2003-05-12BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
MAY 12, 2003
PRESENT: Commissioners Barnico, Danforth, Duval, Lydon, Mahoney, Simpson,
Trask, and White
ABSENT: Commissioner Nelson
PUBLIC: Richard Mello, Dave Graham, Wil Gourdeau, Rich Little, Courtney Little,
Victor Capozzi, Ken Robinson, Ken Lewis, Craig Schuster, Chris Costello,
and Ray Igou
A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman White called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
1. Presentations:
·
Edwards & Kelcey Update – Dave Graham gave a PowerPoint
presentation on BVY’s approach surfaces. Obstructions will be
addressed in a near future C.I.P. process meeting.
·
Self-Service – Rich Little, President of Aviators of New England,
requested permission to self-fuel his flight school aircraft. He pointed
out that FAA grant assurances permit aircraft owners/operators to self-
fuel. There was some discussion. Commissioner Danforth said more
information was needed and recommended that the discussion be tabled
until more information was available. Mr. Little said he could have the
information for the June B.A.C. meeting. There was no vote.
2. Reading of the Minutes for April 2003 – Chairman White called for a reading of
the minutes from the April meeting. Commissioner Duval made a motion to accept
the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Mahoney. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Reading of the Financial Report – Chairman White gave the financial report for
April 2003. Commissioner Duval 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
discussed the need to talk with Greg Wyler about his hanger. When Mr.
Wyler returns from Europe, a meeting will be set up to discuss the lease
premises and the lease. It was brought up that the airport has not, to
date, received any further information on a proposed Doozer pilot shop
sublease. Another proposed Doozers sublet (a music company), per the
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BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
MAY 12, 2003
City Solicitor’s recommendation, was not to be discussed by the
Commission until the June B.A.C. meeting. The Gurnard site was also
discussed and the need to keep pushing for the partial RAO.
·
Public Relations Subcommittee – Commissioner Simpson updated the
Commission on an upcoming meeting with FAA to discuss precision
landing system options at BVY.
·
Facilities and Maintenance Subcommittee – Commissioner Danforth
updated the Commission on the status of a proposed BVY security
projects M.A.C. grant.
C. NEW BUSINESS: None
D. AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT – Airport Manager Mezzetti updated the
Commission on the traffic count, proposed sublease status, blimp visit, court and
deposition date changes, industrial parcel information, proposed cell tower,
ConCom site visits, and landing fee collection.
E. COMMISSION/CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
·
Vice Chairman Barnico requested Airport Manager check into getting
Civil Air Patrol to perform some cleanup duties.
·
Commissioner Trask thanked Airport Manager Mezzetti for keeping
him up to via email on Danvers related subjects.
F. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Danforth, seconded by Commissioner
Lydon. Motion passed unanimously.
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