Minutes of July 23, 2024 (approved August 27, 2024)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 6:00 p.m.
1. Meeting called to order at 6:09 by President Schendel, Director Stradling leads Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Directors/Guests present: All Directors present. No guests.
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 6/25/2024, print out of bills/issued checks, financials and reconciles. Motion by Director Roeder-German to approve with a second by Director Craig. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.
4. New Business/Roundtable (Directors’ comments): Directors discuss purchasing Starlink Internet system as current Internet provider is not adequate for camera system. Motion by Director Low with a second by Director Stradling to purchase system. Motion carried, no opposition. Shade cover replacement is in progress. Director Roeder-German asks if canopies come with designs (for future purchase). Current purchasing policy is reviewed by Board and needs updated and will be addressed at August meeting.
5. Parks: No reports received.
a. Barstow Heights Park— Per Director Low, water timers are off. Pickle ball courts discussed. Director Roeder-German provides diagrams and artwork for concept. New ten-foot chain link fencing with privacy on west and north of fencing. Current fencing can be moved to accommodate more room if needed. Proposed pickle ball courts, volleyball court, within one blue tennis court, marked and lined per standards. With lights, gates and desert landscaping. Mechanical locks with timers may be desirable.
b. Venner Park—Tree damaged in windstorm and may need removed.
6. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel and shared. Nothing to review.
7. Office Building and Area: No matters to address.
8. General Manager’s report: Written report submitted to Board prior to meeting. Grant required document, Deed Restriction is signed and notarized and needs to be recorded with the County. Office in Hesperia. No other matters to address.
9. Executive Session/Personnel GC54957.1: Discussion held 7:10-7:16 out of the presence of Carol. Board offers .50 cent raise and increase of $100 per month for travel/gas expenses. Motion by Director Stradling to implement new salary with a second by Director Craig, motion carried/no opposition. New rate effective immediately with per hour rate retroactive for July.
Adjournment at 7:30 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by
Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk
