2011-03BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2011
LOCATION. Beverly Airport Administration/Maintenance Building, 46 L. P. Henderson Road,
Beverly, MA, 01915
PRESENT: Commissioners DiPaolo, Forgione, Mahoney, Nelson, Vitale, and White
ABSENT: Commissioners Barnico, Dettorre, and McEvoy
PUBLIC: Dave Graham, Craig Schuster, Ken Robinson, Jim Baker, Richard Chase, Charlene
Chase, Bill Kossowan, Tony Bettencourt, and Bryan Johnson
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Vitale called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Reading of the Minutes for February 2011 —Chairman Vitale called for a reading
of the minutes from the February meeting. Commissioner White made a motion to
accept the minutes, seconded by Vice Chairman Mahoney. Motion passed
unanimously.
3. Reading of the Financial Report — Commissioner White presented the financial
report for February 2011. Vice Chairman Mahoney made a motion to accept the
report, subject to audit. Motion was seconded by Commissioner DiPaolo and
passed unanimously.
4. Presentation(s) — Craig Schuster of Jacobs Engineering updated the commission on
the Taxiway `B" Crack Repair Project (Is at 100% Design). It should be available
for review late May or June 2011. Design of East Ramp Reconstruction should be
in September /October 2011. Dave Graham said George Yardley of FAA said there
were no changes regarding the WAAS approach. Dave Graham will also reach out
to Mr. Vilarti of Burley Street regarding cutting his trees.
5. Chairman's Report — Chairman Vitale talked about...
• The MIT Aero Club wanting to relocate from Bedford to Beverly Airport
• An informative article in the Atlantic Flyer regarding attracting new businesses
• Potential private hangar development on the Airport's West Side
B. OLD BUSINESS:
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1) Subcommittee Reports
• Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee — Chairman Vitale and Vice Chairman
Mahoney reported on their meeting with the Mayor regarding the Cicoria
parcel
• Noise Abatement Subcommittee — No Report
• Facility Maintenance and Website Management Subcommittee — No Report
• Public Relations Subcommittee — Commissioner DiPaolo handed out fence ad
flyers.
• Environmental Issues Subcommittee (& NSCC Aviation Science Program
Update) — No Report
• Airport Safety & Security Subcommittee — No Report
2) Proposed Dog Park
Proposed dog park use of property in back of the Admin/Maint Building was
presented. Commissioner Nelson made a motion to approve the use as presented.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner DiPaolo and passed unanimously.
C. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT:
Airport Manager Mezzetti reported on the monthly aircraft traffic count, monthly
landing fee collections, damaged security fencing, wind tower status, TSA Inspector
visit, TXY `B" Crack Repair Phasing Meeting, letters sent to Senators Kerry and
Brown urging them not to support a proposed amendment that would reduce federal
share of AIP grants from 95% to 75% over a three -year period, February snowstorm
status, and airport maintenance.
Airport Manager Mezzetti reported on the proposed change of the existing Beverly
Watershed Protection Overlay District by the Beverly Safe Drinking Water Alliance.
• Airport Manager Mezzetti informed the commission of the FAA's Runway Safety
Action Team (RSAT) Meeting at the Airport's Admin/Maint Building on Tuesday,
April 12, 2011 at 10:00AM.
D. NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioner White presented the Airport's Proposed FY12 Budget. Vice Chairman
Mahoney made a motion to accept the budget, seconded by Commissioner Nelson.
Motion passed unanimously.
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E. TENANT COMMENTS:
• Ace Chase said he is available to help the City with fence line inspections.
• Ken Robinson updated the commission on his fuel pricing and said that one of his T-
hangar tenants (Darrell Crate) has obtained a CJ Citation Jet.
• Jim Baker said the Collings Foundation will be talked to, to try to include automobile
displays along with WWII aircraft.
• Bill Kossowan said the North Shore Aero Club will hold a Safety Seminar at the
Something Different restaurant on Tuesday, April 12, 2011.
• Beverly Flight Center will have an Open House in May or June of 2011.
F. COMMISSION COMMENTS: None
G. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner DiPaolo, seconded by Commissioner White. Motion
passed unanimously at 9:30PM.
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