Craig A. Steele

The board meeting addressed several administrative and operational matters. Key discussion topics included the resignation of a board member and the subsequent procedure to fill the vacancy, the status of the business development manager recruitment process, and updates regarding the demand register, specifically concerning payments to Sky West and conservation easement commitments. Additionally, the board heard public comments regarding airport hangar vacancy rates and a presentation from a recreational flying club seeking an alternative location for flying operations following the loss of access to their previous site.

The Board of Directors discussed several key items, including a presentation by the Wing Busters RC Club regarding the use of the airport for recreational flying and the authorization for District Counsel to terminate a retainer agreement with one law firm and enter into a new agreement with another. Additionally, the Board authorized the execution of a revocable permit agreement between the District and Skydive Santa Barbara, LLC. Closed session discussions focused on real property negotiations concerning a through-the-fence agreement and lease terms for ARFF services with the City of Santa Maria.

The agenda includes committee reports, general manager and financial reports, and a presentation by the Wing Busters RC Club regarding recreational flying use. The board will consider authorizing the termination of a retainer agreement with Groveman & Hiete, LLP, and entering into a new agreement with Stone & Dean, LLP, as well as executing a revocable permit agreement with Skydive Santa Barbara, LLC. Additionally, the meeting includes a closed session to discuss real property negotiations related to Aerostar Properties and a lease agreement for ARFF services with the City of Santa Maria.

The board discussed several items including committee appointments, general manager and financial reports, and the review of the annual comprehensive financial report. Key actions involved amending the job specifications manual to add a business development manager position, adopting the salary schedule for the upcoming fiscal year with a cost-of-living adjustment, and amending rates and charges. Additionally, the board addressed various lease and sublease authorizations, the amendment of hangar eligibility and use policies, the wait list policy, and the first review of the proposed budget. Closed session items involved real property negotiations concerning through-the-fence agreements and ARFF services.

The board discussed and addressed several administrative and operational items. Key topics included the adoption of a new standby and on-call pay policy, amendments to the personnel manual regarding emergency call-back compensation and holidays, and a discussion regarding aircraft rescue and firefighting services. Additionally, the board authorized the execution of change order 1 for the runway rehabilitation project and held a closed session to discuss real property negotiations related to multiple lease agreements and potential through-the-fence agreements.