REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
6:00 p.m.
1.
Meeting called to order at 6:05 by President Stapp, Director Low leads Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Directors present: Low, Stradling, Roeder-German. Director Schendel not present. Guest Sabrina Ellis from City of Barstow.
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 7/26/2022, financial reconciliations and bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Stradling 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. Heights Park bathrooms are still not 100%. She is asked about the ground cover at Heights Park taking over grass. Also, indicates City is not willing to replace damaged tree as it’s showing signs of life. Board renews request as tree’s growth may be stunted. Toddler swings in both parks were either fixed or replaced depending on the severity of damage. Broken tree damage at Venner on 8/8/2022 was promptly removed by City.
Trash dumpsters were delivered to both parks on Friday, August 19, 2022. Three-month trial period is set in place to determine effectiveness.
Signage for both parks will be replaced. Carol will work on getting costs for updated and new signs.
a. Barstow Heights Park— President Stapp spent time on squirrel eradication on 8/22/2022.
i. Grant status/update: Deposit of $33,000 is being submitted to OGALS for reimbursement.
ii. Existing equipment. Per President Stapp, that equipment needs to be taken out of use. Pickle ball was suggested to be set up in what is now the “water tank” area. (No update from Golden State Water on removal status).
iii. Tree replacement was address above. President Stapp notes that poles on patio coverings need painted properly to avoid rusting. Carol will contact someone for work.
b. Venner Park— No issues to address.
5. Correspondence: None to review with Board.
6. Office Building and Area:
Barrels behind office need removed. Carol will see if Al Fiero can remove, or possible Burrtec.
a. Director openings/elections: Deadline to file papers for upcoming election has passed. No one filed papers for either office coming open.
b. Al Fiero will be offered a monthly keep up payment.
7. General Manager’s report: Written report submitted to Directors prior to meeting. No further questions regarding the report. Carol will be purchasing an external hard drive to free up space on office computer. Also, Carol will be away from the office the week of September 13, 2022 and return to work on September 21, 2022 . The office will be closed during that time, Carol will post notices.
8. Directors’ Reports (roundtable): Only offered by Director Roeder-German who would like to get bids for a mural on the Rimrock Rd facing side of the office building. No other reports/information given.
9. Executive Session: Not required.
Adjournment at 7:18 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (tentative due to Board availability)
Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk
