2006-12-11
BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2006
LOCATION: Beverly Airport Administration/Maintenance Building, 46 L. P. Henderson
Road, Beverly, MA, 01915
PRESENT: Commissioners Barnico, Forgione, Freyer, Mahoney, Nelson, Vitale, and
White
ABSENT: Commissioners Dettorre, Duval, Lydon, and Tognazzi
PUBLIC: Steve Castle, Craig Schuster, Tony Bettencourt, Ken Robinson, Jeff Lurie,
Cat Aviation (Trish)
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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 November 2006 – Chairman Vitale called for a
reading of the minutes from the November meeting. Commissioner Nelson
made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Commissioner
Forgione. 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
November 2006. Vice Chairman Mahoney made a motion to accept the
financial report subject to audit, seconded by Commissioner Freyer. Motion
passed unanimously.
3. Chairman’s Report – Chairman Vitale updated the commission on the
following:
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T. Ford mini-storage facility
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Industrial parcels
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Approach light baffles
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BAC Christmas dinner
Chairman Vitale also solicited comments from the following people:
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Ken Robinson of North Atlantic Air, Inc. reported the self-service
fuel island is available for public use.
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Steve Castle of NxAero LLC informed the commission he has a
new chief pilot, Mr. John Davis.
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Jeff Lurie, the Control Tower Chief, thanked the commission for
the recent tree cutting and safety sign installations.
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Trish of Cat Aviation reported three hangar bathrooms have been
repaired, the furnace repairs are near completion, and the hangar
door will be painted next week.
4. Presentations:
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Edwards & Kelcey – Craig Schuster updated the commission on the
RW 34 project.
B. OLD BUSINESS
1. Subcommittee Reports:
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Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee – Vice Chairman Mahoney
updated the commission on hangar development opportunity status on
the West Side infield area.
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Public Relations Subcommittee – Commissioners Nelson and Freyer
updated the commission on potential public relations efforts at BVY.
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Facility Maintenance Subcommittee – Commissioner Forgione updated
the commission on airport “street naming” status and ADA compliance
items. Commissioner White mad a motion to authorize Commissioner
Forgione to proceed with ADA compliance, seconded by
Commissioner Nelson. Motion passed unanimously.
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Hangar Development/Off-Airport Obstructions – No report
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Airport Support Group – No report
C. AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT
Airport Manager Mezzetti updated the commission on the traffic count, RW 34
Extension Project, RW 9/27 preliminary construction plans, landing fees,
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upcoming meetings, Barracks Building improvements, tenant insurance
expirations, MALS baffles installation, and December noise complaints.
D. NEW BUSINESS
None
E. COMMISSION COMMENTS
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Commissioner Nelson updated the commission on the status of the Danvers
explosion.
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Commissioner Barnico talked about how a Connecticut town is spending millions
on its airport and is also buying a whole neighborhood to help alleviate noise.
F. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made at 8:23PM by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by
Commissioner Barnico. Motion passed unanimously.
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