BAC Minutes February 7 2022_ BEVERLY AIRPORT COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
LOCATION: Virtual Remote Meeting
PRESENT: Commissioners Paul Brean, Scott Dullea, Paul Trefry,Peter Gentile, Aaron Henry, Jeffry
Schlichte and Matthew Mozur
OTHERS PRESENT: Steve Rawding and Gloria Bouillon
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC: Craig Schuster(ASG), Stephanie Williams,Nick Burlingham, Alan Radlo
RECORDER: Christine Martin Barraford
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Dullea called the virtual meeting to order at 6:04PM, which is being audio and video
recorded, and read the following disclaimer:
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
http://www.beverlyma.gov/events/category/city-meetings/4.
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-jcp or via phone at 1-601-
869-6064,PIN 943 932 3354.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Dullea led those in attendance in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Public Comment
No public comments at this time.
3. Acceptance of Minutes—January 10, 2021
Upon motion duly made by Henry and seconded by Trefrey, it was unanimously voted to accept
the above minutes. Dullea-Y, Gentile-Y, Mozur-Y, Trefry-Y, Henry-Y and Schlichte-Y, Motion
passed 6-0. Brean joined the meeting later.
4. Financial Report
Mr. Rawding updated the Commission on the financial report
5. Airport Solutions Group, LLC—Craig Schuster—Airport Master Plan
Mr. Schuster reported that the Airport Master Plan was temporarily on hold. Once complete the
plan will be sent for review by the FAA and MassDOT. The permit for the perimeter fence was
granted and he is awaiting MassDot to issue the grant. The cold storage building project is on hold
per MassDOT until the Master Plan is approved.
B. AIRPORT REPORT—STEVEN RAWDING
Mr. Rawding reported that the storm crew had done an outstanding job in handing a very challenging
snow storm and ice storm the following weekend. Because of slickness of the runways this past
Saturday, the airport was open to helicopters only and by Sunday the airport was completely open to
all operations. He expressed appreciation for the crew's dedicated efforts to keep the field open.
C. NEW BUSINESS
Noise Group Report
Chair Dullea updated the Commission on activities of the noise group.He reported that there continues
to be frustration expressed on the amount of noise. As single engine prop planes of the flight school
were identified as a source, the group reached out to the flight schools and engaged in discussions on
creating good neighbor policies and procedures to ease Danvers' residents concerns. Suggestions
were received favorably on ways to reduce noise. As efforts continue to be made, the Tower Chief
indicated that progress on noise will take time.
Chair Dullea reported that he will be reaching out to pilots via email with a friendly reminder to be
cognizant of noise in the community and to especially respect weekend times when the community is
socializing outdoors. Mozur will research resources of information in drafting language from the
pilot's perspective to raise awareness of sensitivity to noise. He also reported that Representative
Karins and Senator Lovely have made progress in passing legislation to enforce noise abatement
requirements.
Chair Dullea thanked Mr.Rawding for attending the noise group meetings and his willingness to work
with the Commission to address issues. Mr. Rawding confirmed his commitment to remain engaged.
Transfer of Stock of K.R. Diversified, Inc. (the owner of North Atlantic Air, Inc.)
from Nick Burlingham and John Messenger to ARR Aviation BVY, LLC
owned by Alan R. Radlo
Mr.Nick Burlingham appeared before the Commission. He stated that he and John Messenger own
100% of the stock of K. R. Diversified, Inc., the company that owns North Atlantic Air, and they
have entered into an agreement to transfer the stock to ARR Aviation BVY, LLC, a Massachusetts
limited liability company owned by Alan R. Radlo. He stated that he and Mr. Messenger had
decided to "pass the torch"to a group of companies with greater financial resources. They have
known Mr. Radlo and his partner Peter Eichleay dating back to 2008. They are civic-minded,
approachable business leaders keenly focused on safety, consumer service, community relations and
dispatch reliability. Under the proposed transaction the current lease between the Beverly Airport
Commission and North Atlantic Air, Inc. would remain in place. Day-to-day control over FBO
operations would pass from them to Messrs. Radlo and Eichleay, and North Atlantic Air, Inc would
eventually be re-branded to become a"FlightLevel"FBO.
Mr. Radlo appeared before the Commission. He stated that he had been in business for over fifteen
years and had grown to eleven locations. In answer to Mozur's question as to the company's vision
for the airport for the next twenty years, Mr. Radlo stated the highest priority was to invest in the
Beverly Airport and noted the investment in a corporate hanger. Mozur indicated the need to
maintain the existing character of the airport and Mr. Radlo stated plans were at the conceptual level
at this
point and reiterated his commitment to maintain a good working relationships with the Commission
and a good neighbor to the community at large.
Vote to authorize the Chairman, subiect to approval in final form by the Office of the
City Solicitor, to execute the Landlord Estoppel Certificate and the consent to the
Collateral Assignment of Leases and Rents, on behalf of the Beverly Airport
Commission in connection with the transfer of Stock of K.R. Diversified, Inc. (the
owner of North Atlantic Air, Inc.), from Nick Burfin2ham and John Messenger to
ARR Aviation BVY, LLC owned by Alan R. Radlo.
Upon motion duly made by Brean and seconded by Dullea, it was unanimously voted to approve the
execution of the landlord estoppel certificate from K. R. Diversified, Inc. (owner of North Atlantic
Air, Inc.) and ARR Aviation BVY, LLC. Brean-Y, Dullea-Y, Gentile-Y, Mozur-Y, Trefry-Y,
Henry-Y and Schlichte-Y. Motion passed 7-0.
Upon motion duly made by Dullea and seconded by Henry, it was unanimously voted to authorize
the Chair to execute a consent to the collateral assignment of leases and rents and transfer of stock
from North Atlantic Air, Inc. to ARR Aviation BVY, LLC. Brean-Y, Dullea-Y, Gentile-Y, Mozur-
Y, Trefry-Y, Henry-Y and Schlichte-Y, Motion passed 7-0.
Public Comment
Chair Dullea allowed for public comment. Mr. James L. commented that the new lessor's vision on
expanding airport operations to the corporate side "made him nervous."
D. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION and NOT TO RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Chair Dullea stated the need to adjourn to Executive Session for the purposes listed below and
not to to reconvene in open session.
• Pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 30A, §21(a)(1) for the purposes of discussing the reputation, character,
physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to
discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against a public officer,
employee, staff member or individual. Specifically, the Commission will discuss complaints or
charges brought against an individual Airport tenant employee.
• Pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 30A, §21(a)(3) (open meeting law exemption regarding discussing
litigation strategy when an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position
of the public body and chair so declares during the public session) to discuss Massachusetts
Commission Against Discrimination complaint against the Commission and the City, et al.
Upon motion duly made by Henry and seconded by Schlichte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn
to Executive Session for the purposes listed above and not to reconvene in open session. Brean-Y,
Dullea-Y, Gentile-Y, Mozur-Y, Trefry-Y, Henry-Y and Schlichte-Y, Motioned passed 7-0. The
meeting was adjourned at 6:40PM.