Minutes of March 18, 2025 (Approved 4-22-2025)
1. Meeting called to order at 6:05 by President Schendel, Director Low leads Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Directors/Guests present: All Directors present. Guest Dave Spain present.
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 2/25/2025, print out of bills/issued checks, financial and reconciliation reports. Motion by Director Craig second by Director Stradling. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.
4. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up: Dave Spain discusses mural with Board and offers ideas of baby animals is various settings. Home Depot letter will be prepared and ready when project gets to that stage regarding donation of plants.
5. Parks: Email read to Board from Lucas Crank. Summarized: Daily cleaning, stocking, and emptying of trash receptacles. Grasses mowed, irrigated timely and operating properly, playground equipment inspection. Repaired and replaced tractor spring rider at Venner with a newer one.
a. Barstow Heights Park— Two solar lights have been installed, 8000 lumens each with remote and attached to 24-foot poles. Lights brighten when movement is near. Fence on parking lot side will be moved in, and lot improvements will be done in stages. Tractor Supply is noted as possible donor for the new park area. Motion made by Director Roeder-German to start phase one of project, second by Director Craig. Board unanimously approves to move forward with improvements. Top of the list is ladybug, caterpillar, and butterfly to be focal points of the play area. Canopy cost to be researched also. Current basketball court is approximately 30’ by 60’. Discussion held about the expansion of the area as this seems to be popular with the community. Outside perimeter of the park was measured and determined to be just under one quarter mile. Board would like to see a walking path mapped out and will work on that project also.
i. Director Low shares with the Board that animal waste is not being picked up and disposed of by park visitors. Board agrees to post signs and notice on park websites and re-visit this issue in the future.
b. Venner Park— Director Low suggests a workout area in the park. Director Stradling indicates that ground under swings needs evaluated for better long-term materials. President Schendel is still exploring internet options and indicates Starlink may work in the area.
6. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel. Grant checks from the State of California received and shared with the Board. Other items reviewed; no action taken.
7. Office Building and Area: Al Fiero is back in Barstow and should be back to trim and clean the yard around the office. Bob’s Cooling suggests a seal around the AC/Heating unit on the office roof. Carol will contact them.
8. General Manager’s report (attached): Written report submitted to the Board prior to meeting. Reviewed, no issues for discussion. The office will be closed the week of March 24th and re-open April 2nd or 3rd.
9. Directors’ Comments (New Business/Ideas/Discussion): Director Low suggests parking stops for vehicles placed where needed on Beryl St. President Schendel indicates clean up needs to be done on and around L Street near the freeway on and offramps. Suggests contacting local organizations for assistance. Director Craig expresses the desire for a splash pad at the park.
10. Executive Session/Personnel GC54957.1: Not required.
Adjournment at 7:13 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by
Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk
