Approved November 19, 2024
1. Meeting called to order at 6:04 by President Schendel, Director Low leads Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Directors/Guests present: Director Craig not present, all others present. Guest Jonathan Garcia present and has information regarding construction of pickle ball courts. Board thanks Mr. Garcia and indicates they will review the information.
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 9/24/2024, reconciles for August and September, and print out of bills/issued checks. Motion by Director German to approve with a second by Director Low. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.
4. New Business/Roundtable (Directors’ comments): Director German discusses cleaning of restrooms. Also, inquiries made as to the amount of taxes the City receives to maintain the parks. The Board would like to investigate details of Park Maintenance agreement with the City. Director German also notes the dark area at H Street Park along Rimrock and would like a light installed. Director Low approves of Titan Janitorial for weekly maintenance only of restrooms at $20 per day twice a week. Any emergency or extra cleaning would be provided at a cost. More information is required to proceed. President Schendel shares that there is no update on the mail thefts in the Heights’ areas. Director Stradling indicates there was mail theft in his area in September. The Board collectively discusses the reality of pickle ball courts and agrees that the entire project is too costly currently and further research and discussion is needed.
5. Parks: No written reports received.
a. Barstow Heights Park—No updates or other information to provide.
b. Venner Park— Sign for grant information is almost done and placement is discussed.
6. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel and shared. No discussion required.
7. Office Building and Area: QuickBooks charged $999 for subscription. The cost is too much for the amount of the program that is actually used. Carol will call the company for further information. The balance reported by State Comp is due, Carol will zero out account next week.
a. Purchasing Policy Resolution. Resolution 2024-4 is adopted and passed unanimously by the Board.
b. Conflict of Interest Code. Resolution 2024-5 is adopted and passed unanimously by the Board.
8. General Manager’s report: Written report submitted to Board prior to meeting. Some items previously discussed. Carol does notify the Board she will be gone December 4-9, 2025, and will work one or two days that week depending on workload.
9. Executive Session/Personnel GC54957.1: Not required.
Adjournment at 7:22 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by
Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk
