1999-12-13PRESENT:
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BEVERLY AIRPORT COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 13, 1999
Commissioners Bamico, Eaton, Farmer, Gourdeau, Lydon, Mahoney,
Nelson, Rosen, Vitale, and White
Commissioner Duval
Ken Lewis, Dave Graham, Peter Simpson, Rene Mary, Ken Robinson, Mel
Briggle, Victor Capozzi, Craig Schuster, and Greg Smart
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Farmer called the meeting to order at 7:30PM.
1. Readin4~ of the Minutes for November 8, 1999 - Chairman Farmer called for a
reading of the minutes. Commissioner White made a motion to accept the
minutes, seconded by Commissioner Gourdeau. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Readin~ of the Financial Report for October and November 1999 - Financial
reports were not available due to the city's computer software conversiom
OLD BUSINESS:
Chairman Farmer told the Commission that the Old Business topics (GTE, Gon~as
Property Acquisition, McLellan Relocation, Gumard Area, Taxiway "D"/Guidance
Signs, Onmi RFP, Omni Remediation, Water & Sewer) were covered in the
Airport Manager' s written report that was included in the meeting packets and he
and/or the Airport Manager would discuss some of these subjects.
GTE - Chairman Farmer reported that the GTE check for $62,500.00 has been
deposited in the airport coffer and the new hangar tenants have taken
possession of the hangars. Chairman Farmer also informed the Commission
that the Beverly Police Dare van is being stored in one of the hangars for the
winter.
Gon4~as - Airport Manager informed the Commission that the Gongas'
attorney was being sent (the next day) the Commission's iustmctious of not
allowing them occupancy beyond 120 days from the date the city acquires title
and that the they will pay market value rent 90 days from the date the city
acquires title. Chairman Farmer asked for a consensus of the Commissioners; if
they favored giving the Gongas' up to September 2000 to find another house
and not to be charged rent. All but Commissioner Gourdeau favored not giving
the Gongas' up to September 2000. Commissioner Gourdeau made the motion
that the Commission not make a decision what to do until the letter is sent and
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the Gongas' reply that they accept or do not accept the 120 day occupancy
term. The motion was not seconded.
Gumard AreafT Ford - Chairman Farmer informed the Commission of the
meeting held the previous week with the B.A.C. Lease Subcommittee and Tom
Ford and Mr. Ford's attorney. Commission Mahoney provided details of the
meeting. One of the agreed to changes was Tom Ford would pay us
approximately two-thirds of the rent during the demolition process. When they
get the building permit they will pay the ~dl agreed upon amount, and that
after the January 4th, 2000 ConCom meeting the proposed lease with Tom
Ford would go before City Hall.
Taxiway "D" & Guidance Sign Project- Airport Manager explained the
engineering decision of FAA and M.A.C. to halt the "D" extension until spring
(this same info was contained in the written airport manager' s report that was a
part of the meeting packets). Stockpiled dirt piles were also relocated to avoid
dirt blowing on parked Omni aircraft tiedowns.
NEW BUSINESS:
Omni Site RFP - Commissioner Vitale updated the Commission.
Commissioner Viiale informed the Commission that a subcommittee decision
will not be made until after the holidays (approximately the second week of
January) and that the two proposers have also been informed.
AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT:
The Airport Manager's December 1999 report for the meeting was included in the
commission packets. The Airport Manager updated the Commission on events that
had taken place since the packet mailings; updates included:
Omni Remedlation - Project is closed out. Cost for subsurface analysis was
$4,200.00 and $1,300.00 for the Response Action Outcome (RAO). City
Solicitor will initiate a lawsuit again~ Jim Rutherford to recover the cost.
Commissioner Mahoney asked fithat was a fair price. Greg Smart of Smart
Associates (E&K's environmental consultants) said it was a reasonable price.
The Airport manager also said it was the least expensive of three submitted
cost estimates.
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Sewer Line - Airport Manager told the Commission that the sewer line was
scheduled to be inspected December 15, 1999 and if okay sewer system could
be activated. Also, ODF Contractors would clean up their construction mess.
ODF suggested that Frank gillilea be approached to authorize the pavement
work from the airport road to the airport administration building be
reconstructed in the spring versus the trench patch that was done. Chairman
Farmer said it was his understanding that ODF Inc. would approach Frank
Killilea; Airport Manager Mezzetti said he would talk with Gary Milone of
ODF.
Airport Manager updated the Commission with November 1998 and
November 1999 traffic counts.
Airport Manager informed the Commission that he will be talking with Scott
MacLeod at the next M.A.C. meeting about the FY00 land acquisition
supplemental grant amendment and the latest airport 5-year C.I.P. and
A.S.M.P. projects (E&K and Commissioner White will also attend).
Airport Manager informed the Commission that he and Commissioner Barnico
would be attending a Beverly Homecoming Committee meeting the night of
12/15/99. Patti LeBlanc of the Homecoming Committee had requested we
attend to see if the Homecoming Committee could help the B.A.C. with
funding in order to have another Homecoming Aviation Day.
Airport Manager informed the Commission that the city computer system was
Y2K compliant as was the emergency generator, airfield lighting, and Nayaids.
CHAIRMAN/COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Chairman Farmer requested the Airport Manager take video pictures of the
condition and contents of NAA (East side) hangar and Yanai Sightseeing LLC
hangar.
Chairman Farmer informed the Commission that demolition company had been
selected to demolish the Murrin/McLellan house, he also informed them of the
trees on the Murrin/McLellan site are going to be cut down.
Chairman Farmer told the Commission that the RW 27 fence lowering will be
accomplished by the' Fonzo brothers to accommodate Liberty Publishing
Company.
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Chairman Farmer also requested that Liberty Publishing be made aware of
F AA requirements regarding building heights.
Chairman Farmer showed an old photograph of the airport that he found at
City Hall. It will be ~'amed and hung on the wall in the Airport Admin/Maint
buildin4~. A current aerial photo of the airport will be sought and hung at City
Hall.
Chairman Farmer requested the Airport Manager look into the possibility of
selling GTE pump house equipment.
Chairman Farmer distributed copies ofprojaets and duties the Airport Manager
has been involved in for Commission review. Chairman Farmer said he was
open for suggestions as to how the Commission wants to do the evaluation.
Chairman Farmer felt that for the coming year a work planning method be
used. For fight now the evaluation would be based on the information handed
out to the Commission.
Commissioner Gourdeau asked the Airport Manager about a hand-operated
vacuum that the Commissioner had obtained a brochure on. The Airport
Manager had obtained pricing on a particular unit but would need to make
future arrangements for a demonstration.
Chairman Farmer said B.A.C. Chairman and Vice Chairman elections needed
to be done. He said nominations could be taken ~'om the floor or a
subcommittee could be formed and he asked what the Commission preferred.
A poll was taken, all preferred ~'om the floor nominations. The Vice Chairman
position was done first. Chairman Farmer made a motion to nominate Bruce
Eaton for Vice Chairman, seconded by Commissioner Lydon. Chairman
Farmer asked if there was any discussion. Commissioner Gourdeau said yes,
that he would like to make a second motion to nominate Commissioner Vitaie.
Commissioner Mahoney seconded the motion. Chairman Farmer said there
were now two nominations for Vice Chairman. Chairman Farmer asked who
was in favor of Bruce Eaton continuing as Vice Chairman. Chairman Farmer
announced Bruce Eaton as the Vice Chairman. Chairman Farmer asked for a
motion for the Chairman seat. Commissioner White made a motion nominating
Mr. Farmer, seconded by Commissioner Lydon. Chairman Farmer asked if
there were anymore nominations. Commissioner Lydon made a motion to
nominate Commissioner Gourdeau for Chairman, seconded by Commissioner
Rosen. Chairman Farmer announced that (he) Chairman Farmer would go first
and called for a vote. Chairman Farmer then called for the vote for
Commissioner Gourdeau. Chairman Farmer was re-elected Chairman of the
Beverly Airport Commission.
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Chairman Farmer turned the floor over to Dave Graham ofEdwards & Kelcey
Inc. Dave Graham updated the Commission on House Bill No. 3210 (the "Tree
Bill"). Per Dave, the issue is essentially dead at this point. Someone had added
an amendment that significantly "watered down" the bil/'s effectiveness,
particularly how the bill affected private airports. M.A.C. felt it was not
acceptable and asked that it be yanked, and per M.A.C. counsel go hack into it
next year.
