AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING 

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING 

May 14,2014 

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In Attendance: Commissioners Tom Wynne, Chairman, Mark Ryan, Vice Chairman, Kevin Shaughnessy, 

Clerk, Martin Odstrchel, Hylie Hutchens, Oulton Hues, Paul Shaughnessy, Michael Sheehan, Airport 

Manager, Russ Maguire, Assistant Manager, Mark Raymond. 

Meeting Called to Order: 12:00PM 

Boston Executive Helicopters are recording today's meeting. 

Commissioner Wynne welcomed and introduced the new members of the NAC. 

APPOINTMENTS 

*AlP project update: Jeff Adler, DeBois & King 

Taxiway A Relocation Project; 

An Environmental Notification form to be filed 5.15.2014 for variance to use .9 acres of wetland. FAA does not allow 

taxiways to go directly from an apron to a runway, so apron jogs need to be installed at Taxiways C and D and this will 

also affect wetlands. 

DEP requires replication of wetlands at a 2 to 1 ratio. (1.8 acres replacement) Some additional land may need to be 

purchased. The Flood plain loss will need to be replaced as well, probably off airport. 

* Flight Level: Construction Update: Peter Eichleay, Flight Level 

CAP ramp behind hanger 10: All ready to go except for permits from the FAA. Flight Level hopes to get all permits 

by June 1, 2014 to begin boring during the current construction season. Additionally, Flight Level hopes to get DOT 

approval as well to get site work underway. 

Conservation Commission would like to be involved as construction progresses. 

19,200 sq. ft. is approximate size of structure. Goal is for completion of structure by 12/31/14. 

* Boston Executive Helicopters (BEH), update on Fuel Farm/Hangar, Chris Donovan 

The sewer connection is currently being installed. Flowable fill, (water soft sand), is being inserted under blacktop. 

Rough electrical & plumbing have been inspected. When sprinkler and water lines are installed, the floor can be 

installed. Fuel tanks should be finished by June 1, 2014. Mr. Donovan thinks BEH will be operational within 45 days. 
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* BEH Lease/FBO Interest Joshua Fox, Rollins, Rollins & Fox 

As indicated to Town Counsel, Brandon Moss, on May 13, 2014, BEH has agreed to accept NAC's proposal on March 

17, 2014 for the lease of 6,889 square foot of space at the west apron. Mr. Fox would like to reiterate the ongoing 

request, that BEH needs additional apron space in order to materialize its Business Plan, which was submitted to NAC 

this month and is willing to pay a 5-year lease in advance. 

BEH's FBO business plan has been submitted, but Mr. Fox believes the balance sheet is personal and proprietary and 

not considered public record and so would like to submit a copy of the balance sheet in executive session. This does 

not include an income statement. 

Commissioner Sheehan reread April 9, 2014 regular meeting minutes that stated BEH refused the offering at the April 

meeting. Commission now needs to readdress this issue in executive session. 

Mr. Fox would like a copy of the recording of the April 9, 2014 NAC meeting and again reiterated that on behalf of 

BEH, he would like to accept the 6,889 square foot proposal. 

Mr. K. Shaughnessy proposed an educational proposal/presentation for a master plan for the future of the West 

Apron and to create an RFP for the NAC to review. 

Mr. Donovan stated that since 2010, he has requested additional space and has expressed a desire to become full 

service FBO. He discussed the DC3 ramp restrictions/concerns as well as a letter from the NAC regarding an RFP 

(Request for Proposal) dated March 14, 2013 that stated that BEH did not need to submit an RFP but it was just a 

courtesy. 

Mr. K. Shaughnessy commented that he would like to see from BEH a balance sheet, an income statement and a cash 

flow analysis. 

Mr. Sheehan also proposed from BEH: business plan, cash flow analysis, market analysis, 12 months of bank 

statements, profit /loss statement, feasibility study, 36-month projection, micro/macro, competitor's analysis, as well 

as a personal financial statement from principles behind BEH, because the NAC is looking for every reassurance, they 

can get from an incoming vendor. 

MINUTES 

* March 12, 2014 Regular Business Meeting 

On a motion by Mr. K. Shaughnessy and seconded by Mr. Odstrchel, the Commission voted 4/0 to accept the March 

12, 2014 minutes as read. 

* March 12, 2014 Executive Session 

On a motion by Mr. K. Shaughnessy and seconded by Mr. Odstrchel, the Commission voted 4/0 to accept the March 

12, 2014 Executive Session minutes as read. 

*April 9, 2014 Regular Business Meeting 

On a motion by Mr. K. Shaughnessy and seconded by Mr. Odstrchel, the Commission voted 4/0 to accept the April 9, 

2014 minutes with the correction on page 3, 3'd paragraph change wording to read "illegal flight operations". 

*April 9, 2014, Executive Session 

On a motion by Mr. K. Shaughnessy and seconded by Mr. Odstrchel, the Commission voted 4/0 to accept the April 9, 

2014 minutes as read. 
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AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT 

Wildlife Hazard Assessment 

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The benefit of the WHA is to reduce the risk of wildlife strikes that occur because of airport operations. 

Environmental Assessment, Taxiway A, Phase II 

In FY 2015, MassDOT will be budgeting for a phase II fit-out and completion of Norwood Airport's SRE building. 

Comprehensive Pavement Project 

Comprehensive Pavement Project 

Application of comprehensive crack-seal on Norwood Airport's two runways, as well as taxiway A between runway 17 

and runway 10 is complete. The Runway markings project is expected to be completed prior to 6/30. All costs 

covered by MassDOT. 

Vegetation Management Program 

Mass DOT has included Norwood Airport on its list of 14 airports in an upcoming request for proposals (RFP). 

GARD System 

Airport management has expressed an interest in a system called GARD, which stands for "general audio recording 

device." This technology, which wil l be funded 100% by MassDOT. 

-----... Mosquito Control 

Through Norfolk County Mosquito Control and its contracted service provider, airport management coordinated the 

annual aerial larvacide. 

Taxiway A,D,E 

To date, for project engineering, airport management has administered $231,112 in payments to DuBois & King. For 

project construction, airport management has administered $807,902 to J.H. Lynch. Final payment requests filed with 

FAA and MassDOT. The contractor advised that some sod work will be required to fully close out the project. 

Retainage is $17,953. 

Taxiway C,F,G 

To date, for project engineering, airport management has administered $323,911 in payments to DuBois & King. For 

project construction, airport management has administered $1,245,686 to I.W. Harding. The contractor advised 

through Town Counsel that some sod work will be required to fully close out the project. Retainage is $25,873. 

Environmental Assessment, Taxiway A, Phase I 

To date, for project engineering, airport management has administered $29,272 in payments to DuBois & King. 

Tenant Construction Projects 

Airport management is currently working with Boston Executive Helicopters on its hangar/fuel farm construction 

project, and has begun coordination with Flight Level on their plans to construct hangars on the Civil Air Patrol apron. 

Federal Entitlement Funding 

Norwood Memorial Airport has two projects planned for federal FY 2014: Wildlife Hazard Assessment (FAA share 

~ $89,532) and Phase II, Environmental Assessment to re-locate Taxiway A (FAA share $369,000). 

Signage, Illegal Hunting 

Chief Brooks would like to ask NAC to post signs indicating No Hunting on airport property. 

On a motion by Mr. Odstrchel and seconded by Mr. Ryan, the Commission authorizes the NAC to post additional 

signs prohibiting hunting on airport property. 
Safety Action Team Meeting 

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- Informational UpdatesOn April 28, 2014, airport management hosted the annual safety action team meeting. 

Student Government Day 

On April8, 2014, airport management participated in the Town's annual student government day. 

Touch-A-Truck 

On Saturday, April 26, 2014, the Airport Department participated in the annual Touch-A-Truck event 

Air Traffic Control Tower Program 

The House Transportation/Urban Development Appropriations Sub-Committee was set to meet in early May to 

consider draft legislation to fund DOT/FAA in fiscal FY 2015. The airport manager will attend FAA's contract tower 

program conference in Washington, D.C. 

Air Traffic 

For the April 2014, air traffic report: Attachments provided in Airport Manager's report. 

OLD BUSINESS 

NEW BUSINESS 

* CY 2014 aircraft tie-down lease: Donald Quinn 

On a motion by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mr. Hues, the Commission voted 8/0 to grant Donald Quinn 2014 lease. 

*Appointment of Chairman and Vice Chairman of NAC 

On a motion by Mr. K. Shaughnessy and seconded by Mr. Odstrchel, the Commission voted 8/0 to appoint Mr. 

Thomas Wynne as Chairman of the Norwood Airport Commission. 

On a motion by Mr. K. Shaughnessy and seconded by Mr. Odstrchel, the Commission voted 8/0 to appoint Mr. Mark 

Ryan as Vice Chairman of the Norwood Airport Commission. 

On a motion by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Odstrchel, the Commission voted 8/0 to appoint Mr. Kevin 

Shaughnessy as Clerk of the Norwood Airport Commission. 

