Beverly municipal airport minutes of the regular meeting

1. 
   CALL TO ORDER
   

Chairman Vitale called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

1. 
   Reading of the Minutes for February 2005 – Chairman Vitale called for a reading of the minutes from the February meeting. Vice Chairman Mahoney made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Barnico. Motion passed unanimously.
   

2. 
   Reading of the Financial Report – Chairman White presented the financial report for February 2005. Commissioner Barnico made a motion to accept the financial report subject to audit, seconded by Commissioner Tognazzi. Motion passed unanimously.
   

3. 
   Chairman’s Report –
   

1. 
   Chairman Vitale and Airport Manager Mezzetti met with FAA in Burlington to discuss BVY topics.
   

2. 
   Chairman Vitale updated the BAC on the BVY noise abatement pamphlet.
   

3. 
   Chairman Vitale informed the BAC on updating the BVY website.
   

4. 
   Chairman Vitale informed the BAC on the Chairman’s newsletter.
   

5. 
   Chairman Vitale informed the BAC of the recent KBVY meeting.
   

6. 
   Chairman Vitale updated the BAC on the latest Danvers jet fuel tax information.
   
7. 
   Chairman Vitale informed the BAC of the April 27, 2006 Aviation Expo in Nashua, NH.
   

8. 
   Chairman Vitale opened up discussion on whether or not Taxiway “B” should be closed from Taxiway “D” to approximately its intersection with Taxiway “A”. Commissioner Tognazzi made a motion to keep that section of Taxiway “B” as a taxiway and to install proper signage for vehicles crossing Taxiway “B”. Motion seconded by Commissioner Duval. Motion passed unanimously.
   

4. 
   Presentations:
   

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  Edwards & Kelcey Update – Dave Graham discussed the BVY NDB approach and suggested we persuade FAA to not terminate the approach in June, but wait until the RW 34 extension is completed. We would also need to persuade the current owner where the NDB is located to keep the structure until the RW 34 extension is completed. Craig Schuster updated the BAC on the RW 34 Extension Pre-bid and the RW 9-27 Scope of Work.
  

2. OLD BUSINESS

Subcommittee Reports:

• 
  Property/Legal/Finance Subcommittee – Commissioner Mahoney updated the commission on Hangar #4 and infield area development interest.
  

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  Public Relations Subcommittee – Commissioner Trask informed the BAC about an airport promotion meeting held at the North Atlantic Air-East Side hangar. Commissioner Trask also discussed user meetings, doing a local radio segment about the airport, and conducting an informational meeting with the public regarding the RW 34 Extension Project impact.
  

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  Facility Maintenance Subcommittee – Commissioner Tognazzi informed the commission of measuring the West Side infield area the last week of March, getting the Barracks Building repairs started, and a public viewing stand on the East Side.
  

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  Hangar Development Subcommittee – Commissioner Dettorre updated the commission on West Side infield T-hangar development interest from Mark Scott of Falcon Air, Lawrence Airport, and Angier Ames’ T-hangar interest at the end of old RW 2 and WAAS approach.
  

3. 
   AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT
   

Airport Manager Mezzetti updated the commission on the traffic count, Homeland Security visit, RW 34 Extension Project, aircraft removal, gate repairs, snow removal, noise abatement pamphlet, RW 9-27 Scope of Work review, 5-Year CIP meeting with FAA, and Kelleher Construction/airport abutter land filling operation.

4. 
   NEW BUSINESS
   

1. 
   A B Aviation, Triangle Area Hangar – Jim Baker requested a change to build six (6) nested T-hangars in place of one hangar holding six (6) aircraft in common. Commissioner Tognazzi made a motion to accept A B Aviation’s new hangar proposal subject to the approval of the Legal/Property/Finance Subcommittee, seconded by Commissioner White. Motion passed unanimously.
   

2. 
   Soil Dumping – The commission tabled removal action of the soil dumped by Kelleher Construction pending review of their development plan. In the meantime, City Hall has stopped the dumping operation.
   

5. 
   COMMISSION COMMENTS
   

1. 
   Commissioner Trask discussed an aerial demonstration associated with the Danvers Family Festival Day and the next Danvers jet fuel tax meeting in May.
   

2. 
   Commissioner Dettorre will replace Peter Simpson as point man on WAAS and requests the support of airport users.
   

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS

1. 
   Ken Robinson and Jay Wessell are on board with WAAS and will help Commissioner Dettorre.
   

2. 
   Ken Robinson informed the commission of the new roof obtained for Hangar #1.
   

3. 
   Steve Castle will help with WAAS.
   

4. 
   Jeff Lurie has concerns with the Danvers Family Festival Day parachute operation.
   

5. 
   Jim Baker informed the commission he rebuilt the Hangar #3 façade and will be installing new doors this spring.
   

6. 
   Ed Pino (Thorpe Circle) complained about the low traffic pattern over Thorpe Circle. Chairman Vitale said he would convene a meeting in approximately two (2) weeks with Beverly Flight Center, BVY ATCT, Bob Mezzetti, Dave Graham, Gardner Trask and himself to discuss this issue.
   

7. 
   ADJOURNMENT
   

Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Dettorre, seconded by Commissioner Tognazzi. Motion passed unanimously.