Tuesday's Fillmore City Council Meeting was filled to capacity as half the chamber came to support the seven young Sheriff's Explorers who recently graduated and the other half came to address the Council on an agenda item. The agenda included a fee increase, approval of payments due, a State requirement on water restriction and the traffic signal on Mountain View St. and Highway 126.

The meeting began with a proclamation presented to Mike Lyons and Jay Heater of Spears Manufacturing Company out of Sylmar for their donation of the 100 year capsule to Fillmore. Spears constructed and tested the capsule, making sure it would last a century. Lyons and Heater received boxes of fresh local produce, local honey and tee shirts as gifts from the City.

The first item on the agenda was consideration in reducing the Fillmore Equestrian Center fee to $30 instead of $2 per day for storing a trailer. Speaker after speaker addressing the Council noting that many of the trailers had recently been removed due to the added fee and their concern in an emergency.

Most echoed their concern regarding safety of their horses in case of a fire or flooding and having enough horse/stock trailers at the Center to evacuate at a moments notice. Leslie Adler told the Council she had in the past help evacuate horses using a trailer that did not belong to her, but it was available at the Center. Some reminded the Council of how isolated the area surrounding the Center is and that many who board their animals live many miles way. Jan Briant thanked City Manager David Rowlands and Council members for the improvements made to the Center and suggested the City hire a site manager. Rowlands responded to the fee concerns saying that he had been informed the fee was originally put in place due to people leaving their cars at the Center, not the trailers. Mayor Pro Tem Douglas Tucker said, "It's unique that you all come together as a group" in response to the boarders who said they feel the Center is like a co-op organization where everyone feels a shared part in it.

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Diane McCall

Fillmore, CA - Diane McCall wants to continue to bring her community building and advocacy experience to the Fillmore City Council. McCall has developed a strong history of leadership and commitment not only in her professional life as an appointed councilmember but as an active member of the Fillmore community. McCall announced her candidacy for Fillmore City Council Friday July 28, 2014.

“Fillmore has again begun to thrive with progressive leadership and outreach from five engaged City Council Members. I am anxious to continue our work in a positive direction and remain committed to seeing our community’s success through.”

McCall has an accomplished record of civic and volunteer involvement that is unparalleled in our community. She has been involved with numerous leadership roles and organizations including the Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs Foundation, the Fillmore Volunteer Firefighters Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of the Santa Clara Valley, Ventura County Animal Services and the Fillmore Film Commission.

Fillmore Mayor Manuel Minjares stated “McCall has been instrumental in the harmony and success of our current Fillmore City Council. I am confident in her dedication to the community and look forward to our shared future accomplishments for Fillmore.”

For more information on McCall please visit her website www.mccall4council.com.

Scott Beylik

Fillmore, CA – Long time Fillmore resident and local farmer Scott Beylik announced his candidacy for the Fillmore Unified School District Board officially filing his papers for the November 2014 General Election.

“This is just the beginning of a Journey I've been looking forward to for many years. My family and I are deeply invested in this community and love calling Fillmore home. I have had a long-standing interest in the Fillmore Unified School District and I am confident in my ability to represent our community in a positive and effective manner.”

Beylik has been an active member of the community for several years volunteering with numerous local organizations including the Future Farmers of America, Fillmore Volunteer Firefighters Foundation and the Fillmore Rotary Club. Beylik has also dedicated a colossal amount of time and energy participating on school advisory groups, attending school board meetings and educating himself on the present-day issues facing the district.

“I am not a politician - I am a parent and rancher. I am confident the skills I possess as a parent and vested Fillmore resident will without a doubt help guide Fillmore Unified toward a more positive future.”

Beylik has already received tremendous support and encouragement from members of the community.

“I am endorsing Scott Beylik for Fillmore School Board. He has the common sense and dedication the board needs as well as the intelligence and business background that will enhance our education system and lead to a more positive learning environment for local youth” said Steve Conaway, a 10 year veteran of the Fillmore City Council.