In Attendance: 

AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING 

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING 

JULY 30, 2014 

Commissioners: Tom Wynne, Chairman, Mark Ryan, Vice Chairman, Kevin Shaughnessy, Clerk. 

Oulton Hues, Hylie Hutchens, Les LeBlanc, Paul Shaughnessy, Jr., Michael Sheehan. Airport Manager, Russ 

Maguire, Assistant Manager, Mark Raymond . Brandon Moss, Town Counsel. 

Meeting Called to Order: 12:00PM 

APPOINTMENTS 

*AlP project update, Mark Goodrich, DuBois & King 

Realignment of taxiway A. Mr. Goodrich submitted a payment request for $27,922.88. The town share would be 

$698.07. 

On a motion by Mr. Ryan & Mr. LeBlanc, The Commission voted 8/0 to approve payment of$698 .07. 

Mr. Hues requests copies of the AlP Phase 1 & 2 grant applications for review. 

*West apron master planning/scope and fee proposat Mark Goodrich, DuBois & King. 

Mr. Hues: Why spend $5,000 to pursue study of the west ramp? Mr. Hues read a memo stating that the west apron 

was constructed in 2006 and according to the FAA; it would NOT allow hangar/building construction as the project 

would NOT meet a 20-year life expectancy. ~ 

1vir. Ryan commented that the FAA might allow building on the ramp if there were some pro-rated payback. 

On a motion by Mr. Sheehan, and seconded by Mr. K. Shaughnessy, the Commission voted 6/2 to accept the 

west apron planning and scoping study and at the August meeting return with a cost analysis to do the same 

study of the DC3 ramp. 

* Flight Level, construction update, Civil Air Patrol apron, Peter Eichleay 

The FAA has approved a boring study. If approved, a general contractor & suppliers are already in place. Will 

need permitting and environmental aspects from Norwood Conservation Commission. 

Questions by Mr. Hues: 

Do you have an order of conditions? P. Eichleay: As yet, not filed. 

Has site plan been approved? P. Eichleay Approvals should follow when boring study results are back. 

At what point does Flight Level's seek a building permit? Mr. Ryan clarified point for Mr. Hues. 

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

Fuel tanks are complete and waiting for final piping and approval from Norwood Fire Dept. Contingent on 

NFD approval, the Board of Selectmen has already granted approval. Final inspections are expected to be 

completed by August 9, 2014. BEH anticipates a certificate of occupancy the week of August 4, 2014. 

\fter a lengthy discussion between Mr. Hues, Mr. Ryan, and Mr. K. Shaughnessy regarding the motion to unLable the discussion of BEH as a Fixed Base Operator, there was a motion by Mr. Hughes to un-table the 

discussion ofBEH as a Fixed Base Operator, and seconded by Mr. P. Shaughnessy, the commission voted 6/2 

against un-tabling the discussion. 
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* May 14, 2014 Regular Business Meeting 

On a motion by Mr. Hutchens and seconded by Mr. Ryan, the Commission voted 6/0 with one abstention, and 

one hold to accept the May 14, 2014 regular business meeting minutes. 

Upon rereading of the minutes in question, Mr. Sheehan confirmed his recommendation in the May minutes and 

Mr. K. Shaughnessy confirmed his statement. 

On a by Mr. Sheehan and seconded by Mr. K. Shaughnessy seconded, the Commission voted 7/0, with one 

abstention, to approve the May 14, 2014 regular business meeting minutes. 

* May 14, 2014 Executive Session 

On a motion by Mr. Sheehan and seconded by Mr. K. Shaughnessy, the Commission voted 7/0 with 1 

abstention to accept the May 14, 2014 Executive Session minutes with the caveat that there is a distinction 

between Mr. K. Shaughnessy and Mr. P. Shaughnessy. 

Mr. Hues would like a copy of the letter from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, dated May 27, 2014 to be 

included in the May meeting packet. 

*June 11, 2014 Regular Business Meeting 

On a motion by Mr. Sheehan and seconded by Mr. LeBlanc, the Commission voted 8/0, to accept the June II , 

2014 regular business meeting minutes, with the caveat that there is a distinction between Mr. K. Shaughnessy 

and Mr. P. Shaughnessy. 

IRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT: Topics Listed, Please see Managers Report for Detail. 

Comprehensive Markings Project 

Taxiways C, F, G 

Taxiways A, 0, E 

Environmental Assessment, Taxiway A 

Tenant Construction Projects 

Signage, Illegal Hunting 

Contractor Damage 

Air Traffic Control Tower Program 

ATC Line of Sight 

Provisional Helicopter Parking, Flight Level: Mr. K Shaughnessy requests that Mr. Maguire revisit rules/regulations for helo parking 

and involve all helicopter operators and companies residing at Norwood Airport. 

MassDOT Economic Impact Study 

Air Traffic 

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

Airport Manager's Report. 
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* Mutual release, I. W. Harding- Town Counsel Brandon Moss suggested that this issue be tabled until the 

August Regular Meeting. 

