APPROVED AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING 

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING 

February 12, 2014 

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

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

Meetlni ~lied to Order: 12:00PM 

APPOINTMENTS 

AlP Project Update; DuBois & King,. Jeff Adler 

~ Taxiway A closeout: DuBois & King has all the documentation except aerial photos, which should arrive 

by the end of February. 

J;> All documentation will be available by the March meeting for final payment. 

>- Taxiway A relocation environmental assessment; DB&K Is working with Epsilon Associates to put 

together first filing of the Environmental Notification form. Draft should be ready for review by March 

meeting. 

r Grant process, FAA for 2014 Phase 2 of environmental assessment. May 1, 2014 grant deadline. 

);;. Taxiway C, letter from Brandon Moss 

Boston Executive Helicopters, Chris Donovan 

r Hanger update: There have been weather delays but roof Is in process, next to be Installed is the fuel 

system. Fuel farm Installation will be dictated by the weather, as power needs to be installed prior to 

fuel farm. March Installation Is anticipated for the monitoring systems. 

,...-... );- Mr. Ryan noted that BEH presented questions regarding Taxiway Cat the January meeting that are 

addressed In a letter from Brandon Moss: Mr. Moss suggested this be discussed In Executive Session . 

,.. Joshua Fox, representing the law firm of Rollins, Rollins & Fox spoke for BEH regarding the need for 

adequate fueling space. The west ramp apron, If available, Is of Interest to BEH. If not, where else can 

he fuel? 

Flight Level, Mike Delarla 

'r Capital project update: 

o Gant chart distributed. 

o Getting proposals 

o Working on lease agreement. 

o Tenants secured 

o Financing secured. 

o November 17, 2014ls projected turnover date to Town of Norwood. 

o Soliciting bids for 1 site engineer. 

Bob Lawrence, a professional engineer, attended in a construction management roll for Flight level. 

Mr. Delarl~ stated that the Front Office, formerly occupied by Avis, has been remodeled, and taken over by 

Flight Level. 

Per Mr. Ryan, It was suggested that Mr. Maguire begin the lease agreement process. 

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MINUTES 

January 15, 2014 

AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING 

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING 

February 12, 2014 

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The vote to accept the January 2014 meeting minutes was postponed until March, to allow for rewording of 

the BEH Inquiry regarding remote access. 

AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT 

Snow Removal 

On January 29, 2014, Russ Maguire met with the Finance Commission to discuss the depletion of monies in the 

airport' s snow removal budget of $24,000. The Soard of Selectmen has also been advised through the Town 

Managers office. 

Budget: $24,000 Cost to Date (2/10/14) $37,125.94 Over Budget -$13,125.94 

Airport Audit 

January 2014, airport management completed final work on the FY 2013 audit of the federal/state grant 

project to re-construct taxiway C. Melanson & Heath, PC of New Hampshire conducted the audit. 

Comprehensive Pavement Project 

MassDOT has selected the engineering firm of Hoyle, Tanner & Associates to oversee a statewide crack seal 

and repair project. 

Air Traffic 

January 2014 air traffic report submitted to Commission. 

On a motion by Mr. Odstrchel and seconded by Mr. Shaughnessy, the Commission voted 5/0 to approve the 

Airport Managers Report. 

Mr. Ryan commends the airport staff for a job well done in removing the vast amounts of snow. 

OLD BUSINESS 

NEW BUSINESS 

Boston Executive Helicopters, full service fixed-base operator interest. 

:,;... Mr. Donovan Is working with Mr. Maguire on types of minimum standards. 

CORRESPONDENCE 

11/19/13 letter: From SEH attorney, J. Fox to M DeLarla of Flight Level, regarding the use of the westerly 

portion of Lease Lot G. 

12/5/13 letter: Response from N. Burlingham to J. Fox regarding 11/19/13 letter 

1/10/141etter: Closeout letter from FAA regarding AlP Grant Number 3-25-0037-32-2012 

1/22/14 letter: From Flight Level regarding CAP Ramp Rejuvenation and Hanger Complex Construction Project 

2/7/14 letter: From Brandon Moss, Town Counsel to J Shalek, I.W. Harding President, regarding Taxiway C 

Mr. Ryan makes motion under Purpose 6, to go to executive session to discuss negotiations with leaseholds . 

Mr. Ryan; yes, Mr. LeBlanc; yes, Mr. Shaughnessy; yes, Mr. Odstrchel; yes, Chairman Wynne; yes. 

On a vote of 5/0, the Commission voted to go to Executive Session at 12:23pm. 

On a motion by Mr. Shaughnessy and seconded by Mr. Ryan, the Commission voted 5/0 to adjourn . 

MEETING ADJOURNED: 12:55 
Executive Session: 

AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING 

EXECUTIVE SESSION 

February 12, 2014 

APPROVED 

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Boston Executive Helicopters is requesting the ability to fuel on the side of their property near Flight Leve l. 

Flight Level says this will encroach on their property. 

The Commission decided that the encroachment Issue was between BEH & FL and chose not to Intervene . 

The Commission decided to authorl~e Mr. Maguire to send letter to BEH that the Norwood Airport 

Commission is willing to offer space on the west apron for fueling, provided BEH Is able to secure the proper 

permits . 

The Commission noted that BEH still needs to deliver a business plan. 

Mr. Moss noted that FAA and DOT be notified of above. 

At 12:55pm, on a motion by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. LeBlanc the Commission was polled to leave 

Executive Session: Mr. Ryan; yes, Mr. LeBlanc; yes, Mr. Shaughnessy; yes, Mr. Odstrchel; yes, Chairman 

Wynne; yes. 

On a vote of 5/0, the Commission voted to return to regular meeting.