BAC Minutes May 11 2020Beverly Airport Commission
Minutes of Meeting
May 11, 2020
LOCATION: Airport Administration Building, 50 L. P. Henderson Road, Beverly, MA, 01915
PRESENT: Commissioners: Dullea, Breen, Trefry, Gentile, Schlichte, Henry,
OTHERS PRESENT: Gloria Bullion
ABSENT: Henry, Bessom,
PUBLIC: Wes Rosen, Craig Schuster (ASG), Trish Nestor and Gardner Trask
RECORDER: Eileen Sacco
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Dullea Reads Meeting Notice:
Pursuant to Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open
Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, § 18, and the Governor's March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation
on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the Beverly Airport Commission
will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible.
Specific information and general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and /or
parties with a right and /or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the City of Beverly's
website, at htlp: / /www.beverlyma.gov /events /catego�/ciiy- meetings/#
No in- person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to
ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means:
For this meeting, members of the public who wish to watch and listen to the meeting may do so in the
following manner; Google Meet Information: https : / /meet.google.com /bgs- ydfa -icp or via phone
at 1- 601 - 869 -6064, PIN 943 932 335#
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment
There was no public comment this evening.
Approval of Minutes
The approval of the minutes of the February 11, 2020 were presented for approval.
Trefrey moved to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2020 meeting. Dullea seconded the motion.
The motion carried.
Airport Solutions Group, LLC — Crai2 Shuster
Craig Shuster updated the Commission on the following items
Airport Master Plan
The Master Plan project is underway with the data collection phase the primary focus
currently. The ASG team completed a drone survey for the approach of Runway on
Monday, November 4, 2019 with coordination and support from Airport Manager Gloria
Bouillon and Wes Rosen. ASG has send a request to Bouillon for historical airport data and
she is addressing that. ASG is also coordinating with Bouillon on the scheduling of future
Project Advisory Committee meetings.
Airport Managers Report
YD Traffic Count Airport Operation Info, February -April 2020
February 2020 5,377
February 2019 4,514
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March 2020
4,409
March 2019
5,467
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April 2020
1,764
April 2019
4,220
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January 2020
93LF
$9,040.85
January 2019
69LF
$7,125.57
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February 2020
80LF
$8,884.92
February 2019
69LF
$7,509.96
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March 2020
65 LF
$5,307.26
March 2019
76LF
$7,885.37
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January 2020 $6,663.50
January 2019 $5,421.70
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February 2020 $6,568.10
February 2019 $6,443.90
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March 2020 $3,733.50
March 2019 $5,671.70
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SAGE Environmental Update and Status Report, We will be transferring $100,000.00 from our fund
balance, which, is at it's highest amount; $643,779.00 to cover the costs associated with PFAS: This is a
summary of the testing we are now required to conduct and report to DER There was a Public Hearing on
Monday, April 27th. Information is in update and we will make all necessary information available as the
testing and monitoring of PFAS (Per - and polyfluoroalkyl substances), that was found after DEP's request
to test, after they found an article that AFFF, Aqueous film- forming foam, was used at the Airport during
a training exercise in 2009, and found near a fueling location on the Airport.
PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), that was found after DEP's request to test, after they found
an article that AFFF, Aqueous film- forming foam, was used at the Airport during a training exercise in
2009.
There are important distinctions from a Part 139 regulated Airport and General Aviation (GA) Airport;
and we, as a GA airport are not required to store or, use AFFF for fire - fighting capabilities. Commercial
service airports, and other airports with scheduled, or, unscheduled service (triggers the requirement
for use of AFFF). We (BVY), were the first GA airport to be requested to test for this "forever chemical."
Therefore, the use of this foam is may have been from only one occurrence, during the training event
day mentioned in the Article http:// www. beverlyfire. com/ archivednews /june2009news.html
In January, the House passed a Bill to exempt airports required to use AFFF from liability. There is much
movement across the nation on this, and there will likely be a Federal mandate, since airports have been
required to use this foam for years: htlps: / /www.con rgress.gov/bill/ 116th- congress/house -bill /535/all
info
As of now, I know various Airports are issuing a lawsuit against the manufacturers of the AFFF.
