MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE INDIAN WELLS VALLEY AIRPORT DISTRICT
APRIL 7, 2004

NOTE: This meeting was tape recorded and the tape is available at the airport office.

1. CALL TO ORDER

President Dave Rosenthal called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Directors Bates, Bozack, and Rosenthal. Directors Farris and Mohn were absent. Also present were District Manager and District Counsel Wayne Lemieux Sr. through telephone conferencing. Members of the public Ms. Ann Norris and Mr. Brad Glasco were present.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

Director Rosenthal led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR

A. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 3, 2004 and waive further reading of the Minutes.

B. Approval/ratification of the Payment Register of April 7, 2004.

C. Acceptance of Financial Report for February, 2004.

Motion was made by Director Bates, seconded by Director Bozack, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. Motion was passed by voice vote: 3 ayes, 2 absent.

4.A. REVIEW OF HANGAR AND TIE-DOWN RATES

Director Bozack stated that her husband rents a hangar from the District and she was concerned that she might have a conflict of interest on this agenda item. She consulted District Counsel Scott Nave, and he informed her that there was not a conflict of interest and she could participate in the discussion and vote on the matter. Mr. Lemieux gave an explanation of conflicts on contractual matters as opposed to setting policy. Mr. Lemieux determined that the review of hangar and tie-down rents and subsequent action is policy setting, and therefore Ms. Bozack does not have a conflict of interest. There was also a brief discussion of the exception for the “public generally” with explanation by Mr. Lemieux.

Director Rosenthal then gave a brief review of the Lease Committee meeting and recommendation on the hangar and tie down rates. The committee considered a 3% increase, a 5% increase, and no increase. They recommend that the rates be increased by 3%. A short discussion followed with comments by all Directors. It was pointed out that the rates are very reasonable compared to other airports, there has not been an increase in four years, and a small increase at short intervals is more acceptable than a very large increase after a long interval. It was also pointed out that during the last few years the CPI has continued to rise and the District needs to keep pace somewhat.

Mr. Brad Glasco stated that he believes the increase appears to be appropriate and Ms. Ann Norris agreed.

Motion was made by Director Bates, seconded by Director Rosenthal, TO APPROVE A 3% INCREASE IN HANGAR AND TIE DOWN RATES. Motion was passed by voice vote: 3 ayes, 2 absent.

Ms. Bass was asked when the increase would be effective. She replied that in the past there has been approximate 90 day notice provided to the tenants, and as there was no objection from any Directors, she would continue that policy. Ms. Bass was reminded that the Board had previously requested that this item be put before the Board annually, and this will be done.

4.B. PURCHASE OF COPIER

Ms. Bass stated that she had located a brochure which provides specifications on nearly all copiers and she had requested a copy of this. The brochure has not yet arrived, so she requested that the item be continued to the May agenda. The Directors agreed to do this.

5. DISTRICT COUNSEL

District Counsel had no report.

6. DISTRICT MANAGER 

Ms. Bass had no report but she noted that her husband is still in the hospital in Lancaster and so she is using sick leave and vacation days to be there.

Ms. Bozack commented that the March enplanements were very good.

7. COMMITTEE REPORTS

The Lease Committee report was partially provided under agenda item 4.A. Mr. Rosenthal said the

Committee also considered the agreement for the air show, but as yet there has been no request for use of the airport. There is an advertisement in the Pacific Flyer so it can be assumed they intend to use Inyokern. Ms. Bass was directed to write to the event sponsors and inform them the Board would like to consider this matter as soon as possible. Ms. Bozack agreed and said that there are only six months left, which is not a very long time for air show planning. Mr. Rosenthal said that the airport also needs to complete their planning, and the letter is appropriate at this time.

A meeting of the Finance/Personnel Committee was scheduled for April 23 at 9:00 a.m. at the District Office.

8. PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment.

9. BOARD COMMENT

DIRECTOR BOZACK: Ms. Bozack said she appreciates the attendance of members of the public at the meetings. She also requested that staff ensure that all gates are kept closed for security purposes.

DIRECTOR BATES AND DIRECTOR ROSENTHAL both thanked Ms. Norris and Mr. Glasco for their attendance and participation at the Board meetings.

10. ADJOURNMENT

Motion was made by Director Bates, seconded by Director Bozack, TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF INDIAN WELLS VALLEY AIRPORT DISTRICT OF APRIL 7, 2004 at 7:27 p.m.. Motion was approved by voice vote: 3 ayes, 2 absent

Submitted by:
Nancy Bass, Executive Secretary