1996-11-07BEVERLY HARBOR MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
November 7, 1996
PRESENT:
G. LaCombe, P. Freni, J. Simpson, P. Gilmore, D. Neuman,
C. Raymond, P. Allen, J. Coan
GUESTS: Harbormaster, and L. Bochynski
G. LaCombe called the meeting to order, and asked if there was any
Public Input.
There was none.
Minutes of the Previous meeting. R. Rollins asked P. Gilmore to
make corrections in his absence. These changes were that R.
~ollins voted negative for' the motion to hire L. Bochynski, and
also that be did not say that he was [he man for the job.
A Motion to accept the Minutes of the previous meeting was made hy
J. Ccan, and second,;d by D. Freni. All approved subject to changes
being made.
Treasurer's report - All sheets from City Hall were O's
M. Lins couldn't make a report. We will ha~e 2 months nc×t month.
G. !.aCombe stated that all received in the mail a copy of the
original budget, and a proposed budget revision. The Harbor
Maintenance t, as not in the original. Wc h..-:',:c added a line item for
Harbor Maintenance. P. Gilmore asked why these item~ don't come
from the Harbormast. er's Budget. In previous years we had the Fees,
so we paid the mai~tenance. This doesn't belong in the BHMA
budge.~t.
D. Neuman states that this should be adjusted next year.
D. Neuman asked about increasing the $103,000.
written, we were one 'facility, now we are two.
When it was
G. LaCombe says that if we need more after the first of the year,
we will ask City ilal] for an increase.
J. Simpson exl:,]ained about floats and wh~;~'c they are.
of fingers, because some have been replaced.
We a~'e short
P. Gilmore asked why we are back to paying a salary, when all the
other salaries come from the Harbormasters, budget.
G, laCombe said that it was going to be a private contractor, but
now it is no~.
P. Gilmore asked about the T. Murphy incident by paying I,.
Bochynski we may be in a bad position.
G. LaCombe said that when the City Solicitor comes, he may be able
to explain.
D. Neuman says thai he believes that L. Bochynski is a City
employee. P. Gilmore states that he is being paid out of the BHMA
Budget.
G. LaCombe stated that one of the issues to take into consideration
in renovating the building is that L. Bochynski is living in the
building. He is trying to make arrangements for the tlarbor'master
and the BHMA.
G. LaCombe is asking for funds to take down and add walls to
accommodate all.
D. Freni stated that because of handicapped access we should be
using downstairs.
G. LaCombe says that we should have our meetings at another
location.
P. Gilmore stated that if the Harbormaster's office is off the
ground floor, it has to be available to the handicapped, because it
is a City office.
G. LaCombe apologizes for doing this, because he has asked for' a
floor plan.
J. Simpson stated that as far as making major ~hanges to the brown
building or removing this building too soon may be a mistake. The
first floor has other uses, and we need that area. If we need
handicapped access our office must be on the first floor.
G. LaCombe stated that when we applied for the grant we had certain
intentions. We are trying to flip the property so we can use
McDonald's for a restaurant. Xf we flip, this has to be used for
recreational and parking. We should move by March 15, or April 1.
We need to make decisions.
J. Simpson says that until he is sure that we can do a land swap,
Le will not go forward.
M. }landly says the State is willing to talk about a sv?ap.
felt that it was a good idea.
They
M. Handly says that the swap would be land for ]and. There is a
question of bait sales etc. I~ was though! that could go up
~gainst the bridge.
iM. Handly says that parking here supports recreational, also
overflow for restaurant. The State hasn't said to forget it.
D. Neuman says don't take irrevocable action.
[o agree.
Should get the state
M. Handly says if the Stnte is going to do it, we should go along
with it.
D. Freni asked if we should let the bridge people know if we want
it down.
J. Simpson stated this should be in phase II. Cianbro is not the
contractor. The State is the one. We don't satisfy parking now.
Parking is coming up across the street.
M. Handly says if the grant is flipped, don't plan on restaurant
parking here. It should be recreational.
Getting back to the $10,000 in the Budget. If we are going to
renovate next door, it will start in .December. If we can flip
properties, we may need to tear this down.
P. Gilmore says he still has a question about handicapped access.
M. Handly says first floor is Handicapped accessible.
questions about offices on second floor.
P. Gilmore
C. Raymond asked about meeting room for meetings.
M. Handly stalled that it would not be available.
under utilized.
The Library is
D. Freni asked abou~ BHMA office.
be back
M. Handly had to leave - he will
G. I, aCombe said that the third floor will be an apartment, and the
kitchen on the second floor will go with the apartment. The
Assistant Harbormasters will be on the first floor. Harbormaster's
office on the end of the second floor, and the BHMA office on the
second floor.
M. Handly came back and states that he will work this out.
G. LaCombe asked about the last of the 10,000. Also about the
fence vs. security. Maybe a gate at the boats. Put a fence around
the crane. L. Bochynski agrees ~hat security is needed. .1.
Simpson stated that we sti]l need parking, and that the crane is a
liabil. ity. Tuck Point and Jubilee restrict parking. As far as the
crane 5. Simpson doesn't. think anyone in the City can run it.
L. Bochynski says that some people have expressed an interest in
it. Ii is obsolete, and he doesn't see it as an asset. 1~ is a
Liability.
L. Bochynski suggests thai you should look at the edge.
be what you want.
]t may not
G. LaCombe: stated that if we get the land swap, the public rest
rooms will be here.
M. llandly stated that the owner is not liable if it doesn't collect
a fee un].ess owner is grossly negligent.
L. Bochynski suggests that whoever is going to plow needs some
instruction.
D. Frenj got a call from R. Costs asking about plants.
P. Gilmore asked M. Handly about fu].l time employee wages out of
BIIMA Budget.
M. Handly states that there are issues. This isn't appropriate to
discuss now. M. Handly agrees that it is appropriate for an
executive session.
M. Handly has a concern relative to the noise /eve] ef the new
boat.
D. Fr'eni asked about the salary in the budget.
M. Handly says the Budget can be approved and amended later if need
be. Passing the budget has no bearing. Board members are exempt
from liability. BHMA can't sue or be sued.
P. A] lea made a mot ion to accept the Budget Revision.
seconded. All approved except P. Gilmore.
D. Freni
G. LaCombe says we need to address the fences. The boat owners
should be the only cars allowed inside the fence. Can we go ahead
before ne::t meeting? D. Neuman says the Faci lilies Commi ttee
should do it.
P. Allen asked about getting rid of the crane.
J. Simpson asked L. Bochynski if he would keep it. He answered
that only if you are very careful who runs it. D. Freni thinks
that we should draft a letter to the Council declaring the crane
surplus.
D. Freni made a motion to have the crane declared surplus. D.
Neuman seconded. All in favor. P. Alien volunteered to write a
]ct l: er.
P. Allen made a motion to move forward with the $10,000 to petit:ion
the building and gate removal with M. Handly looking into the
Handicapped Access. D. Neuman seconded. All in favor'.
G. LaCombe, getting back 'to the noise level in the boat. Are you
asking the BHMA to finance headgear? P. Allen asked if he will
really use it . D. McPherson says it may take about ] , 000. J.
Simpson says we will try 1. o.
D. Freni states that we would he happy I'o recommend it if it will
be used.
D. Freni made a motion to purchase helmets for $700.00.
seconded. All approved.
P. Allen
Public Access.
G. LaCombe states that we are getting notices or funds available.
We need someone to find out about applying for these. D. Freni
will coordinate. She says that J. Driscol] and C. Raymond are
this committee. D. Freni would like to be the facilitator.
Licensing and Permits -
G. LaCombe has a letter that he says is misleading. He asked P.
Alien if she could go through the permit applications that she has.
D. Neuman will get together with P. Allen and G. Whitney to work
this out. Also ask D. McPherson what he has.
Development Plan
NoLhi~:g has changed. D. Hurlbert talked to T. Scully. We need to
go to the lowest bidder. We will use the low bid for guidelines
and do a new RFP.
Facilities -
Tear4ng down the building will add 6 parking spaces.
G. LaCombe says we need to know how many par'king spaces for Glover
and McD~.~nald's. Would like to look into the parking under
bridge. We need the number of spaces that will be available.
D. Neuman asks that we pursue Crowell Designs offer of future help..
He will say that we are trying to come up with a number of parking
spaces.
P. Gilmore suggests that; we let the erchitect tell us how many
spaces we need.
D. Neuman will write a letter and ask D. Freni to look at it.
Harb,,rmaster asked about tile fuel truck coming. 3. Simpson says if
he has an automatic shut-off nozzle. We sl:ou]~l have 190' of boom
and some absorbent.
C. Raymond says that facilities will come up with some signage.
L. Bochynski says that Clover may hove been overlooked. Usually
Clover [:ui]ds 1 new main and 2 fingers ever'y year, h'her'e does that
fit into the scheme? Also there are 2 sink holes that need some
attent ~ on. When the crane is removed the drain :[s r i ghl there,
maybt~ it needs to be re-dj. rected. Should ]~:ok r~t: r-,edestri~.,n safe~y
around the edge. h'lice] stops may impede snow rtmoval.
G. LaCombe says that we need to decide which floats need to be
replaced at. both facilities. Let us know ai. the nex[ meeting. L.
Bochynski needs tools, to come out of the 10,000.
Mr. Coughlin has requested that the BII,~A come to a me~,t:ing. M.
Handly says we are no~ ready yet.
G. LaCombe would like t,~ see a priority list of tools.
D. Neuman made a motion to adjourn.
P. Allen seconded.
All in favor.
Respectfully submj tied,
Eileen Twiss