2002-05-13BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
MAY 13, 2002
PRESENT: Commissioners Barnico, Duval, Mahoney, Nelson, Simpson, Tognazzi,
Trask, Vitale, and White
ABSENT: Commissioners Lydon and Rosen
PUBLIC: Ken Lewis, Gerry Nelson, Bruce Eaton, Dave Graham, Ken Robinson,
Alex Skrabut, Rich Mello, and Angier Ames
A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Vitale called the meeting to order at 7:30PM.
1. Presentation:
·
Edwards & Kelcey Update – Dave Graham updated the commission on
the environmental portions of the RSA project. The project will not
have to have an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) but rather a less
time consuming and less costly Environmental Assessment (EA).
·
Angier Ames, T-Hangar Development Interest – Mr. Ames appeared
before the commission and presented his desire to lease infield area at
the corner of Bravo and Delta taxiways, across from Hangar #4 for t-
hangar development. There were commission questions regarding
access, utilities, and wetland impact. The airport commission decided to
form a sub-committee to ascertain the viability of West Side T-hangar
development, starting with access.
2. Reading of the Minutes for April 2002 – Chairman Vitale called for a reading of
the minutes from the April meeting. Commissioner Duval 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 gave the financial report for April 2002.
Commissioner Trask made a motion to accept the financial report subject to audit,
seconded by Commissioner Barnico. Motion passed unanimously.
B. OLD BUSINESS:
Sub-Committee Reports
·
Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee – Commissioner Mahoney
informed the commission of City Council’s approval of $159,000 from
Urban Development Grant Program Funds for the completion of the
Gurnard site cleanup.
·
Public Relations Subcommittee – Commissioner Simpson reported on
latest efforts to produce a public relation packet and Commissioner
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Trask reported on the results of a meeting with Danvers airport
abutters. Meeting included talks about airport noise, fumes,
communication, complaint process, general airport information and
frequently asked questions. Chairman Vitale asked Bruce Eaton if he
would work with Karen Nelson in helping Mr. Richard Mello with his
drainage concern.
Chairman Vitale told the commission that an airport presentation will
be given to the Danvers Town Manager and Selectmen within the next
four weeks.
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Facilities and Maintenance Subcommittee – Commissioner Tognazzi
submitted two maps; one showed proposed areas on the airport where
shrubs and flowers could be planted and the other showed a proposed
viewing stand.
Commissioner Tognazzi also submitted comments that G.A.S.’s
Hangars #2 and #3 needed painting, N.E.F.’s building needed repairs,
painting, and electrical work, and Coastal Pool should install the
Barracks Building’s rear area fencing and gate. He also suggested that
buildings at the airport have a choice of two paint colors to ensure
uniformity.
C. NEW BUSINESS: None
D. AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT:
Airport Manager Mezzetti informed the commission on the April traffic count,
airport April landing and parking fees, MEPA meeting results, tax abatement
appeal status, MALS repair, tower status (opening an hour earlier), latest on
proposed zoning change, defensive driving training at the airport, FAA grant status
for airport costs incurred during the enhanced Class “B” airspace restriction,
security signs, Gurnard status, CPI rent increases for G.A.S. and N.E.F., Wyler
hangar construction, MAMA meeting, noise complaints, airport maintenance, and
VMP herbicide spraying schedule.
E. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
·
Chairman Vitale updated the commission on industrial parcel interest.
·
Chairman Vitale read a magazine article that said even if a city paid off FAA
grant money, the city still could not close down an airport.
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·
Chairman Vitale presented former Commissioner Gourdeau with a plaque for
his service on the commission.
F. COMMISSION COMMENTS:
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Vice Chairman White said that the commission should get an understanding of
who pays the realtor’s commission for sale or lease of its industrial parcels.
Chairman Vitale said that the commission would not pay a commission, that
it’s the buyers/renters responsibility.
·
Commissioner Mahoney made a motion for the commission to oppose the
proposed zoning change contained in City Council Order #29, seconded by
Commissioner Trask. Motion passed unanimously.
·
Vice Chairman White asked the Airport Manager to check with the Director of
Finance to ascertain if Urban Development Grant Program Funds were not
already used up.
·
The commission instructed the Airport Manager to apply for a M.A.C. grant to
repair the large cracks in Runway 9-27.
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
H. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Tognazzi, seconded by Commissioner
Duval. Motion passed unanimously.
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