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

mutual release issue until the August Regular Meeting. 

* Airport Park/Oulton Hues - Mr. Roger Pinel would like to make a recommendation for a Tot Lot on the airport 

hill grounds. Mr. Ryan suggested that Mr. Hues contact Gerry Miller, Superintendent of the Recreation Dept. 

for his views on the subject, as this would be in his budget not the Airport's budget. 

Mr. C. Donovan, of BEH, would like to participate in the Tot Lot and encourages other businesses on the 

irport to participate and donate as well. 

* FY 2015 Commercial Permits- On a motion by Mr. Sheehan and seconded by Mr. LeBlanc, the Commission 

voted 8/0, to provisionally extend the 2014 commercial permits to Flight Level, Aerial Productions, Boston Air 

Charter, New Horizon Aviation, Kestrel Aviation, Blue Hill Helicopters, Boston Executive Helicopters, Elite 

Aero Services, East Coast Aero Club, Norwood Air Multi-engine Training, and to table the remaining 2015 

fiscal year permits until the August meeting. 

* Airport Access Control Systems, maintenance contract w/Galaxy Integrated Technologies - Mr. Maguire 

recommends sending the contract to Town Counsel for review. 

*Collings Foundation Static Air Show, Tentative Date: September 12, 13, 14, 2014 

*This is the same weekend as Norwood Day. To coincide with Norwood Day, Mr. K. Shaughnessy makes a 

recommendation to Flight Level to have their cookout the same day. Mr. Donovan of BEH would like 

permission to exhibit a helicopter. Norwood Day hours are 9:30am - 3:00pm. 

Airport Compliance Inspection is August 5, 2014. FAA to conduct a land use compliance inspection and 

MassDOT will be in attendance . 

Mr. Hues would like a copy of exhibit A. 
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* 7-28-14letter/payment request #4 from J. Adler, of DuBois & King, toR. Maguire re: taxiway A 

environmental assessment for re-location 

* 7-10-14letter (w/attachments A-B) from T. Wynne, ofthe NAC, toM. Walsh, ofFAA, re: Part 13 complaint; 

and response 

* 6-30-14 summary report (independent cost estimate) from A.M. Fogarty to the NACre: SRE building phase II 

fit-out 1 

* 6-20-14letter from C. Gardner, ofU.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to the NAC, re: permit information for 

taxiway A environmental assessment and re-location 

* 6-13-14letter from J. Adler, ofDuBois & King, toT. Wynne, ofthe NAC, re: west apron/hangar feasibility 

study 

* 6-10-14 close-out letter from P. Beckman, ofF AA, to T. Wynne, of the NAC re: taxiway A construction 

<1roject 

* Access Control Systems, maintenance and service agreement 7-1-14 through January 31, 2015; Galaxy 

Integrated 

Mr. K. Shaughnessy would like a motion to file for information purposes all correspondence. The motion was 

seconded by Mr. P. Shaughnessy and Mr. LeBlanc, but before the motion passed, Mr. Hues had questions on 

the following: 

7.10.14 letter (T. Wynne toM. Walsh)- What is the status? Mr. Wynne responded that there is no update 

available; it is under review by the FAA. 

6.30.14 summary report -Who pays for that, exactly? Mr. Maguire responded that the airport pays for the 

independent estimate. 

Access Control Systems maintenance and service agreement- Is this the only company or was it put out for 

bid? Mr. Maguire explained that he does not have to submit for bid if it is only $1,500. Access Control 

Systems also has the tacit institutional knowledge to do this. 

Wildlife Hazard Assessment is a federal/state grant project. The FAA pays $89,532, MassDOT is paying 

$4,974 and the local share is $4,974. The grant offer has been signed by the Commission and a copy is in the 

airport manager's office. 

1r. Ryan mentioned that an editorial from a pilot association about "how to fire your airport manager" , was 

anonymously sent to a few officials in the town. He feels that this is very childish and supports Mr. Maguire 

and Mr. Raymond for the wonderful jobs they do at the airport. 
Mr.. Ryan made a motion to support Mr. Maguire and Mr. Raymond as manager and assistant manager. The 

motion was seconded by Mr. LeBlanc, with an amendment by Mr. Sheehan to include the support of the 

Commissioner and the fellow Commissioners. Mr. Shaughnessy would further like to include that any 

correspondence be delivered to member of the Airport Commission, who would then give it to Mr. Wynne to 

~ive to Mr. Maguire to put it on the agenda. The Commission voted 8/0 to accept the motion. 

Before closing the meeting, Mr. Wynne inquired if anyone on the commission received the anonymous letter. 

Mr. Ryan, Mr. Shaughnessy and Mr. Wynne all received the letter. 

Mr. Donovan requested permission to speak, Mr. Sheehan made a motion to adjourn, Mr. K. Shaughnessy 

seconded the motion, Mr. Hues requested permission to ask a question, Mr. Sheehan stated that the motion 

was already on the table. The Commission voted 6/2 to adjourn . 

MEETING ADJOURNED: 1:15