Minutes of 8-24-2021 (Approved 9-28-2021)

 (Approved 9-28-2021)

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:03 by President Stapp, Director Low leads Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Directors present: Daryl Schendel, Gene Low, Ronald Stradling and Blythe Roeder-German. Kyle Woolley present.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 6/22/2021, financial reports and bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Low to approve with a second by Director Schendel. Motion carried/items approved with no opposition.

4. Parks:

a. Barstow Heights Park— Grass area that was getting no water has improved. Grass is coming back green.

b. Venner Park—Board agrees to order Bee spring toy from WillyGoat Toys and Playgrounds. Matter was previously approved to look for and order a replacement for broken spring toy. Carol will order next week.

Both parks. Mr. Woolley reports that staff is being built back up and City parks are being improved. He has inspection sheets for both parks but will drop off next week to Carol. Additional trash information will be sent to Carol. Prop 68 grants still pending.

Board agrees to get bids from companies, including Pacific Play Systems to upgrade and improve parks equipment. All agree that H Street Park should be explored first.

5. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Stapp. No action.

6. Auditor Selection: After brief discussion. Motion by Director Low to hire Paul Kaymark as auditor is made, second by Director Stradling. Motion carried/approved with no opposition. Carol will contact him.

7. Office Building and Area: Carol will contact Kathy Fiero regarding a mural on the outside of office building that faces Rimrock Road. Security cameras need adjusting and cleaning, Carol will contact Hi Desert Alarm. All agree a change to Spectrum is needed for more efficiency.

8. Written/Oral General Manager’s report: Reviewed by Board, no further inquiries. Written report to become a part of these minutes.

9. Directors’ reports: Director Schendel questions tow trucks parking on park grounds. Carol will prepare a letter to send to residents doing this on Rimrock and on Crestview between J and K Streets and will look for further information. President Stapp indicates three main water breaks since June in the Heights. Information he received regarding the water tanks in the Heights indicates if they are finished within 5 years, that is hopeful. BLM seems to be the hold up. Old tank on H Street and new tank on I Street are both empty. No reports from remaining Board members.

Board discusses roads and decides to ask Bill Little to attend next meeting to provide updates. Carol will contact him.

10. Executive Session: Not required.

Adjournment at 6:50

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

Calico Days!!!

 Calico Days Returns This Weekend

Celebrating the rich history of California’s Silver Rush, Calico Ghost Town's Calico Days returns this weekend. The event, planned for Saturday and Sunday, promises plenty of 1800s-style fun, including gunfighting shows and musical entertainment. Other events will include a miner’s triathlon, burro race, costume contest, pie-eating contest and much more.

Admission is $10 (12 & over) and $5 (youth 4-11). Kids 3 and under are free.

Calico Ghost Town is located at 36600 Ghost Town Road in Yermo. For more information, please call 760-254-1123

Minutes of June 22, 2021 ***Approved 8/24/21***

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:03 by President Stapp, Director Stradling leads Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Directors present: Daryl Schendel, Gene Low, Ronald Stradling and Blythe Roeder-German. No guests present.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 5/25/2021, 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. Parks:

a. Barstow Heights Park— No squirrel control conducted, but population is growing. Possibility of more trash cans discussed and a possible dumpster. Carol will contact City for more information.

b. Venner Park—Board still searching for replacement like broken toy. Pacific Play doesn’t have selection that compliments current types already in park. Direction Roeder-German will take the lead and look further into finding one with a cost of no more than $2500 including shipping. Also exploring additional waste cans for this park.

5. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Stapp. Notes water rates increase received by Golden State Water Co. Also, fee increase from LAFCO. CSDA Conference in San Jose mentioned to Board.

6. Office Building and Area: Discussion held regarding a mural on the outside of office building that faces Rimrock Road. Director Low notes he likes the inside and outside appearance of the building.

7. Written/Oral General Manager’s report: Reviewed by Board, no further inquiries. Written report to become a part of these minutes.

8. Directors’ reports: Director Roeder-German re-states desire for a mural on the office and the appeal it will hold. President Stapp notes large amount of trash left at Venner Park a few weeks ago. No reports from remaining Board members.

9. Executive Session pursuant to GC 54956.9(A) and GC 54957.1(a)(6). Closed session held regarding GC 54957.1(a)(6). Carol is excused from the meeting. Upon conclusion of closed session, Carol returns and notified of Board decision to increase pay to $24 per hour.

10. Budget for 2021-2022 Fiscal Year: Worksheet provided to Board in meeting materials. Board reviews and budget is determined. Copy of final worksheet attached to these minutes. Resolution 2021-2, adopting of 2021-22 Budget passed unanimously with roll call vote of all Board members.

Adjournment at 7:01

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. as Board agrees to skip July meeting.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk