Minutes of May 27, 2025

APPROVED JUNE 24, 2025

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:05 by President Schendel, who leads Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Directors/Guests present: Director Stradling not present, all other directors present. Guest Dave Spain present.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 4/22/2025, print out of bills/issued checks, and reconciliations reports for March and April, Motion by Director Low second by Director Craig. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.

4. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up: Dave Spain discusses mural, currently known to be titled, “Desert Dwellers” with Board. Discussed paint types and work process. Motion made by Director Roeder-German to advance $500 for materials, second by Director Craig, motion passed with no opposition. Contract provided and reviewed by Mr. Spain and Board. Motion made by Director Roeder-German to approve, second by Director Low, motion passed. No opposition.

5. Parks:

a. Barstow Heights Park— Need specs and measurements for area to be developed as “Toddler Town.” Motion made by Director Craig to order up to three items for the area, second by Director Low, passed with no opposition. Items preferred are a ladybug climber, inch worm, and butterfly if available. President Schendel will forward emails to Carol who will follow through with ordering. Discussion held regarding shade covers for area and tin roof structures will be researched for the area.

b. Venner Park— Grant for Venner is still open. Board agrees to investigate improved lighting and to upgrade exercise equipment, as well as getting internet service for the park.

6. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel. No action taken.

7. Office Building and Area: Yard maintenance needs to be done. Carol will contact Bob’s Cooling to do sealing around roof unit. Both jobs need done timely.

8. General Manager’s report (attached): Written report submitted to the Board prior to meeting. Topics reviewed. Rubber mulch for beneath swings is discussed. Carol will contact Lucas Crank for an estimate of the amount needed for parks. Carol also informs the Board that Budget review and adoption for 2025-26 fiscal year is to be completed on June 24th meeting. Desert Signs needs to be called regarding the printing of park rules signs. Board Resolutions will be organized and put into a binder and completed as time permits.

9. Directors’ Comments (New Business/Ideas/Discussion): No Directors offer additional comments.

10. Executive Session/Personnel GC54957.1: Not required.

Adjournment at 7:27 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk