Minutes of July 22, 2026

Approved August 25, 2026

Minutes of July 28, 2026 (approved August 25, 2026)

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:06 by President Schendel, Director Craig leads Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Directors/Guests present: Director Roeder-German not present, all other Directors present. No guests were present.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 6/23/2026, print out of bills/issued checks, June financials. Motion for approval of all items by Director Low second by Director Craig. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.

4. Directors Comments/New Business:

Director Low reports that H St. Park was busy over the weekend. Dead/dying tree at H St Park needs addressed. Carol will notify the City. Current rules for the parks were put up at both locations.

President Schendel indicates that new equipment should be arriving in the next two weeks. DeLoss Equipment rentals is donating the use of a vehicle to move the equipment. Banner was put up on the office building. White poles in front need painted and frame needs installed. Image looks great.

Director Stradling asks about installing toddler swings at both parks. Board will investigate how many and where. He also says he can work on the dirt area in preparation for the new equipment and suggests a border of some king around the septic area.

5. Pending Business/Updates/Follow-up:

Nothing shared at meeting.

**After meeting Carol informs President Schendel that she received a call from SDRMA and they received only an empty envelope from the District. Insurance payment was sent in that envelope. Check has not cleared and a stop payment was put on the check immediately. New one is to be issued immediately and sent certified mail.**

6. Parks:

        a. Barstow Heights Park— Basketball net needs replaced.

        b. Venner Park— Exercise equipment, cameras, lighting for the basketball court, and swings are in the works.

7. Correspondence: Reviewed by Board. No action taken.

8. Office Building and Area: Carol will contact Nelson for work in the office yard area. Also, for evaluation of areas for grass removal.

9. General Manager’s report (attached): Report reviewed. Some discussion held. Board likes the idea of a parking lot sale at H St Park when weather cools down. Carol notifies Board of an additional absence in September. Bulletin Board lock needs some adjustment.

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

Adjournment at 6:47 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by Carol Mauk, General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

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Agenda for August 25, 2026 Meeting

Agenda for August 25, 2026 Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday August 25, 2026 - 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 July 28, 2026

    Financial/reconciliation report (July)

4. Directors Comments/New Business

5. Pending Business/Updates/Follow-up

6. Parks

    a. Barstow Heights (dead tree)

    b. Venner (grant money, $73692, still available)

        (1) cameras/exercise equipment/lighting

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: September 22, 2026

Minutes of June 23, 2026

Approved July 28, 2026

Minutes of June 23, 2026 (approved July 28, 2026)

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

6:00 p.m.

        1. Meeting called to order at 6:12 by President Schendel, Director Low leads Pledge of Allegiance.

        2. Directors/Guests present: Director Stradling not present, all other Directors present. Guests Ken Chapa & Frank Hilarides were present.

        3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 5/19/2026, print out of bills/issued checks, May financials. Motion by Director Craig second by Director Roeder-German. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.

        4. Directors Comments/New Business:

Director Low reports that H St. Park was busy over the weekend. Also, after lawn was mowed, big clumps of grass were left around the area.

President Schendel mentions the use of illegal fireworks mostly in the lower heights area. They have been shot off late hours disturbing residents and scaring dogs.

Director Craig asks who is responsible for keeping the animal waste bags stocked. City workers should be re-stocking supply.

        5. Pending Business/Updates/Follow-up:

Park Maintenance Agreement--- Assistant City Manager Ken Chapa present and discussion is held regarding the agreement. Board indicates they would request a delay in any major changes at this time due to pending costly improvements to the Heights’ parks. Those improvements include but are not limited to the following: completion of purchases, install and design of new play area at H Street Park that is in progress, bathroom remodels as needed at both parks, dog park, exercise equipment reorganization at both parks, and development of vacant land. Board estimates projects could be completed in three years. Also discussed is the removal of grass in areas that are not useful and that does not affect the aesthetics of the parks. All parties agree that the current watering schedule should be reviewed.

Mr. Chapa indicates that this information will be taken to the City Council before the meeting on July 21, 2026, and asks for a letter from the Board indicating the request to continue the contract with no major changes and a proposed capital improvement plan that includes a list of projects to be completed.

            Briefly addressed is the likely street extension of Veterans Parkway to the Barstow Outlet to alleviate truck traffic in the future. This could affect the operation of the District.

            Mural --- Completed and presented to Board by Director Roeder-German. Installation will be sought.

            Park Rules sign installation – Director Low will take signs and work on project.

        6. Parks:

Restroom upgrades for both parks—Frank Hilarides is present and presents an estimate for repair, replacement, and possible upgrades to the H Street Park restroom facility. After discussion Board would also like an estimate for Venner Park work as well. Mr. Hilarides will update his estimates for both parks and submit them for review. Motion made by Director Low to move forward with work, second by Director Roeder-German, motion passed, no opposition.

            a. Barstow Heights Park— No current updates.

            b. Venner Park— President Schendel suggests current exercise equipment at Venner be moved to H Street and upgrade and increase equipment at Venner.

        7. Correspondence: Reviewed by Board. No action taken.

        8. Office Building and Area: No action taken. Carol will contact Nelson for “sprucing up” of office yard area.

        9. General Manager’s report (attached): Report reviewed. Some discussion held. Director Craig is interested in taking on duties of Board Historian for the parks.

        10. Budget Workshop: Discussion held. 2026-27 budget adopted (see attached). Resolution 2026-1 adopted and passed 4-0 (Director Stradling absent)

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

Adjournment at 8:42 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by Carol Mauk, General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

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Agenda for July 28, 2026 Meeting

Agenda for July 28, 2026 Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday July 28, 2026 - 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 June 23, 2026

Financial/reconciliation report (June)

Financial Transaction Print-out (last meeting to 7/23)

4. Directors Comments/New Business

5. Pending Business/Updates/Follow-up

6. Parks

a. Barstow Heights

b. Venner (grant money, $73692, still available)

(1) cameras/exercise equipment/lighting

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: August 25, 2026

Notice of Election

 

Kids Fun Day!!!

 

Trash in the Parks

There has been an increase in trash in the parks. Please use the trash cans provided, they are regularly emptied. If it's the weekend and the cans around the parks are full, please use the dumpsters. If you see someone purposely or negligently trashing the parks, please take action. Call the authorities, take pictures, something to help stop this from happening. Your involvement is appreciated.