Dave reported that the sales tax bill, House Bill No. H4837 is in good shape
and it looks favorable to be signed by the government aRer February.
Dave talked about the availabi/ity of airport web sites and that Bob Mezzetti
will view what Edwards & Kelcey has to offer should BVY be interested. Bob
will also see what the city's computer personnel might be able to do for the
Dave ~ talked about a recent meeting with the airport and several
comnuss~oners in which Smart Associates identified a host of environmental
areas that DEP could call the airport (or any airport) to task on, and that Smart
Associates could help with an environmental assessment if the airport was
interested. E&K was also going to look into the possibility of including such an
assessment in the upcoming Scoping EAfENF of Runway Safety Areas grant
project and "Bromfield" funding.
Commissioner Gourdeau asked about deer on the airport. If it becomes a
danger on the airside portion, controlled huntin4; would be initiated.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Gourdeau, seconded by Commissioner
Lydon. Motion passed tmanimously.
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Commissioners Barnico, Eaton, Farmer, Lydon, Mahoney, Nelson, Vitale,
and White
Commissioners Duval, Gourdeau, and Rosen
Ken Lewis, Dave Graham, Peter Simpson, Ken Robinson, Mel Bfiggle,
Victor Capozzi, Craig Schuster, Tina Cassidy, and Rich Mello
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Farmer called the meeting to order at 7:30PM.
1. Presentation:
Project Update, Dave Graham, Edwards & Kelcey Inc. - Dave Graham and
Craig Schuster updated the Commission on the December 22, 1999 RSA
EA/ENF Scoping Project (this was also covered in the Airport Manager's
report). Dave mentioned that it was important that whatever RSA scenario was
chosen that the airport have at least one 5000' runway. Dave mentioned the
importance of getting the Chapter 5 AMPU information (Alternative
Development Analysis) from Dufresne-Henry. The chapter contained needed
information on rimway RSA alternatives. Airport Manager Mezzetti told the
BAC that Dufresne-Henry was mailing Chapter 5 within the week.
Craig Schuster reported that by the end of the week E&K planned on mailing
out the draft EA/ENF Scope. Craig also mentioned that the airport should,
within a week or two, make its selection of an independent cost estimator who
would review E&K's proposed fee structure when they are submitted.
Commissioner Bamico emphasized that the FAA and MAC were talked to in
the case of a Modification of Standard alternative, that it was not the BAC's
plan that if we stayed with RW 9/27 to do nothing for RSAs, that we will look
at shifting RW 9/27 to get more RSA at end of RW 27 and getting as much
RSA through use of retaining walls at end of RW 9, and we would also look to
future improvements as funds became available.
2. Reading of the Minutes for December 13, 1999 - Chairman Farmer called for a
reading of the minutes. Commissioner Nelson pointed out a typographical error on
page 5, "Brom~eld' funding should be "Brownfield" funding. Commissioner
Mahoney made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Commissioner
Barnleo. Motion passed unanimously.
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2. Reading of the Financial Report for December 1999 - Chainnan Farmer called
for a reading of the financial report. Chairman White gave the financial report
that included operations and maintenance and capital projects. Commissioner
Mahoney made a motion to accept the financial report to audit, seconded by
Commissioner Bandco. Motion passed unanimously.
B. OLD BUSINESS: (covered in the Airport Manager's Report)
NEW BUSINESS:
· Omni Aero Maintenance Inc. - Request to Lease Tiedown Space
Chairman Farmer referred this to the Omni RFP Sub-Committee.
Hangar Interest - Knight Hawk Express
Airport Manager Mezzetti reported the interest of Knight Hawk Express
(charter) to construct a hangar with a footprint of 15,000 - 17,500 square
feet. Mr. Mezzetti gave them the telephone number of airport FBOs that
might have existing space and that, fithe FBOs cannot help them, to call him
back and he could show them potential hangar development areas. Knight
Hawk Express is not an air cargo operation. They have one Citation, one King
Air and one ChieRain.
AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT:
The Airport Manager's January 2000 report for the BAC meeting was included in
the commission packets. Commissioner Mahoney asked what Smart Associates
EA/ENF environmental responsibilities that were listed had to do with their
recently submitted $1,400.00 proposal for an environmental audit of the airport.
