BHMA Minutes September 16, 2020
Harbor Management Authority
Minutes of September 16, 2020 Meeting
CITY OF BEVERLY
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
Board: Harbor Management Authority
Date: September 16, 2020
Location:Virtual via Google Meet
Members Present:Chair Paul Earl, Todd Callaghan, Larry Herman, Don
Neuman, George Simon, David Suminsby
Members Absent:Vice Chair Emily Flaherty, Estelle Rand, Todd Rotondo
Others Present:Sean Ciancarelli (Marina Manager)
Recorder:Brett Bauer
Earl calls the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and roll call is taken.
Approval of Minutes
Neuman motions to approve the August 19, 2020 minutes. Seconded by Herman. The motion is
approved by roll call, 6-0.
Financials Report
Earl reports that the updates he received from Ayles as of the end of August show $34-35k has
been collected from commercial marina customers. Ciancarelli is following up with those that
still have payments remaining. An additional slip on the commercial side became available
because it is no longer being used by the Harbormaster for transient boats. Ciancarelli has
already filled the additional commercial slip.
Kayak/SUP Racks
Earl reports that the Harbormaster’s office has provided all records for managing the kayak racks
and the operations will be transferred to the Engineering department. An updated contract will be
circulated to HMA members that includes language about appropriate storage. Neuman asks
about the rack at Lynch Park of which the ownership is uncertain and if the ownership could be
determined. He notes that the rack looks similar to the one at Sandy Point that the HMA had
constructed many years ago. Neuman wonders if the HMA could start managing this additional,
older rack at Lynch Park. Callaghan asks about the status of the rack at the approach to Rice
Beach and notes that it also has a similar construction. Earl responds that his understanding is
that there is a long-standing agreement about the rack at Lynch Park. Simon asks if there is more
demand for rack space. Earl responds that of the 84 spaces available, 65 have been paid for, but
they could definitely consider adding more.
Signage Replacement
Earl reports that the correct contract has been signed but a site visit is still needed to confirm the
precise location of each pole/sign. He hopes the signs will be installed by the next meeting. Earl
adds that they can make an announcement in the Patch about the kayak racks and the new signs
to highlight achievements of the HMA.
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Bass River Debris Clean Up
Earl reports that George Borlyan was contacted to assist, but he was not interested. Tom Baker,
the mooring guy for Jubilee Yacht Club, is another option. Flaherty has a meeting scheduled with
Peter Clement, the mooring guy for Danvers. Earl asks for any other names or suggestions be
forwarded to Flaherty.
Bass River CAD Cell
Neuman reports that he spoke with Callaghan and Boeri from Coastal Zone Management (CZM).
He received two names to contact for engineering. Neuman reached out to the Seaport Economic
Council to inquire about grants. He will wait to hear more about the funding options before
approaching the Mayor first, and then contacting engineering firms.
Birarelli - Public Access
Neuman notes that there are two main issues to work through. The first is ownership of the
fencing, and the second is the change in grade that is not ADA accessible. He is working with
Kevin Corrigan from the City Solicitor’s office on this. They walked the property and Corridan
said that either the HMA or the City Solicitor’s office could start the conversation with Birarelli.
Herman offers to help in the conversation with Birarelli. Neuman will reach out first.
Commercial Area Grant - Hoist
Ciancarelli reports that the borings occurred a couple weeks ago, and he has a phone call
scheduled tomorrow to learn about the results. Neuman adds that in response to the question
about the Chapter 91 permit and requirements, DEP will need to see the final plans for the work.
Neuman adds that there is some question about the structural integrity of the seawall that will
also be discussed on the call.
Public Pier Planks Replacement - Grant Available?
Earl asks if they want to look at the same grant that they used last time from the Department of
Marine Fisheries to replace some planks. It was suggested to him that they might want to apply
every other year for this grant. He notes that DPW can do the installation as the city’s
contribution required for the grant. This way they could continue replacing rotting planks every
other year.
Pier Appendage and Fishing Float
Neuman notes that perhaps the way to move forward is to explore whether they want to host a
business such as the Baker Island transport business. Suminsby asks how this would impact
parking. Earl feels that these issues should all be part of the conversation in the working group
that is discussing the transient float business.
Glover Wharf Trash
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Earl has no updates to report but hopes the trash will be less of an issue as winter approaches. He
acknowledges that this is not high on the city’s priority list, but notes that they are exploring
some gray areas to the carry-in/carry-out policy.
Glover Wharf - Business on transient float and related parking
Earl notes that if a working group of maybe three people can start discussing this in October,
they could have a recommendation to the HMA in April, but he will allow the group to determine
how much time they need. Earl can provide ordinance information as a starting point for the
conversation. Herman, Simon and Neuman volunteer. Neuman asks if Earl will participate
because of his business experience. He is willing to attend and contribute, but he would like the
three others to take the lead for the working group. Earl adds that they might also consult with
the Boathouse Restaurant developer, Marty Bloom.
Obear Park Coastal Resiliency Grant
Earl reports that Hutchins, from the Planning Department, has submitted the grant, but they have
not heard back about the outcome.
Facilities Report
Ciancarelli reports that five of the marina pedestals lights have burnt out, but he learned that
LEDs are available for replacement at $100 per light. He asks if they want to replace just the
lights that are burnt out or if they want to replace all at once. There are about 20 lights total.
Suminsby notes that they had issues in the past with marina tenants disabling the lights and that
they may not actually be burnt out. The group discussed what color hues are available for the
lights. Earl adds that the cleaning schedule will back-off to two days per week starting in
November.
Boathouse Restaurant
Neuman reports that the opposition to this project is expected to protest the water quality report
as part of the Chapter 91 license. He adds that Bloom has asked the DEP to issue the license
conditionally on the water quality report getting worked out. Neuman will check with Wynn on
the status.
Adjournment
There being no further business before the Harbor Management Authority this evening, Neuman
makes a motion to adjourn. Herman seconds. Motion to adjourn approved by roll call (6-0).
The HMA Meeting is adjourned at 8:35 pm.
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