,or 

# aJ 

# to the 

## accuracy, Èo È.he 

## Aírportr tr6anager: 

# 1. Gçoss 

### reveriueg 

## received 

## by 

## the Opefator from 

### Ehe aut,omobile 

# rental company, 

# for aut,omobíle 

## rental acÉivíry dgrÍug thd pr'ecediug monËh.


### AFnuêL 

## sta!,êment. v[íEhin 

### nineuy (g0) days fol_Lowing Èhe 

### 'end 

# of each caLendar 

### y.ear 

## during 

# ïhe uerm oÉ 

## tlre ,Agreement,, 

## Operator shal1 suÞffÍt -Eo Ehe Town a



# 'ï *d',fff 

## ":rffåi"1ff u

- 

### f 

## äiT 

## to 'Ehe 

### Town'and. 

## shaLl be 

## enÈ 

## cerEífied public 

## by OperaEor's paymenB paymenÈ made 

### duríng and payment 

### due 

## for

dei,erminíng 

## the accì,tracy 

### Euant 

### t,o 

## Section S. 

## , the upon 

### reasoäable 

## notÍce Eo 

## pertaínÍng Eo reLevanE 

# 1;"r:u"J, 

# iTl': ""3rï"Li:

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### c

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### f 

## irm 

## of Índepen4ent, 

## certified prrbríc accounÈ,ants. 

### The 

## cost 

## of such 

## audit, shall_ bè borne 

## by Çhe 

### iown, 

## u¡less Ehe rêgilcs of

. 

## such audit, 

## - reveal. å 

### díscrepancy 

## of more 

## tha¡r 

## tive perceuE 

## (st) Ueiweeñ 

## fe s, anâ Ehe 

## fe iáed Uy Utre 

## au deficlency 

# tn h 

# -r;tã;;Ë 

# th rÈe 

# of Een 

### percenÈ 

# (lOt) and Ét" 

# Êull cosË, 

# of rhe audùr 

## ghärr 

## be borne 

# bt tù; OperaÈ,or 

# E. ?iepUL?s. 

# .In the evenL Ehe 

### Operator diepuües the 

### de!ê¡nrínatlon made 

## by tÌre Town*Ín 

## lhe course 

## of the 

## .audit' authorized 

## by Þaragraph 

## D. a-bove, 

## the amount 

## ciaimed 

## due 

# by ri:e rorËr 

# ïhau bè pracea 

# Ín a 

# segregated, int,erest,-bearíng 

# escrõw account ¡nainEaíned. 

# by bhe Town and. 

### t-he 

## d,ispute sharL be 

### submiE,E,ed 

# Eo a cerEifíed 

# publíe accounÈanE,, 

### agreeabre Ëo 

## both 

## parcies, who 

## srratr deÈermine thå 

### ríghE,s 

## and' oÞttg: 

## Bíons 

# o't the 

## parties hereto in 

## conformfty wibh 

# principles. The 

## paid by Èhe unÊuc 

### d,etermination 

## iÉ che 

## fee a .ehalI b 

### oÞLigaÈéd 

### Ehe ÊÍna]. 

## fi¡ndg and 

## to' tlie guccesgf 

## dete J.eil 

### pr.rblic account,ane l_s 

## P-arE h påruy, Ehe 

## funds and, 

## inte çËüeen 

### -the 

## parLies, lvltr, 

## each ortj.on etraC 

### ref Lecú,.s 

### the 

## dqgr Èhe 

## fínal outcome 

## favored eaèh 

### síde

7



## . USE 

### OF AIRPORT 

### F'ACILITIES.


### The OBerat,oq 

## ehail be 

## authorízed, Eo 

### uge 

## all eiqport aocorda¡rce 

## with. 

## Eheir comrnon 

### u 

## part of the Ai'r'pôrt,, 

## including bulu 

### not 

## bui.lding, pár\ing, 

## lot, roads, drívewâfg¡ 

## aircraft aprons, runways. 

## tarcÍvays, navigauio¡ral- 

## aíds and 

## other'Ai¡porc 

## tacitit,iêg Èo _-thå 

## extent reasônable, re_quired 

## or neçessarT¡ 

## Ëor Ehe 

## opérauions aad 

## acti.víties authorizedrob required u¡rder 

### -Eþís 

### ajreemèît.
8.

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### have E,he 

## ri ghE E,o 

### operaEe, pJ.ace, 

### sÈore, subjec 

### I

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## t, 

## to the 

### approval 

## of the

## Airport ¡4anager 

## in. the interests of eafety_ 

## and 

## proper Aír1>ort



## ope}at,íon, 

## al-I equípmenE 

## neeessary 

## for the eonducts 

## of the 

### Oþerator' B oPeratl-onB

.



### 9, I,EASEIIOIJD IMPRO\IEI'{EÀIfS.

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### and appropriaEe mãnner.



## ercisLlng Et¡Ðctures, Operator 

# will obtaín 

# all neeessary Towñ, 

### County, SEate 

## or Federal approval-s, 

### íncJ-udíng Town 

## eLanning 

## goard .siEe 

## plan and./or 

## special p.frmiu approval where appJ,ícab1e

' 

### operaÞor's., 

## E:qléAsä, .4,11 

### Ímprovements 

# shail be 

## constructed, aE 

## Operator's 

## eole ercPenEe 

### and 

# at no 

## cost 

# or ergI)enÊe 

### whatgoever tso 

## the fowr. B



### r0 

## , urII{rTIES. 

## ' The Operat,or agreeÊ 

## to províde 

## for and 

## to pay 

## for the 

### foLl.owíng 

## utíIÍLy setr\¡íces 

### which may 

## be rend,ered 

## to the Uenised 

### premi.ses during 

## -t,he t,errr.r 

## .of this AgreemenE, 

## includíng 

## but noE, 

## liruLt,ed 

## to: t,elePhone Eerrri-ce. 

## ' 11. RrGIrr 

### oF ENTRY.



### The 

### OperaEor' 

## iEs emPl 

### Afu:port Manager, ToY¡n 

## Fire Ma 

## of Ñatural Resources) 

## shall premises occupd.ed 

## by 

## the Opeiator 

## Êor the purpoee 

## of ínspectíng 'b,he 

### prenises.

t2



### . RIIT,ES A,¡{D IJA}ÍS. 

## A. Per.míbp.. The Town 

## represents thaU 

## it has in 

## effect,,

. 

## all nec 

## federal. permiÈ,s cueE_omary, 

## qsqs a EhaE. 

## at .anY' þlme 

## any such. ne 

## ecö., Ehisl ,OE¡eraE,or, 

## þe 

## cerm r,, ,,i

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## B. Çpll\pÌåalge. The 

## Operator 

## shaLl eomply wíCh aL1 

## applícable provis.J.ons 

## of the' Code 

## of 

## -the Town,, 

## in part,l-cplar ChapÈ.er 3 

## 6 thereof



## . Î.lre OperaEor shalL 

## comply 

## with the revlsed ¡4inirm¡m SLand.ards 

## for 

## Airport Aeronaútical Senrices adopt,ed 

## by 

## the Town, 

## The Operator 

## shal.l comply 

## wiuh aLL applÍcaþIe 

## F'ederaL, SÈaÈe 

## anö IoèaI lawÉ, nrLes., and, 

## negulatfons. Neverthel 

## ese, 

## it is agreed 

## that 

## j.f aE 

## aly tirne Euch Laws 

## qr amendmenbs 

## thereto preveni 

## Ëþe Operator f,rom reasonably 

## carryínE 

## out an 

## aLrcraft mainE,enance 

## businees, Unen 

## -the OperaEor 

## fiây, ,atr 

## ite option, 'termínaEe 

## this agreemenË. 

## C. rlqpraçtibiLitt¿. 

## It i.s erçressly agreed 

## that, 

## if aE 

### any Ujrne.'Che 

## provlsions 

## of the iownns ¡4aeÈer p1an, 

## any

. 

## Environmental 

## Impaet SÈ,at,emenE, 

## any, Iocal reguJ.ations concerning 

## the O.perâEor's 

### businese or 

## any county, .St,aEe 

## or Federal 

## lawe 

## or regulations make operaÈion 

## by Ehe Operat,or 

## of an 

## -aircraff maintenance 

## business 

## inpract,ible, 

## chís AgreemenL 

## shall, êt the opÈlon 

## of tfreí 

## operator, terminate. INÐEMNTFICÀTION 

### & INSUR.ANCE.

A.



### In$-ura4ce Pol 

## icíes. 4,11 

### insurance 

### Ag.reement 

## shalL be' maintained

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## reguired by Ehis 

## wíth Ínsurance

### c

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### t' 

### under¡rmÍters 

## authorízed StaE,e 

## of New 

## York. ÀLI pof 

## iËí aB arr 

## addiÈíonaI 

## Ínsured. 

## Ttr sh 

## thê town 

## n¡ith CerEÍffcatreÉ 

## of .Ineurance evidencing 

## thaE such j"nsurance 

### coverages 

## are 

## in ef f 

## ect. Pren:lsep 

## .hiablliÞy. The 

### Operator 

## shalL pron¡rÈIy, af 

## ter eicecutÍon 

## of Èh:i.s 

### egreemenÈ,,. 

### at, 

## ít,s eole ôoEt, 

## and' e6pensê, 

## provlde Ehe Tovrn 

## with premises 

## ti.a-bi-LÍty i¡rsurance 

## in Uhê amount, 

## of oNE MrIrrJroN 

### ($x, 000, 000. 

### 00) Do¡JI¡ARS 

## per oceurrence, 

## Pre¡luct 

## LiabillFy. If the Operator 

## provides any 

## eerrríce autborízed pursuanL 

## to Sectíon 

## 4.8.7.,'Ehe OperaEor 

## shall. 

## prory)tly, ât íE,E 

## sole cost and 

### erq)enÉe, 

## providê 

## the Town 

## with product, 

## liabiltty insurance in the amounÈ 

## of oNE I.IILIJTON 

### ($1, 000, 

### 000.00) DoIJIJARS 

## per oecurrence. 

## Jiírcra.f.t 

## r,iabíI.lty. 

## [f the OperaEor 

## provídes any 

## senrice authorízed. pureuanË Þ,o 

### SecEÍon 

## 4.8.5, or B. 

## ¡ the. operaLor 

## shall prompt,Iy 

## aÈ iÈ.s. 

## sole cost 

## anil e:çpense, 

## provide Ehö Towir 

## wÍth airqfaft, 

## liabllÍUy insurance 

## ín Ehe amounÈ, 

## of THREE HUI$ÐRED THOUSAÀIÐ- 

### ($300, O0O, OO)' DOI,LèRS 

## per occu,rrence.
q¡rngrar 

### XeeFr' s:-.r,+abiJ 

## itl'. If the Opefator provid,es 

### arry 

### senrí'cg ar¡t'horized pursuairt,'È,o SecEíon 

## 4.8.1.

, 

### 2,


## , gr 

## 3., Ehe. 

### Operatror 

## shall prorûptly, aE 

## its sole cosu and, 

## eçense, provide hangar 

## kdeper's 

## liabiliuy insu¡îaDoe. 

## in the anrount, 

## of F 

## I\rE EII'¡TDRED TIIOUSAIID 

### ($5q0, 000

. 

