APPROVED AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING 

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING 

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March 12, 2014 

In Attendance: Commissioners Tom Wynne, Chairman, Martin Odstrchel, Mark Ryan, Kevin 

Shaughnessy. Airport Manager, Russ Maguire, Assistant Manager, Mark Raymond . 

Meeting Called to Order: 12:00PM 

APPOINTMENTS 

• AlP project update: Jeff Adler 

Mr. Adler was unable to attend. 

• Boston Executive Helicopters (BEH), update on fuel farm/hangar: Chris Donovan 

Construction Is ongoing. Sprinkler, water lines, and sewer next to be installed. 

Projected end date approximately 60-75 days. 

• Flight Level Norwood, update on capital projects: Mike Delaria 

Waiting for leases. Leases to be discussed in Executive Session at the end of this regular meeting. 

MINUTES 

• January 15, 2014 regular business meeting 

On a motion by Mr. Odstrchel and seconded by Mr. Ryan, the Commission voted 3/0 to accept the January 15, 

2014 meeting minutes. 

• February 12, 2014 regular business meeting 

On a motion by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Shaughnessy, the Commission voted 3/0 to accept the February 

12, 2014 meeting minutes 

• February 12, 2014 executive session 

On a motion by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Odstrchel, the Commission voted 3/0 to accept the February 

12, 2014 Executive Session meeting minutes. 

AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT 

Airport Accident: February 22, 2014, pilot of Cessna 182 lost control of aircraft on touchdown, propeller 

contacted runway. The disabled aircraft settled at the Intersection of runway 17 and taxiway C. 

Flight operations were suspended for approximately 2 hours. The Norwood Fire Department, FAA Operations 

Center and National Transportation Safety Board, and MassDOT were all notified. 

Snow Remova l: On 2/24, the Airport Manager attended the Special Town Meeting that included an article to 

appropriate additional funding for emergency snow removal at the airport. This article passed. 

- infonnational Updates -

2013 Annual Report- Attachments A-B of Managers Report 

Air Traffic - February 2014 air traffic report- Attachments C-D of Managers Report 

Potential for scenes for another movie to be filmed at Norwood Airport. 

Mr. Shaughnessy suggested that the film production company give a donation to a group such as 

Circle of Hope for the use of the airport. 

On a motion by Mr. Shaughnessy and seconded by Mr. Odstrchel, the Commission voted 3/0 to 

accept the Managers Report. 
OLD BUSINESS 

NEW BUSINESS 

AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING 

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING 

March 12, 2014 

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• Boston Executive Helicopters (BEH), full service fixed-base operator interest 

Joshua Foxx, Representative of Rollins, Rollins & Foxx. 

Seeking clarity on BEH's ability to fuel on town controlled and approved helipads 

West apron: Joshua Foxx, representing BEH, requests all or part of the west apron area of the airport. 

The request for the west ramp will be discussed in Executive Session at the end of this meeting. 

• CY 2014 aircraft tie-down leases 

Gregory Quinn 

Allen Small 

On a motion by Mr. Shaughnessy and seconded by Mr. Ryan, the Commission voted 3/0 to accept the tie-down 

leases. 

CORRESPONDENCE 

• 2/20114 Letter from attorney R. Lizza, representing I.W. Harding, to Norwood Town Counsel 

On a motion by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Shaughnessy, the Commission voted: Mr. 

Shaughnessy, Yes, Mr. Odstrchel, Yes, Mr. Ryan, Yes, Mr. Wynne, Yes to proceed to Executive 

Session 

Meeting Adjourned for Executive Session: 12:23pm 

Meeting Adjourned for Regular Business Meeting: 12:44pm 
Flight Level: 

AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING 

EXECUTIVE SESSION 

March 12, 2014 

APPROVED 

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Flight Level is requesting, from the Norwood Airport Commission, a letter of intent to extend leases 

for the· purpose of amortizing their future airport Investments. 

On a motion by Mr. Shaughnessy and seconded by Mr. Odstrchel, the Commission voted 3/0 to 

extend Leases on: 

Lot 5: until the year 2047 or until 2050, with a further explanation from Flight Level. 

Lot 6 & 7: The Commission will revisit when Flight Level has approved funding 

Lots A, B, C: Extend lease for 5 years. 

Boston Executive Helicopters 

NAC needs financial and insurance information from BEH 

Boston Executive Helicopters is requesting a decision on the lease of the West Apron. 

On a motion by Mr. Odstrchel and seconded by Mr. Ryan, the Commission voted 3/0 to offer to 

Boston Executive Helicopter a 83 x 83 area of the West Apron for the term of a 5 year lease beginning 

June 1, 2014. This Is conditional upon BEH receiving all approvals and permits necessary for 

operation . 

On a motion by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Shaughnessy, the Commission voted: Mr. Ryan, Yes, 

Mr. Shaughnessy, Yes, Mr. Odstrchel, Yes, Mr. Wynne, Yes., to close Executive Session and return to 

the regular business meeting. 

MEETING ADJOURNED: 12:43pm