1998-06-04BEVERLY HARBOR MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES
June 4, 1998
Beverly Public Llbrary
PRESENT: A. Burns, J. Bo!den, D. Neuman, G. Whitney, R. Badessa,
J. Crowell, C. Raymond, EX-OFFICIO, T. Cassidy
GUESTS: D. McPherson, L. Bochynski, G. Rossi
G. Whitney called the meeting to order.
Public Input - None
A Motion to accept the previous month's minutes was made by R.
Badessa, and seconded by D. Neuman.
10A Sheet Fees - G. Whitney says that the change was approved at a
first vote, but it needs a second vote to have the ordinance
removed from the books.
Marina Fence Status - There was a letter from the Purchasing
Department about the wood fence at Glover. L. Bochynski will
settle the time schedule with the others involved.
The chain link fence - L. Bochynski has 2 bids.
Harbor Management Plan Scope - T. Cassidy and G. Whitney discussed
this and agreed to present to the members. The BHMA desires the
Scope to be revised. As this is publicly oriented, there was a
final Public hearing requested. The meeting on April 15 was not
advertised. There will be another Public Meeting. T. Cassldy
handed out the Meeting Notice. It 'will be Wednesday, June 17,
1998. If there is anyone who cannot attend, written comments will
be accepted.
Facility Manager - G. Whitney presented a document at the last
meeting that he thought represented the needs. D. Neuman made
changes to it. All received a copy in the mail. The Mayor still
has not responded. The major change that D. Neuman made regards
what monies we control. We are at the point, we have very little
money for the future. The Mayor wants to take money from the
Waterways Improvement Fund for new engines for the Harbormaster's
boat. D. Neuman wants to focus on management of faciilty, not
budget.
Budget - G. Whitney, R. Badessa, L Bochynski, and D. McPherson
have worked on the budget. G. Whitney stated that we are not
getting any money from the General Fund since none was requested.
He also stated that there is about $192,000 in Enterprise Fund
now. $64,000 will be drawn down this year. If we don't have
Waterways Improvement Fund or any grants, we will not have much.
A. Burns stated that the BHMA is supposed to be self supporting.
She stated that when the Mayor came to our meeting, didn't he say
"It was one big pot." G. Whitney stated that there are a lot of
things that we should pay for that the City pays for.
J. Crowell stated that we have sent a lot of things to the Mayor
and have not gotten any response.
G. Whitney provided a revised draft of the facilities management
definition. D. McPherson, G. Whitney, R. Badessa, and D. Neuman
will go over the draft and come back to the meeting in July.
J. Croweil noted the July 2 meeting, as July 2 is the start of a
long weekend for some folks. It was agreed that the July meeting
will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 1998.
D. Neuman asked about the removal of the White Building, Public
Restrooms, and the Walkway.
D. Neuman asked that an additional $8,000 be in the Budget for a
Public Walkway.
A. Burns made a Motion to send a letter to Commissioner Pelonzi
requesting Fire Alarm Box. F. Badessa seconded. All approved. G.
Whitney will send the letter.
R. Badessa made a motion to accept the Budget as amended.
Neuman seconded. All approved.
New Business - L. Bochynski spoke about maintenance of the grounds
surrounding the bridge. The State suggestion was to "Adopt a
Highway". Rowand's is interested, and the Anchor may be. Do we
want control?
G. Whitney asked about another meeting, it was agreed that it will
be next Wednesday, June 10. Eileen will reserve a room.
Meeting adjourned.
After the meeting G. Whitney stated that he attended a Public
Hearing relative to the Public Parking Garage on the Cummings
property. It was a posiltive meeting. The concept is the garage
will be next to McKay Street. We are interested in this as this is
on filled tidelands. There will be Public Access with a walkway
around the pond. It will start at Elliott Street and there will be
other access points along McKay Street. The North end is owned by
the City. Cummings will continue across City property if the City
will allow.
Respectfully submitted,