2011-04-01BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011
LOCATION. Beverly Airport Administration/Maintenance Building, 46 L. P. Henderson Road,
Beverly, MA, 01915
PRESENT: Commissioners DiPaolo, Dettorre, Forgione, Mahoney, Nelson, Vitale, and White
ABSENT: Commissioners Barnico and McEvoy
PUBLIC: Dave Graham, Ken Robinson, Jim Baker, Charlene Chase, Bill Kossowan, Ron
Roma, Bob Wade, and Bill Eason
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 March 2011 —Chairman Vitale called for a reading of
the minutes from the March meeting. Commissioner Nelson 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 March 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) —
• Dave Graham of Jacobs Engineering talked about a proposed meeting with a
Burley Street resident regarding the topping of a tree on his property.
• Cat Aviation — Charlene Chase presented plans for the proposed development
of a 51' X 50' aircraft storage hangar. Vice Chairman Mahoney made a motion
to allow Cat Aviation to proceed with the project, seconded by Commissioner
White. Motion passed unanimously.
5. Chairman's Report — Chairman Vitale talked about...
• The proposed revision to the Beverly Watershed District Overlay Ordinance
• An informative article in the Atlantic Flyer on how to promote airports
B. OLD BUSINESS:
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1) Subcommittee Reports
• Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee — Vice Chairman Mahoney talked about
Linda McCarthy's desire to renew her lease, and that the City Solicitor had
said when her lease terminated it had to go out for RFP.
• Noise Abatement Subcommittee — No April noise complaints
Facility Maintenance and Website Management Subcommittee — Commissioner
Forgione reported there were 259 hits as of 4/7/11 on the airport website. He
also talked about plaques being made up for the MIG and helicopter display.
And, he will put the information regarding the availability of advertising on
airport fencing as well as the list of proposed improvements and hangar
development on the website
• Public Relations Subcommittee — No Report
Environmental Issues Subcommittee (& NSCC Aviation Science Program
Update) — No Report
• Airport Safety & Security Subcommittee — No Report
C. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT:
Airport Manager Mezzetti reported on the monthly aircraft traffic count, monthly
landing fee collections, damaged security fencing, helicopter show - and -tell, Mercedes
Benz tests, WAAS update, Runway Safety Action Team meeting, runway crack fill
and pavement marking program, ID badging, FEMA Disaster Relief for January 12,
2011 snowstorm, and airport maintenance.
D. NEW BUSINESS: None
E. TENANT COMMENTS:
North Atlantic Air — Fuel sales up 13 %, recreational flying is down, aircraft maintenance is
down, steady income on the East Side, corporate activity is improving, they were down
9,000 gallons of fuel sales in January due to severe winter weather, they need more
corporate tenants and maintenance activity. They are optimistic going into April.
Bill Kossowan is the BVY AOPA local representative
"Cruise Night" — Every Thursday night, 6:OOPM- 9:OOPM, May 5 th — September 5th
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Collings Foundation, "Wings of Freedom Tour" will be here September 17, 2011
F. COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner DiPaolo suggested getting a hot dog vendor for the Collings Foundation, "Wings
of Freedom Tour" visit in September and to place a sign/banner on the East Side parking lot
fencing to advertise that advertising is available for a small fee.
G. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner DiPaolo, seconded by Commissioner Forgione. Motion
passed unanimously at 8:55PM.