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Hanscom Field Advisory Commission
Minutes April 16, 2013
Prepared by Massport Staff
1. March Meeting:
The meeting was called to order by Jeanne Krieger. The MarchMinutes were
not approved by the group. Dorothy Steele will add changes that were discussed and bring the
March and April minutes for approval to . Jeanne Krieger and the group
congratulated Amber Goodspeed on her appointment as the new Manager, Airport
Administration.
2. Monthly Noise Report/ Hanscom Projects:
Sharon Williams presented the March noise report
and in response to questions noted that:
A combination of weather, snow conditions, and low visibility throughout the month
noticeably reduced the number of single engine piston operations.
Jet operations decreased by 0.6%
Noise complaints significantly decreased to 17 from 46 compared to March 2012
Military EXP increased due to F-18 operations
3. Dorothy Steele presented the Capital Program and Third Party Development reports and
in response to questions noted that:
The Rectrix FBO is under construction
Applications have been approved and building framework will be erected.
Rectrix will be invited to a future meeting
Massport will meet with MMNHP to redesign the sign at the Hanscom intersection.
The TrueAir startup is delayed. There is no start date at this time.
Bids for the construction/rehabilitation of the perimeter road and Old T-Hangar pavement
are in progress.
There have been no discussions with cargo or commercial air operators.
4. Other Business:
Selectman Rosenberg briefed the group on pending litigation brought forth by the Town of
Bedford regarding development of the Edge Sports parcel.
The May meeting will be held on May 21, 2013.
Attendees
: Jeanne Krieger, Tom Hirsch, Andy Friedlich, Mike Rosenberg, Margaret Coppe, Lou Sideris,
Jim Phelps, Zach Neds, Dorothy Steele, Sharon Williams, Amber Goodspeed, and Matthew Roberts.