1. CALL TO ORDER

President David Rosenthal called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. Present were: Directors Linda Bozack, Paul Farris, David Rosenthal, Manager Scott Seymour and Administrative Assistant Suzanne Turner. District Counsel Scott Nave participated via phone conferencing. Directors Arden Wallum and Mark Backes were absent.

Members of the Public were also in attendance.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

Manager Seymour led the assembly in the pledge of allegiance.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR

A. Minutes for the February 1, 2006 and March 1, 2006 were pulled for further discussion.

B. Approval/ratification of the Payment Register of February 28, 2006.

C. Item A was removed from Consent Calendar for discussion.

Upon a motion by Director Bozack and seconded by Director Farris the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar, as modified.

The motion passed by voice vote: 3 ayes.

4. MANAGER'S REPORT

Manager Seymour reported the doors to the hangars housing Mondkar, Okauchi, and Spencer’s planes had been repaired. The insurance adjuster was at the Airport today to assess damage to the roof of the Big Hangar. The Airport’s deductible is $5,000.00.

Manager Seymour thanked Tom Bozack for the new additions to the Website, and Dave Rosenthal for the Airport’s new brochure.

5. BUSINESS ITEMS: DISCUSSION / ACTION

A. RESOLUTION NO 06-01, A Resolution of the Indian Wells Valley Airport District Adopting the Kern County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.

After discussion, upon a motion by Director Farris, seconded by Director Bozack, the Board unanimously approved the Kern County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution 06-01.

The motion passed by voice vote: 3 ayes.

B. RESOLUTION NO 06-02 A Resolution of the Board of Directors of Indian Wells Valley Airport District Amending Its Administrative Code Regarding Director Compensation, Benefits and Expense Reimbursement.

After discussion, upon a motion by Director Farris, seconded by Director Bozack, the Board voted unanimously to approve the resolution with changes to Section 2.03 (a) (1) and the deletion of Section 2.03 (b) (1) through (4).

The motion passed by voice vote: 3 ayes.

C. DISCUSSION / REVIEW: A Discussion and Review of the Airport Fuel Profits and Pricing.

Director Bozack thanked the airport manager for putting together the fuel report. Director Bozack requested this information at the March meeting.

No action was taken.

D. DISCUSSION / REVIEW: The Minutes For February 1, 2006 and March 1, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting.

Directors Rosenthal and Bozack made changes to the minutes of the February and March board meetings. After changes were made and public comment given, upon a motion by Director Bozack, seconded by Director Farris the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes.

The motion passed by voice vote: 3 ayes.

6. DISTRICT COUNSEL: There was no report by Counsel.

7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: There were no committee reports.

8. PUBLIC COMMENT

Nancy Bass told the board that if they did not want to list members of the public present at the monthly meetings they could use a sign in sheet and attach it to the minutes.

Ms. Bass also reminded the Board that the Public had the right to comment and respond to each item on the agenda. She suggested that they verify this with their District Counsel.

Ms. Bass also reminded those present that the airport was holding a safety seminar Monday April 17, at 7:00 pm in the “Big Hangar” lounge.

There was no further public comment.

9. BOARD COMMENT

Director Bozack asked that there be a ceremonial swearing in of the new board member, Mark Backes, at the May meeting. She wanted it listed on the agenda. She thanked the applicants and public for attending the meetings.

Director Bozack would like to have more detail provided to the Board on the payables for the month. She said that in the past the board received additional information that was helpful.

Director Bozack would like to do a six month evaluation of the Airport Manager. She feels that he is doing a great job and perhaps they should not wait until the end of his first year to conduct, his performance evaluation.

Director Rosenthal thanked the public for their attendance and continued support.

Upon a motion by Director Farris and seconded by Director Bozack the board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

The motion passed by voice vote: 3 ayes

The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

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Next regular meeting is scheduled for May 3, 2006