Mr. Maguire will send letters to MassDOT and FAA with notification of appointments. 

CORRESPONDENCE 

* 2-27-14 letter from J. Adler, of DuBois & King, to NACre: establishment of joint escrow account with J.H. Lynch. 

* 2-27-14 letter from J. Adler, of DuBois & King, to NACre: taxiway A completion . 

* 2-27-14 letter from J. Adler, of DuBois & King toT. Mahoney, of MassDOT, and R. Maguire re: taxiway A photos, 

final inspection report, CD . 

* 4/10/14 letter from BOS to H. Hutchens re: Airport Commission appointment. 

* 4/10/14 letter from BOS to P. Shaughnessy re: Airport Commission appointment. 

* 4/10/14 letter from BOS to 0 . Hues re: Airport Commission appointment. 

* 4/10/141etter from BOS toM. Sheehan re : Airport Commission appointment. 

* 5/9/14 e-mail from C. Donovan toR. Maguire, NAC, BOS re: Lots A,B,C. 
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Mr. Kevin Shaughnessy welcomed new members of the commission. 

On a recommendation by Mr. Moss, Town Counsel, Mr. Ryan made a motion that and seconded by Mr. K. 

Shaughnessy, for the Commission to vote to adjourn to Executive session for the purposes of discussing 

Part 13 compla int by Boston Executive Helicopters as well as the West Apron lease. 

Vote: 

Mr. K. Shaughnessy: Yes 

Mr. Odstrchel: Yes 

Mr. Sheehan: Yes 

Mr. P. Shaughnessy: Yes 

Mr. Hutchens: Yes 

Mr. Hues: Yes 

Mr. Ryan: Yes 

Mr. Wynne: Yes 

MEETING ADJOURNED: 1:14PM to Executive Session. 
Meeting Called to Order: 1: 22PM 

Part 13 Complaint: 

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As no written complaint has been received by NAC, Town Counsel, Mr. Moss speculates that the complaint 

centers on the West Apron, a TOFA and perhaps the construction of a fuel farm as well as allegations of 

violations of grant assurances. 

A letter from Joshua Fox, counsel for Boston Executive Helicopters, send via Fed Ex, was received today 

(May 14, 2014} by Mr. Moss. The letter was a "formal acceptance of the Norwood Airport Commission's 

offer of March 17, 2014 to lease 6,889 square feet of land on the West Apron", and reminding the 

Commission of BEH's ongoing request for additional ramp space. In addition, that BEH is willing and ready 

to lease the entire West Apron and accept a long-term lease, subject to an agreement to construct a new 

hanger on the West Apron. 

Additionally, as a follow-up to a May 5, 2014 request, the letter is a "demand on behalf of BEH to the 

Norwood Airport Commission and its agents and employees .. .for preservation ofthe recording of the April 

9, 2014 Norwood Airport Commission public meeting, noting that failure to comply could result in severe 

sanctions being imposed by a Court for spoliation of evidence or potential evidence, should this matter be 

put into litigation". 

Since no written complaint has been received, the Commission cannot discuss individual issues. 

Boston Executive Helicopter Refusal of Lease Offer: 

On a motion by Mr. Odstrchel and seconded by Mr. Ryan, the Commission voted 8/0 to withhold making a 

decision tore-offer a lease of 6,889 square feet of the West Apron until a seeping plan has been completed 

and reviewed by the commission. At such time, it is proposed to offer an undetermined number of years 

lease based on a new RFP. (Request for Proposal). 

Seeping Plan: 

On a motion by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. K. Shaughnessy, the Commission voted 8/0 to develop an 

RFP with DeBois & King to develop a seeping fee as well as a comprehensive master plan for the 

development of the West Apron, the DC3 ramp and life expectancy of the current paving project. 

On a motion by Mr. Sheehan and seconded by Mr. Hutchens, the Commission voted to adjourn from 

Executive Session to regular session for the purposes of adjournment. 

Vote: 

Mr. K. Shaughnessy: Yes 

Mr. Odstrchel: Yes 

Mr. Sheehan: Yes 

Mr. P. Shaughnessy: Yes 

Mr. Hutchens: Yes 

Mr. Hues: Yes 

Mr. Ryan: Yes 

Mr. Wynne: Yes 

Meeting Adjourned: 2:07PM 

On a motion by Mr. K. Shaughnessy and seconded by Mr. Odstrchel, the Commission voted 8/0 to adjourn. 

Meeting Adjourned: 2:08PM