1999-10-12PRESENT:
ABSENT:
PUBLIC:
BEVERLY AIRPORT COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 12, 1999
Commissioners Barnico, Dean, Eaton, Farmer, Gourdeau, Lydon,
Mahoney, Rosen, and White
Commissioners Duval and Vitale
Ken Lewis, Gerry Nelson, Ken Robinson, Mel Briggle, Richard Mello,
Dave Graham, Karen Nelson, Bill Kossolwan, Craig Schuster, and Renee
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Farmer called the meeting to order at 7:30PM.
Edwards & Kelcey Presentation - Dave Graham gave an update on Terminal
Instrument Procedures (TERPS). Evaluations for the proposed changes would
first be done at FAR Part 139 airports in approximately 3-4 months, then at
airports with at least 5,000' runways(s). An airport would have up to three (3)
years to rectify any TERPS penetrations aRer the evaluation. Dave also
offered the help ofEdwards & Kelcey in solving the problem with the ground-
to-ground portion of the MALS.
Reading of the Minutes for September 9, 1999 - Chairman Farmer called for a
reading of the minutes. Commissioner White pointed out that the two Nay
votes regarding the N.A.A. and Yanai proposed leases should be shown as
two abstentions. Commissioner Gourdeau made a motion to accept the
minutes with the corrections. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
Reading of the Financial Report for September 1999 - Chairman Farmer
called for a reading of the financial report. Commissioner White gave the
report. Vice Chairman Eaton made a motion to accept the financial report
subject to audit, seconded by Commissioner Gourdeau. Motion passed
unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
· Gongas Acquisition - Chairman Farmer reported that the City Solicitor was
supplying City Council with a needed piece of documentation.
· Gurnard - Chairman Farmer reported that the City is awaiting a completion of
project letter.
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Taxiway "D" Extension - Chairman Farmer reported that the project was
underway.
Omni - Chairman Farmer informed the Commission of Jim Rutherford' s
business closure effective September 30, 1999 and of the temporary tenant-at-
will agreement with Mel Briggle. Chairman Farmer also reminded the
Commission that there was an RFP out for the site and the opening of RFPs
for the site is slated for November 8, 1999 at 3:00PM. Chairman Farmer will
appoint a subcommittee to evaluate proposals.
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NEW BUSINESS:
1. McLellan - Chairman Farmer informed the Commission of the McLellan
kitchen fire and provided details.
2. GTE - Chairman Farmer told the Commission that GTE was talking with the
City Solicitor and had no other information at this time.
3. Tom Ford - Chairman Farmer informed the Commission of the paperwork
Tom Ford was waiting for in order to do a Beverly ConCom presentation.
4. Chairman Farmer asked the Airport Manager to attend any meetings that were
airport related.
Chairman Farmer talked about Carmen Ciampa and the Airport Manager
brought the Commission up-to-date on the legal department's efforts to get a
court date.
6. Chairman Farmer thanked all that were involved in the airport presentation,
and that it was superbly done.
AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT:
The Airport Manager's report for the meeting was included in the commission
packets. The Airport Manager updated the Commission on evems that had taken
place since the packet mailings; updates included a scheduled meeting with
Dufresne-Henry regarding "last chance" for input (BAC recommended) for Master
Plan development, results of the industrial parcel appraisals, traffic tower count for
September, GPS, and a monument survey.
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CHAIRMAN/COMMISSION COMMENTS:
· Chairman Farmer informed the Commission of an Open Meeting Workshop to
be given by Kevin Burke' s office.
Chairman Farmer informed the Commission of the need for the Airport
Manager's evaluation. Chairman Farmer meted the Airport Manager to put
together improvements and progress the Airport Manager was involved in so
the Commission would have something to evaluate. The Chairman would then
talk with the airport Manager. The Chairman will then sit with two or three
commissioners to discuss the evaluation.
Chairman Farmer said many times Commissioner Mahoney has suggested that
the position of airport manager do work planning and it's one of the things the
Chairman and Commissioner Mahoney want to do.
The Airport Manager will pick his projects and pm goals to them, the projects
would be reviewed by the Chairman. The Airport Manager would then be
evaluated on the projects the Airport Manager was totally involved in.
· Commissioner White said all involved in the airport presentation did a nice job.
· Vice Chairman Eaton also thanked the airport staff for their work.
· Chairman Farmer and Commissioner Mahoney also thanked the airport staff.
Commissioner Rosen asked if the Ransom report comained anything that
would hold up Tom Ford. He was told that a holdup is not anticipated, but that
anything is possible.
Commissioner Barnieo reported that all the feedback he has heard on the
airport presentation has been favorable. He also informed there will be a
Beverly Historical Association airport history presentation on November 1,
1999. He also requested an update on the water and sewer project, which the
airport manager gave ~
Commissioner Mahoney asked about the status of the GTE fire fighting water
reservoir and the ptunp house. Chairman Farmer said it would be addressed
when the other GTE things are out of the way.
· Commissioner Lydon asked what date does the Commission want to have its
Christmas dinner. Friday, December 17, 1999 was the chosen date.
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Chairman Farmer recommended the event be held at the Beverly Golf& Tennis
Club. The Danversport Yacht Club, Commodore Restaurant, and Pelonzi's
HeartBide will also be looked at.
Commissioner Lydon asked that FAA be contacted about the man allegedly
staying with the occupants of 3 1 Burley Sweet.
ADJOURNNiENT:
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Gourdeau, seconded by Vice Chairman
Eaton. Motion passed unanimously.