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1999-02-08BEVERLY AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 1999 PRESENT: ABSENT: PUBLIC: Commissioners Barnico, Dean, Duval, Eaton, Farmer, Lydon, Mahoney, Rosen, Vitale, and White Commissioner Gourdeau Ken Lewis, Gerry Nelson, Ken Robinson, Victor Capozzi, Tina Cassidy, Jim Rutherford, Pam McGrath, Bruce Palmet, and Bob Finkelstein CALL TO ORDER: Chairman White called the meeting to order at 7:30PM. I. Presentations: Dr. Finkelstein - Dr. Robert Finkelstein gave an informative presentation on North Shore Community College and the college's aviation program. The program's ground school and flight instruction is conducted out of Beverly Flight Center. Y2K Airport Fireworks Display - Ms. Pam McGrath, Director of the Beverly Chamber of Commerce and Captain Bruce Palmer of the Beverly Fire Department were present to give general information on a proposed Beverly Airport fireworks display on or about August 7, 2000 and to inquire if it was feasible. The Commission directed that a future meeting be held with FBO's to discuss the pros and cons. The information from that meeting would be presented to the Y2K Committee through Ms. McGrath and Captain Palmer. 2. Reading of the Minutes for January 11, 1999 - Chairman White called for a reading of the minutes. Vice Chairman Eaton made a motion to accept the minutes Commissioner Mahoney seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Reading of the Financial Reports for December 1998 and January 1999 - Chairman White called for a reading of the financial reports. Commissioner Barnico made a motion to accept the reports. Commissioner Duval seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. B, OLD BUSINESS: · Gurnard Site Remediation - Airport Manager Mezzetti reported that the City' s Director of Engineering had still not evaluated the Ransom Phase II BEVERLY AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 1999 Remediation scope, and that there was going to be a meeting the following Wednesday with Frank Killilea and Tina Cassidy to discuss airport subjects (the delay in Gurnard remediation being one of the topics). Commissioner Farmer and Commissioner Barnico will also attend this meeting. · MALS Update - Airport Manager Mezzetti reported that the ground-to- ground unit has been fixed. · Omni Update - This subject was discussed later on in Executive Session. · Gongas Property Acquisition Update - The commission packets included a chronological history up to the present on acquisition efforts. C. NEW BUSINESS: Election of Commission Officers for 1999 - Chairman White asked if the nomination committee had names. Commissioner Lydon reported that the nomination committee had no names and referred nominations to the board/table. Chairman White opened up nominations from the table. Chairman White asked if there were any nominations from the table for the office of Chairman. Commissioner Farmer asked that his name be placed on the nomination for the office of Chairman, seconded by Commissioner Duval. Chairman White asked if there were any other nominations for Chairman, there were none, and the nominations for Chairman were closed. Chairman White asked if there were any nominations for Vice Chairman. Commissioner Lydon re-nominated Vice Chairman Eaton, seconded by Commissioner Vitaie. Commissioner Farmer relayed Commissioner Gourdeau's request that he be put on the nomination list for Vice Chairman. Chairman White said nominees for Vice Chairman were Commissioner Eaton and Commissioner Gourdeau. Chairman White asked if there were any more nominations for Vice Chairman, there were none, and nominations for Vice Chairman were closed. Chairman White asked who was in favor of Commissioner Farmer for Chairman; the vote was unanimous that Commissioner Farmer be the new Chairman. Chairman White asked who was in favor of Vice Chairman Eaton for re-election to Vice Chairman, the vote was unanimous that Vice Chairman Eaton again be Vice Chairman. Chairman White asked if a proxy vote left by Commissioner Gourdeau could be used, it could not. Increase of Secretary's Work Schedule - Airport Manager requested that the airport clerk's work schedule be changed from 19 hours per week to 25 hours per week, As it stands now, Kim Crofts' four hours per day is taken up doing 2 BEVERLY AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 1999 account payables and account receivables and some typing. The increase, which represents only one extra hour per day Monday through Thursday and two extra hours on Friday would allow more typing to be done (which the Airport Manager currently does), better upkeep/maintenance of the files, special projects, and time to produce an airport newsletter. Increased office coverage will also project a more professional image for the airport. Before making a decision the Commission wanted not only the payroll impact, but also the dollar impact from extra vacation time, extra holiday pay, and sick time buy-back that would be associated with the work schedule increase. D, AIRPORT MANAGER' S REPORT: The Airport Manager' s report for the meeting was included in the commission packets. Subjects covered were MALS, AIP extensions~ Gurnard Site, Runway Safety Area criteria, Wenham and Danvers property tax, GTE lease transfer, Budina's discrimination claim, Omni fuel farm, and January traffic count. At this time, Commissioner Mahoney had a question regarding the airport's share of a rent subsidy. Chairman-Elect Farmer asked how long McLellan's occupancy could continue for and also questioned if the same situation could arise with the Gongas'. The Airport Manager offered copies of the Federal Relocation Program to interested commissioners that explained in detail how the program works. The Airport Manager told of the non-existence of comparable housing in the Hamilton- Wenham area and how the relocation specialist has expanded the search to outside the Hamilton-Wenham area. He also explained that the FAA had said that McLellan could remain until her daughter finished high school (approximately one year and four months). If comparable housing can be found outside of Hamilton- Wenham and her daughter is allowed to finish high school in Hamilton-Wenham, McLellan will move from the BurIcy Street house. The Airport Manager reported that FAA and MAC have said that in the event McLeIlan remains we could at least conclude the grant project portions that pertain to the Gongas and Murrin land acquisition, the Gongas relocation allowance, and the Gongas house disposal. Then later, when McLellan leaves, we will get a new grant that would cover the McLellan relocation allowance and house disposal costs (approximately $34,000.00). Chairman-Elect Farmer requested proof of comparable housing efforts from the relocation specialist be sought. The Airport Manager will also question the Wenham tax assessor about the Muffin property tax bills and follow up on the McLellan proof of insurance. E, BEVERLY AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 1999 CHAIRMAN/COMMISSION COMMENTS: Commissioner Duval reported that the six-month AlP reauthorization looks better, that senate action would take place after the presidential impeachment proceedings. · Chairman-Elect Farmer congratulated the Danvers commissioners for doing their job despite some abutter criticism and hopes they continue to serve. · Commissioner Bamico reported on information regarding increased corporate traffic on a national level. Commissioner Lydon and Chairman-Elect Farmer and commissioners talked about GTE and how GTE would need to appear before the commission to discuss anything lease-related. Commissioner Vitale suggested a commission sub-committee be formed to address back yard flooding claims ofabutters. Commissioner Vitale and Vice Chairman Eaton will comprise the sub-committee and will contact the abutlets. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Commissioner Duval made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Omni. Chairman-Elect Farmer seconded motion. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting returned to regular session. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn by Chainnan-Elect Farmer, seconded by Commissioner Vitale. Motion passed unanimously. 4