APPROVED JUNE 8, 2006

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE INDIAN WELLS VALLEY AIRPORT DISTRICT
May 3, 2006

President of the Board, Dave Rosenthal, presided over the ceremonial swearing in of the new Director Mark Backes prior to opening the monthly board meeting.

1. CALL TO ORDER

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

Members of the Public were also in attendance. A Sign-in sheet is attached.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

Director Rosenthal led the assembly in the pledge of allegiance.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR

A. Minutes for the April 5, 2006 Board Meeting

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

C. Acceptance of March 2006 Financial Reports

Upon a motion by Director Farris and seconded by Director Backes the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar.

The motion passed by voice vote: 5 ayes.

4. MANAGER'S REPORT

Manager Seymour reported that, following the recent windstorm, all repairs to the Airport had been made and the $5000 deductible had been reduced to approximately $1200 because of repair work provided by airport staff.

Manager Seymour also briefed the Board on the security training seminar he and Maria attended in Phoenix May 1.

Kern County asked to borrow our New ARFF Truck to take to Las Vegas for a trade show. Meadows Field has agreed to provide us with back-up; and in return the county will purchase concrete picnic tables and benches for our new park.

5. BUSINESS ITEMS: DISCUSSION / ACTION

A. BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007

Administrative Assistant Sue Turner briefed the Board on the new fiscal years budget figures. Ms. Turner advised the Board that the Capital Improvement section was not yet complete.

Director Bozack did question the line item expense for workers comp. She noted that it did not show as a separate line item in the 05/06 budget. Nancy Bass, former Airport Manager responded that the expense was part of the overall insurance expenditures anticipated in the 05/06 budget.

No action was taken this item was for discussion only.

B. WORK ORDER AUTHORIZING ENGINEERING OF THE INYOKERN AIRFIELD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND AUTOMATED WEATHER OBSERVATION SYSTEM WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF ONE HUNDRED AND SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR AIP PROJECT NO. 3-06-0110-21

Manager Seymour briefed the Board regarding this purchase order. The Board previously approved a contract with Mead & Hunt allowing for this type of purchase order to be enacted, but Manager Seymour did ask for Board approval to issue this purchase order.

Upon a motion made by Director Farris and seconded by Director Bozack the Board voted unanimously to approve the Work Order for an estimated one hundred seven thousand dollars.

The motion passed by voice vote: 5 ayes.

C. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-03 CHANGING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TO REFLECT A NEW TIME AND DAY FOR THE MONTHLY BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS

Director Farris asked that this item be placed on the agenda. He would like the meetings to moved from evening time to during the work day

Director Bozack voiced her concern about the public’s ability to attend day time meetings.

After a brief discussion Director Rosenthal called for a motion.

Upon a motion made by Director Farris and seconded by Director Backes the Board voted to amend the Administrative Code changing the monthly Board meetings to the second Thursday of each month at 2:00pm.

The motion passed by voice: 4 ayes with Director Bozack voting no.

6. DISTRICT COUNSEL: Counsel responded to a previous question concerning requirements for roll call votes. He stated that, except for closed sessions, neither the Brown Act nor the airport district law had requirements for roll call votes or requirements for the minutes to reflect how each director voted. Director Bozack stated that she feels that, in spite of the lack of legal requirements, it is appropriate for minutes to reflect how each director voted and that the public has a right to this information.

7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: There were no Committee reports. Director Backes reminded President Rosenthal he needed to be assigned to committees.

8. PUBLIC COMMENT

Brad Glasco, Air Support Network Volunteer (AOPA), stated that over a year ago he loaned the board several videos but is not sure where they are. He asked staff to please look for them.

Mr. Glasco also said that several gates need the Airport Watch signs. Nancy Bass said that the phone number on the signs were not valid in this area.. Brad stated that the phone number was not of real concern to airport watch and that the signs were used at most airports and approved for both commercial and G.A. Ms. Bass suggested that the phone number be removed from the signs.

Mr. Glasco informed those present that he was in the process of purchasing a new plane.

Mr. Gene Hart commented that the Airports office was looking good. The Fly-in for May had to cancel due to high fuel prices.

9. BOARD COMMENT

Director Farris said he appreciates Manager Seymour for all his hard work.

Director Bozack thanked Ruth Justis for all her articles and the good coverage the Inyokern Airport has been receiving in the press.

Director Bozack also said she appreciates all that Manager Seymour he does.

Director Bozack voiced her concern that District Counsel might not have the latest version of the Inyokern Airport Administrative Code.

Director Bozack asked that the resolution amending the Administrative Code also amend the section referring to “Roberts Rules of Order 1970” to read “Roberts Rules of Order, current edition”. The 1970 Roberts Rules of Order is no longer available.

Board Meeting adjourned to closed session at 7:30pm.

Disabled individuals who need special assistance to attend or participate in the meeting of the Indian Wells Valley Airport District may request assistance at the District Office, 1669 Airport Road (P.O. Box 634) Inyokern CA, 93527 or by calling 760-377-5844. Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities by making materials available in alternative formats. Request for assistance should be made at least three (3) days in advance whenever possible.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2006 at 2:00pm.