1998-06-17BEVERLY HARBOR MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES
June 17, 1998.
Beverly Public Library
PRESENT: G. Whitney, C. Raymond, J. Bo!den, D. Neuman, R. Badessa,
V. McGlynn
GUESTS: W. Stotts, G. Rossi
G. Whitney opened the meeting. It was announced the primary
purpose of the meeting was to obtain a vote to authorize a contract
to erect the chain link fence on the Glover Wharf property.
G. Whitney and D. Neuman summarized their on-site review of the
fence location with Frank Killilea and Lou Bochynski on 6/11/98.
It was recommended the fence be a simple, low level structure
intended to prevent access to the deteriorating sea wall in that
vicinity. Gates should be provided to allow work access to the
restricted area and to prevent public access to the marina rest
rooms. After both the wooden and chain link fences are installed,
the old fence will be removed. No vehicle parking will be allowed
on the pier at that time. 27 dedicated marina vehicle parking
spaces will be provided on the former McDonald's property. Parking
in the marina dedicated area will be allowed by sticker only. The
marina dumpster will be relocated to the McDonald's dumpster area.
Appropriate signage is required.
A motion was made to authorize up to $7000 for a contract to
construct the chain link safety fence and associated securety gate
to the marina slips. The safety fence is to be approximately four
feet high so that it will not restrict viewing over the top. It
will run from the existing trash masonry wall to the Glover Wharf
building. It will include two lockable gates that are four feet
wide. The motion was unanimously approved by those present.
Kevin Stotts was invited to provide a summary of the status of his
efforts to define a marketing plan for the old McDonald's building.
He had met with John Murray to discuss the concept of preparing a
marketing brochure at minimum effective cost. Kevin has agreed to
provide his services at no cost, but the out of pocket costs for
the brochure must be paid by the BHMA. He indicated that he
believed an acceptable document could be printed for about $1500.
Anything less than that would not be effective in getting
attention of his potential clients. It was unanimously voted to
authorize up to $1000 to prepare and print a marketing brochure.
Kevin will initiate preparation of the material.
G. Whitney advised that he had contacted MDEM to see if they couId
exert some pressure on Beverly Port Marine to open a portion of the
fence adjacent to the water so that pedestrian access to the
walkway can be achieved from the city property. This fence is not
authorized by the DEP license.
George Whitney, Chairman