## 00) DOLLiARS 

## per occutrrence. Hangar 

## keepbr's liability íns 

## rãnce shall apply wich 

## respecE 

## to damages, 

## because 

## of fnjury Eo or 

## dest,¡iuct,íon 

## of aircraf 

## t or 4ircraf 

## E part,s, 

## incl.udiilg the .loss 

## of uEê 

## of, aircraf 

## È, which are 

## the' pfoper.Ey 

## of oEhefs a¡¡d 

## are 

## in the cust,ody 

### of 

## the opêrauor 

## for storâgê, .repaùr 

## or safekeeping fn 

## or on Ëhe EasÈ Hampton 

## .Ð,lrport. ttle l"imit of 

## Ii abtlåey foç 

## 'any pñe 

## accideht 

## is est,abtlshed as 

## the total value 

## of all- aírcraft, ln Ehe 

## care and 

### cust,ody 

## of 1 

### vary: 

## throug e 

### Operator 

## ís 1 

## vah¡e 

## at rlsk and. 

## secur o 

## iover sucþ 

## loss nocwíchÉtanding 

## the nuinj¡mr¡n 

## limics Ftipul.aEed 

## in' this 'Agreement 

## or ín the r'owh,s 

### Uj-nfum¡m 

## St,andards f 

## or Aírport AeronaubícaI 

### Senrícès.

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### Í,n 13 

## ,rn"9Jn:ä"H:B



### 19. RES


### A.

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### No 

## ExcÅusive.Rigb!. 

## IÈ ís. 

## clearly undergEood and

ehal..L. 

## be eonst:î.¡ed,Eo 

### grant, 

## or aughorfze 

## the gra¡Èing 

## of qn exclusivê right, Þo the 

## Operàt,or.

; 

## the righE 

## to f,urther area 

## 'of Ehe 

## AÍrport 

# o.f r,he operaror and, wí*rouEuþ" 

# iïf"t1"å:f"Jt"i; hLndrance. 

## EaeilÍtfes. The Town 

### resen¡èg ühè 

## righE, buÈ pha1l. 

### noÈ 

## be obJ-ígaled 

### Eo Ehe 

### Operat,or, to- 

## tráíntain ',and 

### Lggp in- _rgn_aír 

### Ehe 

### landing- 

## area 

## of the 

## Aírport and 

## all pub1i.cJ.y 

## otfhed 

## facíi-itríes of ' 

## the ÁírÍ¡ort,, ÈogeÈ,her 

## with the right, Lo 

## direct and 

## control a1l 

## act,ivfties 

## of the OperaLor 

## in Uhie regard. 

## Natipnal- Enrergency. 

## Duríng 

## the tíme of war or 

## nEtionaL ernergency.; 

## the fown shal,l. have 

## the righÈ 

## to.Iease .Ëhe 

### i.andíng 

## area 

## or any 

## part thereo,f -E,o 

### Ehe 

### Unit.ed 

### Stat,es goverflment, 

## for miiiCary use,. and,, 

## íf

. euch 

### ,Agreemerrt, 

## ís ercecutedr 

## the provisions, of 

## this f¡ease 

## insof,ar aa Ehey 

## are inconsístent wit,h bhe_ 

## provieions 

## of Èhe Lease' 

## Eo Ehe governmentr, 

## shall be suspended, 

## Aefia1 Appro?eheg:. 

### The Town 

## resenreg ühe 

## night to Eakç a.ny 

## act,ion 

## it deeme 

### necessaly t,o 

## protecÈ lhe 

## aerial approaches 

## of: the airpoit. against 

## obstrîuction, È.ogether 

## wíth 

## the 

## right Eo 

### prevent. the OperaEor 

### from 

## erectíng or permitÈfng 

## to be erected,, 

### any 

## building 

## or other Ettrrcture on 

## or adj'acent to Ehe .A,iryorE 

## whlch, 

## ln the opínÍ'on 

## of tfre Town, 

## would 

## limiÈ, the usefulaess - 

## of, Ehe 

## AirporÈ or 

## const,Ítute 

## a hazard Eo 

## aírcrafL.
FpderaL 

### Funding. This AgreemenE 

## shall be sr¡bordinate 

## t,o Ehe 

## provisíons of any existing or fuÈure. 

### Agreerient, beÈween 

### Ehe Town 

## and 

## the ùníÈed St,aEes 

## relat,ive Eö Èhe operaEion 

## or ¡naint.enance 

## of Ehe 

## AirporE, 'ehe execut,io+ 

## of which has been 

## or ..may .be 

## required ?s
- 

## a conditåon precedent 

## to the *r¡lénd- 

## ígure 

## of federal fi.rnds 

## for the development, 

## of Ehe 

## .[.irport

1ow 

### placement 

### af, 

## or on .any E

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### 20.

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### the
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## the enÞrancer-l \ f.¿r



## of ' 

## euih Premises, opFraqo.r maY 

## enEÍficatíon arrd 

### warr¡iog signs '


## 2L, EI(ISTENCE OF' 

### A I-¡EASE OR SUBIJEASE OF AIRFORT FROPBRTY ' 

## A. ''

. 

## ,It, ig elçressly agfeed 

# tt. nu'fngent uP91 

## the 

# oPer*:: belng-a parÉy uo 

## a 

## valtd subleaee 

## or'lease coverLng 

## propËrùf áu 

### 'Èhe 

## Airporr .aÞ 

### wh_fch 

## thé oÞerator can

" orrárr. t," ar, - 

## air"raf t -maínl 

### ena¡ce bus 

### íne s g 

### The Town agreeË B



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## Exhibit 06 Excerpts from 2007 Master Plan Report

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I. Existing Conditions and Facilities ..............................................................................I-1

A. Description of Existi ng Facilities and Plan.....................................................I-1 1. (a) Runways ..............................................................................................I-1 1. (b) Taxiways .............................................................................................I-4 2. (a) Aprons .................................................................................................I-5 2. (b) Terminals.............................................................................................I-6
3. NAVAIDs ...............................................................................................I-17
4. Visual Aids..............................................................................................I-18 5. Lighting and Signage ..............................................................................I-18 6 Roads/Parking Areas...............................................................................I-19 7 Emergency, Security, and Fire Equipment ............................................I-19 8 Boundaries/Topography..........................................................................I-20 9 Vegetation and Adjacent Land/N on-contiguous owned Parcels ............I-20 10. Annual Revenue Summary .....................................................................I-21

B Historic and Existing Airport Uses...............................................................I-22
1. Volume and Distribution of Airc raft Traffic and Based Aircraft .............I-22
2. Seasonal Traffic Variations.......................................................................I-30 i. Peak Hour, Peak Day, Peak Month...................................................I-31 3. Airport Traffic Pattern ..............................................................................I-39 4. Meteorological Data..................................................................................I-54 5. Inventory of Planning Da ta and Past Proposals........................................I-60 6. AIP Grants, Assurances, and Durations....................................................I-60C Off-Airport Environment a nd Community Setting...................................................I-63
1. Socioeconomic Profile............................................................................I-63 2. Regulatory Framework ...........................................................................I-64
i. Town Ordinances..............................................................................I-64 ii. Comprehensive Town Planning Issues .............................................I-66
iii. Noise Abatement Recommendations................................................I-67 iv. Scoping Recommendati ons and Complaints ....................................I-71

II. Background and Long-term Future Planning ......................................................... II-73

A. Airport Role ................................................................................................ II-73

B. Off-Airport Considerations......................................................................... II-75
1. Land Use ............................................................................................... II-75
2. Ambient Sound ..................................................................................... II-77

C. Local Transportation System ...................................................................... II-84 1. Relationship to Airport ......................................................................... II-84
2. Inter-modal Hub.................................................................................... II-84

D. Design Aircraft............................................................................................ II-85

III. Airport Facilities and Planning Evaluation............................................................ III-99

A. Airspace Vicinity and Use ....................................................................... III-103
1. Automated Weather Station............................................................... III-105
2. Control Tower.................................................................................... III-109 3. Flight Tracks and Potential Adjustments........................................... III-112 4. GPS and Alternative Navigational Enhancements ............................ III-123B. Airside Improvements.............................................................................. III-129 1. Runway Analysis ............................................................................... III-140
i. Runway 10-28.............................................................................. III-140
ii. Runway 4-22................................................................................ III-156
iii. Runway 16-34.............................................................................. III-163 2. Taxiway and Other Improvements..................................................... III-172
3. Closure Alternatives........................................................................... III-176

C. Landside Considerations.......................................................................... III-181 1. Aprons and Facilities ......................................................................... III-181
2. Fuel Farm........................................................................................... III-185 3. Hangar Development ......................................................................... III-186 4. Auto Parking, Circulation and Access Improvements....................... III-189 5. Roadway Relocation .......................................................................... III-192

D. Non-Aviation Uses................................................................................... III-193
1. Conservation/Recreation.................................................................... III-193
2. Industrial Use..................................................................................... III-193

E. Environmental Management.................................................................... III-194 1. Preservation of Endangered Speci es and Habitat Maintenance......... III-194 2. Emergency Preparation and Plans ..................................................... III-195
3. Ground Water Protection Considerations .......................................... III-196 4. Deer Control, Fence Line Openings .................................................. III-199

F. Financial Considerations.......................................................................... III-201

G. Summary.................................................................................................. III-203IV. Airport Noise and Access Management ..............................................................IV-204

A. Introduction..............................................................................................IV-204

B. Noise Measurement .................................................................................IV-205
1. Single Event Noise.............................................................................IV-205 2. Single Event Noise Contours.............................................................IV-206 3. Cumulative Annual Average Noise Contours....................................IV-207 4. Busy Day Cumulative Noise Contours..............................................IV-222

C. Noise Abatement Measurements-Fixed Winged Aircraft........................IV-226
1. Limitations by Noise Level – Part 161 ..............................................IV-226
2. Limitations by Single Event Noise ....................................................IV-227
3. Limitations by Weight .......................................................................IV-227
4. Seasonal Rules ...................................................................................IV-228
5. Touch and Go Training Operations ...................................................IV-229
6. Landing Fee Adjustments ..................................................................IV-229 7. Noise Abatement Measures – Rotary Winged Aircraft .....................IV-230 8. Voluntary Measures...........................................................................IV-231
9. Alternative Demand Accommodation ...............................................IV-232
10. Management Improvements, Staffing and Record Keeping..............IV-232

V. Alternative Analysis.............................................................................................. V-234

Part One ................................................................................................................ V-236

A. No Action.................................................................................................. V-236
B. Alternative 1.............................................................................................. V-241
C. Alternative 2.............................................................................................. V-247
D. Alternative 3.............................................................................................. V-252

Part Two................................................................................................................ V-257

E. Comparison, Contrast, and Eval uation of Alternatives ............................ V-257East Hampton Airport – DRAFT Master Plan

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## Chapter II - Background and Long-Term Future Planning

A. Airport Role

Airport Role Statement

The Role Statement for the East Hampton Ai rport articulates the intended functions, values, priorities and governing principles that will apply to the facility. The role statement provides a general description of the type and function of the airport without specifying the regulations. While non-binding, the role statement provides a
framework for decision makin g, helping to define that which is “in bounds” from what is “out of bounds.” It can serve as a reminder to both the airport user community and the adjacent residential communi ty that there is a reasonabl e, non discriminatory body of principles which are being use to sh ape public policy now and in the future.

The East Hampton Airport is owned, maintained and operated for the benefit of the Town and its residents. The airport continues to be classified as a General Aviation Airport under federal criteria. Its primary role is the acco mmodation of light aircra ft traffic. Aircraft operating at greater weights will be accommodated on condition without unjust discrimination. The airport is also managed with the objective of providing emergency
access and facilitation of all other public and community responsibilities. The size and operation of the airport takes into consid eration the needs of East Hampton and Southampton residents for pr otection from excessive noise disturbance and adverse environmental impacts.

