BAC Minutes August 8 2022_ BEVERLY AIRPORT COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
AUGUST 8,2022
LOCATION: 50 L.P. Henderson Rd., Beverly Airport East Side
PRESENT: Commissioners Paul Trefry, Aaron Henry, Peter Gentile, Matt Mozur and Jeffry
S chlichte
OTHERS PRESENT: Craig Schuster and Steven Rawding
ABSENT: Paul Brean
PUBLIC: Matt Cubetas, William Kossowan, Senator Lovely, Joseph Annapolis, Mr.
Bettencourt and Peter Eichleay
RECORDER: Christine Martin Barraford
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Trefry called the meeting to order at 6:OOPM,which is being audio and video recorded as a hybrid
meeting.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Trefry led those in attendance in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Public Comment
Joan Lovely, State Senator for the Second Essex District, appeared before the Commission. She
asked that the next meeting include an agenda item to discuss noise pollution as well as toxic air
pollution caused by jet fuel in and around airports.
Joseph Annapolis of Danvers appeared before the board. He stated with 150-200 flights/day,
poisonous gases released from planes envelop neighborhood yards, pools and children. These
gases contain high levels of lead and pose a health risk of brain damage, learning disabilities and
nerve damage.
Mr. Bettencourt appeared before the Commission and complained of touch-and-go's late at night
and as late as 12:30PM.
Mr. Trefry stated that the item will be on the agenda for the next meeting, September 13th @
6:OOPM.
William Kossawan appeared before the Commission. He reported that ID badges were ineffective
in gaining weekend access to the pilot lounge. Mr. Rawding will follow up on the matter.
3. Acceptance of Minutes—July 11, 2022
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Mozur and seconded by Mr. Schlichte, it was unanimously
voted to approve the above minutes as amended. Commissioners Paul Trefry-Y, Peter Gentile-Y,
Aaron Henry-Y, Matt Mozur-Y and Jeffry Schlichte-Y. Motion passed 5-0, unanimous.
4. Reading of the Financial Report—Mr. Rawding
Mr. Rawding reported the following revenues for July, 2022 as compared with July, 2021: a)
fuel flowage fee at$9,117.00 represented an increase of$1,918.50;b) traffic count at$8,758.00
represented an increase of$1,587.00; and c) landing fee revenue at$19,416.74 represented an
increase of$4,288.90.
5. Airport Solutions Group Presentation —Mr. Schuster
Mr. Schuster reported that the master plan is ongoing and he is awaiting the perimeter fence
permit from MassDOT. The annual budgetary process will commence in September and will be
scheduled with MassDOT and the FAA.
B. NEW BUSINESS
Review of the Proposed Airport Rules and Regulations
Stephanie Williams, City Solicitor, appeared before the Commission and reviewed the proposed
amendments to the Rules and Regulations (see attached revised document for changes.)
Discussion ensued. The fee structure will be determined after a review of charges of similar airports
by the airport manager. Also for discussion will be granting the airport manager the authority to
grant exemptions or exceptions to these rules. If that is done, in order to maintain a good check and
balance system, the Commission will be notified of same.
Ms. Williams will redraft the document with the discussed changes for presentation to the
Commission for a final vote.
Building 45 Update—Real Estate Appraisal
Mr. Trefry began the discussion on the cost of the real estate appraisal.
Following discussion, and upon motion duly made by Mr. Mozur and seconded by Mr. Trefry, it was
unanimously agreed to authorize the airport manager to spend up to $6,500 for a real estate appraisal
of building 45 and the non-aeronautical land on Airport Road. Commissioners Paul Trefry-Y, Peter
Gentile-Y, Aaron Henry-Y, Matt Mozur-Y and Jeffry Schlichte-Y. Motion passed 5-0, unanimous.
C. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Schlichte and seconded by Mr. Gentile, it was unanimously voted to
adjourn. Commissioners Paul Trefry-Y, Peter Gentile-Y, Aaron Henry-Y, Matt Mozur-Y and Jeffry
Schlichte-Y. Motion passed 5-0, unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 6:48PM.