Tuesday, February 25, 2020
5:30 p.m.
1. Meeting
called to order at 6:02 by President Stapp.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Director Stradling.
2. Directors present: Daryl Schendel, Gene
Low and Jim Stradling.
A.
Guests present: Jeanette Hayhurst; Kyle Woolley
3. Approval/consent items:
Minutes
of 1/21/2020, financial reports and bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Low to approve with a
second by Director Stradling. Motion
carried/items approved with no opposition.
4. Correspondence: President Stapp reviews, nothing to address
at this meeting.
5. Nomination of Kimberly Cox (LAFCO): Jeanette Hayhurst is present and addresses
Board regarding LAFCO vacancy of seat in High Desert. Kimberly Cox has been nominated and Ms.
Hayhurst urges Board to support Ms. Cox as she is a High Desert resident and
challengers are from out of the area. The
ballots will be sent to CSDs in April.
Motion by Director Low to support Ms. Cox with a second by Director
Schendel. Motion carried/passed with no
opposition.
*****Ms.
Hayhurst addresses Board briefly regarding Mohave Water Agency. Board is encouraged to attend 4/9/2020 City
Council meeting where staff will be present to talk about the current water
supply, the history of the agency and explain the adjudication that took
place. A free seminar on 4/7/2020 at
Barstow College was also noted to Board. *****
a. Barstow Heights Park—Mr. Woolley
indicates the fruitless mulberry trees will be planted when weather gets
consistently warmer. Brief discussion of
Board regarding root system left from removal of large cottonwood trees. Currently there seems to be no interference
with park activities.
b.
Venner Park—No information provided specific to this park.
c.
Park Maintenance Agreement—Tabled until June or July meeting.
Regarding both parks. Mr. Woolley gives oral report of
condition. Parks are currently being
re-seeded where needed throughout Barstow to include these parks. In process of getting washers, nuts and bolts
replaced where needed. Trash can lids
have been replaced and there are four remaining for future use. Re-keying of locks should be completed
soon. When completed there will be only
one key for gate locks and bathrooms. Both parks need more wood chips. Motion by Director Schendel to order chips
for both parks in an amount not to exceed $3000 is made with a second by
Director Low. Motion carried/approved
with no opposition. Carol will order.
7. Office building and area: Gregg Lint continues to wait for consistently
warmer weather (6o degrees) to complete painting. Some preliminary work has been done. Staining under eaves was more difficult than
anticipated.
8. Written General Manager’s report was submitted to
Board in advance for review. Carol will
follow up with the Registrar of Voters regarding special election cost. Board agrees that President, Vice President
and General Manager will be listed as users of the post office mailbox. Report will be a permanent part of these
minutes.
9. Directors’ reports. Director Low inquires about retention of
meeting packets. No other reports given.
a.
Mandatory classes of AB1245 and sexual harassment was set up for each
board member by Carol. President Stapp
has completed both and provided certificates.
Remaining Board has approximately 60 days to complete.
10. Roundtable. None.
11. Executive Session pursuant to GC
54956.9(A) and GC 54957.1 is not required.
Adjournment at 7:05 p.m.
Next
Regular Meeting: Tuesday, March 24, 2020
at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted
by
Carol
Mauk,
General
Manager/Secretary/Clerk
