1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

President Mark Backes called the special meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Those present were Directors Rich Bruce, Nick Charlon, and Jim Paris, General Manager Scott Seymour, Administrative Assistant Sue Turner and District Counsel Wayne Lemieux via phone. Director Paul Farris was absent.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

Director Charlon led the group in reciting the pledge of allegiance.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR

A motion to accept the consent calendar as presented was made by Director Charlon. The motion passed by voice vote: 4 ayes.

4. MANAGERS REPORT

Manager Seymour reported that enplanements for July were 1086 and that the fuel tank inspection was done and under what had been budgeted. The AIP 22 bid opening was held today with two companies bidding. Valley Slurry’s bid was $1,800,000. and Bales Engineering Contractors was submitted for $1,200,000 leaving $400,000 left on the table to do additional projects. The bids have been sent to Mead & Hunt for their review. Mead & Hunt feels confident using Bales; they have worked with them before.

5. BUSINESS ITEMS: No Business items to discuss.

6. DISTRICT COUNSEL

Wayne Lemeiux briefed the Board on the incident at the Mojave Airport and the possibility of any future liabilities to Airports who rent to potentially unqualified tenants involved in dangerous activities. Mojave has hired a consultant and District Counsel will keep the Board updated on any findings that do not violate client confidentially.

7. PUBLIC COMMENT: No comments.

8. CLOSED SESSION: Closed Session was cancelled.
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Regular meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM.

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Next regular meeting is scheduled for September 13 at 6:00 PM.