Would there be a duplication of effort or is it two different things? Airport
Manager Mezzetti said the environmental "audit" items were being included in the
proposed project scope. Chairman Farmer said in that case, Commissioner
Mahoney and Commissioner Barnico did not have to analyze the environmental
"audit" proposal. The Airport Manager updated the Commission on events that
bad taken place since the packet mailings; updates included:
· GTE Fire Pump Room - Airport Manager reported that Mr. Peter Sherman
(who did the current installation for GTE) is not optimistic about a market for
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GTE pump house equipment that might be sold fithere is no need for the
current reservoir system, now that city water is available.
Given there are two systems, primary and backup, Chairman Farmer wants to
know if we can take out one of the systems with no problem.
Survey - Hancock Survey has staked the comers of the former
Murdn/McLellan property. Also an airport property marker was found to be
located in the middle of Mr. Durkee's private road. Chairman Farmer wants to
talk about what the BAC wants to do with the information.
Beverly Homecoming Aviation Day - Airport Manager reported on a meeting
held with the Homecoming Finance Committee (at the request of Phyllis
LeBlanc). The committee said they could probably give the BAC $1,200.00 to
get a parachute demonstration team drop, money for approximately (6) six
portable toilets and a (2) two member police detail for eight or ten hours.
The finance committee suggested an auto parking fee that would be split
between the BAC and the Homecoming Committee. The BAC could use its
share to offset material and service costs for the event.
Commissioner Barnico questioned a parking fee for a public parking lot.
Commissioner Banrico told the BAC that the Homecoming Committee was
very pleased with last year's '~thrown together" aviation day and suggested
than any future events be advertised further in advance. Commissioner Bamico
told them he would put it before the BAC regarding paid parking and
concessions. Cb. airman Farmer suggested the BAC put together an Airport
Homecoming Aviation Day Committee and asked Commissioner Vitale if he
would be the Chairperson. Commissioner Viiale agreed. Chairman Farmer
stressed keeping FBOs and other airport members informed. Commissioner
White and Nelson agreed to be on the Aviation Day Committee.
Tom Ford Final Draft Lease - Airport Manager Mezzetti reported receiving
the proposed final draft that had the approval of the Tom Ford Lease
Subcommittee. The Airport Manager recommended the full Commission give
the Lease Subcommittee the go ahead to process the Ford lease. Commissioner
Lydon made a motion that the Commission authorizes the Lease Subcommittee
to proceed with the lease approval process, seconded by Vice Chairman Eaton.
Motion passed unanimously.
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CHAIRMAN/COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Chairman Farmer told the Commission of the letter sent to the Gongas' giving
them until January 22, 2000 to decide fithey would sell their house and
property otherwise the airport would seek an avigation easement.
Chairman Farmer told the Commission of Vice Chairman Eaton's suggestion
to put a RFP together to place survey points on airport property boundaries.
Vice Chairman Eaton said the various FBO leaseholds could also be
delineated. Chairman Farmer asked for a motion for Vice Chairman Eaton to
put together a RFP to pick up perimeter points ~'om our existing paperwork,
Commissioner Lydon made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Barnico.
Motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Farmer expressed concern of a real estate sign placed along airport
property, apparently in the City's Right of Way. City Planner, Tina Cassidy,
explained that it was allowed, however, it was unusual in that such signs are
typically on private property.
Chairman Farmer also expressed concern that other city departments e.g. the
Police Department and the School Department, when given permission for a
particular activity, go beyond what was agreed to, and that it had to stop.
Chairman Farmer also said that per the Airport Manager, FAA says that other
municipal departments that use airport property must pay reasonable rent and
the BAC must look into that.
· Chairman Farmer said it was a question of respect, that in the case of the sign,
the real estate company should have talked with the airport.
· Chairman Farmer also questioned why some properties under the Beverly
ConCom's jurisdiction are not cleaned up.
Commissioner Lydon suggested that the person who is selling property come
forward and get information on what FAA says can or cannot be done on the
property. City Planner Tina Cassidy said Airport Manager Mezzetti sent the
developer information on required notilieation to FAA and that she would send
the site plans to BAC for their review.
Chairman Farmer told the Commission that one of the Fonzo brothers had said
they were interested in building a couple of houses in that area and that he
(Chairman Farmer) told him that FAA would need to know that.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn by Vice Chairman Eaton, seconded by Commissioner White.
Motion passed unanimously.