2002-02-11BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 11, 2002
PRESENT: Commissioners Barnico, Duval, Lydon, Mahoney, Nelson, Simpson,
Tognazzi, Trask, Vitale, and White
ABSENT: Commissioner Rosen
PUBLIC: Ken Lewis, Gerry Nelson, Rich Mello, Craig Schuster, Gary Kerr, Alex
Skrabut, Eugene Skrabut, and Ken Robinson
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
on the Beverly Airport ENF project. The ENF will be submitted to
MEPA for their review in March 2002.
2. Reading of the Minutes for January 2002 – Chairman Vitale called for a reading
of the minutes from the January meeting. Commissioner Lydon made a motion to
accept the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Mahoney. 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 January 2002.
Commissioner Lydon made a motion to accept the financial report subject to audit,
seconded by Commissioner Tognazzi. Motion passed unanimously.
B. OLD BUSINESS:
Sub-Committee Reports
·
Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee – Commissioner Mahoney
updated the commission on 1.) Alex Skrabut (still awaiting Alex’s re-
submittal of financial information and proposed improvements), 2.)
Hangar 4 Sublet (approval of partial use of hangar for machine shop),
and 3.) Airport Presentation (provided details of a presentation made to
Mayor Crean and Chief of Staff Rob Valliere).
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Public Relations Subcommittee – Commissioner Simpson updated the
commission on his request to AOPA for aviation videos. Video
presentations could include local schools.
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Facilities and Maintenance Subcommittee – Chairman Tognazzi
updated the commission on a facilities inspection of tenant areas by he
and the airport manager, a possible public viewing deck, and a visit to
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BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 11, 2002
Portsmouth and Lawrence to look at hangar facilities. Approaching
FBO’s for their help in beautification efforts was also discussed.
FY03 Airport Budget
Vice Chairman White presented the proposed FY03 airport budget. Commissioner
Lydon made a motion to accept the budget, seconded by Commissioner Tognazzi.
Motion passed unanimously.
C. NEW BUSINESS: None
D. AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT:
Airport Manager Mezzetti updated the Commission on the airport security plan,
airport security project grant, Admin/Maint building alarm system, G.A.S. lease
amendment, Tom Ford lease, snow removal, traffic count, Lawrence airport t-
hangar and industrial park development, and a possible FAA program that might
reimburse us some 9/11 related expenses.
E. CHAIRMAN/COMMISSION COMMENTS:
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Chairman Vitale welcomed Commissioner Trask on board.
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Chairman Vitale said former Commissioner Eaton would remain on the
Facilities and Maintenance Subcommittee as a special unpaid consultant. There
was unanimous approval.
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Chairman Vitale said barring any unforeseen FAA airport security measures,
Aviation Day will go forward.
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Commissioner Trask was appointed Chairman of the Aviation Day
Subcommittee.
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Chairman Vitale reported that the airport has to have Mayor and City Council
approval even for leases under twenty years.
F. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Tognazzi, seconded by Commissioner
Barnico. Motion passed unanimously.
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