The Town is committed to observing the highest standards of safety, and efficiency and observes all appropriate federa l and state standards in te rms of layout, operation and maintenance. The facility shall not be allowed to deteriorate, but instead shall be improved and maintained in an exemplary manne r to best serve light aircraft.

East Hampton Airport is located in an envi ronmentally sensitive area overlying the largest high quality drinking water resources in the en tire town. Several of the largest capacity public water well fields are adjacent to the airport. This natural resource merits long term protection through restraints on the extent and intensity of airport development and
utilization.East Hampton Airport – DRAFT Master Plan

II-74 Control of noise and adverse environmental impact s at the airport is consistent with current Town goals for improved quality of life a nd land and water conservation. These goals recognize that protecting the e nvironment is essential for improving the Town’s seasonal and year round economy. These controls are achieved through reasonable, non arbitrary and non discriminatory management practices. Thes e may limit the maximum size of aircraft to be accommodated, regulate excessive peak demand during the summer season and otherwise adjust use patterns such as for helicopter access to minimize community disturbances.

The Town honors all reasonable obligations to the airport user community through customary due process without constraints except those that diminish the health, well being, and welfare of the community. The Town may fr om time to time establish and enforce such regulations as are needed to balance these conf licting goals. These actions will be within the envelope of existing federal procedures. This will preserve the opportunities for the user community to negotiate acceptable solutions a nd adjust to forthcoming changes in an orderly manner without imposing financial hardships.

The Town endeavors to operate and maintain th e airport as economically and efficiently as possible with the costs of doing so being fa irly allocated among those users who benefit from its utility; self sufficiency being the preferred management objective. However, recognizing the vast long term benefits associated with envi ronmental conservation of the area, a degree of public support may be in cumbent upon the Town. Thus, certain public resources may be needed to a ugment the income derived from transportation related fees to assure continued protection of the local community residents as well as the land and water
resources themselves. This shall be a local public responsibility unaltered by the prospective availability of federal, state or private reso urces. The airport shall have a complimentary goal of facilitating economic improvement through support of education, commerce and industry consistent with the maintenance of the highest standards of long term environmental quality and quality of life fo r existing as well as future citizens.East Hampton Airport – DRAFT Master Plan

III-201 F. Financial Considerations

TABLE III-29 COSTS OF PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
No. Project Cost Possible FAA Funding 1 Rehabilitation Airport Beacon $225,000.00 YES 2 AWOS Installation $185,000.00 NO 3 Fuel Farm Canopy Improvements $50,000.00 NO 4 Security Camera Installation $100,000.00 NO 5 Maintenance Building $350,000.00 YES 6 Fuel Farm Expansion $250,000.00 YES 7 Complete Runway 10-28 Parallel Taxiway $800,000.00 YES 8 Taxiway A Extension $540,000.00 NO 9 Convert Runway 4-22 (north side) to Taxiway $1,200,000.00 YES 10 Convert Runway 4-22 (south side) to Vehicle Road $240,000.00 YES 11 Runway 4-22 Rehabilitation $3,000,000.00 YES 12 Runway 16-34 Rehabilitation $700,000.00 YES 13 Runway 10-28 Rehabilitation $400,000.00 YES 14 Taxiway A Rehabilitation $560,000.00 YES 15 Taxiway B Rehabilitation $125,000.00 YES 16 Taxiway C Rehabilitation $125,000.00 YES 17 Taxiway C Rehabilitation (south side) $50,000.00 YES 18 Taxiway D Rehabilitation $400,000.00 YES 19 Taxiway E Rehabilitation $125,000.00 YES 20 Remove and Replace Airfield Lighting and Signage $1,725,000.00 YES 21 Remove and Replace Runway 28 Runway End Identifier Lights (REILs) $45,000.00 YES

22 Remove and Replace Precision Approach Path Indicators PAPIs $310,000.00 YES 23 Remove and Replace Lighted Wind Cone and Segmented Circle $44,000.00 YES 24 Construct New Taxiway D-1 $300,000.00 YES 25 Entrance Road Improvements $100,000.00 YES 26 Seasonal Control Tower $200,000.00 NO 27 Terminal Building Second Floor Addition $280,000.00 YESEast Hampton Airport – DRAFT Master Plan

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### C. Noise Abatement Measures Fixed Wing Aircraft

1. Limitations by Noise Level-Part 161

Federal Aviation Regulations Part 161 is the administrative law that determines procedures for regulating jet powered aircraft including he licopters. Jet powered fixed wing aircraft are grouped by the FAA into four differing stage classes, Stages 1, 2, 3, and

4. The oldest and noisiest aircraft are clas sed as Stage 1. These aircraft are no longer present in the general aviation fleet in larg e numbers. Powered by turbojet engines, these were the earliest manufactured and, in addition to being exceptionally noisy, are relatively fuel inefficient and have substant ial air pollutant emissions. Stage 2 turbine powered aircraft are also older fuel ineffici ent types that have largely been withdrawn from service or upgraded via hush kits or re-engining to Stage 3. Stage 3 aircraft are relatively modern, powered by turbofan engines and constitute the majority of the civil general aviation fleet. Stage 4 was recently instituted, primarily to enable distinction between aircraft converted to Stage 3 from t hose that were origina lly manufactured to Stage 3 standards. Most aircraft in pr oduction today meet Stage 4 standards.

Part 161 is most often considered in the co ntext of eliminating Stage 2 aircraft from accessing airports or regulation by time of da y or other means to reduce overall noise impact. Compliance with this regulation requires the performance of a cost/benefit analysis and notifications to potential airpor t users. While the proportion of Stage 2 fixed wing aircraft at East Hampton has diminished to the point where such a compliance effort might no longer be justifiable, helicopters are also classed as Stage 2 aircraft. Helicopters are a major source of adverse reactions due to their relatively low cruising altitudes, distinguishable noise signature and frequent summer use. Limitations on helicopters such as by time of day restriction may justify the use of the procedures available under Part

161.East Hampton Airport – DRAFT Master Plan

________________________________________________________________________ IV-227 2. Limitations by Single Event Noise

The single most effective means to curtail airport noise impact is by instituting single event noise levels, usually measured at th e approach and departure measurement points specified in Federal Aviation Re gulations Part 36. Virtually ev ery aircraft in service has an identifiable noise level on approach a nd departure via measurements made during certification, the introduction of the aircraft into production. On ly aircraft made prior to the institution of FAR Part 36 are exceptions.

Through the use of portable noise monitors, ap proach and departure noise levels can be systematically measured. Through examination of the specific aircraft types that use the airport, review of their certified noise levels and identifying in-service noise levels that can be measured through noise monitoring, reasonable specifications for permissible

noise levels can be made. Over time and w ith appropriate notifica tion, the performance standards could be employed to reduce overall noise impact.

Single event noise level limits, especially when these can be enforced through noise monitoring are the fairest and most reliab le way to impose limitations on cumulative aircraft noise impact.

3. Limitations by Weight

Runway weight limits are common at airports nationwide. Weight limits are used to protect the service lif e of runway, taxiway and apron pavement.

Generally, within specific comparable aircra ft types using similar propulsion technology, greater weight usually means higher noise levels. Thus, instituting a maximum limit on aircraft weight may have a collateral consequence of limiting noise both peak and

cumulative noise levels.

Historically, the weight limit at East Ha mpton Airport has been 12,500 pounds. This is a sensible specification at genera l aviation airports generally b ecause this level is a "brightEast Hampton Airport – DRAFT Master Plan

________________________________________________________________________ IV-228 line" in the aircraft regulatory environmen t. Aircraft with a maximum weight above 12,500 pounds are developed to more stringen t standards defined by the FAA. Most, although not all, jet powered aircraft weigh more than 12,500 pounds. East Hampton Airport had a 12,500 pound weight limit until runway reconstr uction increased that figure substantially in the 1990's, accounting, in part , for the continuing controversy concerning airport affairs.

While it is generally inappropriate to use runway weight limits to control access and cumulative noise levels and establishing a weight limit does not mean that it is impermissible to operate a heavier aircraft on such pavement, it tends to curtail use by larger aircraft. Further, the establishment of a specific weight limit has a variety of consequences including reduced landing fees since these are usually based on vehicle weight, lower volumes of fuel sold, incr eased pavement life and therefore reduced maintenance costs, and potentially reduced need for fire fighting equipment. Most importantly, the establishment of a weight limit specification, whether a return to 12,500 pounds or a differing figure, signals to the user community the type of facility the proprietor intends to provide.

4. Seasonal Rules

Since the annual average noise impact at the Ea st Hampton Airport is relatively modest in comparison to the peak summer period, many of the available noise abatement measures are most desirable during this period. Furthe r, the busy summer season may necessitate

air traffic control which in turn makes stru cturing and directing ai rcraft traffic more feasible. Seasonal controls present a lesser degree of conflict with federal priorities, may have lesser overall financial consequen ces, and maybe easier to implement and administer. Thus, it may be helpful to consid er such restrictions as limitation by time of day, noise level limits, alternative routing pr ocedures, differential landing fees, flipping the touch and go pattern or lim itations on flight training onl y during the more sensitive

summer season.East Hampton Airport – DRAFT Master Plan

________________________________________________________________________ IV-229 5. Touch and Go Training Operations

For residents situated under the standard tr affic pattern for each runway, touch and go training operations can be esp ecially annoying despite the fact that most training is accomplished with relatively small aircraft with limited noise emissions. In this case, the repetitive flyovers and not th e cumulative noise impact is driving the annoyance level. There are three ways to reduce these impacts. Flipping the touch and go pattern to keep aircraft over the airport wi ll reduce annoyance levels in areas around the airport. However, since this results in a non standard traffic pattern, its practicality is contingent on having a control tower. Second, training ope rations could be prohi bited seasonally and presumably conducted at other available airpor ts. This increases training costs and creates additional impact elsewhere. Finally, voluntary or mandatory limitations on the frequency of training flights or the times of day or days of the week might be partial solutions. For example, prohibiting training operations on su mmer weekends would provide a respite for airport neighbors during summer weekends.

6. Landing Fee Adjustments

Landing fees are set by the ai rport proprietor in order to recover costs of staffing and maintaining the airport. While significant regulatory concerns may result from the establishment of punitivel y large landing fees, the proprietor may have some discretion in establishing a reasonable fee structure to discourage unwanted activity. Higher landing fees during the night period, hi gher landing fees based on airc raft noise level, or other differentials may be considered. The disadvantag e of this administrative approach is that landing fees are typically a small component of total aircraft operating costs. Raising landing fees may increase revenu e, but unless raised drasti cally are unlikely to cause substantial shifts in total activity levels or totally eliminate, for example, night period

usage.East Hampton Airport – DRAFT Master Plan

________________________________________________________________________ IV-230 7. Noise Abatement Measures Rotary Winged Aircraft

Rotary winged aircraft, helicop ters, are a disproportionate s ource of annoyance in airport adjacent neighborhoods and under the approach and departure fli ght tracks or designated routes. Raising the minimum cruise level fo r helicopters to 2,000 f eet has already been implemented. Designated approach and depart ure corridors have been established.

Since East Hampton Airport is surrounded by sensitive la nd uses, there are limited possibilities to reduce impact by rerouting approach/departure paths. In Chapter 3, several differing approach pa ths were studied. With one exception, none were found to have significantly lowe r population exposure.

One approach and departure corridor was f ound to be substantially better than the existing routes. This approach/departure path would branch off from the offshore helicopter route. On approach, helicopters wo uld over-fly Georgica Pond and thence over the currently undeveloped land adjacent to the Runway 34 threshold and then land in the

terminal area. This is the minimum soun d track, avoids overflight of areas in Southampton, and adds little if any flying distance and flight time. It would, however, expose residents in this area of high value real es tate to much greate r noise levels than currently exist.

Another occasionally used noise abatement tec hnique for helicopters is the spiral decent. In essence this procedure calls for an arriving helicopter to remain at cruise altitude until over the airport and then initiate a circling descent to land. Extens ive modeling of this procedure applied to the East Hampton Air port failed to reveal any advantage. The circling procedure exposes areas adjacent to th e airport to higher levels of noise than

would otherwise occur with a st raight in approach. A larger total number of individuals would be adversely affected. Therefore, this noise abatement strategy is not

recommended.

Finally, since helicopters do no t require a large landing site, one partial strategy for reducing noise impact would be the establishment of one or more shoreline heliports. While an extensive survey of available can didate sites is beyond the scope of thisEast Hampton Airport – DRAFT Master Plan

________________________________________________________________________ IV-231 investigation, there may be one or more sites with over the water approaches that could be established as alternative landing sites. While this strategy has clear potential for reducing overflights of areas around the airport, it would a lmost certainly be unwanted and probably opposed by adjacent shoreline residents.

8. Voluntary Measures

For noise abatement measures that involve av oidance of specific area s, specific times of the day, or specific aircraft, an alternative administrative approach involves voluntary limitations by operators.

Generally, such voluntary measures are more e ffective with based aircraft operators than with transients. Thus, voluntary measures are, at best, a partial solution. The most commonly used voluntary measure, restraints on night period flying would logically not create much change in East Hampton since night period activity on average is very low, about two percent. However, the night period fraction is greater during the summer season and, as can be seen in the busy da y noise contours, can be much greater on a summer weekend. Thus, voluntary restraint by airport users mi ght substantially reduce annoyance levels during busy periods even if only partially effective overall.

The aircraft using the airport may be candi dates for voluntary measures as well. As mentioned above, hushkits or re-engining can reduce the noise emission levels of older noisier aircraft. Propeller driven aircraft can be fitted with multi-blade propellers designed to reduce noise emissions. These m easures impose costs which may not appear worthwhile to aircraft owners and operators in the absence of encouragement and the knowledge that they could ultimately become mandatory requirements.

Quiet flying procedures for both jet powered aircraft and piston powered aircraft have been defined by the National Business Aircraft Association and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. These are all voluntary pr ocedures that have been found helpful in reducing noise impact.East Hampton Airport – DRAFT Master Plan

________________________________________________________________________ IV-232 Generally, voluntary measures are an initia l means of achieving improved noise reduction performance and do not involve regulatory conflicts as do mandatory measures. Thus, they recommend themselves as the st arting point in noise abatement.

9. Alternative Demand Accommodation

Restrictions of any type on airport access do nothing to reduce demand levels for transportation services. For ex ample, shifting fixed wing pass enger traffic to helicopters is likely to worsen rather than improve ove rall noise impact. Howe ver, a new series of Very Light Jets, small (four to six passenger) single or twin engine aircraft will soon be available in significant nu mbers. All anticipated mode ls are less than 12,500 pounds. These provide a realistic alternative for accommodating passenger demand. These aircraft will begin entering service over the next severa l years. Initial information indicates these may be among the quietest aircraft available, will easily operate on short runways and are relatively inexpensive to acqui re and operate. To the extent practicable, adapting and, if necessary, expanding facilities to efficiently ha ndle this new class of aircraft may be the easiest way of reducing noise impact while continuing to satisfy transportation demand.

10. Management Improvements, Staffing and Record Keeping

Generally, annoyance levels from aircraft dimini sh when there is a shared realization that all reasonable means to reduce noise impact have been adopted. Such activities as noise monitoring, reporting, respondi ng to complaints and other sensible administrative responses to adverse reactions can be exp ected, over time, to reduce the annoyance levels. The perception of accountability is the essential step.

For this reason, regular reporting of activity levels, periodic reporting of cumulative noise levels, regular deployment of noise mon itors, and continuation of data acquisition through the AirScene system are recommended. This has the further benefit of tracking improvement or deterioration in the overall situation, and highlighting problem areas for

increased attention. These are essential activities despite the fact that they imposeEast Hampton Airport – DRAFT Master Plan

________________________________________________________________________ IV-233 additional costs. Larger general aviation air ports use elaborate and expensive fixed point monitoring systems which, in th e case of East Hampton, are not warranted at this time. However, those airports that do utilize these systems have found them to be helpful in improving community relations.

Thus, regular surveillance combined w ith reporting of results and, ultimately, accountability in the sense of curtailment of sp ecific problems can be expected to achieve favorable results. As a genera lization, when the local noise exposed population becomes

convinced that their concerns have been ad equately adjudicated a nd the residual impacts minimized, the noise sensitivity of local re sidents may diminish by as much as 10

decibels on the DNL scale even if actual cu mulative noise levels remain the same. Thus, more time, attention and resources devoted to noise abatement generally yield measurable

benefits in terms of reduced annoyance levels.

## Exhibit 07 Excerpts from 2010 Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement for Master Plan

# FIN AL GENERIC ENVIR ONMENT

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# FINAL GENERIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON AIRPORT MASTER PLAN

August 2010

Proposed Action: Adoption of the East Hampto n Town Master Plan Report Prepared for the Town of East Hampton April 2007

Location: Town of East Hampton, Suffolk County, New York

Lead Agency: East Hampton Town Board 159 Pantigo Road East Hampton, NY 11937

Contact Person: Fred Overton, Town Clerk 159 Pantigo Road East Hampton, NY 11937 (631) 324-4142

Prepared by: Young Environmental Sciences DY Consultants Savik & Murray

Date of Acceptance by Lead Agency: August 5, 2010

Comment Period Closing Date: August 16, 2010East Hampton Airport Final GEIS - i - August 201 0 

### TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY........................................................................... ..... vii
1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................1 1.1 Purpose and Need..................................................................... . ..........6 1.2 Airport Layout Plan and Grant Assurances ..................................... . ............9
2.0 FORECASTS OF AVIATION DEMAND............................................... ............13
2.1 Review of Previous Forecast ........................................................ ........... .....13
2.1.1 Based Aircraft .............................................................................. ..... ...15
2.1.2 Based Aircraft Indicator .....................................................................19 2.1.3 Itinerant vs. Local Operations...............................................................20 2.1.4 Annual Instrument Operations & Forecast ............................................. ...20
2.1.5 Aircraft Mix ...................................................................................21 2.1.6 Peaking Characteristics .....................................................................22
2.2 Market Trends .......................................................................................23
2.3 2009 FAA Forecast .................................................................................24
2.4 Reconciliation of Forecast A nnual Airport Operations ..................................... ...26
2.5 Calendar Year 2009 Traffic Levels ...............................................................27 2.6 Long Term Forecast ................................................................................27
3.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS ................................................... ........................30
3.1 Noise .............................................................................................. ...30
3.1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................30 3.1.1.1 Day Night Average Sound Level Methodology ..................... ......... ......30 3.1.1.2 Background Noise Levels ........................................................... ...32 3.1.1.3 High Terrain Areas .................................................. .......... .........33 3.1.2 Annual Average Noise Contour – 2008 ...................................................32 3.1.3 Busy Summer Day 2008 ........................................................ ........... ...37 3.1.4 Historical Comparisons ................................................................. ......41 3.1.5 2009 Activity Levels .................................................................... ......41 3.1.6 Helicopter Noise ........................................................... ........... .........42 3.1.6.1 Comparison Impacts of Differing Helicopters and Routes .................... ......44 3.1.6.2 Effects of Helicopter Noise on Wildlife ....................................... ....54East Hampton Airport Final GEIS - ii - August 20 10 

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3.1.7 Noise Complaints .............................................................................. 56 3.1.7.1 Noise Complaints 2009 .................................................................. 59 3.1.8 Voluntary Restraints .................................... ........... ...........................59 3.2 Land Use and Zoning ......................................................................... ......61 3.2.1 Community Protection and Risk Assessment ........................................... ...64 3.3 Air Quality .............................................................................. ............68
3.3.1 Introduction .................................................................................. ...68 3.3.2 Ambient Air Quality ............................................................ ........... ...69
3.3.3 Air Pollutant Sources ......................................................... ........... ......71 3.4 Water Quality, Water Courses, and Subsurface Water .................................. ......71 3.5 Historic, Architectural, Archaeologi cal, and Cultural Resources ......................... ...73
3.6 Biotic Communities ............................................................................ ...74 3.7 Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna ..................................................... ...76
3.8 Wetlands........................................................................ .....................76 3.9 Energy Supply and Natural Resources ................................................... ......79 3.10 Light Emissions ............................................................................ ......79
3.11 Solid Waste ................................................................................. ......80
3.12 Other Environmenta l Concerns ........................................................... ......80 3.12.1 U.S. Department of Transpor tation Act, Section 4(f) ............................. ......80 3.12.2 Floodplains ........................................................................... .........80 3.12.3 Coastal Zone Management and Coastal Barriers ................................ .........81
3.12.4 Wild and Scenic Rivers ............................................................. .........82 3.12.5 Prime or Unique Farmland ......................................................... .........82 3.12.6 Hazardous Materials Disposal ............................................. ........... ......82
3.12.7 Environmental Justice .................................................................... ...83
4.0 ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS .......................................................................84 4.1 Plan Development ...................................................................... ............84 4.2 Runway Configuratio n Alternatives ................................................ ............84
4.2.1 Terminal Area Alternatives ............................................................. .........88 4.2.2 Taxiway Pavement to Be Removed ...................................................... ...90 4.2.3 Runway 4/22 Design/Operati onal Alternatives .............................. ........... ...90 4.2.4 Runway 28 Modifications ................................................................. ...92 4.2.5 Eliminate Displaced Landing Threshold on Runway 28 ..................... ............ 92East Hampton Airport Final GEIS - iii - August 2 010 

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4.3 Provide Full Length Taxi way for Runway 10/28 .......................................... ...93 4.4 Construct Bypass Taxiway on the Runway 28 End ........................................... 93 4.5 Construct Taxiway on South Side of Runway 10/28 .......................................... 93
4.6 Seasonal Aircraft Control Tower .......................................................... ......94
4.7 Automated Weather Observation Station ................................................ ......94 4.8 FBO Improvements .......................................................................... ......95 4.9 Terminal Area Improvements ................................................................. ...95 4.10 Industrial Development Request for Release .............................................. ...96 4.11 Runway Protection Zone Compliance ......................................................... 97
4.12 Further Environmental Review ................................................................. 97
5.0 EXPECTED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ......................................................98
5.1 Noise ............................................................................................. ...98
5.1.1 Introduction .................................................................................. ...98 5.1.2 Future Noise Contours Average Day 2013 ........................................... ......98 5.1.3 Future Noise Contours Average Day 2029 ............................................ ...102 5.1.4 Busy Day Noise Contours 2013 ......................................................... ...106 5.1.5 Flight Clearance and Single Event Noise ................................ ........... ......108 5.2 Air Quality ..................................................................................... ...108
5.2.1 Air Pollutant Sources .......................................................... ........... ...108 5.2.2 Aircraft Operations ............................................................ ........... ...109 5.2.3 Ground Vehicle Operations ................................................... ........... ...109
5.2.4 Ground Service Vehicles ...................................................... ........... ...110 5.2.5 Construction Impacts .......................................................... ........... ...110 5.2.6 Findings and Conclusions ................................................................ ...110 5.3 Water Related Impacts ..................................................................... ......111 5.4 Historic, Architectural, Archaeologi cal, and Cultural Resources ....................... ...112 5.5 Energy Supply Impacts ....................................................................... ...112 5.6 Solid Waste Impacts........................................................................... ...112 5.7 Biotic Impacts ................................................................................. ...113 5.8 Impacts to Endangered Species ............................................................ ....113 5.9 Construction Impacts ......................................................................... ...114 5.10 Other Environmental Impacts .............................................................. ...115 5.11 Cumulative Impacts ......................................................................... ...116East Hampton Airport Final GEIS - iv - August 20 10 

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5.12 Summary ...................................................................................... ...116
6.0 MITIGATING MEASURES .........................................................................119
6.1 Introduction ....................................................................................119 6.2 Runway 22 Extension .................................................................. .. ...119 6.3 Design Measures – Runway System ........................................................122 6.4 Aircraft Noise abatement Options .................................................... .. ...122 6.5 Helicopter Routing ...........................................................................125 6.6 Management Practices .................................................................. .. ...126 6.7 Construction Practices and Timing ........................................................ 126
References ...................................................................................................127



### APPENDICES

Appendix A – Summary of Public Hearing Comments (July 2007) Appendix B – Sponsor Assurances Appendix C – Understanding of Aircraft Sound and Its Measurement Appendix D – Helicopter Operati ng Instructions and Routes Appendix E – Comparison of Single Event No ise Contours for Helicopters at 1,000 Ft. Appendix F – Plots of Helicopter Noise Even ts (September 2008) – Jessup’s Neck and
Barcelona’s Neck Appendix G – Sample Noise Report (July 4, 2008) Appendix H – East Hampton Master Plan Decision Making Model Appendix I – Response to Comments Appendix J – East Hampton Town Comments to FAA Regarding Helicopter Route



### LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1-1: Preferred Altern ative (Alternative 2)....................................... .... ...............5 Figure 1-2: Proposed Ai rport Layout Plan..................................................... ............10 Figure 3-1: Elevation Surroundi ng Airport Property........................................ ............34 Figure 3-2: Average Day ( 2008) Noise Contours.................................................... ....38 Figure 3-3: Busy Day ( 2008) Noise Contours...................................................... .... ...39 Figure 3-4: S-76 Helicopter A pproach Single Event Peak Noise Levels at 1,000 Ft............... .45East Hampton Airport Final GEIS - v - August 201 0 

### LIST OF FIGURES (continued)

Figure 3-5: S-76 Helicopter A pproach Single Event Peak Noise Levels at 2,500 Ft. ............ ....45 Figure 3-6: Helicopter S- 76 Georgica Pond Route Noise Contours................................. ....46 Figure 3-7: Helicopter S- 76 Jessup’s Neck Route Noise Contours................................. ....47 Figure 3-8: Helicopter S-76 NW Cr eek Route Noise Contours.................................. .. ....48 Figure 3-9: Helicopter EC-130 Geor gica Pond Route Noise Contours................................49 Figure 3-10: Helicopter EC-130 Jessup’s Neck Route Noise Contours............................. ...50 Figure 3-11: Helicopter EC-130 NW Cr eek Route Noise Contours................................. ...51 Figure 3-12: Aerial Photograph of East Hampton Airport and Surrounding Area............... ....62 Figure 3-13: Zoning Map................................................................................ ...63 Figure 3-14: Surrounding Land Use.................................................................... .. .65 Figure 3-15: Airport Land Use.......................................................................... .. .66 Figure 3-16: Groundwater Pr otection Areas............................................................. .72 Figure 3-17: Biotic Communities....................................................................... .. .75 Figure 3-18: Freshwater Wetlands......................................................................... .76 Figure 4-1: Retain Runway 16/34 (Alternative 1)................................................ .... ...84 Figure 4-2: Retain Runway 16/34 and 4/22 (Alternative 3).................................... .... ....85 Figure 4-3: Alternative De velopment Concept..................................................... ......88 Figure 5-1: Average Day ( 2013) Noise Contours.................................................... ....99 Figure 5-2: Average Day ( 2029) Noise Contours.................................................... ...103 Figure 5-3: Busy Day ( 2013) Noise Contours................................................... .... ...107



### LIST OF TABLES

Table 1-1: Description of Proposed Projects...............................................................3
Table 2-1: 2007 Master Plan Re port Based Aircraft Forecast..........................................14
Table 2-2: 2007 Master Plan Report Aircraft Operations................................................15
Table 2-3: Based Aircraft....................................................................................16 Table 2-4: Trend Analysis: Based Aircraft...............................................................17
Table 2-5: Based Aircraft Forecast.........................................................................17
Table 2-6: FAA TAF........................................................................................ 18 Table 2-7: Based Aircraft Forecast Synopsis............................................................ 19 Table 2-8: Annual Airport Oper ation Forecasting Using Ratio....................................... 19
Table 2-9: Annual Aircraft Operations Forecast........................................................ 20East Hampton Airport Final GEIS - vi - August 20 10 

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Table 2-10: Annual Instrument Oper ations & Approach Forecast....................................21
Table 2-11: 2008 Aircraft Mix..............................................................................21
Table 2-12: 2009-2013 Aircraft Mix Forecast............................................................22
Table 2-13: 2008 AirScene P eaking Characteristics................................................ ....22 Table 2-14: Peaking Char acteristics Forecast............................................................23
Table 2-15: FAA Forecast Growth Rates............................................................... ..24 Table 2-16: East Hampton Airport Data from AirScene (2004-2008)................................25
Table 2-17: Five-Year Forecast for East Ha mpton Airport Using FAA Forecast Table 27........26
Table 2-18: Five Year Forecast for East Ha mpton Airport Using FAA Forecast Table 28........26 Table 2-19: Comparison of Growth Rates for 2008 and 2009..........................................28 Table 2-20: Twenty Year Forecast for East Hampton Airport Using FAA Forecast Table........28 Table 3-1: East Hampton Base Ca se 2008 – Annual Average Volume............................... 35 Table 3-2: East Hampton Base Ca se 2008 – Average Daily Volume................................. 36 Table 3-3: East Hampton Busy Day Volume By Type (2008).........................................40 Table 3-4: Comparative Noise Contour Areas at East Hampton Airport.............................41 Table 3-5: Noise Complaint Summary – East Hampton Airport 2008................................42 Table 3-6: Noise Complaint Summary – East Hampton Airport 2007................................53 Table 3-7: East Hampton Airport Energy a nd Natural Resource Consumption (2008)............53 Table 3-8: Noise Complaint Summary – East Hampton Airport 2007................................56 Table 3-9: Noise Complaint Summary – East Hampton Airport 2008................................57 Table 3-10: Noise Complaint Summa ry – East Hampton Airport 2009..............................60 Table 3-11: East Hampton Airport Energy a nd Natural Resource Consumption (2008)...........79 Table 5-1: East Hampton Airport Future Ca se Forecast (2013) – Annual Volumes by Type....100 Table 5-2: East Hampton Airport Future Ca se Forecast (2013) – Daily Volumes by Type...... 101 Table 5-3: Comparison of 2008 and 2013 Annual Average Noise Contours.......................102 Table 5-4: East Hampton Airport Future Case Forecast (2029), Annual Traffic By Type ......104 Table 5-5: East Hampton Airport Future Ca se Forecast (2029), Daily Volume by Type ........105 Table 5-6: Comparison of 2008 and 2010 Busy Day Noise Contour s; Noise Contour Areas and Population.................................................................................. ........... 106 Table 5-7: Flight Clearance and Noise Levels..........................................................108 Table 5-8: Summary of Impacts.................................................................... ...... .117 Table 6-1: Comparison of Peak Noise Le vels – Closest House in Wainscott and Southampton......................................................................... .................. 121East Hampton Airport Final GEIS - vii - August 2 010 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This Generic Environmental Impact Statement (G EIS) has been prepared in accordance with New York State’s Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to address environmental e ffects of proposed development at the East Hampton Airport.

The proposed projects comprise a consensus pl an for airport improvement tailored to support
essential activities. It is based on a pl anning study conducted between 2004 and 2007 that evaluated several alternative plans. The GE IS completes the review and decision-making process and allows for continued citizen input. A Draft GEIS was prepared in July 2009 and made available to the public. A public hearing was held on September 17, 2009. In addition to oral comments, numerous written comments were submitted. A complete response to comments is included as Appendix I and, as necessary, text was revised or sections added in this Final GEIS. This GEIS may be supplemented as required after finalization of the Airport Layout Plan.

A total of 14 proposed projects at East Hampton Ai rport are analyzed in this GEIS. They reflect a modest plan that concentrated on improved safety, efficiency and compliance with current design standards. None of th ese projects were found to ha ve a significant impact on the environment based on State and Federal requirements.

Purpose and Need – The purpose of this Proposed Action is to improve the safety, efficiency, and economic viability of the East Hampton Airpor t. The proposed projects minimize alterations to the existing airfield and achieve compliance with FAA design standards.

Alternatives Analysis – The East Hampton Airport Master Plan Report considered various alternatives for each of the pr oposed projects, including the No Action alternative. Three potential runway configuration al ternatives were considered, 1) retain Runway 16/34, 2) close Runway 16/34 and rehabilitate Runway 4/22, or 3) re tain both runways. It was determined that rehabilitating Runway 4/22 and converting existing Runway 16/34 to a taxiway was less disruptive, more consistent with th e layout and function of the airport and more cost effective.

Forecasts of Aviation Demand – The methodology employed for this study takes the most recent based aircraft data set (2008) and applies the FAA growth rates anticipated for the industry to each individual category, which are th en combined to arrive at the Airport’s totalEast Hampton Airport Final GEIS - viii - August 2010 forecast of annual operations through the year 2029 (s ee table below). In general, there is limited growth forecasted over the next five years, w ith a greater increase over the 20 year period, particularly for jet and helicopter traffic.

Twenty Year Forecast for East Hamp ton Airport Using FAA Forecast Table 2009
Actual 2010 2014 2019 2024 2029

Single Engine GA 14,296 13,753 14,311 15,071 15,997 16,980 Multi Engine GA 2,182 2,134 1,980 1,891 1,872 1,853 Helicopters 5,859 6,011 6,746 7,897 9,066 10,408

Jets 2,693 2,917 3,684 5,477 7,364 9,901
Total 25,030 24,815 26, 721 30,335 34,299 39,143 Source: YES, Inc.; FAA Terminal Area Forecast Table 28 (2009-2030)

Environmental Impacts – None of the proposed projects is expected to cause significant environmental impacts. This GEIS analyzed ex isting conditions and expected environmental impacts for all required impact categories, including air quality, water quality, wetlands, endangered species of flora and fauna, a nd historic and cultural resources.

