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
