At the request of Director Bozack the Minutes of September 6, 2000 and the Payment Register of November 8, 2000 were removed from the Consent Calendar.

Motion was made by Director Baron, seconded by Director Carter,

TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR OF NOVEMBER 8, 2000 AS REVISED. Following a voice vote, District Counsel advised that because of the amount of the payments for AIP 16, a roll call vote is required. Roll call vote was conducted by President Phillips and resulted in four ayes approving.

There were no public comments on this item. Ms. Bozack made two corrections (typos) which Ms. Bass had already corrected. On page 5, Mr. Mohn comment No. 2, Ms. Bozack stated that it should read the manager said it topped out the salary schedule. Ms. Bass said she would check on that proposed correction. The Minutes of Sept. 6, 2000 will be placed on the December agenda following the check of the tape.

Ms. Bozack asked if the District had purchased an adding machine from Quill Corporation. Ms. Bass said that it is a ten-key adding machine and it was 69.95. Ms. Bozack suggested that the computer should be used for the adding machine function. Ms. Bass said that it is more convenient to have the adding machine, particularly for fuel sales. Ms. Bozack asked for clarification on the transfer items at the bottom of the payment register. Ms. Bass explained that the listed fund is for PFC revenue, and this is a restricted account per the F.A.A. When funds are transferred to reserves, it is so listed. The payroll is occasionally transferred in advance, as interest is paid on the Kern County funds and it is worthwhile to transfer funds as soon as they become available. Ms. Bozack asked about the payroll information that should have been on the register. Ms. Bass said that because of her illness she was not able to complete that information in time.

Motion was made by Director Baron, seconded by Director Phillips, TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT REGISTER. Voice vote was 2 ayes, 2 nays. Motion was not approved. The November 8, 2000 Payment Register with the appropriate revisions will be placed on the December agenda for review.

The Business Development Committee has had the Marketing Plan on the agenda previously and they also provided an adequate period for any comments. There were no public comments, and Ms. Bass stated that no comments had been received in the office. Mr. Baron said that the plan looks good to him. Mr. Carter agreed and said it should be followed through with. Mr. Phillips said that he believes it is a very good start, and he credited Ms. Bozack for most of the plan. Ms. Bozack asked about the meaning of numbers 2 and 3 under Monitoring and Evaluation. Following discussion by the Board, the following changes were made to the plan:

Monitoring and Evaluation: (page 2)

Motion by Director Phillips, seconded by Director Bozack, TO APPROVE THE MARKETING PLAN AS REVISED. Motion carried with voice vote: 4 ayes, no nays.

Mr. Phillips introduced the item with remarks about the volunteers and the number of Expo attendees, booths, and other items. There were a number of contacts that will be followed through on, as well as some businesses interested in possible relocating to our area. The IWV 2000 Retirement Committee, represented by Jim McLane, also obtained a number of leads.

JIM McLANE - The drawing for the glider ride was a great idea, as well as the information that was given to people. Ninety-four people asked for more information on the airport, sixty-five people asked for more information about Ridgecrest and Inyokern. Twenty-nine asked about the retirement aspects of the area. Fourteen requested Business Development information. Over 1500 pieces of information were given out at the booth, including the paper from the Daily Independent. Mr. McLane praised Mr. Carter for his efforts at giving out the information. Five hundred people had I Love Ridgecrest pins, and many balloons were given out. Mr. McLane said it is difficult to project the impact on the area, but he believes that the effort was worthwhile.

FLOYD CARTER - Mr. Carter said he believes it was a really good thing to have done, and he is glad he participated.

LEE PHILLIPS - Mr. Phillips was interviewed twice by people with press credentials, although you never know what will come of that. They asked generally about the airport and why we were at the Expo. They were also given brochures and information.

LINDA BOZACK - Ms. Bozack explained for the benefit of the public present that the discussion was about the AOPA Expo. She suggested that the Alta One gliders were very popular, and the airport might purchase them. Ms. Bass stated that they are about a dollar each, rather expensive. Mr. McLane stated that he thought the gliders could be obtained for quite a bit less than a dollar each. The balloons also went over very big, although you need to purchase helium each time.

NANCY BASS - The Kern County Board of Trade called and asked about the Airport participation in this, and they will invite the airport to participate with them in future shows they attend.

JIM McLANE - said that IWV 2000 will undoubtedly provide the booth again if the District does more of this type of thing. Jim said that the gliders from Alta One did not mention Ridgecrest or anything local. Renee Dixon at the credit union is the contact.

RICHARD JACKSON - Mr. Jackson said people asked "What are you selling?"

LINDA BOZACK - Ms. Bozack said that the web site should be more prominent on the booth and the brochures, and other places. Ms. Bozack also said people are interested in a fly-in community.

LEE PHILLIPS - Several people asked about keeping their airplanes within walking distance, and some mentioned also keeping horses.

FLOYD CARTER - Mr. Carter again said he thinks the Expo was a great thing to do.

BERTHA RYAN - Ms. Ryan especially thanked all of the volunteers, as everyone who signed up did show up.

NANCY BASS - Also thanked the Daily Independent and John Bennett.

LINDA BOZACK - Ms. Bozack said that a notebook is needed to write down names of those who want information and are interested in our area.

Ms. Bass said that she would be sending letters as follow-up, and Mr. McLane is sending packets to everybody also. The Chambers of Commerce will be given information, and it is up to them as to how they want to handle it. Mr. McLane also said that next time we need the Visitors Book at the booth.

Ms. Bozack inquired about fire insurance for airport tenants. Ms. Bass stated that the District underwriters require that the District obtain insurance from all tenants, and fire insurance is required from the Hangar #1 tenants.

Business Development - did not meet.

Facilities/Planning - did not meet.

Finance/Personnel - did not meet.

Lease - did not meet.

Safety/Security - did not meet.

Special Events - did not meet.

Special Districts - no report.

Mr. Paul Farris and Mr. Mike Mohn were recognized as two new Directors of the District.

GIL BARON - congratulated the Balloon Festival people on a wonderful event. Mr. Baron mentioned an incident which occurred late at night, when everybody was gone. He said that he is sure that Mr. Seal and the other Air Show coordinators will handle this somehow next year.

FLOYD CARTER - Mr. Carter echoed the sentiments of Mr. Baron, the Air Show and Balloon Festival was well organized and well done.

LEE PHILLIPS - Mr. Phillips asked about a new sign for the recycling center, with who is eligible to use it, what can be disposed of, and any other information needed for proper disposal of hazardous substances.

Mr. Phillips thanked Gil and Floyd for their service to the District.

Mr. Phillips also said he thought the Air Show and Balloon Festival were excellent and he complimented Warren Seal and his crew.

LINDA BOZACK - Ms. Bozack agreed with the excellent Air Show and Balloon Festival comments.

Ms. Bozack congratulated the new Directors and thanked the old ones.

Ms. Bozack suggested that Directors obtain a copy of Roberts Rules of Order and she provided some information about this purchase.

Ms. Bozack mentioned the traditional annual airport Christmas party. Ms. Bozack suggested that it is inappropriate to use District funds for this party, that it may be a pot luck or pay as you come. Ms. Bozack would like to see that the airport does not put any money into this venture.

Ms. Bozack said that the Board had a motion to appoint a Director to work on fire protection for Hangar #1. Ms. Bass said that information is available in the office. Mr. Phillips said that he will not appoint anybody at this time because of the Board turnover.

Mr. Baron added that the District does have the information which was done professionally a short time ago.

Confidential memorandum will be supplied by District Counsel for the records.

The meeting was adjourned.