2006-11-14
BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 14, 2006
LOCATION: Beverly Airport Administration/Maintenance Building, 46 L. P. Henderson
Road, Beverly, MA, 01915
PRESENT: Commissioners Barnico, Dettorre, Duval, Freyer, Lydon, Mahoney,
Nelson, Vitale, and White
ABSENT: Commissioners Forgione and Tognazzi
PUBLIC: Richard Chase, Steve Castle, Tony Bettencourt, Jim Baker, 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 October 2006 – Chairman Vitale called for a
reading of the minutes from the October meeting. Vice Chairman Mahoney
made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Dettorre.
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
October 2006. Commissioner Duval made a motion to accept the financial
report subject to audit, seconded by Commissioner Freyer. Motion passed
unanimously.
Amendment: October 11, 2006 Financial Report Minutes amended to
reflect there was no financial report for September 2006.
3. Chairman’s Report – Chairman Vitale updated the commission on the
following:
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East Side parking lot and ramp lighting
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Issuance of latest “Letter from the Chairman”
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Received updates from “Ace” Chase on Hangar #4 rehabilitation
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Steve Castle of NxAero is looking for a second aircraft for its air taxi
business
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Jim Baker reported receiving four (4) proposals from aircraft owners to
base themselves in the grass triangle hangar when it’s built
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Reported that the Atlantic Flyer newspaper will publish BVY
information and that they would routinely provide extra complimentary
copies to the BAC
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Assigned L. P. Henderson Road (East Side) and McCullock Road
(West Side) name change project to Commissioner Forgione
4. Presentations:
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Edwards & Kelcey – Dave Graham updated the commission on the RW
34 project, GQS obstruction survey at the end of RW 16, and the need
to establish a CIP date with FAA and M.A.C. to go over
projects/project changes.
B. OLD BUSINESS
1. Subcommittee Reports:
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Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee – Vice Chairman Mahoney
updated the commission on the self-service fuel facility and the
approvals of the A B Aviation Addendum and the Cat Aviation Lease.
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Public Relations Subcommittee – Commissioner Nelson reported that
work would commence after the holidays on a Beverly Municipal
Airport brochure.
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Facility Maintenance Subcommittee – Chairman Vitale reported on
behalf of Commissioner Forgione on the results of the airport clean-up
day.
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Hangar Development/Off-Airport Obstructions – Commissioner
Dettorre reported on West Side hangar development concepts and
access issues. To help, E&K said they would check with FAA.
Commissioner Dettorre also reported on the cost estimate of Pierre
Erhard of $4,080 to remove off-airport trees in the GQS approach.
Commissioner Lydon made a motion to accept the tree arborist’s
proposal and estimate, seconded by Commissioner Dettorre. Motion
passed unanimously.
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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, RW 34
Extension Project, East Side parking and aircraft ramp lighting, A B Aviation
Addendum approval, Cat Aviation lease approval, hangar development interest,
MALS baffle, proposed FAA lease consolidation, and wildlife management.
D. NEW BUSINESS
None
E. COMMISSION COMMENTS
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Commissioner Freyer reported the positive cooperation he had from BVY-based
helicopters.
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Commissioner Barnico updated the commission on the effect of a new DEP 200’
setback from Airport Brook.
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Commissioner White inquired on where he might find airport latitude and
longitude information.
F. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Lydon, seconded by Commissioner
Dettorre. Motion passed unanimously.
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