Approved September 24, 2024
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
6:00 p.m.
1.
Meeting called to order at 6:03 by President Schendel, Director Stradling leads Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Directors/Guests present: Director Low not present, all others present. Guests Ken Kolbly, Shane and Linda Brown of HS Brown Construction, Shane Smith of Longhorn Electric also present.
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 7/23/2024, print out of bills/issued checks, financials and reconciles. Motion by Director Stradling to approve with a second by Director Craig. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.
4. New Business/Roundtable (Directors’ comments): President Schendel informs Board of mail theft occurring in the Heights area. Notice was provided to authorities and information posted on social media. Director Stradling notifies everyone he will be on vacation for the September meeting.
5. Parks: No written reports received. Carol provides information received in emails.
a. Barstow Heights Park—Pickle ball courts discussion held with guests. HS Brown Const. would do all the work except for electrical (to Longhorn Electric) and fence (to C&M Fence). For terraced courts, three would fit with stairs to each court and retaining wall required on three sides with fencing on top of that. Park benches at each level, with separation fencing at each level and timed lighting. Required engineering and permit draws to be taken care of by District. Board will discuss further, do research, and determine what is best for the area.
Ken Kolbly provides information on Starlink Internet service and camera system for the park. Minor issue with the cameras, but it should be resolved very easily. Otherwise, all working fine.
b. Venner Park—Ken also informs Board that Starlink could be linked from H Street to Venner Park but would be costly. Goal is to provide a camera system at Venner park. Other options will be investigated.
i. Carol informs Board that a video meeting is set for next Wednesday with the grant representative to get reimbursement and more improvements going.
6. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel and shared. No action.
7. Office Building and Area:
a. Workman’s Comp decision. Motion by Director Roeder-German to go with less expensive option of SDRMA coverage, second by Director Craig. Motion carried, no opposition. Board resolution reviewed and unanimously approved by Board.
b. Purchasing policy update. Current policy reviewed and updated by Board. Dollar amount increased to $12,000 and a couple of minor changes. Policy will be updated and approved at next meeting.
8. General Manager’s report: Written report submitted to Board prior to meeting. Conflict of Interest Code will be emailed to Board and then updated in September.
9. Executive Session/Personnel GC54957.1: Not required.
Adjournment at 7:25 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by
Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk
