BAC Minutes-Apr 02 2019Beverly Airport Commission
Minutes of Meeting
April 2, 2019
LOCATION: Airport Administration Building, 50 L. P. Henderson Road, Beverly, MA, 01915
PRESENT. Commissioners: Brean, Trefry, Wadsworth, Bessom, Gentile, Dullea,
OTHERS PRESENT. Gloria Boullion
ABSENT. Henry
PUBLIC: Richard (Ace) Chase, Wes Rosen, Nick Burlingham and John Messenger (NAA), Craig
Schuster (ASG)
RECORDER: Eileen Sacco
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Breen called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Comment
John Messenger reported that the credit card system cannot be used and explains that he is
replacing the fueling system. He notes that the new system will support all credit cards and the
installation will be completed by April 15, 2019.
3. Reading of the Minutes for March 11, 2019 — Bessom made a motion to accept the minutes for
March 2019. Wadsworth seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Reading of the Financial Report for April 2019 — Brean presented the financial report for April
2019. Trefry moved to accept the Finance Report, seconded by Wadsworth. The motion
passed unanimously.
5. Airport Solutions Group, LLC — Crai2 Schuster
Craig Schuster updated the Commission on the following items:
Wildlife Hazard Assessment/Wildlife Hazard Assessment Plan
There is one month to go, and the survey will be complete. Once the site work has been
completed the wildlife hazard assessment will be written which will take about three
months to complete.
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ALP Update for Non - Standard Geometry
ASG completed a draft copy of the ALP update for the non - standard geometry and has
addressed the Airport Manager's comments and submitted the document to the FAA and
MassDOT for review on March 14, 2019 and they anticipate receiving comments from
both agencies by March 28, 2014.
Rehabilitation of Runway 16 -34
ASG has completed the design of the Rehabilitation of the Runway 16 -34 project. The
anticipated project schedule is as follows:
Project Advertised — April 3, 2019
Pre -Bid Conference — April 10, 2019
Bid Opening — April 17, 2019
Construction (est.) Fall 2019
Once the project starts, (dependent on the FAA grant award) ASG expects Runway 16 -34
to be closed for 49 calendar days
Airport Master Plan
ASG in coordination with the sub - consultants has developed the scope of work for the
Airport Master Plan Study. The Scope of Work was submitted for MassDOT, FAA and
the Airport Manager on March 18, 2019 for the review. ASG expects comments by April
1, 2019
Permitting for Perimeter Fence
This MassDOT FY2019 ASMP project is for the permitting of various airport perimeter
fence improvements around the airport. The fence improvement areas include the areas
around Runway 9 (7,100 feet of replacement) and Runway 16 end approximately 1,600 feet
of replacement. ASG has completed the scope of work and is preparing the fee schedule.
The scope of work and fee schedule will be submitted to MassDOT and the Airport
Manager for review.
Runway 9 Obstruction Removal
ASG has reached out to three tree removal service companies for cost estimates to perform
the work of removing tree obstructions at the Runway 9 end approach. ASG has received
two quotes and is waiting on a third. Once all of the quotes have been received, ASG will
coordinate with the Airport Manager on selecting a vendor and scheduling the work to be
completed.
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Chairman's Report
Brean reported that he and the Airport Manager met with Mayor Cahill regarding the lease
agreement. He reported that the City is uncertain about their need to sustain a long term
lease agreement on the buildings and they are looking to close out the Building 45 lease.
Brean states that he is confident that the BAC counsel can draft a lease to the benefit of the
airport.
Brean explains that they have asked for copies of all of the receipts and invoices for the
work done on Building 45 so that reimbursement to the city for the work done can be
determined.
OLD BUSINESS:
Sub - Committee Reports — There were no sub - committee reports this evening.
New Business
Airport Managers Report
MAMA Conference
Bouillon reported that she is on the MAMA Conference Committee and suggested that as
part of the conference perhaps a tour of the airport could be offered. She explains that
there will be various presentation by aviation groups and affiliations from around the
region as well.
FY20 Budget
Bouillon explained the proposed FY20 budget for Beverly Airport. She noted that the
Airport Mechanic position is included in the budget. Brean asks if there is any indication
from city all if they will approve that position. She notes that she will be meeting with the
City on the budget.
Adiourn to Executive Session
Brean called for an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing negotiations for the
Executive Director's contract and the Commission will be returning to open session
immediately following the Executive Session. Brean called for a roll call vote as follows:
Trefrey
yes
Bessom
yes
Wadsworth
yes
Dulles
yes
Gentile
yes
Brean yes
The motion carries 6 -0
The Commission reconvened to public session at 7:45 p.m.
Brean informed Bouillon that the Commission is willing to offer her a 3% increase in her
salary. Bouillon states that she is agreeable to a 3% raise.
Trefry moved to approve the proposed FY20 Beverly Airport budget in the amount of
$500,328. Dullea seconds the motion. The motion carries 6 -0.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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