2000-02-07PRESENT:
ABSENT:
PUBLIC:
BEVERLY AIRPORT COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 7, 2000
Commissioners Bamico, Duval, Eaton, Farmer, Lydon, Mahoney, Vitale,
and White
Commissioners Gourdeau, Nelson, and Rosen
(See attached sign-in sheet)
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Farmer called the meeting to order at 7:30PM.
1. Presentation:
Beverly Homecoming, AI Ternkin and Phyllis LeBlanc - Phyllis LeBlanc
updated the Commission on some proposed events for the Beverly
Homecomin~'s Aviation Day (which has been set for August 3, 2000 from
10AM to 7PM). Ms. LeBlanc has been in touch with the U.S.A.F. at
Hauscom Field. They told her that they can supply aircraft displays for us
but they needed a specific date. The U.S.A.F. Liberty Band, "Army on
Board" drill team, and two platoons that feature a mock army boot camp
will also he coming. Both the Air Force and the Army would be allowed to
set up recruitment booths. Phyllis has also set up a website for all
homecoming events. There will also be live internet "camcorder" coverage
of the Homecoming' s Aviation Day.
Phyllis is open to suggestions on what information to put on the website.
The Civil Air Patrol will also participate. Mr. AI Ternkin spoke next. He
said the feedback from last year's event was absolutely fabulous and that is
why they want to have another event this year. He also wanted to pursue
joint ventures that would not only benefit Homecoming but also help the
airport. Airport Manager Mezzetti asked if the Homecoming Committee
could pay for a parachute demonstration team and portable toilets. Mr.
Ternkin said it could he discussed. Chairman Farmer said police details
might he able to come out on a community service type arrangement.
Edwards & Kelcey Update - Dave Graham, Craig Schuster, and G-reg Smart
updated the Commission on the EA/ENF RSA Scoping Project status. The
final scope is being prepared incorporating any review comments that they
received f~om the airport, FAA, and M.A.C. Final should he ready the end of
Februmy. The environmental audit of the airport and airport website are to he
included in the EA/ENF Scoping Project grant application-
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2. Readine of the Minutes for January 10, 2000 - Chairman Farmer called for a
reading of the minutes. Chairman Farmer pointed out an error in the date in the
header section of the minutes; the date should have been January 10, 2000 instead
of December 13, 1999. Commissioner Lydon made a motion to accept the minutes
subject to correcting the date, seconded by Commissioner Vitale. Motion passed
3. Re_~dlng of the Financial Report for January 2000-Chairman Farmer called
for a reading of the financial report. Commissioner White gave the financial report
that included information that the GTE $62,000.00 lease assignment payment had
still not appeared on the airport's books. Chairman Farmer said that he would ask
John Dunn (Director of Municipal Finance) when it would appear. Commissioner
Duval made a motion to approve the financial report subject to audit, seconded by
Vice-Chairman Eator~ Motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
Orani RFP - Chairman Farmer informed the Commission that the RFP was
opened last week and was referred back. A letter went out to the two
proposers that they had until next Friday by 11AM to submit final ~nancials
and, at that time, the Commi~ion would negotiate with the hi~,hest bidder.
Chairman Farmer asked Mr. Briggle and Mr. Capozzi as well as the public if
there were any questions. There were no questions.
NEW BUSINESS:
North Shore Helicopters Company Inc., Mr. Sai Falzone - Airport Manager
Mezzetti briefed the Commission on Mr. Falzone's request to operate a
helicopter flight school. Revenue to the airport would he 10% of his $250.00
per month Doozer's sublet ($25.00 per month). Airport Manager Mezzetti
asked the BAC if they also wanted to charge North Shore Helicopters a
commercial activity fee. Chairman Farmer suggested to the BAC that a
commercial activity fee he waived as Mr. Falzone was just starting up and was
bringing needed activity to the airport. At a later date a commercial activity fee
could he talked about.
Con..ii~ioner White made the motion, as read by the Airport Manager, to
approve North Shore Helicopter Co. Inc. as a limited aeronautical FBO i.e. a
flight training school subject to meeting all requirements of the Beverly
Municipal Airport General Rules & Regulations & Minimum Standards
approved and adopted by the BAG on 10/28/70, and waiving, for the time
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being, a commercial activity fee. Commissioner Duval seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
AIRPORT MANAOER'S REPORT:
The Airport Manager' s February 2000 report for the BAC meeting was included in
the commission packets. Commissioner White asked for details on the "office
modernization". Chairman Farmer explained that it was to get ideas and estimates
on how best to uf~ize the building's administrative space, eliminate oddball
rnatedaFequipment, and get a neat, uniform appearance. Chairman Farmer
answered a question Commissioner Mahoney had on the reports on the Casco
Chemical area portion. The Airport Manager updated the Commission on events
that had taken place since the packet mailings. Updates included:
Gongas Taking - Marshall Hartally is now doing the title search and then will
do the taking. There will be no formal meeting when the taking occurs.
Gongas' attorney wili be notified when the taking occurs and the Oongas'
should get their check that day.
T. Ford Lease - The City Solicitor has received Frank gillilea's verbal
corranunication that the Ournard area environmentally is okay to develop. The
Solicitor was awaiting Frank's verbal okay before reviewing and submitting the
proposed lease to City Council.
· Rutherford Lawsuit - Once the Gongas' taking is completed the City Solicitor
will sue to recover the airport's remediation costs.
CHAIRMAN/COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Durkee Road - Chairman Farmer told the Commission that as a result of a
recent survey, it was discovered that a portion of Durkee's private mad was on
airport property. Commissioner Bamico commented that from now on any
fence that the Commission installed should be installed along the true property
lines. The Airport Manager told the Commission that Vice-Chairman Eaton
went to the Registry of Deeds and found that the airport has a fight-of-way
easement on Durkee's private roadway.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Chairman Fartact made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss the
Airport Manager' s performance and any ~lary increase. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Barnico. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting returned to Regular Session.
Commissioner Duval made a motion that the Airport Manager's ~lary be
increased 6% retroactive to July 1, 1999. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
LydorL Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Lydon, seconded by Commissioner Vitale.
Motion passed unanimously.
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