Minutes of March 26, 2024 (approved 4/23/2024)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 26, 2024 6:00 p.m.
2. Directors/Guests present: All members present. No guests.
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 2/272024 and print out of bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Stradling to approve with a second by Director Craig. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition. (Financial/reconciliation reports deferred to April)
4. Parks Reports on both parks received from Lucas Crank, City of Barstow.
a. Barstow Heights Park— Camera equipment has been received; lighting is still on back order. Work and installation are set to begin after April 11th. City workers cleaned up the trash and weeds inside the fenced area where the water tower was removed. No other issues.
b. Venner Park—Light pole in the park has wires hanging out, not sure who “owns” that light. Canopy has small tears and will need repaired.
Board discusses canopies and would like to have then inspected by proper entity. Director Stradling will check out streetlights at both parks and get pole numbers to Carol so that Edison can get non-working lights replaced. Surveillance signs and rules signs will be posted at both parks soon. Materials will be orders and President Schendel will be printing signs. Signs to be placed at entrances and restrooms with a minimum three sides of each park having signs.
5. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel and shared. No action taken.
6. Office Building and Area: Flag will need replaced soon.
7. General Manager’s report: Written report submitted to Board prior to meeting, no further discussion. Carol does share upcoming days away from the office. Office will be closed May 9, 14-6 and reopen May 21, 2024.
a. Priority list—At request of Carol, due to more than a couple of pending projects, Board discusses and sets priority list. Carol will send link to Directors Roeder-German and Craig with State grant information.
8. Directors’ Reports (roundtable): Director Roeder-German would like to see a movie in the park night at H Street Park when the weather is warmer. Suggests purchasing a blow-up screen and get use of a projector. Also noted is the need for a PR system to project sound. No other reports or discussion offered.
9. Executive Session/Personnel GC54957.1: None required.
Adjournment at 7:08 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by
Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk
