Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Approved 4/29/2019


REGULAR MEETING
Monday, March 25, 2019
6:00 p.m.



1.  Meeting called to order at 6:09 by President Stapp.  Members present; Daryl Schendel, Gene Low and Dick Jacobs.  Guests present; DeJong Smalls, Jim Stradling.

2.  Pledge of Allegiance led by Jennifer Rubio.

3.  No public comments or questions.

4.  Consent items: 
            Minutes of 2/25/2019 – Motion to approve by Director Jacobs, with a second by Director Schendel.  Minutes approved with no opposition
            Financial reports – deferred to April Meeting.

5.  Correspondence is reviewed by Board.  No questions or follow up presented by Board.
            At this time, Director Jacobs reads letter of resignation from the Board effective this date at the conclusion of the meeting.  Words of appreciation and thanks are expressed by current members.

6.  Parks:
            Barstow Heights:  Trash can lids (20) are expected by mid April and will need replaced immediately due to the deterioration of the current metal lids.  Ground squirrel evacuation was done today by Director Jacobs and he indicates none were found by the water tank.
            Venner Park:  One basketball net is missing that President Stapp will replace this weekend.
            Playground Audit:  Audit received from Dynacon is discussed by Board.  President Stapp looked over the equipment in question at both parks.  Question was presented if City of Barstow has over looked any safety issues.  Jennifer Rubio indicates that the latest information is that the City has no certified playground equipment inspector.  Board suggest that a copy of the report be sent to City to see if they would be interested in giving estimates to perform the minor fixes indicated on the report.  (Carol will forward report next business day).  Some equipment does not meet current code but is adequate until time of replacement, then current code must be complied with.  Question was presented, how much money should be put into repairs in comparison with new equipment.  Board agrees that the report provides an obligation of this Board to act on the audit in a timely manner.
            Director Low indicates the trunks of two of the young trees newly planted in the Heights park are being cut in to by a trimmer and expresses the need of hand trimming near the trees.   Pictures have been taken and will be forwarded to the City.

7.  Office building and area: 
            New roofing will be installed the first or second week of April.  Sanchez roofing is behind due to rain.  Removal of heating/cooling unit to be done by Sun Harvester.
            Window grates will be removed and painted by Al Fiero at some point.
            New sign for the building is discussed.  Two options/bids presented by Kathy Fiero.  Motion to proceed with option number two was with made and then subsequently withdrawn by Director Jacobs.  Motion was tabled as clarification is required for size, cost and measurements.  Director Schendel will contact Fiero for follow up.

8.  Form 700:  Forms signs by necessary parties.

9.  Safety Report:  Read by Director/Safety Officer Low.  Motion to accept report as presented made by Director Schendel with a second by Director Jacobs.  Motion passed with no opposition.

10.  New Auditor:  Desire for a new Auditor is discussed by the Board.  Paul Messenger (Messenger & Hadley), suggestions from Debbie Bolton and Paul Kamarck (new company) were all mentioned.  Current Auditor (Pun Group) contract ends soon.  Need for new Auditor by end of May or sooner.  Director Schendel will research options further.

11.  Board Vacancy:  Two candidates are present, DeJong Smalls and Jim Stradling, are present and are both applied for a position for this Board.  Motion made by Director Schendel, with a second by Director Low, to accept Director Jacobs’ resignation effective immediately, with no opposition and one abstention (Jacobs) is passed.  Again, words of thanks and appreciation are expressed to Mr. Jacobs for his many years of service and dedication.  (Carol will seek direction for procedure to expedite appointments of new proposed Board members).

12.  General Manager’s report:  Read by Carol.  Discussion of pay schedule held with Board and current/out-going GM Jennifer Rubio.  Carol will now be paid every two weeks.  Need for a Board member to sign financial reconciliations is expressed and Director Schendel will now perform that duty.  Carol will be purchasing a new vacuum and cordless telephone for the office.

13.  No Director’s reports.

14.  Bills.  Director Low motions to accept bills as presented with a second by Director Schendel.  Motion passes with no opposition.

15.  New Business.  County Board of Supervisors April meetings are 2nd, 16th and 30th of the month.  No other business presented.

16.  Executive Session not required at this meeting.

17.  Meeting Adjourns at 7:31 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting:  Monday, April 22, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

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