2003-08-07 BEVERLY HARBOR MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
August 7, 2003
Beverly Public Library
PRESENT: R. Badessa, S. M. Seamans, J. Murray, D. Neuman, J. Frates,
A. Wheelock, M. Troubetaris, C. Raymond, G. Ward,
T. Birner
GUESTS: Representative Grant, Mayor Crean, L. Bochynski, R. Maglio
J. Frates opened the meeting, and welcomed the Mayor. The Mayor was asked to speak
of the RFP submissions for the waterfront.
The Mayor stated that he has concerns and he would like some input from the BHMA.
J. Frates stated that he was happy that the RFP's went out. A committee reviewed them.
One of them proposes a boat with hotel rooms, a restaurant and other facilities. The other
proposal came from Vickers.
The Mayor stated that he has concerns about the floatel-pier and space.
D. Neuman stated that Hawthorne Cove (Vickers) has issues. All along the Harbormaster
felt that increasing slips would he dangerous. After the proposal the Harbormaster has
changed his mind. Hawthorne Cove has asked for a 100-year lease and no money. They
also say 50 more moorings.
The Floatel seems to he willing to work with the City.
M. Troubetaris asked where parking would he for either of these. She was told that the
Harbormaster's building will go and possibly the McDonald's building.
The Mayor asked if we continue with one, or two, or none.
The floatel is 65' wide and 230' long with a 6' draft.
The Mayor asked about restrictions. L. Bochynski explained restrictions.
D. Neuman asked to keep the original committee, and ask the two parties to come in
separately to discuss.
C. Raymond is concerned with the tie-ups.
J. Frates asked the Mayor for a quick run-down on the budget. He stated that 192,000.00
of WIF money is gone, and 100,000.00 of the operating budget is gone.
J. Frates spoke of the Cummings walkway. They have done a magnificent job. The City
can't do their end of the job yet, because the heavy equipment can't be used on the
property at this time. It is too wet.
S. M. Seamans stated that a letter would he forthcoming on the walkway and the
mitigation in the vicinity of the Harbor Center.
Representative Mary Grant was asked about money fiom the Seaport Advisory CounciL
She stated that she would try to pursue.
It was stated that the Harbor Plan is available in limited numbers.
S.M. Seamans asked the Mayor about the pipeline. He is still mitigating with Algonquin.
D. Neuman asked L. Bochynski if he knows anything about the pipeline. He stated that
they disassembled today. They will continue and leave us with what was promised.
They will he in the harbor for 3 more weeks. The moorings should be back next spring.
D. Neuman will he the BHMA representative on the Comprehensive Zoning Commission
to implement the Master Plan.
G}. Ward asked about the Ad Hoc Committee for the Bass River borings. D. Neuman
stated that the contract for the borings hasn't been awarded yet.
R. Badessa made a motion to accept the Minutes of the previous meeting. It was
seconded by M. Troubetaris. D. Neuman would like to make a correction about the
McDonald's building, to say "whether you tear it down or not you can't use it." All
approved the Minutes with the correction to be made.
Respectfully submitted,
Eileen Twiss