Minutes of June 28, 2022 (approved July 26, 2022)

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

6:00 p.m.

 

1.  Meeting called to order at 6:00 by President Stapp who leads Pledge of Allegiance.

2.  Directors present: Schendel, Low, Roeder-German. Director Stradling not present. Guest Sabrina Ellis from City of Barstow present                                 

3.  Approval/consent items: Minutes of 5/31/2022, financial reconciliations and bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Schendel to approve with a second by Director Low. Motion carried/items approved with no discussion/opposition.

4.  Parks: 

          Ms. Ellis is present submits written reports on both parks to Board. Board reviews reports and notes issues pending/resolved.

          Barstow Heights Park— President Stapp spent two hours on Sunday and Monday on squirrel eradication and twenty-one devices were used. Women’s and Men’s restrooms still required attention, sinks still not working. North entrance stairs need repair. Pole on water tank fence on parking lot side needs corrected. Minor vandalism (tagging). A mulberry tree has died because of trimmer blade striking trunk. City needs to replace. Security cameras need adjusting due to some vandalism in the bathrooms. Carol will start the process of new equipment order as a result of the grant monies available

          b. Venner Park— Horseshoe pit is missing a stake. Minor issues on some of the equipment and concrete is uneven on the basketball court.

          Regarding both parks, bathrooms need major repair or remodel. Also, signage posted in both parks needs reviewed and updated.  Dumpster is needed for each park. Possibility of program from Burrtec Disposal. Carol will also contact Sheriff’s Office to see about attendance at next meeting.

5.  Budget 2022-2023: —Resolution 2022-1 prepared for Board. Final vote taken proposed budget passed 4 Aye/0 Nay. Director Stradling not present. Resolution signed by President Stapp.               

6.  Correspondence:  Reviewed by President Stapp. Note letter received from Registrar of Voters regarding 2022 election. No action taken.

7.  Office Building and Area:  Squirrels remain an issue, there is a hole right by the front door. There are some five-gallon jugs behind the building that should be removed.

8.  General Manager’s report:  Written report submitted to Directors prior to meeting. Assistance with ‘purge”/coverage for Carol upon any absence is briefly discussed. Director Schendel will contact Al Fiero about his status.

9.  Directors’ Reports (roundtable):  President Stapp reports a minor issue with the District’s bank, but that has been resolved. No other Directors provide reports.        

10.  Executive Session:  Held regarding personnel. Carol steps out briefly for Board to hold closed session. Upon completion of session, Board increases pay of General Manager .50 cents per hour, will authorize a $50 per month gas allowance and two weeks paid vacation a year. All effective new fiscal year (7/1/2022). Board members also note necessity to assist with purging of old records and learn basic operation of office.

Adjournment at 8:00 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting:  Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk