1996-09-09 BEVERLY AIRPORT COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 1996
Present: Commissions; Bamico, Mahoney, White, Dean, Gourdeau, Mugg~o and
Rosen.
Absent: Conunissioners; Farmer and Eaton.
Public: Alan McKinnon, Kevin Quinn (Connell LTD. Partnership). Ken Lewis, Gerry
Nelson, Ken Robinson and Victor Capozzi.
A. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman White called the meeting to order at 7:30
1. Presentations: None.
2. Vice Chairman White called for a reading of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of August 12, ! 996.
Motion to accept by Commissioner Mahoney, 2nd by Commissioner Rosen.
Vote: yea - 7 Nay - 0
3. Vice Chairman White called for a reading of the financial report for the month of
July 1996.
Vice Chairman White had a question on retained earnings, Vice Chairman White
will ask the City Finance Director about beginning balance and closing
balance, why it does not happen on the report regarding the new airport truck.
Vice Chairman White said current expenditures look O.K.
Commissioner Gourdeau ask~ if G.A. S's request for a changed method of reporting
G.A.S's interest on prepaid rent in escrow had been done. Airport Manager Mezzetti
reported that the request had been sent to City Finance. The Airport Manager will check
with City Finance to see if it has been done.
Commissioner Rosen asked for clarification of budget account 20450 57000 (other
expenditures). He requested that expenditures in this category be identified for future
meetings.
Commissioner Mahoney asked if $500.00 for landing fees was a realistic figure for
budgeted revenue. Vice Chairman White reported actual landing fee collection for last
year was $243.00. Commissioner Mahoney questioned why landing fees for the report
period reflected no collections. The Airport Manager will check on it.
Motion to accept the financial report was made by Commissioner. Barnico.
Vote: yea- 7 nay - 0
B. OLD BUSINESS:
I. Hospitality Solutions - Airport Manager Mezzetti reported that the agreement had
been signed by the Mayor and was currently in the City Solicitors Office. He
further reported that Hospitality Solutions were informed they can begin
occupancy.
Commissioner Barnico reported that he had found a company that would disman~e
and remove the drill press machine in Hospitality Solutions leasehold for
$1,100.00, and that scrap value would be approximately $300.00.
Motion to authorize the $1,100.00 expenditure was made by Commissioner
Muggeo, 2nd by Commissioner Rosen.
Vote: yea - 7 nay - 0
Airport Manager Mezzetti further reported that Mr. Jeff Walsh of Hospitality
Solutions had requested a letter from the Commission that said the leased premises
utility systems and roof were in good order, that he be allowed to record the lease,
that he pay rent on net interior usable space, and the airport remove the large drill
press machine, oil drums, and scrap. After some discussion it was decided that the
Airport Manager would discuss the issues with Jeff Walsh and it would be up to
the Airport Manager for the response.
2. Land Acquisition - Airport Manager updated the Commission on the
Gongas/Murrin property acquisition. Airport Manager will contact the negotiator
representing the city for a status report. Airport Manager will also keep reminding
City Solicitor that FAA needs the signed grant offer by September 13, 1996.
3. Dufresne-Henry, Inc. Industrial Park and Access Road Impact Report - Airport
· Manager updated the Commission on the report. Meeting and presentation with
FAA is tentatively scheduled for around 9/23/96.
4. Connell LTD. - Discussion tabled for Executive Session.
5. Runway 16-34 Project - Airport Manager updated the Commission on project
status.
6. Ceilings Foundation - Airport Manager reported on the four (4) day vintage
aircraf~ display. Emphasized need for Collines group to allow the public free ramp
access, however, Ceilings could accept donations to go in aircraft.
C. NEW BUSINESS:
I. Wayside Truck Leasing - Airport Manager read letter of interest from Wayside
Truck Leasing to park empty tractor trailer boxes on available airport property.
After some concerns were raised regarding wetlands, soft ground, activity levels,
potential tenant impact and attractiveness, it was decided to invite Mr. Don Kelley,
President of Wayside Truck Leasing, to the next BAC meeting.
2. Stage 2 Aircraft Restriction - Airport Manager will check to see if there are any
bared stage 2 aircraft at Beverly Municipal Airport, if not will check with MAC on
placing a stage 2 aircraft restriction at Beverly (tentatively 11:00 P.M. - 7:00
D. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT:
Airport Manager reported on MAC airport inspection discrepancies, New England Fiyers
meter change out, Omni road clearing, Gumard building cleaning, Vegetation
Management plan status, and pedestrian gate installation.
Motion to engage in Executive Session by Commissioner Gourdeau, 2nd by
Commissioner Barnice. Vote was unanimous.
Motion to return to regular session by Commissioner Rosen, 2nd by Commissioner
Barnice. Vote was unanimous.
E. CHAIRMAN/COMMISSION COMMENTS: None.
F. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Robert Mezzetti
Airport Manager
TO: Beverly Airport Commission
FROM: Bob Mezzetti, Airport Manager ~
RE; Amended Minutes, Meeting 9/09/96
D~: 9/~?/96 ,
Below information reflects Chairman/Commission comments from the
9/09/96 meeting. Please attach to Minutes of 9/09/96 recently
mailed to you.
E. CHAIRMAN/CON}{ISSION COMMENTS: Commissioner Gourdeau commented
on G.A.S lease renewal at which time Commissioner Muggeo excused
himself. Commissioner Barnico commented on some articles from the
old lease not being carried over to the lease. The articles
pertained to completion of certain maintenance items. A discussion
followed between Mr. Victor Capozzi of G.A.S., Commissioner
Barnico, and Commissioner Gourdeau. Mr. Capozzi left the meeting.
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn meeting.