PROJECTS AND EVENTS

"SUMMER HEAT CONTINUES"
We still have a couple of months of the hot weather to endure. Remember to drink plenty of water. Keep hydrated and wear your sunscreen every day. Check on friends and the elderly. Remember to take extra protection for pets. DO NOT LEAVE A PET OR SMALL CHILD IN A LOCKED CAR! ! !



BOARD MEETING

  • THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2008 AT 6:00 P.M. AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE. THIS NEW MEETING TIME WILL CONTINUE FOR THE MONTHS OF AUGUST, SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER.


    BOARD MEETING AGENDA

    MINTER FIELD AIRPORT DISTRICT
    201 Aviation Street, Shafter, CA 93263

    WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2008, 6:00 P.M.
      1. CALL TO ORDER
      2. FLAG SALUTE
      3. INVOCATION
      4. ROLL CALL
      5. CONSENT AGENDA: ALL ITEMS LISTED WITH AN ASTERISK(*) BELOW ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND NON-CONTROVERSIAL BY DISTRICT STAFF. CONSENT ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED FIRST AND MAY BE APPROVED BY ONE MOTION IF NO MEMBER OF THE BOARD OR AUDIENCE WISHES TO COMMENT OR ASK QUESTIONS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THE ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED IN LISTED SEQUENCE. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS SHOWN IN CAPS AND UNDERLINED.
        1. *APPROVAL OF AGENDA
          Agenda of August 13, 2008.
        2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES
          Amended Minutes of June 5, 2008 correcting to show "President "Mulder" called the meeting to Order and adjourned the meeting." Board Minutes of July 16, 2008, Finance Committee Minutes of July 23, 2008, and Special Board Meeting Minutes of July 30, 2008.
        3. CORRESPONDENCE
          Receive and file correspondence.
      6. TREASURER'S REPORT
        Approval of Voucher List for August 13, 2008.
      7. PUBLIC TIME
        This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Board has jurisdiction. Brief comments regarding agenda items may be recognized by the chair as each item is presented. Please state your name for the record before making your presentation.
      8. AGENDA ITEMS
        1. Request for approval in concept to lease 8.5 or more acre site at 300 Canal Street for the purpose of establishing and operating an asphalt production and sales facility including ancillary uses for recycling concrete and asphalt, storage of road oils and emulsions, storage of equipment, and sales and administrative support.
          SR 049-08
        2. Presentation of the Minter Field Air Museum Annual Accomplishments for 2007. Information item only.
        3. Request by Andy Sharp to pay his Lease Agreement rent at 623 Vultee Street for the full twenty years in advance in a lump sum, estimated at $32,880.
          CSA 045-08 Amended
        4. Request acceptance of the FAA release of 44.7 acres + located on the west side of the] Friant Kern Canal, and authorize the President to execute the Instrument of Release.
        5. Request for acceptance of Letter of Expression in the amount of $2 million from United Security Bank to serve as advance construction funds for the EDA Wastewater Treatment Facility demolition and reclamation, and the construction of a sewer trunk line.
          SR 050-08
        6. Request authorization to apply for a State Division of Aeronautics Acquisition and Development Grant in the amount of $498,333 ($448,500 in State funding and $49,833 in District match) for the Design and Engineering for Runway 12/30 Runway Protection Zone and Environmental.
          SR 051-08
        7. Presentation of Ballot for California Special Districts Association 2008 Board elections for voting by the Board.
        8. Presentation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and the FY 2007-2008 Updated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Goals and Methodology Report, for adoption and submittal to the Federal Aviation Administration.
        9. SR 052-08

        11. Discussion as to whether to continue the 6:00 p.m. meeting time past the July Board meeting.
      9. STAFF REPORTS
        General Manager
      10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
        Finance Committee.
      11. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ITEMS
        On their own initiative, Board members may make an announcement or a report on their own activities. They may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff or take action to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda (Government Code §54954.2[a]).
      12. CLOSED SESSION
        Negotiations
        None.
        Litigation
        CONFERENCE WITH COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, there is significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b) - four potential cases.
        Personnel
        PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, pursuant to Government code section 54957: General Manager.
      13. ADJOURN.


      BOARD MEETING RESULTS
      Results of August 13, 2008.
      • The Board approved in concept a project to lease 8.5 or more acres at 300 Canal Street amd authorized staff to continue working towards a development agreement and eventual development of the property.
      • The Board received the Minter Field Air Museum's Annuall Accomplishments for 2007 as an information item only.
      • The Board accepted a proposal by Andy Sharp to prepay his twenty year lease rent for 623 Vultee without prejudice.
      • The Board accepted and executed the FAA Instrument of Release for the 44.7 acres exchanged with Paramount Farms in Augsut of 2000.
      • An authorization for staff to apply for a State Division of Aeronautics Acquisition and Development loan in the amount of $498,333 for the Design and Engineering for Runway 12/30 Runway Protection Zone and Environmental was given by the Board.
      • TheDistrict's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and the FY2007-2008 Updated Disadvantaged Business enterprise Program Goasl and Methodology Report were adopted by the Board for submittal to the FAA.


      NEWSLETTER-THE FLYER


      DISTRICT NEWS

      DISTRICT ELECTIONS
      The filing period for candidates to run for the three seats on the Board of the District closed on August 8, 2008. The seat will appear on the November ballot in the District voting area of the Richland School District.


      EAST INDUSTRIAL PARK
      The City of Shafter is installing a signal light at the new intersection of North American and Lerdo Hwy. Please use caution during the construction period. This will be a welcome addition during the upcoming fog season.


      With the completion of improvements at 5209 Minter Field Avenue in Minter Village, two of the three offices are now occupied. A third office, consisting of 520 sq. ft., is still for lease.


      AIRPORT NEWS

      AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

      FAA GRANT CONSTRUCTION
      The long awaited for Airport Improvement grant from the FAA has been received and construction is underway on taxiways and access roads in the hangar areas. The total amount of of the grant is $566,396.00. Along with this work, the District is extending water and sewer in areas that had not previously been served. The District thanks the tenants for their patience and cooperation during the construction. Again, please use caution in the construction zones.


      CALENDAR OF EVENTS


      AUGUST
      13- Board meeting 5:00 p.m. at the District Office.

      SEPTEMBER
      1 - LABOR DAY - District Office will be closed.
      10- Board meeting 5:00 p.m. at the District Office.
      OCTOMBER
      10 - Board meeting 6:00 p.m. at the District Office.


      CLASSIFIED ADS

      Corporate Hangar Space Available

      Hangars for Lease/Rent/Sale
      Aircraft storage hangars: Large Box Hangar- 45'x45'x15' and small box hangars- 40'x32'x11'.
      For more information contact:
      John Antongiovanni 661.201.3022 or
      Gerald Lewis 661.393.5653.

      ANYTHING FOR SALE OR RENT
      If you would like to put an ad in the Minter Field Flyer, call the Office, mail it in, fax it, or even email the ad to us. The Flyer is published bimonthly. We also have a bulletin board in the Airport Office for posting planes for sale and/or hangars. Come in and check it out. We also have free copies of the Pacific Flyer and the GA News available along with an office copy of the Trade-A-Plane. FAX 661.393.3049 email minter@minterfield.com.

      If you have any information that you would like to see in our newsletter, please call Pamela or Lisa at 661.393.0402 or 800-393-MFAD(800.393.6323). Please share this newsletter with others who might have an interest in the Minter Field Airport District. If you do not receive the Minter Field Newsletter and would to be on our mailing list, you can call the numbers above or FAX 661.393.3049 or email minter@minterfield.com your request with your mailing address.

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