2002-10-21BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 21, 2002
PRESENT: Commissioners Barnico, Duval, Mahoney, Nelson, Simpson, Tognazzi,
Trask, Vitale, and White
ABSENT: Commissioner Lydon
PUBLIC: Rob Valliere, Victor Capozzi, Lou Muggeo, Arthur Allen, Ken Lewis, Ken
Robinson, Craig Schuster, Paul Sutton, Mark Fortier, and Meredith Fine
A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Vitale called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
1. Presentation:
·
Edwards & Kelcey Update – Craig Schuster told the commission of the
upcoming annual 5-year CIP review with M.A.C. and FAA.
·
Weston & Sampson – Paul Sutton updated the commission on the
Gurnard site status e.g. building demolished and slab was removed,
there was evidence of contamination on a couple of spots that a RAM
is being prepared. The remediation is going through the public
involvement process. December sounds reasonable for completion of
public involvement and RAM.
·
Airport Security – Arthur Allen, Mass Aeronautics Commissioner,
briefed the commission on future funds that will be available for
Massachusetts airport security projects (3%, 20%, and 100% state
funded).
·
Transponder Landing System – Commissioner Simpson provided
information on the system and its viability at BVY. Further
investigation being done regarding FAA “509” study and funding
sources.
2. Reading of the Minutes for September 2002 – Chairman Vitale called for a
reading of the minutes from the September meeting. Commissioner Trask made a
motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Mahoney. Motion
passed unanimously.
3. Reading of the Financial Report – Chairman Vitale called for a reading of the
financial report. Vice Chairman White gave the financial report for September
2002. Commissioner Duval made a motion to accept the financial report subject to
audit, seconded by Commissioner Nelson. Motion passed unanimously.
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B. OLD BUSINESS:
Sub-Committee Reports
·
Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee – Commissioner Mahoney
informed the commission on the status of the proposed new Hangar #4
lease with Jim Bildner. Commissioner Mahoney had received Bildner
comments on the draft lease and would be scheduling a meeting with
the lease sub-committee to discuss them.
·
Public Relations Subcommittee – Commissioner Simpson updated the
commission on the promotional piece to market airport industrial
parcels.
·
Aviation Day – Commissioner Trask updated the commission on the
proposed Aviation Day in September 2003.
·
Facilities and Maintenance Subcommittee – Commissioner Tognazzi
updated the commission on tenant inspections and fuel can
procurement (tiedown customers would put contaminated fuel in the
cans).
C. NEW BUSINESS:
·
Bellafatto Electric – Bellafatto sublet of 400+/- S.F. of Hangar #4
discussed. Commissioner Duval made a motion that the commission
give permission to G.A.S. to rent the space to Bellafatto contingent on
them producing a sublease in writing to the sublease committee that is
acceptable to the sublease committee, seconded by Commissioner
Tognazzi. Motion passed unanimously.
·
Release of Airport Industrial Parcels – The release for sale/lease of
airport industrial parcels was discussed. Commissioner Barnico made a
motion that the airport commission request Beverly City Council to
release three (3) airport industrial parcels for sale or long term lease by
the Beverly Airport Commission, seconded by Commissioner Duval.
Motion passed unanimously.
D. AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT:
Airport Manager Mezzetti gave an abbreviated report to the commission.
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E. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Chairman Vitale reported that New England Flyers had paid their deferred rent.
Chairman Vitale reminded the commission of the Chairman and Vice Chairman
December elections.
Chairman Vitale asked Airport Manager Mezzetti to ask Commissioner Lydon to
set up the Commissioners Christmas dinner.
Chairman Vitale announced his resignation from the Beverly Airport Commission.
F. COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner Duval and others thanked Chairman Vitale for his service to the
Beverly Airport Commission.
Commissioner Trask informed the commission of an upcoming informational
meeting he and Commissioner Nelson will soon have with Danvers officials.
Commissioner Trask passed out the proposed outline.
G. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Trask, seconded by Commissioner
Nelson. Motion passed unanimously.
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