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1997-01-09BEVERLY HARBOR MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES January 9, 1997 PRESENT: D. Freni, C. Raymond, G. LaCombe, P. Allen, J. Coan J. Simpson, and D. Neuman D. Mc Pherson, Harbormaster and L. Bochynski GUESTS: Frank arid Sue Kinzie, new owners of the Port. Marine. Bob Tis, from the Beverly Citizen This was the first meeting of 1997. D. Freni took over as the new Chairman, having been recently appointed by Mayor Scanlon. Chairman, D. Freni, introduced the new owners of Port Marine, as well as B Tis, reporter for the Beverly Citizen and thanked them for coming. D. Freni asked for Public Ini::ut :~nd Lhere was none. D. Freni recommended changes to the minutes of the previous meeting. C. Raymond made a motion to accept the Minutes with the changes made. G. LaCombe seconded. All approved. Planning Department Update: D. Freni stated that D. Hurlbert from the Planning Department was unable to attend and therefore D. Freni reported that an RFP would appepr' in the Salem Evening News this week. Tuesday, January 28 is the response date. Bids will be open at City Hall at 2:00 p.m. A copy of the RFP was sent to Appledart. Designees of BHMA will interview the candidates. D. Freni asked menj~crs to let her know if they're inter,.:sted in being interviewers. J. Coan volunteered. The ~FP asked for bidders who have done ~: scope within the last 2 years . Johx'~ Crowell Update: He stated that ~.-},,'~ BHMA has a meeting with the City Council on January 21, and ~e are trying to see that we can accommodate parking for all. There should be 21 and possibly 22 spaces under the bridge. With the white building gone there could be 30 spaccs c~n this lot. J. Simpson stated that the p:tr']ii. nf~ undLr the bridge is public and may be used by Rowand customers. G. LaCombe asked about the l,arking at Tuck Point Marina. g. Simpson stat. ed that no one is enforcing the parking requirement at Tuck Point. J. Simpson said thai we must have elf;ctricity on this property, even jf the white building is gone. D. Neuman asked if there was any idea how much it would cost to move the electricity to a more favorable location on the property, J. Simpsen re,'.';pondcd, quite expen:srivc:. D. Freni said thai, when the Council hears of this they may have expertise available to help the BHMA. J. Coan asked about the walkway along the waterfront'. at Clover Wharf. D. Freni asked C. Raymond about the specific location, and he answered, that the walkway will extend on the land side of the building. D. Freni read a copy of the letter to the City Council declaring the crane surplus. Around the McDonald's building there are 45 spaces. 2 spaces may have to be allocated to the Marina to accommodate the 26 spaces needed there for recreational boats. G. LaCombe said that if 2/3 of the building is for patrons, and 1/3 is kitchen area, then the requircnent is 42 spaces. There is the possibility of 19 more spaces at the former creamery ] ,'~cat i on. ,J. Simpscn stated that he met with Bob Joseph, Chief Consu]t:ing Engineer, and D. Hurlbert, from the Planning Department, re: ~reamery parking. He said parking shows on the original bridge plans and the City should be able to get this area for parking. D. Freni stated that a ]etLer was sent to the Mass Highway about this. She feels that we have to go through the process to obtain this land. G. LaCombe spoke of the McDonald's building being definitely one level. The Planning Department will help us on the RFP, and the parking issue. G. LaCombe stated thai: when he came over the bridge one night, he realized that part of the property was visible. He talked about having a kiosk type of building adjacent to the walkway in the vicinity of the hydrant, that could house the public restrooms, and also a spot for some_one to rent boats, or sell tic:k~ts for boat rides. Possibly incorporate a map on the wall showing the major roads in the City, and spotting some of the historic sigl'.t,s or homes. P. Allen liked the idea as presented by G. LaCombc;. J. Simpson spoke of the Bait cooler being over near the hoist. He stated that the State is re<tu:i. red to :'eplace everything as bef~re the bridge construction. And when they do, there sh<-~:]~.t l.