MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE INDIAN WELLS VALLEY AIRPORT DISTRICT
May 10, 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, Paul Farris, Manager Scott Seymour and Administrative Assistant Suzanne Turner.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

Director Farris led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR

A motion was made by Director Farris to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted Director Paris seconded the motion. The motion was passed by voice vote of; 4 ayes.

4. MANAGER'S REPORT

Manager Seymour Introduced Bob Critchfield, F.A.A. airport inspector to the Board of Directors and the public in attendance.

Scott reported that enplanements for the month of April were at 1053, down from the March reporting of 1202.
He reported that AIP 21 was ready to close and that the paper work for AIP 22 has already been submitted.

5. BUSINESS ITEMS

A. DISCUSSION AND APPOINTMENT OF A NEW MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Director Backes opened the discussion asking each candidate present to make a brief 1 minute state about what they feel that they would bring to the board as a new Director.

Ann Norris: She would try to encourage the valley’s youth to become more involved in aviation.

Brad Glasco: He is a pilot, the Airports representative APOA, and attends most meetings.

Nick Charlon: He felt that youth, excitement, and energy would be his strongest asset. He is also a new pilot.

Candidate Steve Boster was not in attendance.

Director Farris nominated Nick Charlon Director, Backes seconded. Nick Charlon was approved with a vote of 3 ayes and one abstention.

B. AUTHORIZATION OF WORK ORDER 1-07 THIS WORK ORDER AUTHORIZES MEAD AND HUNT TO PROCEED WITH THE ENGINEERING PHASE OF AIP 22 PHASE II OF THE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION. Estimated cost of $73,900.

Director Farris made a motion to approve the work order, Director Bruce seconded. The motion passed with 4 ayes.

6. DISTRICT COUNSEL: Nothing to report.

7. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Linda Bozack asked the Board to check into providing a retirement benefit for all airport employees.

Steve Rainey asked the Board to consider installing a railing for the front steps. He asked about the status of the old hangar and what plans were in the works for its renovation, he also inquired about the time frame for the new hangars.

8. BOARD COMMENTS

Director Paris commented that the airport is looking good.

Director Backes said that Nick Charlon would fill the committee appointments that were left vacant my Dave Rosenthal’s death.

Director Backes also asked the airport manager to set-up meetings for Finance and Personnel and the Lease committees.

9. COMMITTEE REPORTS

There was nothing to report.

10. ADJOURNMENT

Director Backes adjourned the meeting at 6:17 PM

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Next regular meeting is scheduled for June 14 at 6:00 PM