Though, those are likely all Part 139 airports: https: / /www.mvtimes.com /2020 /02/13 /air2ort -enter
multi - district -pfas- lawsuit/
Airport Master Plan: The FAA has reviewed and approved the Forecast. The first chapter, the
Inventory,
is available on the Airport's website. Due to the restrictions from COVID, we postponed all public
meeting dates and will be looking to schedule possibly in July; Jviation, ASG and I are looking at dates
for the open house meetings to be held in each community; Danvers, Beverly and Wenham to review; the
Master Planning Process, the Inventory and Forecast, Facility Requirements and Alternatives and Next
Steps. The Commission will be invited to these meetings to participate in one, and will be updated in a
separate meeting after the discussion with MassDOT and the FAA.
Appraisals: We are in the processes of receiving an appraisal for potential aeronautical developments
within the footprint of the Airport boundary.
Grants We received six grants, from Massachusetts Department of Transportation Aeronautics
(MassDOT), which, as summarized below; is providing 100% and 80% of the funds for a total of
$238,607.46.
The matching component of these grants from the Airport are listed below: ❑
Mower with solar canopy 100% funded: $30,000.00
• Tree removal 80% funded, $8,000, Airport Share 20 %: $2,000.00
• Snow Blower 80% funded $120,000, Airport Share 20 %: $30,000.00
• Propane tractor with attachments 100% funded: $70,607.46
• ADA Administrative Door Improvements 100% funded $10,000.00
Winter Operations:
We had a light winter in terms of actual storm events, which, has enabled us to save our operating
budget on the projected overtime, as well as the late hiring of the part -time. The increase in overtime
and expenses came from two accidents /incidents from Beverly Flight Center in March and in April,
increase in badging, overtime for the Runway 16/34 rehabilitation and the late hiring of the part -time
employee (pending City approval).
Noise Complaints None, with the exception of two news helicopter complaints.
Non - Aeronautical Land Use Development RFP Scott Dullea and I plan on discussing this RFP
development further with the Mayor within the next couple months as we plan for COVID recovery.
Sublease and Lease Administration Review Cost We are developing a policy and guidelines for any
new and ongoing lease development to recoup the attorney, engineering and administrative fees associated
with each new lease.
Customer Service Recognition Program: Will be started this year to recognize standout employees and
businesses operating at the Airport.
Crane Operations 40 Sam Fonzo Drive: crane operations shut down runway 16/34 for two days in Mid
May. We are seeing and experiencing more crane operations which, negatively impact our operations.
will send out notices to our tenants on the two -days of Runway 16/34 closures expected.
FY21 Budget: Postponed with the City's proposed budget.
The Aircraft MIG, on the East -side of the Airport has been sold, and will be moved from it's location
either tomorrow or Wednesday. It's been on the Airport for the past twenty years.
NEW BUSINESS
Grants
We received over $100,000.00 from MassDOT for environmentally sustainable operations at 100%
funding. We will receive one battery operated zero turn 60" mower with solar canopy to reduce the use
of gas equipment at the airport. The other is an all- terrain 32 HP tractor, with a snow blower, spreader,
broom and other attachments.
COVID -19 Operations Status Update March 12 order for Massachusetts and City of Beverly to close
all municipal buildings to the public and all administrative positions to work from home. Kim Crofts and I
have been alternating working in the Administrative building. No public meetings, though the City of
Beverly has been able to conduct several City Council meetings under the same provisions of this
meeting. The City has put a freeze on most spending. Field personnel are still maintaining operations
and working from at the Airport daily. Fortunately, our operating revenues were so strong this year, that
we have already marked the "break even" mark from last year's June 30th Fiscal Year. We will be
receiving reimbursements through the FAA, through the CARES Act, of which, we have received
$69,000.00 for operating costs and other expenses. Airports /aviation industry organizations are working
to rebuild the public confidence as states are opening and phasing at different times. As Beverly is our
Sponsor, we are closely following all guidelines and requirements by the Mayor. Massachusetts phasing
opening is expected to begin May 18
BVY's recovery on forecasted operations and revenues will be realized within the three to six months.
Our revenues will not be as negatively affected as our operations have been. When we do open fully to
the public, we have increased our cleaning expenses, supplies, signs and will require all members of the
public entering the building to wear masks, as will all of BVY's employees. Field operations have and
will continue normal operations and activity. All of our information is available on our website.
Sate Environments Update and Status Review
Jacob Butterworth of Sage Environmental joined the Commission for a discussion on the work they have
been doing in conjunction with an incident resulting in petroleum in the soil in the vicinity of the fueling
station on airport property.
Butterworth explained that SAGE has been assessing a release of petroleum to soil and groundwater in the
vicinity of the fueling station upon the airport property. In February of 2020, SAGE filed with the
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), a Massachusetts Contingency Plan
(MCP) Phase II Comprehensive Site Assessment (CSA) relative to that release. The Phase II CSA notes in
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the conclusion that the nature and extents of the petroleum release have been defined. A Method 1 Human
Health and Environmental Risk Characterization was conducted to evaluate the risk posed by the
petroleum related impacts, the results of which concluded that for current conditions, soils present No
Significant Risk. However, risk associated with groundwater at this time cannot support a conclusion of
No Significant Risk on the basis of comparing petroleum constituents in groundwater to Method 1 GW -1
Groundwater Standards. Please note petroleum impacts to groundwater have been defined and are limited.
Additionally, groundwater within the area of petroleum impact is not currently used for drinking water;
however, the City of Beverly maintains a Water Supply Protection Overlay District upon the area
including that impacted by the petroleum release, and as such, under the MCP, Method 1 GW -1
Groundwater Standard applies. Furthermore, relative to the petroleum release, a conclusion of No
Significant Risk was determined for Public Safety, Welfare, and the Environment.
Mr. Butterworth also explained that during assessment of the petroleum release, the MassDEP requested
that monitoring wells located within the area of petroleum impacts be sampled for Per- and
polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) due to historical evidence of firefighting foam use on the airport
property. As such, sampling of select wells was performed for PFAS and the results did show detectable
levels in excess of the MassDEP GW -1 Reporting Concentrations which were promulgated by the
MassDEP on December 27, 2019. Note the MassDEP Reporting Concentration and Method 1 GW -1
Groundwater Standard is 20 ng/L and is based upon the sum of six specific PFAS compounds. A table
summary of the PFAS analytical results is attached hereto.
The finding of PFAS in groundwater above applicable reporting concentrations prompted reporting to the
MassDEP in January 2020. In March 2020, an additional round of groundwater sampling for PFAS
analysis DRAFT 2 was conducted using existing monitoring wells within the petroleum release area.
Results of the sampling showed varying levels of PFAS relative to the original sampling event with
detected concentrations ranging between 23.1 ng/L to 53.7 ng/L. In comparison to previous
concentrations, PFAS levels appear to have decreased since the first sampling event. A summary of the
March 2020, PFAS analytical along with a comparison to the first sampling vent has been provided in the
attached table. Presently, further evaluation of the source of PFAS is required in addition to the extents.
SAGE has developed an investigation plan to investigate the extent of PFAS in groundwater, plans have
been submitted to the Beverly Airport Commission for review.
Aaron Henry asked if there is any risk of finding other exposure due to this. Mr. Butterworth explains that
right now they are focusing on PFAS relative to groundwater consumption.
There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter, Mr, Dullea thanked Mr. Butterworth
for his time
OLD BUSSINESS
There was no new business this evening.
Sub - Committee Reports — There were no sub - committee reports this evening.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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