~~ i'oom for' a bait cooler. keel:, clean. If it is on a pier, it would be easier to D. Freni asked about the lift. J. Simpson stated that there is a possibility that we may need another one on the other side. The thing thai he looked into was a conveyer. He said that we have to consider safety. They use these in Marblehead and a lot of other places. C. Raymond said that in Gloucester, where they have the State pier and have put a lot of money into the facility, they have the same ho:ist as we have. G. LaCombe spoke about the land swap. He would like to show the State that they are getting something very appealing. He asked the archi tect to show some sma] 1 boats a]ong the floats on the far side, towards Danvers. These could be rental boats. G.LaCombe also stated that the Ferryway should be kept green. J. Simpson explained that it will be easy to get into this area if you are coming from Beverly. But when you leave you will have to go up through Goat Hill. L. Bochynski asked about snow removal. D. Nenman answered that the snow can be plowed to the green space. D. Freni stated that the next step is the meeting on January 21 with the City Council. BHMA will present the plans for the waterfront. D. Freni asked if all agreed that the road across the Ferryway be eliminated and left as green space. All agreed. J. Crowell spoke about the idea of moving the sea wall out and having a new one straight across from the pier to Glover. We could gain more green space. The sea wall along Clover needs repairs anyway. J. Simpson says that going across may not be as expensive as we think. The Permits may be a problem. If it came to be, they would use sheet pile. J. Coan asked why there has to be a restaurant in this area anyway. D. Neuman explained that we need the revenue. D. Freni explained that we are trying to get people to come down and enjoy the water, and what better way than to come for dinner. G. I, aCombe said that nothing is in writing that the state needs to px.t things back the way they were. J. Simpson said that we need a landing place for our floats. D. McPhersfm will meet with someone from the State and draft a letter if needed. D. McPherson said that there are about 2 'to 3 weeks to clean up for the end of Phase I. J. ,qimpson said that if we could get lhe foundation in this year fc~r' the bait cooler, i.t doesn't mean that the co~]er needs tc~ be on this year. The equipment is here now. D. Neuman said we should move forward with the plans and re-locate the utilities, have a public walkway along the water, remove Jersey barrier, keep the Ferryway green, have a boat rental on the side of the third set of floats, and try to get the Creamery land. D. Freni said that the State has money set aside for landscaping. G. LaCombe asked if we could get the money allocated for after other things are done. J. Simpson said that there was an original landscaping plan for all of this. He nixed the islands in the parking lot. B. Joseph and D. Madden spoke of the landscaping as Phase II, to be done next spring. At D. Freni's request there was a round of applause for J. Crowell in appreciation for the great job he has done on the site plans. Harbormaster's Report: D. MoPher'son stated divers are in the water and mooring contractors are working on the project of cleaning and replacing some chains and moorings under the floats Tr,)asurer's Report: NOne G. LaCombe -- New amended budget. G. LaCombe had a meeting with D. Young. It was an eye opener. Made out a whole new budget. D. Young explained the Water Ways Improvemen{ Fund and how to use the money. He thought that construction of the restrooms could come out of the Waterways Improvement money. G. LaCombe will write a letter for the City Counci] explaining the changes in the budget. G. LaCombe asked if we could poll the fishermen as to how many would use the bait cooler. The cost might be $500.00 per year. P. Allen mad~ a motion to accept the budget with $50,000 for a bait cooler. $40,000 from the Waterways Improvement Fund for public restr',o~:s, and $20,000 to move u't. ilities. D. Neuman seconded, and all approved. Committee Assignments Public Access - C. Raymond,..J. Coan Facilities - P. Allen, C. Raymond, J. Simpson, G. LaCombe Licensing & Permits - D. Neuman Planning & Ilex:elopmenL --- D. Neuman, J. SiIilI) SDT], J. C0a]l D. Freni mentioned that the BIIMA needs a meml:~er who might wahl to ~Lil:e r~.:si~,>ns:tbility for t}~c: BtIMA member input --- J. Simpson suggested that when we go before the Council we take the art showing the Ventron property. G. LaCombe said we need to send a letter to the State re: pier,' bait coolers, electricity, landscaping, and changing the end of the road under the bridge, so tl~at ca~s can be parked differently, allowing for a few more spaces. Another letter to the Mayor and the State explaining the land swap. G. LaCombe will do both lelters. J. Simpson said that most of the Council don't, know how we got where we are. Someone should go through how BHMA formed, and about the Harbor' Management Authority. BHMA - Charter' & Ilistory, about 5 minutes. D. Neuman said we want to protect 3 interests, namely: Commercial Fishing Recreational Boaters Public Access BHMA should explain that there is now an alternative to the BHMA building with the Glover property. The members agreed that the presenters should be D LaCo~nbe, and J. Crowe] ] . Freni, G. C. Raymond would like the City Council and public to know that we are trying to get a public walkway to jubilee. D. Neuman will put thoughts in wr'itir~g for D. Fm'eni. G. LaCombe, J. Crowley, and D. Freni will try to get together once before the 21st. P. Allen made a moti{~n to adjourn, D ~pproved. Neuman seconded, and all Respectful ly submitted Eileen Twiss