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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