REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
6:00 p.m.
1. Meeting called to order at 6:08 by President Stapp, Director Roeder-German leads Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Directors present: Schendel, Low, Roeder-German. Director Stradling not present. Guest Sabrina Ellis from City of Barstow.
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 8/23/2022, financial reconciliations and bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Low to approve with a second by Director Roeder-German. Motion carried/items approved with no discussion/opposition.
4. Parks:
Ms. Ellis is present, says City is only hiring police and fire department officers currently. Submits written reports on both parks to Board. Toddler swings in both parks have been replaced, there is a deep hole under swings that needs to be addressed. Everything is working in both bathrooms.
Signage for both parks still to be replaced. Carol will work on getting costs for updated and new signs and will check with a couple of local businesses.
It is noted that the dumpsters have been used for tree clippings dumped by residents.
Director Schendel says that his inquiries have found that this Board is the authority that dictates park hours.
Discussion held about development of area where water tank is. Possibilities are pickleball, bounce house pad, new equipment, or other options. Notice will be put on Facebook page for community ideas.
a. Barstow Heights Park— Motion to have patio post bottoms painted by M.A.R. Construction at a cost of $720 is made by Director Roeder-German with a second by Director Low. Motion approved, no opposition.
i. Grant status/update: CEQA document needs submitted before any reimbursement is issued. Carol will need to research process.
ii. Existing equipment. Pacific Play Systems will be taking care of demolition.
iii. Tree replacement. Board does want City to replace damaged tree before the end of October as its growth has been slowed. Also noted is border trees need trimming.
b. Venner Park— No issues to address, grass looks good.
5. Correspondence: None to review with Board.
6. Office Building and Area:
Al Fiero now has a copy of the gate key. Nothing more to address.
a. Official last meeting for President Stapp will be in November. Term ends on 12/22/2022 at 11:59 a.m.
7. General Manager’s report: Written report given to Directors prior to meeting. No further questions regarding the report. Brief discussion of existing alarm services finds that current company will remain District’s choice. However possible camera/monitor upgrades may be warranted.
8. Directors’ Reports (roundtable): Only offered by President Stapp who reports County is currently sealing roads. Also, he will be turning in District supplies before his last day. No other reports/information given.
9. Executive Session: Not needed.
Adjournment at 7:31 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by
Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk
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