Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2022

APPROVED 2-22-22

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:06 by President Stapp, Director Stradling leads Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Directors present: Daryl Schendel (slightly late), Gene Low, Ronald Stradling and Blythe Roeder-German. Kyle Woolley from City of Barstow present.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 11/29/2021, minutes of 12/14/2021, 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.

4. Parks:

a. BPRD Status: Mr. Woolley indicates staff/departments are still being re-organized and are very short staffed. He is giving a presentation regarding re-allocation of funds to parks to the City Council regarding and will include both Heights parks in that.

b. Barstow Heights Park—

(i) No update on application for grant that submitted in December. Carol will check on status.

(ii) Design pending. Two more companies needed to supply bids for replacement of play equipment. Different names brought up. Carol will check on this.

c. Venner Park— Back flow valve was damaged by thieves and parts stolen. Replaced by City. City will replace spring rider. Necessary manual was emailed to City.

5. Correspondence: Officer nominations/elections for LAFCO. Board reviews document about District Board responsibilities.

6. Office Building and Area: Nothing to report. Director Roeder makes motion to add Microwave to Kitchen, second by Director Low. Director Schendel has an extra one and will donate it to the District. Carol indicates squirrels still running/digging/burrowing near the building. Light pole needs looked at, light shuts off and turns back on.

7. General Manager’s report: Written report reviewed by Board. No discussion. Written report to become a part of these minutes. Carol notes Auditor is doing a thorough job.

8. Directors’ Reports (roundtable): None given.

a. Board Officers: Board agrees to leave officers as currently set, President is Director Stapp, V.P. is Director Schendel.

9. Street Conditions: Board agrees that something needs done and will look further into chain of command regarding repairs. Several roads have damage and need re-paved or repaired. Several complaints and comments have been made by residents.

10. Executive Session: Not required.

Adjournment at 7:16

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

Agenda for February 22, 2022 Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Facilitator: President R. Stapp

Directors: D. Schendel, G. Low, R. Stradling, B. Roeder-German

1. Call to order and Flag Salute

2. Roll call/Acknowledgment of guests/public comments/questions

3. Approval/Consent Items

Minutes of January 25, 2022

Financial Transaction print-out

4. Parks

a. Barstow Heights

b. Venner

5. Correspondence

6. Office Building and Area

7. General Manager’s Report

8. Directors’ Reports (roundtable)

9. Executive Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A) and Personnel GC54957.1

Next Meeting Date: March 22, 2022, 6:00 p.m.

Special Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2021 (Approved January 25, 2022)

Approved January 25, 2022

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:02 by President Stapp, who leads Pledge of Allegiance.

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

3. Parks:

a. Barstow Heights Park— There are two young trees in the park that are growing well. Letter sent to tow company whose trucks were parked on Rimrock blocking view into the park. Situation seems to be solved.

b. Venner Park— Spring rider toy needs installed. Carol will contact Kyle Woolley to confirm maintenance crew can do the work.

4. Resolution 2021-3 Application submission for Grant Money: Resolution is a part of this agenda. Read and reviewed by Board. Roll call vote taken by Carol. Resolution passes unanimously. Resolution 2021-3 is signed by President Stapp and part of the official record.

Carol will prepare necessary documents for grant application and send electronically to the Office of Grants and Local Services.

5. Other Business: Director Roeder-German suggests solar lights for office building. Streetlight next to building has not been working. Carol will check with Edison about a service call on light pole.

Adjournment at 6:35

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

November 29, 2021 Meeting Minutes (Approved January 25, 2022)

Approved January 25, 2022

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Monday, November 29, 2021 6:00 p.m

1. Meeting called to order at 6:06 by President Stapp, Director Roeder-German leads Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Directors present: Daryl Schendel, Gene Low, Ronald Stradling and Blythe Roeder-German. Kyle Woolley and Domingo Gonzales from City of Barstow present.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 9/28/2021, 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:

Board updated on status of City employees and staff. Representatives from City inform Board of grant application and status. This District is eligible for grants of $177,952 and $1083 resulting from voter passage of Proposition 68 in June 2018. Application deadline is 12-31-2021. Packet provided to Board with instructions, contact and sample forms. Information shows that the park serves a severely disadvantaged community, so a per capita “match” is not required. Carol will review the informational packet from the Office of Grants and Local Services and start on the application process. Board will hold a meeting in December to comply with submission process for application. Date to be determined.

Mr. Woolley will investigate addition lighting for the parks and parking lots as well as more trash receptacles/dumpsters for the parks.

a. Barstow Heights Park— Were trees that were damaged by City ever replaced? Carol will verify. Board reviews bids/proposed projects submitted by Anna from Pacific Play Systems and will ask for bids.

b. Venner Park— Director Schendel indicates this park looks great. Replacement toy has arrived, and Carol will check with City or other entity for install.

5. Correspondence: None for review

6. Office Building and Area: Nothing to report other than squirrels are still running around.

7. General Manager’s reports of 10/6/21 and 11/29/21: Written report reviewed by Board. No discussion except for tow trucks being parked in front of the park on Rimrock. Letter will be sent to owner. Written report to become a part of these minutes.

8. Directors’ reports: None given.

9. Other items as necessary: None

10. Executive Session: Not required.

Adjournment at 7:11

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk