2002-11-02BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 2002
PRESENT: Commissioners Barnico, Duval, Lydon, Simpson, Trask, and White
ABSENT: Commissioners Mahoney, Nelson, and Tognazzi
PUBLIC: Ken Lewis, Gerry Nelson, Dave Graham, Gary Kerr, Rich Mello, Paul
Osborne, Dave Gallagher, Ken Robinson, Alex Skrabut, Courtney Little
A. CALL TO ORDER: Acting Chairman White called the meeting to order at
7:00PM.
1. Presentation:
·
Edwards & Kelcey Update – Dave Graham provided information on
the potential for a Transponder Landing System (TLS) at Beverly
Airport and gave an update on TERPS (Terminal Instrument
Procedures). Recent changes to TERPS could have an effect on the
future of straight-in, non-precision approach procedures.
2. Reading of the Minutes for October 2002 – Acting Chairman White called for a
reading of the minutes from the October meeting. Commissioner Duval made a
motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Barnico. Motion passed
unanimously.
3. Reading of the Financial Report – Acting Chairman White gave the financial
report for October 2002. Commissioner Barnico made a motion to accept the
financial report subject to audit, seconded by Commissioner Lydon. Motion passed
unanimously.
B. OLD BUSINESS:
Sub-Committee Reports
·
Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee – Commissioner Barnico and
Acting Chairman White updated the commission on the proposed
written sublet agreement between General Aviation Services and
Bellafatto Electric. G.A.S. attorney Lou Muggeo has been sent a letter
naming the changes needed in their proposed written sublet.
Also, some of the requested changes from Jim Bildner on the proposed
new Hangar #4 lease are unacceptable. The Airport Manager will send
Mr. Bildner a letter relaying that fact.
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·
Public Relations Subcommittee – Commissioner Simpson informed the
commission of his continued efforts to push for the precision
transponder landing system for Beverly. He also updated the
commission on a FAA/M.A.C./Commission meeting he attended in
Plymouth.
·
Facilities and Maintenance Subcommittee – Airport Manager Mezzetti
reported that the Old Tower had been painted, the overhead extension
cord was removed at Aviators of New England, and Doug Albrinck
had repaired rotted sections on the back side of the Doozers building
and made ceiling tile repairs. Airport Manager Mezzetti also reported
that the East Side vehicle access gates were upgraded to chain-driven
and the telephone access system was reactivated at the East Side
parking lot gate.
C. NEW BUSINESS:
·
Increase of Tiedown Fees – Airport Manager Mezzetti recommended
that the city tiedown fees be increased $10.00. The increase would
bring city fees in line with BVY FBO tiedown fees. Commissioner
Simpson named some drive-thrus that have limited use as drive-thrus
due to aircraft from Hangar #2 being parked in front.
Airport Manager Mezzetti was also going to check the M.A.C.
directive as it related to private vehicles on the ramp.
Commissioner Lydon made a motion to increase city tiedown fees by
$10.00 per month effective January 1, 2003, seconded by
Commissioner Barnico. Motion passed unanimously.
·
Airport Commission Elections – Acting Chairman White asked
Commissioner Lydon to head the Nomination Committee for officer
elections in December. Commissioners Simpson and Trask will also
serve on the committee.
D. AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT – Airport Manager Mezzetti updated the
commission on the traffic count, airport security plan revisions, the commencement of
updating the Airport Rules & Regulations, property release status, Wayside Container
departure, Danvers Zoning Inspector inspection of Hangar #4, Ken Robinson
development, BVY 5-year plan meeting with M.A.C. and FAA, letter sent to Wenham
regarding proposed Burley Street townhouses, landing fee collections, airport inspections
and maintenance, and noise complaints.
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E. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Acting Chairman White asked Commissioner Lydon to select a location for the
annual December airport commission dinner.
Acting Chairman White emphasized the importance of the industrial parcels for our
future local share of the CIP projects.
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The commission entered into Executive Session to listen to the law firm of
Regnante, Sterio, and Osborne regarding the General Aviation Services, Inc. lawsuit.
G. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Lydon, seconded by Commissioner
Trask. Motion passed unanimously.
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