2011-03-16CITY OF BEVERLY
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
Board: Harbor Management Authority
Date: March 16, 2011
Location: Beverly Public Library
Members Present Chair Paul Earl, Charles Raymond, Sylvan Menezes, George
Simon, David Suminsby, Maureen Troubetaris, and Paul
Miedzionowski, and Chris D'Alfonso
Members Absent: Rinus Oosthoek, Don Neuman and Wes Slate
Others Present: Rob Dever
Recorder: Eileen Sacco
Earl called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the Harbor Management Authority meeting held on February 16, 2011 were
presented for approval. Menezes moved approval as amended. Troubestaris seconds the motion.
The motion carries (8 -0).
Public Input
There was no public input at this meeting.
Report from Facilities Committee
Dever reported that it looks like the Recreational Marina will be full this season. He explains
that there has been a lot of interest. He notes that the bills for final payment of the season are
due on April 15, 2011.
Dever reported that there is a glitch with the U shape and the gangway in that it is too short. He
explained that they will move the U and it should fit and they should know more about that by
the end of next week. He also explains that in the fall they will be drilling rock sockets and they
have hit constant ledge which will add to the cost.
Dever reported that there is a dumpster on site and they should be moving into the building next
week. He also reported that the Brown Building will be moved when the foundation and site
work for that is complete.
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Dever explains that he has recommended that they bump out the bathrooms to save shop space
and he is waiting for approval on that. Discussion was held regarding whether input from the
HMA would help. Earl suggests that Dever provide members of the HMA with copies of the
proposal for review and comments.
Dever reported that a boat sank at the Commercial Marina and it has been removed.
Earl reported that he has been in communication with the Seaport Advisory Council and there is
a meeting on April 7, 2011. He reported that the City has applied for $1.590 million to fund the
commercial marina repairs. He also notes that the City has agreed to contribute $200,000 for the
project.
Finance Report
Earl states that he would like to set up a meeting with John Dunn to review the finances of the
HMA and the annual budget.
Earl notes that the electricity at the site has increased from $1,000 to $14,007. Dever explains
that the McDonalds building is heated by electricity and it is expensive. He also notes that it was
heated all winter. Simon notes that boaters pay an administrative fee of $175.00 which includes
electricity. Dever suggests that the total should be shared with the Harbormaster. He also notes
that the utilities for the site increased due to the construction.
Earl states that the HMA needs to start thinking about a budget for next year. He suggests that
members look at the budget categories and provide suggestions. He notes that he would like to
understand more about the city processes. Miedzionowski agreed noting that it is complicated
noting that the HMA should draft a budget for the next meeting to propose to the city. He also
notes that we should have a better idea of the status of the construction project by the next
meeting. He states that he will compile information in anticipation of a meeting with John Dunn.
Licenses and Permits
National Grid Proiect
Earl reports that a letter has been submitted to the Beverly Conservation Commission regarding
the National Grid project and Amy Maxner will read it into the record. He states that he would
like the HMA to be an active participant in this process regarding public access on the site. He
asks that members of the HMA attend the Conservation Commission meeting on April 5th
Bass Haven Dredging Proiect
Suminsby reported that he talked with John Hayes of Bass Have Yacht Club and they have
received an estimate of $20,000 for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. He
reported that they are planning to hold a special meeting with the membership on April 5th
regarding appropriation of additional funds for the project.
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Si2nne Proiect
Earl reported that Oosthoek sent an email to members with a template of a list of signs around
the city to be reviewed. Menezes suggests that the Open Space and Recreation Committee be
consulted on this as well.
Mass Highway Easement
Earl reports that Tina Cassidy asked Don Neuman to write a letter to the State detailing the
history of the easement and the discussions that have taken place regarding it. He explains that
Cassidy and City Solicitor Roy Gelineau will be meeting with Mayor Scanlon on the matter.
Old/New Business
Data Base
Earl reminded members that if they have documents to be put in the HMA data base, they should
be sent to Noreen Slocomb.
HMA Charter
Earl states that he would like to review the HMA Charter. He explains that he talked with
Mayor Scanlon about this during their meeting. He also notes that Miranda Gooding has done
some research on the Charter and suggest that Miranda and Roy Gelineau be invited to serve on
a review committee for the charter. He notes that he would like the new charter to reflect what
the Harbor Management Authority does noting that the existing charter is vague and he would
like to see some clarity.
Dinghy/Kayak Racks
Dever reported that the racks are being repaired and signs will be installed in the locations of the
racks noting that a permit is required. He notes that the fees will be $100 for Beverly residents
and $300 for non - residents.
Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Harbor Management Authority will be held on Wednesday, April 20,
2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Harbor Management Authority this evening,
Troubetaris moved to adjourn the meeting. Raymond seconds the motion. The motion carries
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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