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

Agenda for June 24, 2025 Meeting

Agenda for June 24, 2025 Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday June 24, 2025 - 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Facilitator: President Schendel
Directors: G. Low, R. Stradling, B. Roeder-German, R. Craig

1. Call to order and Flag Salute
2. Roll call/Acknowledgment of guests/public comments/questions
3. Items for Approval
    Minutes of May 27, 2025
    Financial/reconciliation report (May)
    Financial Transaction Print-out (last meeting to 6/19)
4. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up

5. Parks
    a. Barstow Heights (septic tank)

    b. Venner

6. Correspondence
7. Office Building and Area
8. General Manager’s Report
9. Director’s Comments
10. Exec Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A)/Personnel GC54957.1
11. 2025-2026 Budget discussion/approval

Next Meeting Date: July 22, 2025 @ 6:00pm

Minutes of April 22, 2025

Approved May 27, 2025

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:04 by President Schendel, who leads Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Directors/Guests present: Director Roeder-German not present, all other directors present. Guests Dave Spain and Lucas Crank present.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 3/18/2025, and print out of bills/issued checks, Motion by Director Stradling second by Director Low. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.

4. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up: Dave Spain discusses mural with Board and provides drawings and tentatively names characters (animals). Mural will be approximately 16x8 feet on the office wall that faces Rimrock. Supplies will be purchased, and receipts will be presented for reimbursement.

5. Parks: Lucas Crank, Maintenance Supervisor of the City of Barstow, speaks to the Board and provides updates. The city provides services to nine parks in the Barstow area. Currently, the crew consists of seven full-time and three part-time workers. City is currently focused on upgrading and improving Fogelson Park. Heights parks’ restrooms are checked and cleaned daily. Lawns are mowed twice a week, depending on the time of year and compost is laid once a year, usually in December or January. Restrooms are the most vandalized place of parks in general. Graffiti is low in Heights parks. A product to “graffiti proof” targeted areas called VandlGuard is discussed, and Board agrees to try this at both parks and purchase a five-gallon supply. Also discussed is ground cover under swings on playgrounds. Rubber mulch chips are noted to be effective. Discussion held regarding the maintenance room at Venner for use by District.

Carol notes that current rules adopted by resolution are not currently displayed at either park. Signs need to be made and posted soon.

The board is informed that both parks were very busy over the Easter weekend.

a. Barstow Heights Park— Fencing on the west side of the parking lot has been removed, as well as all the barbed wire around the area where the water tower was. New poles have been set to line up fence with office fence line. Director Stradling will work on dirt leveling.

              b. Venner Park— Lighting at the park needs to be evaluated and most likely updated. The park address is still in question. Carol will contact the County Assessor for help with the issue.

6. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel. SDRMA premium briefly discussed. Other items reviewed; no action taken.

7. Office Building and Area: Al Fiero has not been by the office as far as Carol knows. Bob’s Cooling has been contacted to do sealing around roof unit.

8. General Manager’s report (attached): Written report submitted to the Board prior to meeting. Draft letter for Home Depot approved by Board, Carol will prepare a final draft to send. Old and expired filed documents are discussed. History, legal or injury information are to be kept within the system. Disposal methods reviewed. Carol will see what is allowed within the county.

9. Directors’ Comments (New Business/Ideas/Discussion): Director Low notes frustration with couple selling tamales in the afternoon evening at H Street Park. Resolution hopefully in process. No other Directors offer comments.

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

Adjournment at 7:13 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

Agenda for May 27, 2025 Meeting

Agenda for May 27, 2025 Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday May 27, 2025 - 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Facilitator: President Schendel

Directors: G. Low, R. Stradling, B. Roeder-German, R. Craig

1. Call to order and Flag Salute

2. Roll call/Acknowledgment of guests/public comments/questions

3. Items for Approval

Minutes of April 22, 2025

Financial/reconciliation report (March/April)

Financial Transaction Print-out

4. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up

5. Parks

a. Barstow Heights

b. Venner

6. Correspondence

7. Office Building and Area

8. General Manager’s Report

9. Director’s Comments

10. Exec Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A)/Personnel GC54957.1

Next Meeting Date: June 24, 2025 @ 6:00pm

Minutes of March 18, 2025

Minutes of March 18, 2025 (Approved 4-22-2025)

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday,

March 18, 2025

6:00 p.m.

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

2. Directors/Guests present: All Directors present. Guest Dave Spain present.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 2/25/2025, print out of bills/issued checks, financial and reconciliation reports. Motion by Director Craig second by Director Stradling. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.

4. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up: Dave Spain discusses mural with Board and offers ideas of baby animals is various settings. Home Depot letter will be prepared and ready when project gets to that stage regarding donation of plants.

5. Parks: Email read to Board from Lucas Crank. Summarized: Daily cleaning, stocking, and emptying of trash receptacles. Grasses mowed, irrigated timely and operating properly, playground equipment inspection. Repaired and replaced tractor spring rider at Venner with a newer one.

    a. Barstow Heights Park— Two solar lights have been installed, 8000 lumens each with remote and attached to 24-foot poles. Lights brighten when movement is near. Fence on parking lot side will be moved in, and lot improvements will be done in stages. Tractor Supply is noted as possible donor for the new park area. Motion made by Director Roeder-German to start phase one of project, second by Director Craig. Board unanimously approves to move forward with improvements. Top of the list is ladybug, caterpillar, and butterfly to be focal points of the play area. Canopy cost to be researched also. Current basketball court is approximately 30’ by 60’. Discussion held about the expansion of the area as this seems to be popular with the community. Outside perimeter of the park was measured and determined to be just under one quarter mile. Board would like to see a walking path mapped out and will work on that project also.

        i. Director Low shares with the Board that animal waste is not being picked up and disposed of by park visitors. Board agrees to post signs and notice on park websites and re-visit this issue in the future.

    b. Venner Park— Director Low suggests a workout area in the park. Director Stradling indicates that ground under swings needs evaluated for better long-term materials. President Schendel is still exploring internet options and indicates Starlink may work in the area.

6. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel. Grant checks from the State of California received and shared with the Board. Other items reviewed; no action taken.

7. Office Building and Area: Al Fiero is back in Barstow and should be back to trim and clean the yard around the office. Bob’s Cooling suggests a seal around the AC/Heating unit on the office roof. Carol will contact them.

8. General Manager’s report (attached): Written report submitted to the Board prior to meeting. Reviewed, no issues for discussion. The office will be closed the week of March 24th and re-open April 2nd or 3rd.

9. Directors’ Comments (New Business/Ideas/Discussion): Director Low suggests parking stops for vehicles placed where needed on Beryl St. President Schendel indicates clean up needs to be done on and around L Street near the freeway on and offramps. Suggests contacting local organizations for assistance. Director Craig expresses the desire for a splash pad at the park.

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

Adjournment at 7:13 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

Park Rules for Barstow Heights Parks

 

April 22, 2025 Meeting Agenda

Agenda for April 22, 2025 Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday April 22, 2025 - 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Facilitator: President Schendel

Directors: G. Low, R. Stradling, B. Roeder-German, R. Craig

1. Call to order and Flag Salute

2. Roll call/Acknowledgment of guests/public comments/questions

3. Items for Approval

    Minutes of March 18, 2025

    Financial/reconciliation report (deferred)

    Financial Transaction Print-out

4. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up

5. Parks

    a. Barstow Heights

    b. Venner

6. Correspondence

7. Office Building and Area

8. General Manager’s Report

9. Director’s Comments

10. Exec Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A)/Personnel GC54957.1

Next Meeting Date: May 27, 2025 @ 6:00pm