REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 6:00 p.m.
****Meeting previously scheduled for January 26, 2021 was rescheduled to this date due to unavailability of two Directors****
****Meeting held via Zoom ****
1. Meeting called to order at 6:39 by President Stapp who Pledge of Allegiance. (Meeting delayed due to technical issues)
2. Directors present: Gene Low, Jim Stradling, Blyther Roeder-German are present. Not present, Daryl Schendel. Guest Kyle Woolley, City of Barstow, present.
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 11/23/2020, financial reports and bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Low to approve with a second by Director Roeder-German. Motion carried/items approved with no opposition.
Break in agenda to hear update from Mr. Woolley. Organized sports are starting up again in the City after COVID-19 restrictions shut down many activities for months. Several staff changes have occurred at the City and staff in all departments are spread thin due to changes, vacancies and COVID-19. Information regarding grant eligibility is shared. Also, companies are offering playground equipment at discounted prices because of the pandemic. Mr. Woolley will provide more information to Carol. Mr. Woolley also indicates inspection reports will be available to Board at next meeting.
4. Water Bill: Water bill of $482.25 is discussed. An exceptionally large bill for the time of year. “High Bill” investigation was conducted by Golden State Water, with results of inconclusive as to why so much water usage was recorded. Board asks Carol to contact the water company about the meter. Board okays payment of current bill to GSW of $75.35
5. Correspondence: President Stapp defers review to end of the meeting. **
6. Parks: For both parks, Board determines that ground covering for both parks needs to be a priority. Wood chips in places at “H” Street are a bare minimum and leaking water from GSW tank turned areas in to a mulch like substance. Director Low has motioned to explore and get bids on wood chips and approve purchase in an amount not to exceed $7500, second by Director Stradling, motion approved no opposition. Carol will follow up.
a. Barstow Heights Park— Squirrel issues are still presenting problems. Carol indicates several burrows around the office building that need addressed.
b. Venner Park—Damaged canopy has been repaired and replaced. One spring riding toy is cracked and needs replaced. Also swing replacement needs to happen. Expected grant funds could be used for replacement costs. Carol will follow up.
7. Office building and area: No issues to report other than the squirrel burrows.
**Board takes up correspondence at this time.
1. After discussion, signatures for bank account are to remain.
2. Election information shared.
3. Yearly letter from Hi Desert Alarm reviewed.
4. Pilot Power letter indicates they are managing the power through SCE that is provided to the District. SCE bill looks no different.
5. SDRMA to remain as liability insurance provider for District.
6. CSDA and LAFCO letters reviewed.
7. Letter from SB County Auditor/Controller reviewed and discussed. District now had Biennial audit and that information was provided to them.
8. Independent Auditor to be sought for District audit for FYs 2019-20 and 2020-21. Options to be explored.
8. Written/Oral General Manager’s report: No questions presented by Board. Carol requests that Internet provider possibly be changed. Director Low to provide information to Carol.
Written report to become a part of these minutes.
9. Directors’ reports: Director Low asks for clarification of paid item of which Carol provides. No other reports from Directors.
****Brief Board discussion determines a February meeting in not necessary and defers next meeting to March 23, 2021**** If any issues arise Carol will contact Board.
10. Executive Session pursuant to GC 54956.9(A) and GC 54957.1(a)(6) is not required.
Adjournment at 7:53 (Director stipends to be mailed on 2/3/2021)
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by
Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk
