This meeting was tape recorded and the tape is on file at the airport office.

1. CALL TO ORDER

President Mike Mohn called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Present: Directors Bozack, Mohn, and Rosenthal. Directors Farris and Wallum were absent. Also present were District Manager Nancy Bass, Assistant Manager Scott Seymour, and District Counsel Mr. Scott Nave (through telephone conferencing). Members of the public present: Mr. Brad Glasco, Ms. Ruth Justis of the Daily Independent, Harold Owens, Don Siler, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hart, John Denson, Jim Paris, Charles Cutler, and Earl Burley.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

Director Mohn led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR

A. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 7, 2005 and waive further reading of the Minutes.

B. Approval/ratification of the Payment Register of October 5, 2005.

C. Acceptance of Financial Report of August, 2005.

Motion was made by Director Rosenthal, seconded by Director Bozack, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. Director Bozack asked for information about the purchase of a new unicom. Ms. Bass responded that the old unicom was placed in the fire station per FAA request, and the new unicom is being used by the airport. Motion was passed by voice vote: 3 ayes, 2 absent.

4.A. DISCONTINUANCE OF DRAG RACING AT INYOKERN AIRPORT

Director Mohn introduced this item by stating that he does not believe that any of the Board Members wish
to discontinue drag racing by the Dust Devils, but this is now ordered by the F.A.A. Mr. Mohn asked everybody
commenting on this item to remain civil even though emotions run high. Director Rosenthal explained that the
F.A.A. will eliminate grant funding for Inyokern should this action not be taken. The District is heavily dependent
on grant funds in order to continue to maintain and improve the airfield. Ms. Bass explained that the drag racing
was never legal, because the taxiway was constructed and later improved and rehabilitated with federal funds.
Director Rosenthal repeated his regret that this action must be taken. Director Bozack agreed with all of the previous comments, and she stated that the staff had made a very good case for the drag racing at the airport. Various non-aeronautical locations at the airport were discussed where the activity might be permitted, but it would involve a large expense that the auto club cannot afford.

There was a lengthy discussion by the Directors and members of the public regarding the F.A.A. regulations, the rules governing an National Hot Rod Association sanctioned site, and financial constraints for constructing a new site, as well as use of another airport site. Mr. Owens said he was appreciative of the airport’s efforts and concern on behalf of the Dust Devils. The barriers (guard rails) must be adjacent to the dragstrip, and removing/replacing these barriers is impossible to do for each event. Ingress and egress was also mentioned, along with utility access and camping sites which are a security issue.
Alternate sites were suggested and discussed, and it is up to the Dust Devils to further explore these. Mr. Siler mentioned that environmental constraints are a big factor in relocating the activity. Additional discussion included FAA regulations, grant assurances, the temporary closure of airports, and other related items. Following discussion, all Directors indicated that they would be willing to assist the auto racing club in locating a new venue if at all possible.

Motion was made by Director Mohn, seconded by Director Rosenthal, TO DISCONTINUE DRAG RACING AT INYOKERN AIRPORT COMPLETELY. Motion was approved: 3 ayes, 2 absent.

4.B. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF GENERAL MANAGER

The General Manager tendered her resignation effective December 31, 2005 when she will retire. The Directors each received a copy of the letter.

Motion was made by Director Rosenthal, seconded by Director Mohn, TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF THE GENERAL MANAGER EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2005. Mr. Mohn stated that the Directors have been aware for quite some time that the manager intended to retire at the end of the year. Mr. Seymour, the Assistant Airport Manager, has been in training to become the new manager. Motion was approved with 3 ayes, 2 absent.

4.C. APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL MANAGER

Motion was made by Director Rosenthal, seconded by Director Mohn, TO APPOINT SCOTT SEYMOUR TO THE POSITION OF GENERAL MANAGER EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2006.

Ms. Bozack said that she would like to have a closed session with Mr. Seymour to discuss the employment in general, as this is a major move for the airport. Mr. Rosenthal asked if the Board should have a Special Meeting for this purpose. Mr. Nave said that this has been discussed for months, and it is appropriate to vote on the matter at this meeting. Mr. Mohn added that he would like to give Scott 100% support in his new position. Ms. Bass explained that Scott has completed a construction project on his own, a successful grant application, and solicitation of a new aviation business at the field in addition to other jobs and he is well qualified for the position. Ms. Bozack agreed that the Board is aware of the many things that Mr. Seymour has done in the last few years.

Mr. Nave advised that you cannot go into closed session just to talk to a prospective employee. Mr. Mohn suggested that a workshop meeting be held where the Board can interact with Mr. Seymour informally. In response to a question from a member of the public, Mr. Mohn said that a temporary appointment is not necessary because the manager works at the pleasure of the Board. He repeated that the support of the Board should be given to Mr. Seymour. Mr. Rosenthal added that temporary appointments are not only not necessary, but very difficult for the employee. Ms. Bozack said she still wanted a closed session. Mr. Nave clarified his previous comments. A person can be interviewed in closed session prior to appointment. Mr. Rosenthal and Mr. Mohn insisted that they prefer that the appointment be made at this meeting. At this time the vote was conducted.

Motion was approved: 3 ayes, 2 absent.

4.D. PROPOSED REVISION TO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE: CHANGE OF MEETING DAY

The Directors stated that they did not want to discuss this matter unless all members were present, particularly Mr. Wallum who had requested this be on the agenda.

Mr. Paris, a member of the public, asked if a member may participate through telephone conferencing. Mr. Nave explained that this can be done, although the absent member may not be counted toward the quorum but may vote. The agenda must be posted at the location where the Board Member is.

The item is continued to the November meeting when all Directors may be present.

5. DISTRICT COUNSEL

Mr. Nave had no report.

6. DISTRICT MANAGER

• Skywest enplanements for the month of September were not yet available.
• Homeland Security has some new requirements for the Airport Security Manual. These have been completed and the revised manual submitted to T.S.A.
• The communications plan with the Kern County Fire Department is complete.
• The Safety Seminar is October 12 at 6:30 p.m.
• An employee will be on duty at the airport on week-ends starting the beginning of November. Mr. Seymour explained that Maria and Bill are both trained well except for some additional practice using the radio.
• The Kern County Road Department has completed the project on Monache Mountain Road, with the culverts installed and paving complete. This provides an entry to the field for heavy trucks so the staff does not have to escort them down taxiways or have them drive through the dirt drainage channel. This is a big improvement at no cost to the District.
• The federal operating certificate is “in the mail” per Mr. Critchfield of the FAA. He believes that the District will complete the final items on the list and therefore issued the certificate. The manual needed a few revisions, but it is now complete.
• Over thirty thousand dollars was received from production companies during the first quarter of the fiscal year. In addition, one company did over $ 4,000.00 worth of painting of a runway as well as having Earth Landscaping remove weeds and brush, and this work is required per FAR 139.
• Air BP has decided to provide uniform shirts to the airline staff at no cost to the airport. The shirts will have the Air BP logo as well as the airport logo.
• The fuel truck PTO broke, but it is being repaired and the truck should be back in service this week.
• Mr. Gene Hart is working on the date for the fly-in, perhaps in early November.

7. COMMITTEE REPORTS

There were no committee meetings in August, although Director Mohn and Mr. Seymour visited Minter Field in Shafter and will submit a report at the next meeting. Mr. Seymour is working on a tour of Mojave Airport. Ms. Bass said that the District had received a check for fifteen hundred dollars from the State of California for mandated costs.

8. PUBLIC COMMENT

JOHN DENSON: Mr. Denson brought up the need for automated weather reporting equipment at Inyokern. He requested that the item be on an agenda for discussion. Ms. Bass said that a Superunicom is being included in the next grant.

BRAD GLASCO: Mr. Glasco asked if the Superunicom provides the same information as the ASOS. Ms. Bass said that the Superunicom was originally not funded by the F.A.A. because it did not meet the proper specs. It is now approved for funding by the F.A.A. There was a short discussion about the Superunicom. Ms. Bozack said that their advertisements now state “Super ASOS”.

Mr. Glasco stated that the Special Meeting on the Marketing Plan was extremely valuable.

9. BOARD COMMENT

DIRECTOR BOZACK: (1) Ms. Bozack thanked everybody who attended the meeting and participated in the discussions. (2) Ms. Bozack requested that a progress report on PFC #5 be on the November agenda. (3) Director Bozack also requested that a report on DSL wireless connection at the airport be on the November agenda, the report to include the costs.

DIRECTOR ROSENTHAL: Mr. Rosenthal stated his appreciation for the attendance at the meeting by members of the public and thanked the Dust Devils for their comments. He repeated that he is not happy with having the drag racing stop at the airport.

DIRECTOR MOHN: (1) Mr. Mohn stated his regret that he had to take part in the ending of the historic use of Taxiway A for the Dust Devils drag racing activity. (2) Mr. Mohn thanked those present for their attendance and participation at the meeting.

10. ADJOURNMENT

Motion was made by Director Bozack, seconded by Director Rosenthal, TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF INDIAN WELLS VALLEY AIRPORT DISTRICT OF OCTOBER 5, 2005 AT 8:20 P.M. Motion was approved by voice vote: 3 ayes, 2 absent.

Submitted by:
Nancy Bass, Executive Secretary