Noise impacts are a major concern at East Hampton; therefore, an extensive analysis of existing and expected future impacts was performed. Fo r both the average day and the busy day in the forecast year 2013, all areas at the annual av erage DNL 65 level and above are entirely on airport. The same is true for the average day in the forecast year 2029, with the exception of a small area on the western border of the Airport. No structures are expected to be enclosed by the

contour.
Mitigating Measures – The proposed development is deli berately limited in scope, avoids growth inducing measures, avoids wetland areas and avoids the need for extensive mitigation actions. This concept is consistent with a vari ety of Town practices, policies and procedures which form the administrative context for the Airport.

Design measures in the airfield design will miti gate air pollutant emissions by reducing taxiing distances and potential delays to arriving and de parting aircraft. Airpor t management practices will prevent contamination of th e groundwater and allow for bird and wildlife sustenance during breeding seasons. Construction practices and timing will reduce erosion and sedimentation and incorporate appropriate st ormwater management.East Hampton Airport Final GEIS - 1 - August 201 0 

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## 1.0 Introduction

East Hampton Airport has been working to develop a Master Plan that is acceptable to the Town and surrounding community for nearly two decad es. Issues with noise and concern for environmental resources require detailed an alysis of the impacts from any proposed development.

A planning study conducted between 2004 and 2007 poi nted to several alternative plans and management schemes culminating in a consensu s plan for airport improvement tailored to support essential activitie s without triggering unwanted and uncontrollable growth. At the time of submission, the consensus recommendation from the planning team wa s the reactivation and repaving of Runway 4/22, with Runway 10/28 continuing in approximately its current configuration, and the closure of Runway 16/34 and its conversion to a taxiway. See Appendix A for summary of comments from a public heari ng in July 2007. In order to fully consider environmental impacts associated with all proposed developments and opportunities on the Airport, an environmental impact statement is required, in accordance with New York State’s Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). This will provide the Town additional information for further vetting of the desired objective.

Thus, a Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) has been prepared. This document can then be used to complete review and decisi on-making within the Town, allow for continued citizen input, and resolve land use issues and environmental issues on airport. It may then be readily supplemented as required after finali zation of the Airport Layout Plan. This GEIS summarizes environmental concerns to date, di scusses and resolves remaining on airport land use issues, resolves the integrat ion of portions of the airport tract into conservation land, and provides for a final public review and airing of concerns.East Hampton Airport Final GEIS - 2 - August 201 0 The following proposed projects at East Hampton Ai rport are analyzed in this GEIS (see Table 1-1 and Figure 1-1):

• Rehabilitate Runway 4/22 and r eactivate (currently closed)

o Shorten by 126 feet at Runway 22 end and institute displaced land threshold of 60 feet to comply with FAA standards

o Trim any trees that penetrate the approach surface at the Runway 22 end, per FAR Part 77

• Convert Runway 16/34 to taxiway; remove pavement at both ends

• Relocate Daniel’s Hole Road at Runway 28 to comply with FAA safety standards and allow full use of Runway 10/28

• Improve taxiway system

o Add bypass taxiway at the Runway 28 end

o Extend Taxiway G to Runway 28 end

o Complete parallel taxiway north of Runway 10/28 through midfield

• Construct additional Fuel Farm near Taxiway G to serve southern Fixed Base Operator (12,000 gallon above ground storage tank for Jet A fuel)

• Modify Vehicle Parking near Terminal Building ; add paved parking spot s for rental cars and employees

• Construct Maintenance Building south of Terminal Building

• Install Automated Weather Observa tion Station (AWOS) in midfield

• Install Seasonal Control Tower in north or south corner of Runways 4/22 and 10/28 intersection (a traile r with full surround windows); construct Access Road from Daniel’s Hole Road

• Acquire or control land use th rough easement in Runway Protec tion Zones (4 ends, total of 0.71 acres)

• Release sites along Industrial Road in sout hern portion of site for non-aeronautical development

• Reserve site off of Daniel’s Hole Road in north ern portion of Airport as future Industrial SiteEast Hampton Airport Final GEIS - 95 - August 20 10 The No Action alternative would have no AWOS inst allation, increasing the potential for aircraft approaching the Airport in low visibility conditi ons when landings are not feasible resulting in additional noise events and prevent the potential reclassification of the airspace environment.



### 4.8 FBO Improvements

The southern FBO area is proposed to be improved with a fuel storage facility to eliminate the need for trucking fuel from the existing facility located on the north side of the Terminal Area. This reduces fuel consumption by trucks, and sp eeds fueling operations. It may be advantageous
to install a second fuel farm area for the north ern FBO and eliminate the existing Town operated facility. This would eliminate the Town’s role as the “middle man” in operating and financing the fuel farm and procuring adequate fuel stoc ks. Under the No Action alternative, the existing northern fuel farm would remain the only fuel faci lity on the Airport. Fuel trucks would continue
to serve the southern FBO.

The northern FBO area includes two older large hangars that are proposed for replacement and enlargement, but plans are not shown on Figure 1- 1 since the proposal is in the early phase of preparation. This proposal is stim ulated by the fact that the exis ting structures are antiquated, and insufficient under roof space is available to handle some aircraft already on the Airport. Any such proposal will be evaluated under current Town government consensus on avoiding growth inducing expansion proposals (see D ecision-Making Model in Appendix H).



### 4.9 Terminal Area Improvements

Two projects are proposed for the terminal ar ea and are already und erway. A maintenance building will be constructed on a site fronting on the terminal ramp south and east of the terminal building. The site is cleared and the foundation is already in place. The No Action alternative
would result in no construction of the maintenance building.

The parking area that serves the main terminal building is being expande d. The currently turfed area along the southern margin is being paved to pr ovide dedicated spaces for rental cars. A
second turfed area on the north side of the exis ting parking area is being paved for additional employee parking. Altern ative locations would require constr uction of parking outside of the
current Terminal Area which would be less conve nient for airport users. Under the No Action

## Exhibit 08 FAA ALP Conditional Approval, 2011

## Exhibit 09 December 1, 2011 Consultant Presentation1Comprehensive ManagementPlan for East Hampton Airport[[[Safety, Noise and OperationsPeter J. KirschDecember 1, 20112Today’s PresentationReview basic principlesExplain Councilman Stanzione and staff’swork on preparing comprehensivemanagement planDiscuss immediate stepsOutline possible elements of amanagement plan3Basic legal principles1.Town is currently ‘grant obligated’ to FAAMost obligations (34) expire in 2021FAA has agreed not to enforce two after 2014Three are permanent so long as Airport is open2.Town’s ability to address noise and safety issues isnot significantly affected by FAA grants, but isaffected by cooperation with FAA3.There is considerable legal uncertainty about whatwould happen in 2021 with no new FAA grants;resolving that uncertainty would cost millions inlitigation4Developing the management planCouncilman Stanzione, working with staff,consultants, and counsel to draftmanagement plan to address safety, noiseand airport operationsEffective, comprehensive and aggressiveAdopt best practices at other airports thataccept FAA grantsFocus first on next six monthsSome measures require FAA cooperation5Mr. Stanzione’s suggested assumptions1.The Airport must be a good neighbor2.All reasonable measures should be considered3.Examine what can be implementedimmediately4.Plan should becomprehensive, dealing with Airportmanagement in broad terms, across professionaldisciplines, including noise5.Measures should each becost effective(recommendthe most effective and least costly measures first)6.Program should be evaluated to determine whether toproceed to next step; use Town-established metrics7.Program should be financially sustainable8.No physical expansion of the Airport6Comprehensive managementFinancesNoiseOperationsSafety7Current statusThis Board has invested 18 months tobuild a solid foundation for themanagement plan;ALP submitted and approved;Established cooperative relationship with FAA;Led regional effort to address helicopterroutes;Approved funding for seasonal control tower;Hired engineer to develop plan for tower;Negotiated with FAA over airspace8Proposed immediate relief1.Continue process for FAA approval of Class D airspace(immediate)2.Finalize contract for control tower (Robinson) (15 days)3.Secure FAA funding commitment (30 days)4.Finalize management program (30 days)5.Formalize protocol and technology for collecting noiseand safety data (begin within 30 days)6.Adopt new Town policy on role of Airport (30 days)7.Develop strategy and timetable for implementinghelicopter restrictions (60 days)8.Install temporary seasonal tower (90 days)9.Start formal Part 161 process for a helicopter curfew(180 days)9“Stair Step” implementationFor each future initiative, evaluate:•What is the cost?•How easy is it to implement?•How effective is it, using establishedmetrics?•Should we take the next step?10Categories of 44 possible measuresGroup I – Rules and regulations (12 measures)Group II – Mandatory operational rules (5measures)Group III – Voluntary measures (11 measures)Group IV – Capital improvements and facilitymodifications (8 measures) – 1 alreadyimplementedGroup V – Noise mitigation measures (3measures)Group VI – Flight tracks and procedures (5measures)11Group I – Rules and regulations1.Adopt revised Town policy on mission ofAirport, and on safety and community impactobjectives2.Conduct inventory of existing rules, regulationsand minimum standards3.Research best practices for similar airports4.Revise rules and regulations to accord withbest practices5.Enforce rules and regulations in accord withbest practices12Group I6.Revise minimum standards asappropriate7.Revise rates and charges as appropriate8.Assess availability of services at night9.Adopt ground movement rules10.Evaluate engine run-up rules11.Reassess revenue scheme12.Reevaluate landing fees13Group II – Mandatory operational rules1.Restrict Stage I aircraft2.Restrict Stage II aircraft and helicopters3.Restrict Stage III aircraft4.Adopt mandatory nighttime curfew5.Time of day restrictions14Group III – Voluntary measures1.Research similar airports’ best practices:voluntary measures, rates and charges,operational rules2.Evaluate success of voluntary curfew3.Increase hours of curfew4.Develop ‘fly quiet’ good-neighbor program5.Create web-based noise reporting6.Develop communications program todiscourage night operations15Group III7.Adopt ‘carrot-and-stick’ program aboutnight operators8.Design temporary or permanent noisemonitoring systems9.Enhance noise event reporting10.Implement monetary reward system forcompliant operators11.Establish oversight or advisorycommittees on management issues(including noise)16Group IV – Capital projects1.Establish permanent air traffic control tower2.Work with FAA to permanently (not seasonally)commit facilities for protected HTO airspace3.Review facilities that increase Town controlover terminal and ground operations4.Improve airfield lighting5.Install ILS or similar instrumentation6.Modify airfield geometry7.Install noise barriers8.Establish dedicated helipads17Group V – Noise mitigation1.Land acquisition2.Sound attenuation/ insulation3.Prepare FAA-funded Part 150 NoiseCompatibility Program18Group VI – Flight procedures1.Adopt preferential runway use program2.Adopt mandatory flight tracks3.Establish noise abatement departureprofile4.Create, communicate, and enforce newSouth Shore helicopter route5.Establish Class D airspace19Next Steps: Prepare planBegin immediate implementationSeek Town Board input on overall planPriorities in Town’s best interestMeasuresMetrics for evaluating successFunding and cost thresholdsRefine initial list of tactics into an effectivemanagement programSeek direction on further steps20QuestionsPeter J. Kirschpkirsch@kaplankirsch.comwww.airportattorneys.com

## Exhibit 10 Resolution 2012-860, Fuel Farm Consent Decree

## Exhibit 11 Minutes from August 27, 2014 Special Town Meeting

## East Hampton Town Board 159 Pantigo Road East Hampton, NY 11937 Special Meeting www.ehamptonny.gov
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### I. Call to Order

6:30 PM Meeting called to order on August 27, 2014 at L T V, 75 Industrial Road, Wainscott, NY.

Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Kathee Burke-Gonzalez Town of East Hampton Councilwoman Present Peter Van Scoyoc Town of East Hampton Councilman Absent Sylvia Overby Town of East Hampton Councilwoman Present Fred Overton Town of East Hampton Councilman Present Larry Cantwell Town of East Hampton Supervisor Present Carole A. Brennan Town of East Hampton Town Clerk Present Elizabeth Vail Town of East Hampton Attorney Present 

### II. Councilwoman Kathee Burke-Gonzalez's opening statement

Town Hall Meeting Introductory Statement

Good evening and welcome to this town hall meeting. The purpose of tonight's meeting is to provide the public an opportunity to comment on a problem that has gotten much worse and has gained increasing attention this summer - the problem of aircraft noise. In particular, helicopter noise. We hope to hear tonight not only about the problem - as you experience it - but also your views on potential solutions.

This is a regional issue. So I was hoping to first get an understanding of where the folks joining us tonight are from. Please raise your hand if you are from the Town of East Hampton. The Town of Southampton. Shelter Island. The North Fork. Thank you.

Before we open up the microphone, I wanted to make a few introductory comments.

First, let me stress how complex this issue is.

Everyone wants a solution to the problem of noise - including the Town Supervisor and my colleagues on the East Hampton Town Board.

While the Town of East Hampton operates the East Hampton Airport, the Town Board does not have the authority simply to order a solution to the noise problem. We cannot orderSpecial Meeting Minutes August 27, 2014

East Hampton Town Board Page 2 Printed 8/28/2014 planes and helicopters to stop flying and we cannot just close our airport. The federal government has exclusive control over how and where aircraft - including helicopters - fly. The Town has no control over aircraft in flight.

Even though air traffic is a federal responsibility, the Town does have some authority over who can use our airport and when they can arrive and depart. There is a fine line between our power as a Town and the power of the federal government. And I can assure you that we intend to exercise our Town authority within the limits of the law. Let me emphasize: the East Hampton Town Board is committed to do everything we legally can do to address this problem.

Those limits on our authority apply regardless of whether the Town ever again takes federal grant funds. Let me briefly address the question of federal grants.

As many of you know, the Town today must comply with the laws that regulate airports that have received federal grant funds. Some of those requirements will expire at the end of this year unless the Town decides to seek additional federal grants. Some other requirements will continue through 2021. We are committed to carefully considering the consequences of taking grants on our ability to control the problem of airport noise and on our ability to serve the needs of the East End communities. There is no deadline for a Town Board decision and we are not going to make a quick decision on this critical topic just for the sake of making a decision.

We need to and we will work within the law - which means working with other airports, the federal government, airport users and affected homeowners to find a workable solution.

Let me stress that this Town Board will not make promises that the Town can't keep. Therefore, everyone needs to be realistic. The Town must follow a complex web of laws, procedures and requirements before we can take any action to address the noise problem. The annoyance of airport noise affects many, many residents on both the North and South Forks. No one has to tell us that there is a noise problem - we know that. But, before we can direct a solution, we have to collect data about where and when the problem is worst, and what actions we can take within the limits of the law.

Tonight's meeting is part of that process of collecting information - so we can adopt a solution that addresses the problem without inappropriately discriminating against any particular user.

But let me be very clear: the Town Board is absolutely committed to addressing the noise problem and finding a lawful solution. We know that there are many people who demand a solution but there are also people who do not want us to succeed. This will be a tough roadSpecial Meeting Minutes August 27, 2014

East Hampton Town Board Page 3 Printed 8/28/2014 but we will do whatever we legally can do, to address the intolerable situation for many neighborhoods.

It will serve no one's interests for the Town Board to act precipitously or irresponsibly. The Town Board will listen to residents, businesses and airport users and, with the help of our noise experts, lawyers and consultants, will develop a solution that best serves not only East Hampton neighborhoods but also residents of neighboring towns who are adversely affected by aircraft noise.

Second, this public meeting is part of an on-going process which started eight months ago when I began my tenure on the Town Board. We have already made progress in setting the groundwork for addressing - and solving - the problem of noise from the airport and ensuring that management of our airport is consistent with the best interests of the greater East End community.

Just by way of example, we have already taken a number of steps:

We have appointed three independent advisory committees to address airport finances, infrastructure, capital and noise issues. These committees have been working diligently and have already been providing useful data and analysis to the Town Board. I want to thank these volunteers for their untold hours of hard work which will be critically important for our ultimate decisions.

We have hired a noise expert to begin analyzing noise and complaint data so we can understand not only the nature of the problem - all of you here tonight are testament to the problem - but possible solutions.

We have adjusted airport fees to make sure that the Town has the financial ability to operate and maintain a safe airport without federal grant funds, if we decide that that is the best course of action.

And we are in the process of hiring an engineering consultant to help us address deferred maintenance to ensure that the airport remains safe.

In the coming weeks, we will outline in great detail the process we will use and our timetable for adopting appropriate rules to address the noise problem.

When you came in this evening you should have been handed a register for you to provide your name, town, neighborhood and basic information about the issues for which you are most concerned. Please fill out this sheet so it can become part of the legal record.Special Meeting Minutes August 27, 2014

East Hampton Town Board Page 4 Printed 8/28/2014 Tonight's meeting will be broadcast live on government access television in the Towns of East Hampton, Southampton, Shelter Island, and Southold. The Town Board would like to thank Joan Gilroy and her team at Cablevision for making this possible. We will also retain a video in Town files for reference as the Town Board considers how best to address this problem.

Finally, I request that everyone observe basic rules of civility. I know that emotions run high whenever we talk about noise issues but it won't help anyone to have cheering, jeering and interruptions. We are here to listen so please be respectful and let us hear the speakers.

Thank you.


### III. Concerns of East End Residents Impacted by Fixed Wing and Helicopter Noise

Supervisor Cantwell gave a brief introduction to the meeting. Councilwoman BurkeGonzalez read an opening statement on the reasoning for the meeting. She asked for a show of hands from the attendees as to the area in which they live. She states that the control of aircraft is with the FAA. We only can limit the time and type of aircraft. She spoke about Federal Grants and the requirements that come along with taking them. Tonight's meeting is for collecting information. The board is definitely looking for an answer to the noise. It was noted that over 385 people are in attendance and to date 18,404 calls for complaints have been logged into the airport system.

Elected Officials:

Fred Thiele, State Assemblyman says he has attended several meetings on this subject. We have spent millions to protect our community character. We need to make sure our quality of life is protected. The airport has brought revenue into the area but now has grown so much that it has become a problem. Thank you for this regional meeting. This process and record is very important.

Legislator Krupski, says they also had this same type of meeting in Peconic last week. The north fork gets the brunt of the noise. Thank you for taking control of the airport.

Supervisor Scott Russell, thank you for hearing the problems. He read a portion of a resolution passed last night by the Southold Town Board. In part it asked East Hampton not to accept anymore FAA monies.Special Meeting Minutes August 27, 2014

East Hampton Town Board Page 5 Printed 8/28/2014 Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo is the Assemblyman for the north fork. He lives in New Suffolk and at 6 every Monday morning he is also awaken by the noise of the helicopters heading back to NYC. He appreciates the Town having this meeting.

Supervisor James Dougherty, Shelter Island came with two of his board members and they also passed a resolution asking the town not to renew with the FAA come December 31st. He also spoke about the routes that the aircraft take. They are very important. They definitely are not taking the water route. They have ban landings and takeoffs on Shelter Island. They gave up luxury for peace and quiet.

Anna Throne-Holst, Southampton Town Supervisor thanked the board for their help and having this meeting. It is wonderful that all the towns have been able to join together on this issue. They too passed a resolution asking EH not to accept any more FAA money. We have a responsibility to govern in a way that reflects our times. Our economy is based on our quality of life. We need to work together on this matter to make it work. We have all learned that the voluntary way did not work.

Jeff Sander, North Haven Mayor also thanked this Town Board for all their help. No other boards were willing to take on the issue. You need to limit the number of flights. They too are passing a resolution. The entire region needs to ban together.

Legislator Jay Schneiderman, the areas he represents are all the areas that are affected. This has been going on for many years and getting worse each year.

Residents:

Patricia Hope, EH thanked the Town Board for having the meeting. Asking people to pick up the phone 10 to 15 times to make complaints and speak to a robot is crazy. You need to have Congressman Bishop and Chuck Schumer listen to their constituents. Take a good look at the helicopters maybe they could land in Montauk.

Kathi Goldman, EH lives in the Northwest area and has been fighting this issue for years with no avail. The route needs to be changed; the times of the flights need to be restricted.

Bob Malafronte, Sag Harbor thanked board for meeting. They have had a big problem for the last three years. None of the helicopters are on the graphs that he is shown. He believes that 40% of the inbounds are not recorded. I am tired of complaining. He spoke about the recordings at the airport. We have a serious problem going on at the airport even with the help. Please figure it out equitable for all the towns.Special Meeting Minutes August 27, 2014

East Hampton Town Board Page 6 Printed 8/28/2014 Joseph Messing, Shelter Island moved their 26 years ago. Over the last 2 years it has become very bad. They are being awakened at 1 and 2 in the morning. It is no longer a weekend problem. It is about 6 days a week. What is happening is off the record and flight patterns are not being followed.

Jim Mathews, EH representing the Northwest Alliance, this area is a Nature Preserve and is being greatly affected. He spoke about the affects of noise on animals. As the flights increase the plover have decreased and this year there was zero. It also affects humans. He gave some particulars.

Jim Colligan, SI he just went to a meeting where no one listened. Thanks to this board for listening and caring. Reduce the number of flights coming in and out of the airport. Never underestimate your opponents is what they say and the pilots have. They moved to Shelter Island for the peace and quiet. There has been a 40% increase in air traffic.

Leni Salz, EH thanked board for trying to get issue under control. She lives near the Village. There have been 19 to 20 flights in a two hour period. She spoke about pilot error. Why not charge members of the airport like golf clubs do. We want peace, quiet and East Hampton back.

Ken Pysffer, SI has been working on this problem for 3 years and this is the first board that was willing to listen to him. All the trouble is helicopters. He doesn't know what the answer is but the helicopter traffic needs to be limited.

Gary Giscombe, Sag Harbor pleased that the board is taking action. He has been in the SH Hills area for 35 years. The vibration in the area is horrible. Seaplanes land in the waters nearby. Reject FAA money and take control.

Julie Brumeister, BHCAC lives on Ocean Road in Bridgehampton and the helicopters and jets are the problems. The often have to stop talking as they go by. Who is going to police the situation?

Henry Rossi, SH says his concern is the safety issue. No one ever talks about that. There is more traffic than the airport can handle. Please consider safety.

Patricia Currie, SH everyone here has had enough of the noise and pollution components. She wants to address the pilots that are making our lives hell. Your financial gain isSpecial Meeting Minutes August 27, 2014

East Hampton Town Board Page 7 Printed 8/28/2014 affecting us so please fly away. This is not an economic value for us. Thank you to the board for this meeting and trying to help the issue.

Steven Levine, SH a letter was read by Patricia Currie. He says that areas west are affected the most. The pain is beyond imagination. He spoke about the Town previously taking FAA monies. The board can correct the mistakes of the past. Restrict the number of flights and type of planes. We have the right to peace and quiet.

Frank Dalene, EH started taking noise levels with a meter in 2007. From 2008 to 2009 he logged about 400 complaints. He formed Quiet Flights Coalition. He thanks this board for all their work in the last 8 months. Please take December very seriously. He spoke about a press release in 2009 from Senator Schumer and Congressman Bishop. That was 5 years ago. Please stop the torture.

