2002-08-12BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 12, 2002
PRESENT: Commissioners Barnico, Lydon, Mahoney, Nelson, Simpson, Tognazzi,
Trask, Vitale, and White
ABSENT: Commissioner Duval
PUBLIC: Ken Lewis, Dave Graham, Ken Robinson, Gary Kerr, Steve Lebel, Linda
Johansen, Nick Treantos, Angier Ames, 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 – Dave Graham updated the commission on
wetlands delineation (98% complete) and he distributed a FAA article
on an ILS system.
2. Reading of the Minutes for July 2002 – 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 Tognazzi. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Reading of the Financial Report – Chairman Vitale called for a reading of the
financial report. Vice Chairman White reported that the financial data for July 2002
was not available at this time because the City is in the process of updating the
accounting system with the new FY03 budget figures.
B. OLD BUSINESS:
Sub-Committee Reports
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Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee – Commissioner Mahoney
informed the commission on the meetings held with airport FBO’s and
the Control Tower regarding potential T-hangar development on the
West Side across from Hangar #4. It appears development at this time
may create problems with tower visibility and timely taxiing of aircraft,
that we should look again at development opportunities along the
airport perimeter. Commissioner Mahoney made a motion to deny
infield T-hangar development at this time, seconded by Commissioner
Lydon. Motion passed.
Vice Chairman White informed the commission on a meeting held with
the City’s Director of Finance on creative financing options that might
be available to the airport.
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Public Relations Subcommittee – Commissioner Simpson updated the
commission on Gary Kerr’s updating of the airport’s website.
Commissioner Simpson reported that due to his workload he had not
had time to work on a public relations packet or newsletter. He hopes
to have a draft by the September B.A.C. meeting.
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Facilities and Maintenance Subcommittee – Commissioner Tognazzi
informed the commission that he recommends monthly inspections of
tenant-leased premises. He also told the commission that he talked to
Alex Skrabut and Victor Capozzi about doing some painting on their
leased premises. Alex was also going to erect a company sign and a
small storage shed as well as bury an electrical line that currently is
overhead by his entrance door. The poor condition of Doozers was also
discussed.
Chairman Vitale said that notices will go out to those tenants with
violations and to correct them within thirty (30) days.
Commissioner Nelson suggested that lessees submit maintenance plans
and schedules to the Airport Manager.
Chairman Vitale said that if Alex Skrabut obtained waste oilcans the
commission would pay for them.
C. NEW BUSINESS:
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Deferred Rent – Airport Manager Mezzetti reported rent arrears status
of G.A.S. and New England Flyers. G.A.S. will be discussed in
Executive Session. Airport Manager will arrange meeting with the City
Solicitor and New England Flyers.
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Lessee Insurance Requirements – Airport Manager reported that per
the City’s insurer (Corporate Design), all lessees should have liability
insurance in the combined amount of $2,000,000 instead of some who
have only $1,000,000 (per old leases). Airport Manager will send
notices to lessees that their next year’s insurance must be a minimum of
$2,000,000.
·
Tiedown Strip – Airport Manager Mezzetti reported on the cost
estimates for a tiedown strip along the East Side maintenance road and
grass triangle. Project has been put on hold pending a triangle
development plan.
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Tiedown Rates and Fuel Flowage Fees – Tabled.
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Commercial Use Fee @ Hangar #4 – Discussion cancelled.
D. AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT:
Airport Manager Mezzetti informed/updated the commission on Gurnard, landing
fees, traffic count, VMP herbicide treatment, West Side fencing project, industrial
parcels, airport security meeting, maintenance and repairs, gate quotes, driver
training airport use, and FBO/tower meeting.
E. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Chairman Vitale informed the commission of various scheduled Airport
Chairman/Airport Manager meetings with Representative Ted Speliotis, Aviation
Day Chairman Gardner Trask, Angier Ames, and Alex Skrabut on 9/28/02.
F. COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner Trask informed the commission that Mr. Mello is satisfied with the
information he received regarding herbicide treatment near his home.
G. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Lydon, seconded by Commissioner
Nelson. Motion passed unanimously.
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