Min0316BEVERLY REGIONAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016
LOCATION. Beverly Airport Administration/Maintenance Building, 46 L. P. Henderson Road, Beverly,
MA, 01915
PRESENT: Commissioners Brean, Dawe, Faulstich, Forgione, Lund, Mahoney, Nelson, and Skerry
ABSENT: Commissioner Trefry
PUBLIC: Paul Beaulieu, Jim Baker, Ace & Charlene Chase, Steve Connolly, Dave Graham, Bob
Mallard, Peter Ogren, Ken Robinson, and Craig Schuster
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Mahoney called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Reading of the Minutes for February 2016 — Chairman Mahoney called for a reading of the
minutes from the February 2016 meeting. Commissioner Faulstich made a motion to accept
the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Brean. Motion passed unanimously.
Reading of the Financial Report for February 2016 — Airport Manager Mezzetti presented
the financial report for February 2016. Commissioner Faulstich made a motion to accept the
financial report, subject to audit. Commissioner Dawe seconded the motion. Motion passed
unanimously.
4. Presentation(s) —
• Connolly Construction — Steve Connolly outlined his plan to build a high tech
manufacturing building at the Cherry Hill Industrial Park. The location would be
further back from the New England Academy building, which was built in 2016. The
Commission had no objections as long as it did not interfere with navigable airspace
and he coordinated his development with the FAA, Control Tower, and the Airport.
• Airport Solutions Group (ASG) — Craig Schuster outlined the plan to survey RW9
tree obstructions for eventual removal.
5. Chairman's Report — Chairman Mahoney reported on:
• The approval of the sale of land for the parcel at the corner of Sam Fonzo Road and L.
P. Henderson Road
• A budget and transfer of funds meeting that was held with himself, Bryant Ayles, Kim
Crofts, and Bob Mezzetti
• The New Admin Building financials and expected completion date
• The need for more time for the Clerk of the Works for the New Admin Building
• A proposed tour of the New Admin Building by U. S. Customs
BEVERLY REGIONAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016
The Airport Fund Balance spending plan
The date change for the next BAC meeting to Tuesday, April 19, 2016
B. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Subcommittee Reports
• Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee — Chairman Mahoney talked about the
proposed leases that are in the works.
• Noise Abatement Subcommittee — Chairman Mahoney spoke about his meeting with
a woman who was complaining about departures from RW27 that went over her
house on Locust Street in Danvers.
• Facility Maintenance — Commissioner Faulstich updated the commission on the
progress at Building #45.
• Website Management Subcommittee — Commissioner Forgione reported on the
added pictures he put on the website and that the website received 1,383 hits in
February 2016.
• Publicity/Public Relations Subcommittee — A meeting with the Salem News with
Commissioner Nelson and Chairman Bill Mahoney was mentioned.
• Safety & Security Subcommittee — Commissioner Skerry reported there was nothing
new.
• Airport Layout Plan Subcommittee — Commissioner Brean stated there was nothing
new.
• Special Projects Subcommittee — The repainting of the Memorial Huey helicopter is
going forward.
C. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT:
Airport Manager Mezzetti reported on the monthly aircraft traffic count, monthly landing fees, New
Admin Building project, 1010 Aviation LLC proposed lease, parcel RFP award to T. Ford, airport
restaurant, MALS, and FFY CIP Project Install TXY Lights on `B" & "D "; Install PAPI's on RW9 -27;
Install Airfield Guidance Signs.
Motion — Airport Manager Mezzetti asked that $5,000 be approved for a property survey of tree
penetrations at the approach of RW9. Commissioner Faulstich made the motion, seconded by
Commissioner Dawe. Motion passed unanimously.
D. NEW BUSINESS:
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BEVERLY REGIONAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016
FY 17 Budget Review & Vote — Chairman Mahoney presented the Airport's FY 17 budget.
Commissioner Faulstich made a motion to accept the budget, seconded by Commissioner Forgione.
Motion passed unanimously.
E. TENANT COMMENTS:
• Paul Beaulieu said he has another twin engine aircraft based at BVY.
F. COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner Faulstich said he would help in getting the Governor to come to the New
Admin Building opening ceremony.
vii. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Faulstich, seconded by Commissioner Brean. Motion passed
unanimously.