Susan McGraw Kebet, EH thank you to all our board members and the other towns. She has lived here for 40 years. She spoke about how the airport noise has stolen life from her. The opportunists just don?t care. We are being urbanized from the air. They want to arrive here fast to enjoy their weekend homes. The economy will not be destroyed. We will turn into a Coney Island. The airport should be for recreational flights. Give us back our peace and quiet.

David Lich Penster, SI spoke about the routes that the helicopters are taking over Shelter Island. He is a clinical analyst and he agrees with the effect of noise on animals and humans. This is a health issue also.

Peter Wolf, EH appointed member of the town's noise committee and is a professional planner and an author of several books. He spoke about some of the plans that he was involved in over the years. We must emphasize on safety and noise issues. The only projects that should be taken on at the airport are ones that don't add traffic. A time restriction should be put in place. Next will be to close the airport. He suggests a few solutions; ban helicopters except for emergencies; operate the airport from 9 to 5; limit number of flights to 4 per hour; make every aircraft meet noise levels.

Ken Lipper, EH spoke about the direct flight patterns and the noise associated. His group sent out a questionnaire and they got back about 400 responses. They all agree that the board should not accept FAA money after December 31st. Please protect the public.

Senator LaValle, states that everyone is very united in this matter. He spoke about a letter signed in October of 2012 by all local officials asking for the southern route as the mandatory route. Much of this is just poor behavior. He lives in Port Jefferson and the problem exists there also. This is an economic issue for the east end and he supports the board. He is here to listen.Special Meeting Minutes August 27, 2014

East Hampton Town Board Page 8 Printed 8/28/2014 Barry Raebeck, EH lives in Wainscott for 57 years. Thank you to the board for having this meeting. His 92 year old father was one of the first to start the environmental pushes in the area. Every time the developers were wrong. The natural unspoiled beauty of our habitat is why people want to live here. We are being robbed of our piece and beauty of our

area.

Tom Macniven, EH resident of Wainscott shared a comment from a friend of his from the Sagaponack Sag Harbor area. He read a complaint she placed last year and the response she got from the Airport staff. Shut it up or shut it down.

Andy Bartle, EH says he smells the jet fumes and can't hear themselves talk. They come all hours of the night.

Ellen Cooper, EH she lives within the approach zone. Sometimes the seaplane is at tree top level at 2:45 am. We don't need this type of nonsense. She is going to join the parade that is getting out. This is important. 40 years ago she served on an airport committee and believes the records were lost or destroyed. Fight the FAA and don't let them tell us what to do. Other airports have ban helicopters.

James Ding, Noyac says he has spoken about these issues before. He has listened to the noise for too long. He thinks that the Supervisor and board can solve the problems. Go after the seaplanes and the cowboy pilots that do whatever they want. Close the airport and move operations to Montauk. Make our lives noise free and still help the few that want to fly. We don't want to have to keep repeating ourselves. Be the hero not the nero.

Tom Maguire, Cutchogue says he quit making the phone calls. Two Friday's ago he made 42 calls. Every time he picks up the phone he gets angry. Many of his neighbors feel the same way.

Joan Osborne, EH says they do get planes over the Village that fly very low. Why would anyone else make money off the airport?

Gene Polito, Noyac secretary of the homeowners association. He spoke about noise in his area. It is impossible to call in every complaint. He has figured out how to stop the people who come over from talking, take them outside. He has been saying the same thing over and over again for years. Please do something about this situation. These pilots are like party crashers and then they want to sue us. Ban helicopters and keep this area for recreational use only.Special Meeting Minutes August 27, 2014

East Hampton Town Board Page 9 Printed 8/28/2014 Amy Greenberg, Mattituck the problem is terrible on the North Fork. She has to wear earphones to go outside. Fly over the water and solve the problem. Save money and do your noise study at her house. Don't give the problem to someone else. They are going to form some type of protest for next summer is something isn't done.

Patricia Wadzinski, EH supports all her friends and neighbors and this is a critical problem. Please come to a simple conclusion. Some are profiting at the expense of others. Control what comes in and out.

Sheryl Gold, EH thank you for this opportunity tonight. Here to support you in your decisions. She believes that Senator LaValle is totally wrong. The southern route does not work they are not following the route. This is far more that a nuisance, it is also about safety.

Barry Holden, Noyac added a couple of comments that other did not. He thinks we are up against a few groups that no one is thinking about. You have entities like UBER that are making a big killing on these flights. What to do next, the planning should start now and maybe we can cut them off at the pass.

Margaret Skabry, Peconic attended a town meeting her way and it was nice to see people from here attend that. She stopped making calls and going outside. She showed a picture of a helicopter that was just over the top of the tree tops at her home. You can make something happen, you need to do it for us. Why do you cater to them? Is their money so important? Ban them all. Be the heroes.

Janiculio Rosso, Jamesport thank you for inviting us. She use to live in Noyac. The helicopters fly right over the house. Some day one of them will come down in someone's house. The people who come out here by helicopter are not spending money here. Do not take any more money from the FAA.

Teresa McCaski,Mattituck lives by the inlet. She is here to voice her frustration. No matter what she does or where she goes she cannot escape the noise. There are too many flights over the area. They should not be able to transition over the north shore to get to the south shore. They should have to fly at 3000 ft. People do need to continue to call in their complaints. Each complaint should be looked at by airport, board and FAA. No flights should be allowed over schools. They should fly over least populated areas. Fix the problems.

John Skabry, Peconic/Southold says that this is the most beautiful place and he doesn't know how the town lost the control. A study was done years ago to put an airport in Southold. It was thrown out in a matter of months. This is a federal problem. You have the fox watching the chicken coop. Why can't the EPS control noise?Special Meeting Minutes August 27, 2014

East Hampton Town Board Page 10 Printed 8/28/2014 Madelene Meehan, EH Village thanked board for the meeting. When she wrote letters about the situation she got hate mail. Close the airport and don't take FAA money. Hopefully now someone will listen.

Charlot Taylor, EH she has lived by the airport since a child. She now feels like she lives in Vietnam. The noise is defining. Only emergency helicopters should be allowed. Her aunt started the airport many years ago. It was just for recreation and pretty soon prop planes will be afraid to fly here. Don't take FAA money anymore and take back the airport. Restrict the flights and ban helicopters. This is a battle worth fighting for.

Linda James, EH thank you for being able to address such a wonderful town board. She lives on a beautiful pond in East Hampton. All of this requires an eco system that is being challenged. She sees problems happening right in her area.

Richard Prins, EH here to urge the board to enforce its noise ordinance. Make it so they will get quite equipment and fly higher. Work with the LIRR to get luxury cars to come out on an express route.

Martha respects all that she has heard tonight. She lives in Georgica Estates and they are being assaulted by jets, seaplanes and helicopters. We need to dramatically reduce the number of flights and the size of the planes and the noise they make. The airport does serve Southampton as well as East Hampton. Make the appropriate changes. Make it a recreational airport.

Elaine Noyac Civic Council spoke about information that is available at the airport. She is told that there is no data on certain helicopters. How can we after 911 not have track of all flights. Her group also passed a resolution urging the board not to take any more FAA money.

Tony Lambert from Bridgehampton for 35 years. The noise level is bad but does he care, no. The helicopters should be moved to Westhampton Airport. How can you make East Hampton a little bit better? He believes the board will take money in December.

Mike Bersin said he thought the traffic was only over his house. He spoke about a trip he took into the city by helicopter. They had to land in Wall Street because NYC doesn't allow helicopters to land in residential districts. My mother gave me a voluntary curfew. How do you think that worked? Something is going to happen with the way some of them fly. Restrict it or close it.Special Meeting Minutes August 27, 2014

East Hampton Town Board Page 11 Printed 8/28/2014 Ken Dorph, Sag Harbor says that he moved from Springs to Sag Harbor 20 years ago and lives by the park. The noise is getting worse every year. His son plays ball at the park and the helicopter traffic is one after another. We need a transportation plan. Do not take any more FAA money. Get rid of commercial aspect at airport. Ban helicopters.

Kathy Cunningham wanted to thank the board for this meeting. The problem has been here for so many years. People must make the complaints.

## Exhibit 12 Resolution 2014-1186, Budget Modification – AirportEast Hampton Town Board Meeting: 10/02/14 06:30 PM 159 Pantigo Road Department: Bookkeeping East Hampton, NY 11937 Category: Budget Prepared By: Len Bernard A DOPTED Initiator: Len Bernard Sponsors: Councilwoman Kathee Burke-Gonzalez RESOLUTION 2014-1186 DOC ID: 14435

Updated: 9/18/2014 10:20 AM by Len Bernard Page 1 

## Budget Modification - Airport

Whereas, the Town anticipates revenue for landing fees to be $200,000 to $250,000 above what was projected and included in the 2014 operating budget, and

Whereas, as a result the fees paid the company that monitors and bills out landing fees for the Town needs to be adjusted accordingly for services rendered in September and anticipated by the end of the year, and

Whereas, the Town also expects a spike in outside professional fees for legal services for the remainder of the year that requires more funding for the outside professional line, now therefore be it,

Resolved, that the Town Board instructs the Budget Office to make the following modifications to the 2014 operating budget for the airport:
Increase projected landing fees (Revenue Line SX0-41771 by $150,000 Increase expense line for outside professional SX5610-54520 by $100,000 Increase expense line for billing services SX5610-54124 by $50,000

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathee Burke-Gonzalez, Councilwoman SECONDER: Peter Van Scoyoc, Councilman AYES: Burke-Gonzalez, Van Scoyoc, Overby, Overton, Cantwell 4.A.2

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## Exhibit 13 Resolution 2014-1295, Budget Modification – AirportEast Hampton Town Board Meeting: 11/06/14 06:30 PM 159 Pantigo Road Department: Bookkeeping East Hampton, NY 11937 Category: Budget Prepared By: Charlene G. Kagel A DOPTED Initiator: Charlene G. Kagel Sponsors: Councilwoman Kathee Burke-Gonzalez RESOLUTION 2014-1295 DOC ID: 14624 B

Updated: 11/6/2014 9:13 AM by Carole A. Brennan B Page 1 

## Retain Services and Modification of Budget for Airport Obstruction A nalysis

Whereas, the Airport needs to cover expenses for a proposed Obstruction Study, to be funded with excess Airport Landing Fee Revenues collected for 2014; and

Whereas, Quantum Spatial will be contracted to perform the aerial photography and photogram metric mapping, at a cost not to exceed $23,000 and

Whereas, Michael Baker Engineering, Inc. Will be retained to analyze the aerial data of obstacle penetrations to the 20:1 OIS (Obstacle Identification Surface) to each end of runway 10-28 at a cost not to exceed $12,000 , Now therefore be it

Resolved, that the Town Board directs the Budget Office to make the following budget modification:

INCREASE:
Budget Line: SX0000.41771 Airport Landing Fees in the amount of $ 25,900.00

To:
Budget Line: SX5610.54520 Outside Professional in the amount of $ 25,900.00

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Increase airport Budget by $25,900 to be funded through Landing Fee Revenue SX0000 41771

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathee Burke-Gonzalez, Councilwoman SECONDER: Peter Van Scoyoc, Councilman AYES: Burke-Gonzalez, Van Scoyoc, Overby, Overton, Cantwell 4.A.15

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