2003-02-10BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2003
PRESENT: Commissioners Barnico, Danforth, Lydon, Mahoney, Nelson, Simpson,
Trask, and White
ABSENT: Commissioner Duval
PUBLIC: Dave Gallagher, Peter Osborne, Peter Gilmore, Wil Gourdeau, Craig
Schuster, Rich Mello, Rich Little, and Arthur Daignault
A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman White called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
1. Presentations: None
2. Reading of the Minutes for January 2003 – Chairman White 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 White gave the financial report for
January 2003. Commissioner Trask made a motion to accept the financial report
subject to audit, seconded by Commissioner Mahoney. Motion passed
unanimously.
B. OLD BUSINESS:
Sub-Committee Reports
·
Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee – Regarding the Gurnard area,
Commissioner Mahoney reported that Airport Manager Mezzetti was
told by Beverly Chief of Staff Valliere that the Mayor’s office and
Weston & Sampson were finalizing the response to public comments of
the proposed Release Abatement Measure (RAM). Following
completion of response to comments, the RAM activities proposed in
the RAM plan will be performed. The response to public comments has
taken longer than usual, as a more detailed response was needed for
one particular public commentator. Airport Manager Mezzetti said that
Mr. Valliere had told him the public comments would not stop the
RAM and the RAM activities would probably start in the spring.
·
Public Relations Subcommittee – Commissioner Simpson reported that
once the language for the industrial parcel RFP is agreed upon, the
color maps would be ready to go. Commissioner Barnico asked that his
recent written RFP comments be incorporated into the final RFP.
1
BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2003
AOPA Videos – Commissioner Simpson reported that he received
approval from AOPA to allow the Beverly and Danvers cable
companies to show airport related videos. He and Commissioner Trask
would find out what broadcast format was needed.
Beverly ILS – Commissioner Simpson said we were still on the list for
a FAA ILS survey. He said he would get together with Dave Graham
and formulate options that would help FAA.
·
Facilities and Maintenance Subcommittee – Commissioner Danforth
reported that he would be reviewing airport leases and what
leaseholders are supposed to be doing and would be inspecting lease
facilities within the next 30-45 days. Inspection team would comprise
Commissioners Danforth and Lydon, Dave Graham, and the Airport
Manager.
Commissioner Danforth updated the commission on the airport’s
desired M.A.C. grant funded security projects (fencing, video
surveillance, and controlled access system). He also recommended
asking Representative Speliotis to help us with our security project
request.
C. NEW BUSINESS:
·
Regnante, Sterio & Osborne – Met in Executive Session to discuss a
litigation matter.
·
Proposed FY04 Budget – Chairman White presented the proposed
FY04 airport budget. Commissioner Trask made a motion to accept the
FY04 budget, seconded by Commissioner Mahoney. Motion passed
unanimously.
·
RFP for Industrial Parcels – Chairman White informed the commission
of the latest industrial parcel status e.g. the latest consensus of the BAC
was to lease only the airport parcels and City Council was made aware
of this. It was decided that a sub-committee RFP meeting would be
held on 2/25/03.
·
Open Meeting Law Complaint – Chairman White informed the
commission of a recent Open Meeting Law complaint. Commissioner
Trask requested the commission get a clarification from our lawyers of
what the commission is supposed to do in executive session.
2
BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2003
D. AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT – Airport Manager Mezzetti updated the
Commission on the traffic count, airport security projects, Gurnard site, Beverly
ConCom site visit change, BAC, FAA, M.A.C. and City Solicitor revenue
disposition meeting, receipt of FAA reimbursement check, the seeking of a tax
reduction of Wenham land, RFP status, and the transfer of High Flight, Inc. stock
to Mike Reddin
E. COMMISSION/CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
·
Chairman White introduced Mr. Arthur Daignault. Mr. Daignault is the
City of Beverly coordinator for the American with Disabilities Act
(ADA). Mr. Daignault’s job is to insure that all city-owned facilities are
accessible to those with disabilities. He requested copies of all facility
leases so he could do a proposed transition plan for handicapped access
at the airport.
·
Commissioner Trask recommended postponing Aviation Day until
September 2004, as a solid year is needed in order to organize it
properly. BAC agreed.
·
Commissioner Simpson requested a fact-finding meeting with the
commission, Mike Reddin, Harry Wheeler, and Rich Little to discuss
the recent transfer of High Flight stock to Mike Reddin and the
ramifications. Meeting set for 2/25/03 at 2:30PM.
F. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner
Simpson. Motion passed unanimously.
3