2000-09-11PRESENT:
ABSENT:
PUBLIC:
BEVERLY AIRPORT COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 2000
Commissioners Barnico, Duval, Farmer, Gourdeau, Lydon, Mahoney,
Nelson, Rosen, Vitale, and White
Commissioner Eaton
Bill Richardson, Craig Schuster, Ken Lewis, Gerry Nelson, Ken Robinson,
Richard Mello, Kerry Healey, and Greg Wyler
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CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Farmer called the meeting to order at 7:30PM.
1. Presentations:
Edwards & Kelcey Uodate - Craig Schuster, E&K's engineer, reminded the
Commission of the Snow Removal Equlpmem (SRE) grant project for FY01
and recommended the airport check into a statewide co-op purchasing
program that the City of Plymouth administers. Airport Mezzetti said he had
already checked into it and was getting infot~,attion from them.
Bill Richardson, E&K's airport planner, told the BAC of the recent meeting
with the airport, FAA, M.A.C., and E&K regarding the AMPU draft. The
basic message from FAA and M.A.C. is that the current preferred BAC
aitemative of a Modification of Standard would not fly.
Mr. Richardson refreshed the Commission on why the need for Runway
Safety Areas (RSA) and impacts of the RSA alternatives. He further explained
the importance of having a 5,000' runway. He explained how jets now shoot
the non-precision instrument approach for Runway 16 and then circle to land
on Runway 9 because it has longer pavement. If we had 5,000' on Runway 16
they could come straight in without going over Danvers residential areas. Mr.
Richardson talked about the extending of Runway 34 alternative and how
FAA and M.A.C. thought it was a worthwhile scenario. (It preserves a 5,000'
runway capability with less environmental intrusion than the other
alternatives, it would provide some relief for Danvers residents from the circle
to land operations, and by using declared distances on Runway 9/27 full
lengths would still be available for takeoffs.)
Responses from the Commission were positive. Commissioner Barnico asked
what would be the effect to the Eaton (now Axeelis) building. Mr. Richardson
said it would have to be looked at but that there already were obstruction
lights on some of the buildings.
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Commissioner Duval suggested it (lengthening Runway 16/34 and Declared
Distances on Runway 9/27) be further explored, Commissioner Rosen said it
looked like the reasonable and rational way to go, Commissioner Barnico said
it was worth a study with a stipulation that we want a commitment from FAA
that before we touch Runway 9/27 that the year before FAA will fund the
Runway 34 extension. Commissioners White and Vitale said it was worth a
study. Commissioner Lydon thought the pluses outweighed the minuses,
Commissioner Nelson said that we have to tell people that there are a lot of
"ifs" in the exploration process. Chairman Farmer said that that alternative is
not cast in concrete. Airport Manager Mezzetti asked if lengthening Runway
16/34 was then the Commission's consensus as the "route to go" i.e. the
preferred alternative. Chairman Farmer said yes, that everybody wanted to go
the next step forward with it. Bill Richardson said he would get some
language together and send it to D-H for the Airport Master Plan Update.
State Representative Candidate, Kerry Healey - Ms. Healey spoke to the
Commission of her support for the airport and her stand on other issues.
Reading of the Minutes for July 2000 - Chairman Farmer called for a reading
of the minutes from the July meeting. Commissioner Mahoney made a motion
to accept the minutes, seconded by Commissioner White. Motion passed
unanimously.
Reading of the Financial Report- There wcre no financial reports available
for this meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
Proposed Use of Runway 16 RPZ for Soccer Use - Hamilton/Wenham
Recreation Director had expressed interest in using portions of the Runway 16
RPZ for potential soccer use. After some discussion, Commission Vitale made
a motion to not approve soccer use of Runway 16 RPZ areas, seconded by
Commissioner Dural. Motion passed unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Airport Informational Meeting - Commissioner Nelson informed the other
Commissioners of her and Commissioner Eaton's airport informational
meeting given to the Danvers Selectmen. Commissioner Nelson and
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Commissioner Eaton found it very positive with positive feedback.
Commissioner Nelson suggested similar meetings be done with the public
either quarterly or bi-
annually. Chairman Farmer, Commissioner Mahoney and Commissioner
Vitale spoke on past public meetings held at the airport. Commissioner Duval
felt it beneficial to have a workshop meeting with neighbors, that even if they
did not come they would know that the airport was attempting to reach out to
them. Commissioner Vitale suggested having an informational table staffed by
Commissioners at the Airport's annual Aviation Day (including one of our
airport consultants from E&K). Commissioner Rosen suggested inviting the
airport abutters, Chairman Farmer agreed. Commissioner Nelson made a
motion to set aside a booth (table) at Aviation Day to be staffed by
Commissioners to give info~wation to the public as needed. Commissioner
Vitale added an amendment to the motion that airport abutters be invited to
Aviation Day. Motion seconded by Commissioner Vitale. Motion passed
unanimously.
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AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT:
The Airport Manager's report for the 9/11/00 BAC meeting was included in the
commission packets. The Airport Manager updated the Commission on events
that had taken place since the packet mailings e.g. the Airport Safety Meeting on
9/25/00 with FBOs and tiedown customers, a tractor demonstration on 9/14/00,
the AMPU, and an a Runway 16 wetland growth update. Commissioner Bamico
requested the Airport Manager send a brief note to the Airport Master Plan
Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) of where the plan stands, what the holdups
have been, and RSA alternative information.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Chairman Farmer called for a role call to enter Executive Session to discuss an
executive session issue with Mr. Greg Wyler.
Role call was taken to exit Executive Session.
CHAIRMAN/COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Chairman Farmer thanked Commissioners Gourde. au, White, Vitale, Airport
Manager Mezzetti, Airport Mechanics Ken Lewis and Gerry Nelson, and
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Airport Clerk Kim Crof~ for their work on the Beverly Homecoming
Aviation Day.
· Chairman Farmer updated the Commission on the Gurnard "Hot Spot"
cleanup.
G. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner
Rosen. Motion passed unanimously.