2004-04-12BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 12, 2004
PRESENT: Commissioners Barnico, Duval, Lydon, Simpson, Trask, and White
ABSENT: Commissioners Mahoney, Nelson, and Tognazzi
PUBLIC: Rich Little, Ken Robinson, Rich Mello, Jay Wessell, Bob Cronin, Wil
Gourdeau, Angier Ames, Dave Graham, and D. Pais
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman White called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
1. Presentations:
·
Meredith & Grew – Bob Cronin presented his proposal for
marketing the airport’s non-aviation use parcels.
·
Edwards and Kelcey Update – Dave Graham updated the
commission regarding concerns with M.A.C.’s budget and
possible ripple effects to BVY projects.
2. Reading of the Minutes for March 2004 – Chairman White called for a
reading of the minutes from the March meeting. Vice Chairman Barnico
made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Simpson.
Motion passed unanimously.
3. Reading of the Financial Report – Chairman White presented the financial
report for March 2004. Commissioner Trask made a motion to accept the
financial report subject to audit, seconded by Vice Chairman Barnico.
Motion passed unanimously.
B. OLD BUSINESS
FY05 Budget – Chairman White presented budget adjustments from previously
approved FY05 budget.
Subcommittee Reports:
·
Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee – Vice Chairman Barnico updated
the commission on a Runway 34 Beverly ConCom meeting, the cell tower
Board of Appeals date change, the Gurnard site, and the Aviators of New
England proposed lease.
·
Public Relations Subcommittee – No report
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BEVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 12, 2004
NEW BUSINESS
C.
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PAPI’s for Beverly Municipal Airport – The commission discussed the
possibility of NetJet installing PAPI’s at the approach ends of Runways 9,
27, and 34. Vice Chairman Barnico made a motion to pursue NetJet’s offer
with FAA. Motion seconded by Commissioner Simpson. Motion passed
unanimously.
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Aviation Day – Commissioner Trask said its too late for a 2004 Aviation
Day, that if the Commission wanted a summer/fall 2005 Aviation Day, it
should start organizing it now.
D. AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT
·
Airport Manager Mezzetti updated the Commission on the traffic count,
the T. Ford lease, snow removal, lease status of ANE, maintenance
activities, airport inspections, cell tower lease, West Side security fencing
and Runway 9/27 crack repair project, airport security, FAA Airports
Conference, VIP visit, needed MALS repair, and the need to begin airport
consultant selection/reselection.
E. CHAIRMAN/COMMISSION COMMENTS
·
Commissioner Trask informed the commission of the initial concerns of the
cell tower notice to Danvers abutters.
·
Chairman White appointed Vice Chairman Barnico, Commissioner Duval,
and himself as the Beverly Airport Consultant Selection Committee.
F. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Trask, seconded by Commissioner
Simpson. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:30PM.
A True Copy Attest:
Robert Mezzetti
Airport Manager
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