1996-11-12
BEVERLY AIRPORT COMMISSION
Minutes of the Regular
November 12, 1996
nico; Rosen; and Mahoney
ABSENT: Commissioner Muggeo
PUBLIC: David Dargie; Carol Niewola; Ken Robinson; Victor
Capozzi:
A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Farmer called the meeting to order
at 7:30P.M.
[. Presentations: None
2. Chairman Farmer called for'a reading of the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of September 9, 1996.
Motion to accept by Commissioner Goutdean, 2nd by Commis-
sioner ~ahoney. Motion passed unanlmously.
3. Chairman Farmer called for a reading of the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of October 15, 1996.
Motion to accept by Commissioner Eaton, 2nd by Commissioner
Chosen. Motion passed unanimously,
4. Chairman Farmer called for a reading of the financlal re-
port for September, 1996. Motion ~o accept subject to audit
by C~mmissioner Gourdeau, 2nd by Commissioner Dean. Motion
passed unanimously.
B. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Dufresne-Henry Update on Rwy 9/27 - Dave Dargle and Carol
Niewola updated the Commission on Dufresne'Hanry's perception
of FAA direction regarding Rwy 9/27. FAA direction appears
to be that Rwy 9/27 will remain a catagory BIII runway, but
will have catagory B II runway safety areas (RSA's).
The end result when Rwy 9/27 is reconstructed in approxi-
mately six to eight years will be, that the runway will be
100~ wide, grooved, and be 4,800~ long with300~ runway safety
areas, to get the 300~ RSAws at the Rwy 9 end the threshold
will have to be relocated 200~. Dufresne-Hanry believes FAA
will grant the waiver for B II RSA~s once Dufresne-Henry
gives FAA additionally requested runway traffic information.
2. Property Acquisition - Airport Manager updated the Commis-
sion on the latest information i.e.; offer to purchase will be
made approximately at the end of.November~ negotiator will
coordinate with City Solicitor prior to offer.
C. NEW BOSINESS:
I. Runway 16 Wetland Cover Report - Airport manager reported tc
~ the commission the results of The seeding operation the
goal of 75% coverage not achieved, due possibly to weather
extremes and a early mowing. This years growth was allowed
tocgo to seed so coverage is expected to improve. The }eport
was sent to the Wenham Conservation Commission, airport is
awaiting their comments.
2. FY97 AIP Projects - Airport manager upda[ed the Commission
on proposed FY97 Airport Improvement Projects (AIP) and
Airport Safety and Maintenance Projects (ASMP).
3. Transcorp Lease - Two minor changes will be made To pro-
posed lease along with a parking location map, also effort
will be made to delineate actual area with stakes.
4. Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce Membership - The
Commission discussed the merits of airport manager's mem-
bership in these organizations.
Motion for the airport manager to join the Beverly Rotary
Club and the North Shore Chamber of Commerce made by Com-
missioner Lyden, 2nd by Commissioner Barnico. Motion passed
with Commissioner Gourdeau abstaining.
5. Taxiway Bravo - Airport manager explained ~o the Commission
the proposed return of Bravo Taxiway to non-movement =sTatus.
6. Viethem Memorial - Airport manager reported =o the Commission
G.A.S. plans to erect a memorial consisting of a base mounted
helicopter.
D. CHAIRMAN/COMMISSION COMMENTS:
I. Chairman Farmer asked that Commissioner Lyden and Commi-
ssioner Gourdeau serve on the committee to select a new
Chairman and Vice Chairman. Chairman Farmer asked Commis-
sioner Lyden to Chair the selection committee.
2. Chairman Farmer mentioned that the floral arrangement by the
airport sign was featured on a "Beverly Beautification"
poster at City Hall.
3. Chairman Farmer mentioned that he will be attendinE a
luncheon shortly with the Mayor, Mr. Cormell, and Mr~ Fla~le3,.
4. Chairman Farmer inquired on interest to have another Chrls=-
mas function., all were in favor; Commissioner Lyden will see
if last years facility is available.
5. Cha~man Farmer asked if the airport manager's increase re-
view should be done now or in April, after some discussion
it was decided to be done in December.
~* Motion made by Commissioner EaCon co review airport manager~s
" increase at December B.A.C. meeting and set a date for the
increase if so voted and dependent on review of airport finances,
2nd by by Gommissioner Lyden. Motion passed unanimously..
6. Chairman Parmet thanked Senior Airpor~ Mechanic Ken Lewis
and Assistant Mechanic Gerry Nelson for their work in making
the airports other pick up truck operational.
7. Chairman Farmer reorted G.A.S.'s desire to ex~end Hangar No.
3, proposed extention would be approx 60t x 55t the amoun~
of land to be leased would be approx. 3,600 s.f., a con-
~ceptual plan was requested by the Commission O6 G.A.S.
Further discussion followed.
Motion made by Commissioner Gourdeau to accep~ che concep~
of G.A.S. expanding hangar no. 3 an additional approximate
3,600 s.f., with *G.A.S~ ~o supply the Commission with more
details, including a conceptual map, 2nd by Commissioner
Lyden. Moclon passed vith Chairman Farmer absEaining.
8. Commissioner Gourdeau asked the airport manager the status
of the new G.A.S. lease thac was delivered to City Hall
for signatures. The airpor~ manager reported tha~ the Gi~y
~ollcitor had reservations about the lease, most notably
~he 40 year term, and would ge~ back to ~he airport manager
with ~ha~ and other concerns.
9. Airport manager updated the Commission on Hospitality Sol-
utions, Inc; i.e.; cleaning of their furnaces, fixing the
ro6f leak, and of sending them a letter Co re~urn their
slgnedilease, and a request by them to discuss alternative
heaEing systems at Che buildings.
E. ADJOURNMENT: Motion Co adjourn made by Commissioner Lyden~
2nd by Commissioner Gourdeau. Motion passed unanimously.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
ROBERT MEZIETTI
Airport Manager