Wednesday, March 25, 2020

February 25, 2020 Minutes (approved 3/24/2020)


REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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. ***** 
6.  Parks:  
          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

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