MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE INDIAN WELLS VALLEY AIRPORT DISTRICT
JUNE 14, 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 and Nick Charlon. Airport Manager Scott Seymour, Administrative Assistant Suzanne Turner and District Counsel Scott Navè. Director Paul Farris was absent.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

Director Charlon led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR

Director Backes asked that the financial reports for January and February be held for further discussion.

A motion to approve the consent calendar minus the January and February financials was made by Director Bruce and seconded by Director Paris. The motion passed by voice vote of 4 ayes.

4. MANAGER'S REPORT

Manager Seymour said enplanements for May were 1118. The RAF is here and purchasing a lot of fuel. He and Mead & Hunt are working on AIP 22 and hoped to have it ready to bid in August 07. Airport staff has run about 300 feet of water line for the new restroom facility at the South end of the Airport. Mike McGee agreed to provide the airport with this facility. We will finally have water and a restroom facility.

5. BUSINESS ITEMS

A. ELECTION OF A NEW VICE PRESIDENT

Jim Paris was nominated to fill the vacant position of Vice President.

Director Bruce made a motion to elect Director Paris as the new Vice President and Director Charlon seconded the motion. The motion passed by voice vote of 4 ayes.

B. AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH SESSION’S FOR $10,650 TO INSPECT OUR UNDERGROUND FUEL TANK

The underground fuel tank inspection is required by law every 10 years by a county accepted inspection company.

Director Paris made a motion to approve a contract with Session’s for $10,650 to inspect our underground fuel tank Director Bruce seconded the motion. The motion was passed by voice vote of 4 ayes.

C. A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODES PURCHASING POLICY

The Board was asked to raise the discretionary spending amount from $1000. to $3,000. The original $1000 was put in place back in 1987.

Director Bruce made a motion to accept the changes to the Administrative Code as it relates to the Discretionary Spending, from $1000 to $3,000. Director Charlon seconded the motion. The motion was passed by voice vote of 4 ayes.

D. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE NEW FISCAL YEAR 07/08 BUDGET

The Board approved the new Fiscal Years Budget with changes.

Director Paris made a motion to approve the new Fiscal Year Budget with changes and Director Charlon seconded the motion. The motion passed by voice vote of 4 ayes.

6. DISTRICT COUNSEL

District Counsel Scott Navè informed the two newest Directors that they must complete two hours of Ethics training by the end of the year. Scott told them that they could do it on line. When they receive their certifications they must give the Administrative Assistant a copy so that she can forward it to the County and keep a copy in her files. The three remaining Directors were told that they had to complete 2 hours of ethics training in 2008.

7. PUBLIC COMMENT

Axel thanked Scott Seymour and Suzanne Turner for all the help in try to set up a (EAA) experimental aircraft chapter here at Inyokern Airport. He also thanked Scott for the help with the ice cream fly in by (EAA’s) about 15 aircraft participated on a Saturday.

8. BOARD COMMENT

Director Paris thanked the public for their attendance and participation.

9. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Nothing to report.

10. CLOSED SECESSION: To discuss possible litigation with Kunkle District Counsel Navè and Manager Seymour were given direction on how to proceed.

11. ADJOURNMENT

Director Backes adjourned the meeting at 6:40 PM.

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Next regular meeting is scheduled for July 12 at 6:00 PM.