2002-07-08BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
JULY 8, 2002
PRESENT: Commissioners Barnico, Duval, Lydon, Mahoney, Simpson, Trask, Vitale,
and White
ABSENT: Commissioners Nelson and Tognazzi
PUBLIC: Ken Lewis, Craig Schuster, Ken Robinson, Gary Kerr, Alex Skrabut, and
Rich Mello
A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Vitale called the meeting to order at 7:30PM.
1. Presentation:
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Edwards & Kelcey Update – Craig Schuster updated the commission
that the FY03 Fencing Grant Pre-Application was being worked on by
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Airport Manager Mezzetti and E&K for a July 19 submittal.
2. Reading of the Minutes for June 2002 – Chairman Vitale called for a reading of
the minutes from the June meeting. Vice Chairman White made a motion to accept
the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Lydon. 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 June 2002.
Commissioner Mahoney made a motion to accept the financial report subject to
audit, seconded by Commissioner Lydon. Motion passed unanimously.
B. OLD BUSINESS:
Sub-Committee Reports
·
Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee – Commissioner Mahoney
informed the commission on Mr. Angier Ames’ desire to develop T-
hangars on the West Side in-field area. Such development would
impact Taxiway Bravo. The sub-committee will talk with FBO’s on
impacts to Bravo Taxiway if taxiway were a.) closed, b.) made a
taxilane, or c.) remained a taxiway.
Commissioner Mahoney updated the commission on Network
Innovations’ desire to have their own lease versus being a New
England Flying School sublessee. Commissioner Mahoney also updated
the commission on Alex Skrabut’s (Aviators of New England) desire
for their own lease and own hangar.
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Commissioner Mahoney updated the commission on G.A.S.’s desire to
sublet Hangar #4 to Boardman Partners LLC. Commissioner Duval
made a motion to delegate the authority to approve the sublet to
satisfying the desires of the subcommittee, seconded by Commissioner
Lydon. Motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Simpson asked to
be invited to the subcommittee meeting on this subject. Victor Capozzi
will submit the proposed sublet agreement to the BAC.
·
Public Relations Subcommittee – Commissioner Simpson updated the
commission on a recent tour of several other airports and the status of
the PR brochures.
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Facilities and Maintenance Subcommittee – No report as Commissioner
Tognazzi could not attend the meeting.
C. NEW BUSINESS:
·
G.A.S. Request for Hangar #4 Vehicle Access Gate Relocation –
Victor Capozzi requested a vehicle access gate (that he would supply)
be placed on the roadway leading to Hangar #4.
Commissioner Barnico made a motion for G.A.S. to obtain new posts
and gate and place on Omni Road, combination lock to be supplied by
the airport. Airport will be in charge of giving out the combination,
seconded by Commissioner Duval. Motion passed unanimously.
D. AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT:
Airport Manager Mezzetti informed/updated the commission on the defeat by City
Council of the proposed zoning change in current Industrial District Zoning, June
traffic count, Gurnard status, Wyler hangar status, non-payment of deferred rent
by G.A.S. and New England Flying School, airport maintenance activities, and
inspections.
E. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
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Chairman Vitale handed out AOPA information.
·
Chairman Vitale updated the commission on a proposed tiedown strip beside
the maintenance road across from Wyler’s hangar.
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·
Chairman Vitale updated the commission on the status of the airport industrial
parcels.
F. COMMISSION COMMENTS:
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Commissioner Lydon suggested that those pilots interested in the maintenance
road tiedowns pay for the tiedown paving.
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The Beverly Airport Commission monthly meeting time was changed from
7:30PM to 7:00PM.
G. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Trask, seconded by Vice Chairman
White. Motion passed unanimously.
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