MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE INDIAN WELLS VALLEY AIRPORT DISTRICT
March 8, 2007

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

President Mark Backes called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Present were: Directors, Jim Paris, Rich Bruce Manager Scott Seymour and Administrative Assistant Suzanne Turner. Paul Farris arrived later. Director David Rosenthal was unable to attend.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

Director Bruce led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR

A motion was made by Director Bruce to approve the Consent Calendar Director Paris seconded the motion. The motion was passed by voice vote of; 3 ayes.

4. MANAGER'S REPORT

Manager Seymour Updated to Board on things related to the airport:

a. There were 6 days of filming during the month of February, bring additional revenue to the airport in the amount of $27,000.

b. Enplanements for the month of February were 966

c. Bill Hickle’s hanger is progressing.

5. BUSINESS ITEMS

A. APPROVAL OF A NEW INSURANCE POLICY.

A motion to approve the new insurance policy was made by Director Paris and seconded by Director Bruce. The motion was passed by voice vote of, 3 ayes.

B. ANNUITY PAYOUT FOR FORMER EMPLOYEE

A motion to approve the payout was made by Director Farris and Seconded by Director Paris. The motion was passed by voice vote of, 4 ayes.

C. APPROVAL OF THE NEW FIVE YEAR ACIP (AIRPORT CAPTIAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN)

Manager Seymour explained to the Board what is contained in the ACIP for the next five year period and matching funds. He also told the Board that the five year plan was required by the F A A but set in stone.

The Districts Counsel Wayne Lemieux suggested that the District ask the FAA to fund any environmental study they might require with regards to this 5 year plan.

A motion to approve the 5 year plan as presented was made by Director Farris and seconded by Director Bruce. The motion was passed by voice vote of, 4 ayes.

D. APPROVAL TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE AIRPORT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE NOT TO EXCEED $18,000

Director Paris reported the findings of the Facilities & Planning Committees February 13 meeting. Committee members Paris and Backes met with manager Seymour to discuss the maintenance needs and options available to fix the outside walls of the Administration building. After discussing several options they decided that stuccoing the building was the best option and they would make this recommendation to the Board.

A motion to proceed with this project not exceed $18,000 was made by Director Bruce and seconded by Director Farris. The motion was passed by voice vote of, 4 ayes.

6. DISTRICT COUNSEL: Nothing to report.

7. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Linda Bozack asked the Board to check into a retirement plan for airport employees and also do a study and evaluation of staffs’ salaries to make sure they are in line with equal jobs in the area.

8. BOARD COMMENTS

Director Bruce thanked Linda for reminding him to look into retirement options.
Director Paris thanked the public for attending tonight’s meeting.

9. COMMITTEE REPORTS

The Facilities and Planning committee report was giving during the item D under the Business items.

10. CLOSED SESSION

The Board meeting Adjourned into closed session at 6:25 PM. The closed session is being held to discuss potential litigation.

11. OPEN SESSION

Regular Board was reopened at 6:30 PM.

The Board authorized District Counsel to proceed with a law suit. District Counsel advised the Board that it would not be advantages to disclose the name of the party involved.

A motion was made by Director Farris and seconded by Director Paris. The motion was passed by voice vote: 4 ayes.

12. ADJOURNMENT

A motion to adjourn tonight’s meeting was made by Director Farris and seconded by Director Paris. The motion was passed by voice vote of, 4 ayes.

Meeting adjourned at 6:35 PM.

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Next regular meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2007 at 6:00 PM.