2006-06-12
BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 12, 2006
LOCATION: Beverly Airport Administration/Maintenance Building, 46 L. P. Henderson
Road, Beverly, MA, 01915
PRESENT: Commissioners Barnico, Duval, Forgione, Mahoney, Trask, Vitale, and
White
ABSENT: Commissioners Dettorre, Lydon, Nelson, and Tognazzi
PUBLIC: Jim Baker, Ray Igou, Rich Mello, Steve Castle, Martin Cutler, Stephanie
Jones, Tony Bettencourt, Craig Schuster, and Dave Graham
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A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Vitale called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
1. Reading of the Minutes for May 2006 – Chairman Vitale called for a
reading of the minutes from the May meeting. Commissioner Trask made a
motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Vice Chairman Mahoney.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. Reading of the Financial Report – Chairman Vitale called for a reading of
the financial report. Commissioner White presented the financial report for
May 2006. Commissioner Trask made a motion to accept the financial
report subject to audit, seconded by Commissioner Barnico. Motion passed
unanimously.
3. Chairman’s Report –
??Chairman Vitale reported he talked with the Mayor regarding the 6-
acre airport parcel adjacent to Nike Road and that the Mayor might
be available to meet with the BAC in July.
??The Airport Parcel RFP bid opening date has been changed to
6/26/06 at 2:00PM.
??NxAero LLC has purchased Columbia Air’s Air Taxi Certificate.
??City electrician, Bill Ambrifi, is trying to locate new electrical light
poles for the East Side parking lot and ramp.
??Updated BAC on the Danvers June Selectman’s meeting attended
by the Chairman and Airport Manager.
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BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
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??Discussed off-airport tree removal efforts at the end of RW16.
4. Presentations: Craig Schuster of Edwards & Kelcey updated the BAC on
the RW34 Extension Project.
B. OLD BUSINESS
1. Subcommittee Reports:
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Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee – Vice Chairman Mahoney
updated the commission on the Danvers jet fuel tax meeting and
West Side infield line-of-sight results.
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Public Relations Subcommittee – Commissioner Trask discussed
the airport’s Good Neighbor Policy and that the Town of Danvers
requested a BAC vote accepting the policy. Motion by
Commissioner Trask to accept the Beverly Airport Good Neighbor
Policy, but change #11 to read, “Beverly Airport Commission will
maintain a standing committee consisting of two (2) commission
members from Danvers and a Beverly Airport Commissioner. Their
responsibility will be to meet neighbors and officials on a regular
schedule regarding the concerns of airport neighbors and general
updates of airport activity.” Commissioner White seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously.
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The Danvers public meeting regarding the RW34 Extension Project
is awaiting information from Town Manager Wayne Marquis.
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Facility Maintenance Subcommittee – No report, however, the
Airport Manager will soon schedule a facility inspection.
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Hangar Development Subcommittee – No report
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Airport Support Group – Ray Igou reported feedback from the
public on FBO improvements was positive and that the North
Shore Community College Aviation Program Director had
resigned. Mr. Igou asked if, during the Collings Foundation bomber
visit, it was permissible for a Coast Guard booth and car display.
2. Revisit BVY Primary Surface – Tabled until Commissioner Dettorre can be
present for discussion.
C. AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT
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Airport Manager Mezzetti updated the commission on the traffic count, landing
fee revenue, results of the Danvers Town Meeting regarding jet fuel tax, State
Aviation Caucus meeting, M.A.C. grant assurances, off-airport tree obstruction
status, Hangar #4 ads, Pete Rogers’ T-hangars status, airport parcel RFP, RW34
pre-construction meeting, High Flight’s annual CPI, Collings Foundation, Aero
Manufacturing construction notification requirement to FAA and M.A.C., and
National Grid helicopter operation.
D. NEW BUSINESS
None
E. COMMISSION COMMENTS
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Commissioner Trask recommended the BAC send letters annually to town
boards regarding permits for construction or alteration and airport height
restrictions.
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Commissioner Trask updated the BAC on the Danvers Family Festival dates
and activities.
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Commissioner Trask announced his resignation from the BAC due to his recent
election as a Danvers Selectman.
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Commissioner White questioned if the City’s airport parcel RFP was in
violation of Chapter 90.
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Commissioner Duval announced his new position with the Association of
Airport Executives (AAAE) and how it may help BVY.
F. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner
Barnico. Motion passed unanimously.
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