2011-06 AmendedBEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2011
LOCATION. Beverly Airport Administration/Maintenance Building, 46 L. P. Henderson Road,
Beverly, MA, 01915
PRESENT: Commissioners DiPaolo, Faulstich, Forgione, Mahoney, McEvoy, and Vitale
ABSENT: Commissioners Barnico, Dettorre, Nelson, and White
PUBLIC: Craig Schuster, Ken Robinson, Richard Chase, Charlene Chase, Bill Kossowan,
Tony Bettencourt, Bob DeSantis, and Jim Baker
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 May 2011 —Chairman Vitale called for a reading of the
minutes from the May meeting. Vice Chairman Mahoney made a motion to accept
the minutes, seconded by Commissioner McEvoy. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Reading of the Financial Report — No formal report. YTD Budget Report Thru
May 2011 and Revised Proposed FY12 Budget included in commission packets.
4. Presentation(s) —
• Craig Schuster of Jacobs Engineering announced that the Taxiway `B" Crack
Repair Project contracts were ready and needed the Chairman's signature but
we also needed the grant offer from FAA.
• Bob DeSantis of the North Shore Antique Car Club spoke about the club and
its history and thinks its appearance at the annual Collings Foundation Wings
of Freedom Tour visit will work out. Commissioner DiPaolo made a motion to
accept the North Shore Antique Car Club appearance at the Collings
Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour visit in September. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Faulstich and passed unanimously.
5. Chairman's Report — Chairman Vitale talked about...
• Commissioner McEvoy leaving the commission and relocating to Utah
• Taking pictures of BVY runways and putting them on the airport website
• An abutter's list with email addresses to use for notices e.g. events, etc.
• A potential tiedown customer
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• Completed airport projects
B. OLD BUSINESS:
1) Subcommittee Reports
Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee — Vice Chairman Mahoney pointed out
that the commission has not yet met with Alan Battistelli's West Side hangar
development client and that Jacobs Engineering should be included in any
meetings with him. Vice Chairman Mahoney also provided an update on the
proposed change to the Beverly Water Overlay District Ordinance. He also
wanted to ensure that the revenue received from Mercedes Benz for use of the
airport for car testing is included in miscellaneous revenue.
• Noise Abatement Subcommittee — Chairman Vitale handled one (1) complaint
by William Allen on Trask Street, Beverly.
• Facility Maintenance and Website Management Subcommittee — Commissioner
Forgione reported 1,059 hits on the airport's website. He also reported that the
aircraft plaque preparation is still active.
• 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, Mercedes Benz testing, MassDOT /Aeronautics Runway Crack
Seal & Pavement Marking Program, January 11 -12, 2011 Disaster Relief submittal,
new Tower Chief, upholding of sales tax exemptions on GA aircraft, maintenance, and
parts, proposed revised Watershed Overlay District Ordinance, Beverly Flight Center's
25 Anniversary, and airport maintenance.
D. NEW BUSINESS: None
E. TENANT COMMENTS:
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Ace Chase updated the commission on the L. P. Henderson Road Airport directory sign as
well as the delivery of steel and the pouring of concrete at his hangar construction site.
• Bill Kossowan updated the commission on the latest AOPA and North Shore Aero Club
events.
Jim Baker informed the commission of his plan for a new door in back of Hangar #3 and
the sealing of Hangar #2 and #3 roofs.
F. COMMISSION COMMENTS: None
G. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Forgione, seconded by Commissioner Faulstich.
Motion passed unanimously at 8:35PM.