2011-07BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 11, 2011
LOCATION. Beverly Airport Administration/Maintenance Building, 46 L. P. Henderson Road,
Beverly, MA, 01915
PRESENT: Commissioners Barnico, Dettorre, Faulstich, Forgione, Nelson, Vitale, and White
ABSENT: Commissioners DiPaolo and Mahoney
PUBLIC: Dave Graham, Craig Schuster, Ken Robinson, Jim Baker, Richard Chase, Charlene
Chase, Bill Kossowan, Tony Bettencourt, and Joe Gibbons
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 June 2011 —Chairman Vitale called for a reading of the
minutes from the June meeting. Commissioner White made a motion to accept the
minutes, seconded by Commissioner Nelson. 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 reported the Taxiway `B" Crack Repair
Project should start the beginning of August and that there is no federal
funding yet for the Airspace Surveys Project. Dave Graham reported that BVY
should have a LPV (WAAS) approach to RW 16 by August 25 They will
also do approach studies on RW's 27 and 34. They are considering a
conceptual study on RW 9.
5. Chairman's Report — Chairman Vitale talked about...
• Including mesh in the fencing that will separate the dog park from the Airport
Admin/Maint building
• Adding pictures of all airport buildings on the airport's website
• Receiving proceeds from the sale of airport parcel to Cicoria in November
B. OLD BUSINESS:
1) Subcommittee Reports
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Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee — Chairman Vitale reported that the
Purchase & Sales Agreement has been signed between Cicoria Tree Service
and the City of Beverly. He also reported that it appears the Hutchins' are
going forward with a trial-by-jury regarding the tree cutting that was done on
their property.
• Noise Abatement Subcommittee — No Report
• Facility Maintenance and Website Management Subcommittee — Commissioner
Forgione reported that all airport building pictures were on the airport website;
he also reported that NAA fuel prices were now included. The website
received 1,495 hits in June.
• Public Relations Subcommittee — No Report
• Environmental Issues Subcommittee (& NSCC Aviation Science Program
Update) — Commissioner Barnico reported that North Shore Community
College had increased its tuition.
• Airport Safety & Security Subcommittee — Commissioner Dettorre reported
that there would be no disaster drill exercise this year.
C. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT:
Airport Manager Mezzetti reported on the monthly aircraft traffic count and the
monthly landing fee collections, the formation of a City Council Subcommittee to
review and report on proposed revisions to the Watershed Ordinance, RW 16 LPV
(WAAS) Approach, Taxiway `B" Crack Repair Project, new airport directory signage,
fence repair, taxiway light outage, contract tower security changes, and the Mass
Statewide Airport System Plan.
D. NEW BUSINESS: None
E. TENANT COMMENTS:
• Bill Kossowan provided an AOPA update and FAA safety seminar info. He also reported
that Cruise Night was slowly growing.
Joe Gibbons from North Shore Aero Club reported that the MIT Flying Club may be
merging with them.
Ken Robinson thanked all that had worked on getting the LPV Approach at BVY.
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• Jim Baker gave an update on his Hangar #3 door.
F. COMMISSION COMMENTS: None
G. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Faulstich, seconded by Commissioner White. Motion
passed unanimously at 9:15PM.