2002-09-09BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 2002
PRESENT: Commissioners Barnico, Duval, Lydon, Mahoney, Nelson, Simpson,
Tognazzi, Trask, Vitale, and White
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC: Ken Lewis, Ken Robinson, Linda Johansen, Nick Treantos, Glenn Smart,
and Rich Mello
A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Vitale called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
1. Presentation:
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Edwards & Kelcey Update – Glenn Smart updated the commission on
the environmental portions of grants e.g. all wetlands have been
delineated, all town ConComs will walk the wetland lines for
verification, permitting (if needed).
2. Reading of the Minutes for August 2002 – Chairman Vitale called for a reading
of the minutes from the August meeting. Vice Chairman White 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 August 2002.
Commissioner Duval made a motion to accept the financial report subject to audit,
seconded by Commissioner Tognazzi. Motion passed unanimously.
B. OLD BUSINESS:
Sub-Committee Reports
·
Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee – Commissioner Mahoney
informed the commission on the status of the Hangar #4 preliminary
lease and the proposed North Atlantic Air sublease. Commissioner
Mahoney made a motion to accept the North Atlantic Air sublease,
seconded by Commissioner Tognazzi. Motion passed unanimously.
·
Public Relations Subcommittee – Commissioner Simpson updated the
commission on the airport informational brochures he has been working
on. Commission Simpson also provided information on a transponder
landing system that would lower our height minimums and benefit the
airport. The system is to be pursued for BVY.
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BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 2002
Commissioner Trask talked about the next Airport Aviation Day and
other added attractions that may be added.
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Facilities and Maintenance Subcommittee – Commissioner Tognazzi
informed the commission of upcoming tenant inspections and inaction
of Aviators of New England from previous inspections. The Airport
Manager will send a letter to Harry Wheeler (leaseholder) to a.) pay
rent arrears within five (5) days of receipt of letter and b.) cure A.N.E.
maintenance breaches within thirty (30) days.
Commissioner Tognazzi asked about available budget money for
airport landscaping. $2,500 was approved (no vote) to spend on shrubs
to help beautify the Airport.
C. NEW BUSINESS:
·
North Atlantic Air Sublease – (See Property/Legal/Finance
Subcommittee Report)
·
Airport Manager’s Memoranda – Airport Manager talked about the
“Airport Manager’s Memoranda” rule from the airport rules and
regulations.
D. AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT:
Airport Manager Mezzetti informed/updated the commission on Gurnard, landing
fees, traffic count, airport insurance quotes, advanced driver training use of
airport, M.A.C. airport security funds, industrial parcel interest, emergency
procedures meeting, additional year-round hunter, added restaurant hours, and
Wenham tax appeal.
E. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: None
F. COMMISSION COMMENTS: None
G. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Tognazzi, seconded by Commissioner
Mahoney. Motion passed unanimously.
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