Approved February 25, 2025
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
6:00 p.m.
1. Meeting called to order at 6:07 by President Schendel, Director Roeder-German leads Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Directors/Guests present: Director Stradling not present, all others present.
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 11/18/2024, reconciles for November/December, and print out of bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Low to approve with a second by Director Roeder-German. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.
4. Auditor Presentation: Auditor Paul Kaymark present by telephone and presents audit of fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 to Directors. No irregularities are discovered and the District continues to be in good standing.
5. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up: Director Low indicates Pepper trees in alley between parks and residences were cut “up too high” and requests contractors be notified to not do that again, the remaining clean-up of the area was great. Carol will contact Reyes.
6. Parks: No reports received from the City.
a. Barstow Heights Park— No discussion.
b. Venner Park— Cameras to be installed and Internet connection is required. Possible providers to be contacted for cost determinations. Board discusses the idea of a “toddler town” area replace what was the “exercise area.” Area would be restricted to children no taller than a specific height.
7. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel. No discussion required.
8. Office Building and Area: Light is flashing that’s installed outside of office that needs replaced. No other issues.
9. General Manager’s report (attached): Written report submitted to Board prior to meeting. Discussion held regarding the issue with grant payment. Stalled due to requirement of contractor hired. The issue needs further research and findings. Carol will work on that as well. Also discussed are changes in Carol’s availability in the future to work in the office on scheduled days and times. Board agrees that days/hours for work can be flexible to work with/around any changes. The board will be given notice of changes in advance.
10. Directors’ Comments (New Business/Ideas/Discussion): Light for northwest corner of H Street Park needs priority for installation. Discussion held regarding murals for H Street Park. Artist and theme possibilities discussed. Directors Craig and Roeder-German have potential artists in mind. Director Craig wants the people selling tamales in the evenings to be informed they cannot be there without permission. Director Roeder-German needs a copy of authorization letter for current tamale vendor. The board also discusses and agrees that all members need something to identify each as a Board member of this District. Badges and business cards are desired. President Schendel informs Board that the odor from the cannabis manufacturers at the Lenwood mall area is coming over the hill and slowly creeping into the Heights area. A letter of complaint will be drafted and sent to the City of Barstow.
11. Executive Session/Personnel GC54957.1: Not required.
Adjournment at 7:26 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by
Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk
