2007-08
BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 13, 2007
LOCATION: Beverly Airport AdministrationlMaintenance Building, 46 L. P. Henderson
Road, Beverly, MA, 01915
PRESENT:
Commissioners Barnico, Dettorre, Forgione, Freyer, Lydon, Mahoney,
Nelson, Tognazzi, Vitale, and White
ABSENT:
None
PUBLIC:
Richard Chase, Tricia Nestor, Dave Graham, Ray Igou, Rich Little, Tom
Lyons, Steve Castle, Ken Robinson, and John Duval
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Vitale called the meeting to order at 7: 00 PM.
1. Reading of the Minutes for July 2007 - Chairman Vitale called for a
reading of the minutes from the July meeting. Commissioner Lydon 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
July 2007. Commissioner Dettorre made a motion to accept the financial
report subject to audit, seconded by Vice Chairman Mahoney. Motion
passed unanimously.
3. Chairman's Report - Chairman Vitale provided the following information
to the commission:
. An update of the history of the RW 27 tree removal project
. Thanked Mr. Rich Little for the successful 2nd Annual Beverly Airport
Family Day that benefited the Cystic Fibrosis Association
. An update on the tree and brush removal at the end of the AdminlMaint
building and the creation of a dirt vehicle parking lot
. Acquiring a database of airport abutter information in order to keep
them informed of airport events
4. Presentations:
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. Jacobs, Edwards, & Kelcey, Inc. - Dave Graham updated the
commission on the RW 27 threshold. It appears if Ron Vitale cuts the
trees on his property, the RW 27 displaced threshold will be
approximately 250'. If the trees are not removed, the threshold will be
more than 250' (approximately 470').
B. OLD BUSINESS
1. Subcommittee Reports:
. Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee - Vice Chairman Mahoney
updated the commission on the proposed AdminlMaint building
improvements, pilot's lounge interest, the termination of the High
Flight lease, the possible Civil Air Patrol lease, and the new NxAero
lease.
. Public Relations Subcommittee - Commissioner Freyer updated the
commission on the proposed RW 9/27 rededication and asked for
suggestions. The event may have 70-80 people. A list of VIP's to be
compiled.
. Facility Maintenance Subcommittee - Commissioners Lydon and
Forgione updated the commission on the status of the airport's east
side entrance road name change, the status of the sump pump fuel
containers, and provided the results of the 7/19/07 facility inspections.
. Hangar Development/Off-Airport Obstructions - Commissioner
Dettorre updated the commission on the RW 16 tree removal status.
He also suggested obtaining a license from Jeppesen's to show their
charts on the BVY website.
. Environmental Issues & NSCC Aviation Program - Commissioner
Barnico updated the commission on the status of the City's Skating
Rink RFP, the Allied Environmental test wells in back of Hangar 47
( old Hangar # 1), and provided information on the City's 200' buffer
zone.
. Special Projects - Commissioner Tognazzi updated the commission on
the AdminlMaint building and that a bid package is being prepared by
Dave Gelineau for the building addition.
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. Airport Safety & Security Coordination - John Duval updated the
commission on the RW 16/34 and TW "B" pavement analysis using an
FAA advisory circular.
C. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT
Airport Manager Mezzetti reported on the monthly aircraft traffic count, monthly
landing fee collections, RW 9/27 Reconstruction Project, RW 34 localizer, DME,
REILS, BVY Family Day, August noise complaint, Ron Vitale development, Hangar
#5 (grass triangle) development, High Flight lease termination, hay farmer interest,
Atlantic Flyer ad, departure of Jeff Lurie, and airport maintenance.
D. NEW BUSINESS None
E. COMMISSION COMMENTS
. The new A B Aviation hangar, Hangar #5 (grass triangle) should be completed in
September.
. Commissioner Barnico complimented the control tower on their handling of air
traffic on BVY Family Day.
. Vice Chairman Mahoney set meeting dates and times for lease discussions with
Civil Air Patrol and NxAero.
F. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made at 9:28PM by Commissioner Forgione, seconded by
Commissioner Lydon. Motion passed unanimously.
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