2001-03-01 BEVERLY HARBOR MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES
March 1, 2001
Beverly Public Library
PRESENT: J. Frates, D. Neuman, C. Raymond, A. Burns, P. Allen, A. Wheelock,
T. Birner, J. Bolden
GUESTS: A. Hovey, & R. Perron from Washington's Naval Base, and L. Bochynski
J. Frates opened the meeting.
Public Input - A. Hovey of Washington's Naval Base would like to bring the BHMA up
to date about the Naval Base and Seaside Museum. He stated that it was established in
1990 as a non-profit organization. He stated that J. Simpson and R. Perron, former
members of the BHMA, were in on the founding of the group. He handed out copies of
documents that they had the support of the City Fathers. (Copies attached).
Four or five years later they spent an amount of money for the preliminary plans for the
vessel. A couple of years later they created a model that has been on display at the
Library and at the Hannah SchooL He stated that you may wonder why he is here. He
beani that a private individual is interested in building the Hannah. Washington's Naval
Base would like to know more about thin. He asked if at the next meeting of the BHMA
they could give Washington's Naval Base a new commitment.
J. Frates asked for any comments.
P. Allen asked if this is mysterious.
A. Hovey stated that be just heard that someone else wants to build the Hannah.
J. Frates stated that the Hannah was on our agenda. He met with the Mayor, who
mentioned the fact that a gentleman wants to build this. He heard that he has a business
plan. We didn't see this.
D. Neuman stated that whoever he is, he doesn't have all the money yet.
A. Hovey stated that all of Washington's Naval Base fundraising is promoted as being
used to build the Hannah.
A. Hovey stated that there will he a members meeting next Wednesday at JYC. @ 7:30
p.m. All are welcome.
D. Neuman made a motion to accept the Minutes of the previous meetings. A. Burns
seconded. All in favor.
T. Birner brought up the subject of slip rental fees. We are charging 80.00 at Glover,
Port Marina is charging 101.00, and Tuck Point is charging 92.00. L. Bochynski
suggested that next year they discuss this much earlier. It should be discussed in
December and make decisions in February.
After much discussion, A. Wheelock made a motion to increase 5% at both Marinas and
revisit next December. T. Birner seconded. 7 voted in favor, and D. Neuman opposed.
J. Frates stated that the Hannah is next on the agenda. D. Neuman stated that he had a
message on his telephone machine from the Mayor who stated that the 60' boat is really
95'.
D. Neuman would like to set a time for another meeting. A meeting on Thursday @ 3:30
p.m. with L. Bochynski and C. Raymond at the Harbor Center.
J. Frates told of the Moorings at Misery Island. M. Handly proposed that the Trustees of
the Reservation would like to administer these and turn them into transient. D. Neuman
thinks it should be done by attrition
Also the Mooring Slip Rack fees for out-of-town boaters would double, and that the
Harbormaster would like to get defnbulators for the boats.
J. Frates stated that he was wondering about the fisherman's concerns. Everyone agreed
that he should invite them to come to the meetings of the BHMA.
Water Taxi - Nothing
Cummings Center- Letter that we are in favor of the garage if we receive the walkway
after the garage is built. T. Cassidy talked to the Cons. Comm. And they said the
walkway NOW. T. Cassidy will continue to work on this.
Name the Bridge - A. Bums is still working on this. She will have a meeting of the
judges in April to pick a winner.
A. Burns spoke to D. Farwell of the Beverly School for the Deaf regarding the land on
Elliott Street. He suggested that she write a letter to James Rich of the Board of
Directors.
P. Allen made a motion to adjourn. All approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Eileen Twiss