2006-09-11
BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
LOCATION: Beverly Airport Administration/Maintenance Building, 46 L. P. Henderson
Road, Beverly, MA, 01915
PRESENT: Commissioners Barnico, Dettorre, Forgione, Lydon, Mahoney, Nelson,
Vitale, and White
ABSENT: Commissioners Duval and Tognazzi
PUBLIC: Rich Mello, Angier Ames, Chris Randall, Richard Chase, Frank Elliott, Jim
Bosco, Tony Bettencourt, Ken Robinson, Steve Castle, and Jeff Lurie
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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 August 2006 – Chairman Vitale called for a
reading of the minutes from the August meeting. Commissioner Lydon
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
August 2006. Vice Chairman Mahoney made a motion to accept the
financial report subject to audit, seconded by Commissioner Lydon. Motion
passed unanimously.
3. Chairman’s Report – Chairman Vitale updated the commission on the
following:
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Hangar #4
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Mayor Scanlon Meeting – Mayor may appear at a later date to talk
about the non-aviation use parcel RFP’s and money amounts.
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Steve Fryer is the new Airport Commission member from Danvers. He
replaces Gardner Trask.
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Proposed airport clean-up day.
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Improvements to the airport website
4. Presentations:
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North Shore Community College Aviation Science Program – Program
Director Jim Bosco updated the BAC on the Aviation Science
Associate Degree Program. The commission discussed the possibility of
airport scholarships for Beverly and Danvers students.
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Civil Air Patrol – No report
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Edwards & Kelcey – No report
B. OLD BUSINESS
1. Subcommittee Reports:
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Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee – Vice Chairman Mahoney
updated the commission on Richard “Ace” Chase as the
Subcommittee’s choice for Hangar #4 lessee and proposed lease.
Commissioner Lydon made a motion to accept Mr. Chase as Hangar #4
lessee, accept the proposed lease (and that it would be the last piece of
the former G.A.S. property to be leased), seconded by Commissioner
Forgione. Motion passed unanimously.
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Public Relations Subcommittee – Commissioner Nelson updated the
commission on the new Danvers BAC representative, Steve Fryer and
reported on the recently held RW 34 Project community meeting.
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Facility Maintenance Subcommittee – Commissioner Forgione updated
the commission on a recent inspection of the Barracks Building.
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Hangar Development/Off-Airport Obstructions – Commissioner
Dettorre updated the commission on an upcoming RW 16 survey by
Gerry Marsella and Dave Graham. Also, Commissioner Dettorre,
Chairman Vitale, and Dave Graham would map out a strategy
regarding RW 27 tree obstructions.
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Airport Support Group – No report
C. AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT
Airport Manager Mezzetti updated the commission on the traffic count, landing
fee revenue, Governor’s veto, A B Aviation hangar maintenance update, special
BAC meeting for Chairman’s Signature authorization, MALS baffle, Pete Rogers,
East Side parking lot seal coating, new parallel taxiway construction, airport signs,
airport fly-in, Collings Foundation visit, RW 34 Extension Project update, and
airport maintenance.
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Airport Manager Mezzetti informed the commission of a proposed Roger Brul
sign on NAA-leased property on the East Side. Motion made by Commissioner
White to approve the sign, seconded by Commissioner Barnico. Motion passed
unanimously.
D. NEW BUSINESS
None
E. COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Nelson informed the commission of the upcoming “Truck Day” in
Danvers.
Commissioner Barnico updated the commission on the status of the
remediation/testing efforts of Alliance Environmental Group, Inc. in back of
Hangar #1.
F. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Lydon, seconded by Commissioner
Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. Time of adjournment was 9:15PM.
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