2008-10-15
CITY OF BEVERLY
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
Date:
Board:
Location:
Members Present
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Harbor Management Authority
Beverly Public Library - Fogg Room
Chair Miranda Gooding, Sylvan Menezes, Don Neuman,
Paul Miedzionoski, Greg Ward, Rinus Oosthoek, George
Simon, Wesley Slate, Charlie Raymond, Maureen
Troubetaris
Members Absent:
Others Present
Recorder:
Lou Bochynski
Miranda Gooding
Miranda Gooding called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Aooroval of Minutes
There were no prepared minutes from the last meeting.
Facilities Committee
Marina Projects
Bochynski brought a draft outline prepared by Vine Associates describing the additional
design services needed to complete the recreational and commercial marina
improvements, but members did not have a chance to review this document prior to the
meeting. Gooding said that she would forward this document to the members to review
prior to the next meeting, but that a smaller group should work with Bochynski in the
interim to identify any steps that needed to be implemented prior to the next meeting.
Gooding and Neuman also agreed to provide members with background information
relating to the marina operations building to be located at the harbormaster parcel so that
members could come to a consensus as to what the space requirements are for this facility
and whether re-use of the brown building is preferred to new construction.
Commercial Marina Clean-up
Gooding mentioned that on October 1 st a notice had been mailed to commercial tenants
requiring removal of equipment and belongings by October 31 st. Members
acknowledged that it would be important to follow-up promptly with those who did not
comply and that we should be prepared to follow-up with the city solicitor's office.
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Administrative
Gooding updated members on the status of rent collection and processing at City Hall. It
was noted by Neuman and others that the lack of administrative support for the Authority
and Marina Operations continues to be a problem and clearly is not working; members
agreed to revisit the issue in the future.
Finance
Miedzionoski and Oosthoek submitted copies of financial reports through September 30,
2008. Members had several questions and it was agreed that Miedzionoski and Oosthoek
would meet with John Dunn in advance of the next meeting to get answers to some of
these questions, including the tracking of $160,000 state grant revenue, the status of the
recreational slip fees, billing for electrical use and the status of encumbrances for test
borings.
Updates on Omwin2 Matters
Members briefly discussed the status of ongoing matters including seaport council
funding, the Black Cow, Mass Highway and Bass River dredging. Simon informed
members that he had spoken with David Gardner regarding the Greens Hill public access
and that the City Solicitor's office needs to complete a land taking before additional
action can be taken regarding rights of access. In the meantime, Simon noted that the
Recreation Department is investigating the possibility of blazing trails on Greens Hill and
Menezes and Simon agreed to make the Open Space Committee aware of this.
Oosthoek briefed members on the Historic Ports meeting held earlier in the month and
asked Neuman to provide specifics regarding the potential of the refurbished marinas to
accommodate small cruise ships. It was agreed that the Authority should prepare a
submittal on behalf of Beverly.
Next Meetin2
The next meeting is Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the BHMA this evening, Oosthoek
moved to adjourn the meeting and the motion was duly seconded. The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m.
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