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AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING 

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING 

April 9, 2014 

APPROVED 

.s/l'f / J'f 

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; DuBois & King, Jeff Adler 

Closeout paperwork includes aerial photos, total payment $136,957.97 $89,766.98 payable to J. H. Lynch 

$47,190.99 to Dubois & King. The Norwood share was $3423.95. The overall project was delivered under 

budget by more than $10,000. 

On a motion by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Odstrchel the Commission voted 4/0 to approve final 

payment on Taxiway A. 

Second pay request is for pay request #2 for Taxiway A environmental assessment. Payment of $19,567.05 

to DuBois & King. Norwood Share $489.17 

On a motion by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Odstrchel the Commission voted 4/0 to approve payment. 

Regarding the Seeping meeting on environmental assessment Phase 2 for Taxiway A, and wildlife hazard 

assessment. Fee submitted, no IFE needed because under $lOOK. The deadline for submitting the grant 

application is May 1, 2014. 

On a motion by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Shaughnessy, the Commission voted 4/0 to approve 

permission for Chairman, Mr. Wynne sign the grant application. 

Mr. Adler will provide an update on the terminal building at the May meeting. 

Boston Executive Helicopters, Chris Donovan & Joshua Foxx (BEH counsel} 

The electrical on hanger is "roughed in" and inspected. Roof insulation is complete. Sprinkler system and 

HVAC is "roughed in", gas line installed and saw cut pavement outside installed 4.9.14. Water service & 

sprinkler in near future. Fuel system is scheduled to be installed the week of 4.14.14 and a gen ~rator is 

scheduled for installation. The building is expected to be weather tight by 4.25.14. 

Lease offer: BEH and Mr. Foxx do not think the square footage offered by NAC is adequate for fueling as an 

FBO. Presently, BEH would like to refuse the current offer of 83x83 square feet. 

Questions by NAC: What does BEH feel would be adequate space? lOOK square feet. 

Once again, the NAC is requesting a business plan from BEH and when that business plan has been 

submitted, the Commission will then relook at allocating more space on the airport. 

C. Donovan stated that NAC has never requested a business plan from BEH. 

NAC reiterates that business plan is necessary. 

BEH submitted their Financial plan to Mr. Maguire last night (April 8, 2014}. 

Mr. Donovan stated that he does approximately $700,000 in business and thousands of hours in Charter 

Services with his helicopter operations. 

As a final comment, Mr. Donovan would like to state that he feels discussions with the NAC are always 

combative. 

For the record, Mr. Shaughnessy, as well as the other members of the NAC, support Mr. Maguire as a good 

and fair manager. 
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MINUTES 

AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING 

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING 

April 9, 2014 

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* March 12, 2014 regular business meeting 

Mr. Ryan requests an edit of the New Business section, regarding area around the west ramp to clarify that J. Foxx, 

representing BEH, requested all or part ofthe west apron area of the airport. 

No vote will be taken at this time until the March minutes are updated to reflect this change. 

* March 12, 2014 executive session 

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

of the Executive Session. 

AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT (March 1- March 31, 2014) 

Seeping Meeting, Environmental Assessment: 

On 3/13, airport management met with FAA and MassDOT officials, along with our engineer (DuBois & King) and 

environmental team (Epsilon Associates) for a seeping meeting on the environmental assessment allied to taxiway 

A's planned re-location. 

Spill Response: 

At about 3:35 p.m. on 3/18, airport management was notified that an aircraft parked on Flight Level's lot 6 was 

leaking aviation gas on to the parking apron. Norwood Fire was immediately called and responded. Flight Level line 

personnel responded by capping the storm drain adjacent to the parked aircraft and capturing the flowage of fuel. 

With Speedi-Dri, the environmental effect was localized with no run-off into the wetlands. Airport management and 

Flight Level followed procedures outlined in the airport's Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plan. 

- Informational Updates -

Hollywood Movie 

On 3/11, airport management met with representatives from a Hollywood movie production company interested in 

using the Norwood Airport for a location shoot. 

Comprehensive Pavement Project 

Airport management has begun to coordinate preparations for the MassDOT project to crack-seal and repair 

pavement on the Norwood Airport's runways and taxiways. 

Air Traffic Control Tower Program 

Air Traffic Control Tower Program 

Letter received from United States Senators to the Committee on Appropriations requesting language ensuring full 

and dedicated funding for the Contract Tower Program as part of the FY2015 FAA budget. 

March 2014 Air Traffic report: 3,964 Total Airport Operations 

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

Manager's Report. 

NEW BUSINESS 

* CY 2014 aircraft tie-down leases 

On a recommendation by Mr. Maguire and a motion by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mr. Shaughnessy, the Commission 

voted 4/0 to award 2014 tie-down lease to Ray Fa llon. 
CORRESPONDENCE 

AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING 

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING 

April 9, 2014 

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* 3/12/14: An e-mail from C. Donovan, ofBEH, to Airport Manager regarding negotiations for the lease of 

Lots A,B,C 

* 3/17/14: A letter from Airport Manager to C. Donovan, ofBEH, regarding west apron lease offer of 6,889 

square feet on the northeast comer ofNorwood Airport's west apron. 

Mr. Ryan asked Mr. Maguire if he sent a letter to BEH regarding the illegal flight operations. Mr. Maguire 

responded that the letter had been sent by email as well as hand delivered and there has been no response yet. 

MEETING ADJOURNED: 1:07PM 

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

Executive Session.