2006/07/10
BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
JULY 10, 2006
LOCATION: Beverly Airport Administration/Maintenance Building, 46 L. P. Henderson
Road, Beverly, MA, 01915
PRESENT: Commissioners Barnico, Duval, Forgione, Lydon, Mahoney, Nelson,
Vitale, and White
ABSENT: Commissioners Dettorre and Tognazzi
PUBLIC: Craig Schuster, Dave Graham, Jim Baker, Chris Peatridge, Tony
Bettencourt, Angier Ames, Ken Robinson, Rich Mello, Bob Mitnik, and
Steve Castle
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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 June 2006 – Chairman Vitale called for a
reading of the minutes from the June meeting. Vice Chairman Mahoney
made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Duval.
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
June 2006. Commissioner Duval 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 on union concerns regarding a start date
for RW 34 Extension construction.
??Chairman Vitale reported on the meeting with Lt. Governor
Healey.
??Chairman Vitale reported on his meeting with Mayor Scanlon.
??Chairman Vitale reported on his and Airport Manager’s interviews
with the newspapers.
??Chairman Vitale reported on his meeting with M.A.C.
Commissioner Bill Nutt.
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??Chairman Vitale reported on his conversation with Tom Ford
regarding mini-storage and the former Vitale site.
??Chairman Vitale reported that the Mayor might be available for the
August BAC meeting to discuss the six-acre “Nike Road” non-
aviation use parcel.
??Chairman Vitale reported on his conversation with the new
manager of the Cherry Hill industrial park and his willingness to
work with the airport.
??Chairman Vitale reported that the departure of Gardner Trask left a
vacancy in the Public Relations Subcommittee.
4. Presentations: Dave Graham (E&K) talked about a FAA Notice of
Proposed Rule Making that would merge TERPS with Part 77 surfaces.
Dave will make arrangements for a stationary transit survey of tree
penetrations. Craig Schuster (E&K) updated the commission on the RW 34
Extension project.
B. OLD BUSINESS
1. Subcommittee Reports:
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Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee – Vice Chairman Mahoney
reported on the non-aviation use RFP bid opening results and that
the RFP Evaluation Subcommittee is expected to comprise of Tina
Cassidy, John Dunn, and himself.
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Public Relations Subcommittee – No report
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Facility Maintenance Subcommittee – Commissioner Forgione
reported on the recent facility inspections.
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Hangar Development Subcommittee – Ken Robinson, President of
North Atlantic Air, reported that there was a desire from abutting
neighbors to block the glare from the MALS lights; he also
reported that an engineer (Peter Ogren) would help identify tree
obstructions.
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Airport Support Group – No report
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C. AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT
Airport Manager Mezzetti updated the commission on the traffic count, landing
fee revenue, State Aviation Caucus information, M.A.C. grant assurances, FAA
NPRM, Hangar #4 ads, airport parcel RFP, airport security pilot program, airport
maintenance, FAA Part 77 acceptance of rotating beacon, annual report to Mayor,
parking lot lights, newspaper interviews, and airport escrow account.
D. NEW BUSINESS
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Comments – Airport Rules & Regulations and Minimum Standards
E. COMMISSION COMMENTS
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Commissioner Duval suggested the BAC do a final review of the proposed
new Airport Rules & Regulations and Fixed Base Minimum Standards.
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Commissioner Barnico inquired on the status of the G.A.S. escrow account.
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Commissioner White inquired on the status of the Hangar #4 aircraft.
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Vice Chairman Mahoney recommended that inspecting Coastal Pool’s
chemical storage be a priority.
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Commissioner Nelson suggested that the Danvers public meeting on the RW
34 Extension construction project be held in abeyance until some firm dates
and activity schedules become available.
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Commissioner Barnico discussed politicians and FAA regarding funding of
projects. Commissioner Barnico also discussed the North Shore Community
College Aviation Science Program.
F. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Barnico, seconded by Commissioner
White. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:50PM.
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