The
office will be closed
On
Thursday, October 9, 2025
and
re-open on
Tuesday,
October 14, 2025
Thank
you
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Office Closure
Minutes of August 26 2025
Approved September 23, 2025
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
1. Meeting called to order at 6:06 by President Schendel, Director Low leads Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Directors/Guests present: Director Craig not present, all other directors present. Guests Lucas Crank, Luke Basulto and Arthur Basulto present.
Guests speak:
Lucas Crank: Regarding contract renewal with BHCSD and City. City of Barstow is currently understaffed and having difficulty keeping up with the parks and other responsibilities. Officials have asked Mr. Crank to inquire as to whether the District can/would discontinue contract with the City. Currently there is no funding for full-time staff. Basic maintenance for the parks is 10-12 hours per week. Board takes matter under advisement and will investigate issues. Mr. Crank is asked to return to next month’s meeting for updates.
Luke and Arthur Basulto: Mr. L. Basulto addresses Board regarding the Soda Mountain Solar Project that is being proposed near the Zzyzx exit on BLM land adjacent to the Mojave National Preserve. The project was previously approved in 2016 but was abandoned due to opposition from various organizations because of the major impacts it would have on the desert lands. The current project owner is seeking support from local communities for the implementation and operation of the solar plant. Information and materials are provided to the Board for review. Several local agencies are opposing project, and the Directors are also urged to oppose it as well. A local informational meeting is being held on August 29, 2025, and parties are urged to attend. Motion by Director Roeder-German to oppose project, second by Director Low. Board unanimously approves opposition to the project with a vote of 4-0 (Director Craig not present) to oppose the Soda Mountain Solar Project. Letter in opposition will be prepared and sent to relevant agencies.
Also discussed is the non-profit “Saving Slowpoke” (savingslowpoke.org
) and their mission to educate the community on what the desert landscape in our area has to offer. Directors discuss use of District’s undeveloped property to aid in the mission. Further research and information to follow.
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 7/22/2025, print out of bills/issued checks, and reconciliations report for July, Motion by Director Stradling second by Director Roeder-German. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.
4. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up:
Mural --- Only update. Wall has been painted for the background.
New Septic --- Installed timely and project is complete.
Playground equipment – Delivery of latest items expected in October.
5. Parks:
a. Barstow Heights Park— Big rock(s) suggested for placement near proposed dinosaur bones structure and creating petroglyphs on them.
b. Venner Park— No updates or information shared.
6. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel. No action taken.
7. Office Building and Area: Carol still needs to check with Reyes to see about maintaining the office area landscape once a month. No other updates to share.
8. General Manager’s report (attached): Written report submitted to the Board prior to meeting. Topics reviewed. Carol needs information from the City on the repair of the water leak before proceeding with paperwork.
9. Directors’ Comments (New Business/Ideas/Discussion): No additional comments offered by Directors.
10. Executive Session/Personnel GC54957.1: Not required. Review of General Manager deferred to September meeting (when all Directors are present).
Adjournment at 7:50 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by Carol Mauk, General Manager/Secretary/Clerk
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Agenda for September 23, 2025 Meeting
Agenda for September 23, 2025 Meeting
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday September 23, 2025 - 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Facilitator: President Schendel
1. Call to order and Flag Salute
2. Roll call/Acknowledgment of guests/public comments/questions
3. Items for Approval
Minutes of August 26, 2025
Financial/reconciliation report (August)
Financial Transaction Print-out (last meeting to 9/18)
4. Directors Comments
5. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up
Mural
Playground equipment
6. Parks
a. Barstow Heights
b. Venner
7. Correspondence
8. Office Building and Area
9. General Manager’s Report
10. Exec Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A)/Personnel GC54957.1
Next Meeting Date: October 28, 2025 @ 6:00pm
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Minutes of July 22, 2025
Minutes of July 22, 2025
Approved August 26, 2025
1. Meeting called to order at 6:12 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 6/24/2025, print out of bills/issued checks, and reconciliations report for June, Motion by Director Low second by Director Roeder-German. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition. (Director Craig arrives after approval)
4. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up:
Mural --- Dave Spain discusses mural animals’ portrayal, realistic versus caricature. After discussion, agreement is reached that bright colors will be included in some of the landscaping and the animals portrayed will lean toward cartoon style to include exaggerated animal features. Good coloring and features that appeal to children under six. Motion made by Director Roeder-German to name the area “Toddler Town,” second by Director Craig. Motion passed, no opposition. Toddler Town will be for use focused on children under a certain height. Supplies are ready. Board encourages Mr. Spain to get started as soon as possible.
New Septic --- Bids received. Discussion held. Motion made by Director Low to hire Hendley Enterprise, second by Director Roeder-German. Motion passed, no opposition, contract signed. President Schendel will notify Hendley.
5. Parks:
a. Barstow Heights Park— Shade covers of some type are discussed for Toddler Town. Options will be explored. President Schendel presents information on dinosaur play structures in the same area as Toddler Town. Discussion held, Board likes the idea and equipment. Motion made by Director Craig to order dinosaur bones play structures, second by Director Roeder-German. Motion passed, no opposition. President Schendel will pursue and check into slide for the area.
b. Venner Park— President Schendel presents information on putting exercise equipment at Venner Park. Board reviews information and will discuss it further at a later time. Frontier to be contacted regarding Internet installation and cost. Director Low indicates that goat-heads at Venner need cleaned up.
6. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel. The current water bill is five times the previous months. Nothing has occurred that could have caused such a big jump. Carol will investigate the issue further.
7. Office Building and Area: Carol will check with Reyes to see about maintaining the office area landscape once a month in lieu of cleaning the outside area of H Street Park one week of the month.
8. General Manager’s report (attached): Written report submitted to the Board prior to meeting. Topics reviewed. Office will be closed the week of July 28th and August 4th and re-open August 12th. Carol will check with the City regarding the contract with the District.
9. Directors’ Comments (New Business/Ideas/Discussion): Director Low notes that H Street Park was very busy on Saturday, July 19th. Director Roeder-German indicates she is excited and proud about what the Board has accomplished in the last couple of meetings. No other comments offered by Directors.
10. Executive Session/Personnel GC54957.1: Not required. Review of General Manager deferred to a meeting when all Directors are present.
Adjournment at 7:37 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by
Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk
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