April 25, 2023 Meeting

Approved May 23, 2023

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

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: Low, Stradling, Roeder-German and Rebecca Craig all present. No guests present.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 3/28/2023 and print out of bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Stradling to approve with a second by Director Low. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.

4. Parks: Ms. Ellis is not present. She is on extended leave. Board informed that Lucas Crank is covering her duties. Reports on both parks received 4/25/2023 and reviewed by Board. Some questions, Carol will contact Mr. Crank for clarification.

a. Barstow Heights Park— report says some vandalism and BBQ’s need addressed. Board notes outside perimeter needs weeds removed and area cleaned up (City takes care of inside of park). Reyes Landscaping is contacted for bid, will provide on 4/26. Director Low moves to hire crew for one time clean up for a total up to $600 for both parks, Director Craig seconds motion. Motion carried/approved, no discussion/opposition. Director Low indicates that dumpster needs moved and turned around as wind continues to blow the lid open and birds are making a mess with the trash. Also, additional pick-ups are discussed. Carol will contact Burrtec.

b. Venner Park— report notes problems with vandalism, restrooms and BBQs need addressed. Raised sidewalks are also noted.

5. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel. No items to address.

6. Office Building and Area: Multiple squirrels have been relocated. Nothing else to address.

7. General Manager’s report: Written report given to Directors prior to meeting. Carol indicates a new computer is needed due to lagging and age of system. Carol will check on some systems. President Schendel notes that Ken Colbly may be able to help with computer and will bid on camera replacements for the surveillance system. Other grant writers will be sought for help with future efforts.

8. Directors’ Reports (roundtable): Offered only by Director Roeder-German. Suggests possible name for future park, “Tommy Craig Hiking Trails” on corner of H Street and Linda Vista. Also, proposes new equipment for the H Street Park with a fantasy theme. President Schendel shares that the water leak on Windy Pass and M Street is still an issue. Director Stradling shares that a town hall meeting will take place on 4/26 regarding the new BNSF development if anyone is interested in attending. No other reports offered.

9. Executive Session: Not needed.

Adjournment at 7:09 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

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Agenda for May 23, 2023 Board Meeting

Agenda for May 23, 2023 Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 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. Approval/Consent Items
    Minutes of April 25, 2023
    Financial/reconciliation report
    Financial Transaction print-out
4. Parks (inspection reports)
    a. Barstow Heights
    b. Venner
5. Correspondence
6. Office Building and Area
7. General Manager’s Report
8. Directors’ Reports (roundtable)
9. Executive Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A) and Personnel GC54957.1
10. Budget Review

Next Meeting Date: June 28, 2023
(I will be taking my son to the airport on 6/27)

Minutes of March 28, 2023 (Approved 4/25/2023)

APPROVED APRIL 25, 2023

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:02 by President Schendel who leads Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Directors/Guests present: Low, Stradling, Roeder-German and Rebecca Craig (present by phone while enroute to meeting). No guests present.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 2/28/2023 and print out of bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Stradling to approve with a second by Director Roeder-German. Motion carried/items approved with no discussion/opposition.

4. Parks
Ms. Ellis is not present, no reports available. Playground audits on both parks done by Dynacon on 3/3/2023 made available to Board for prior review.
    a. Barstow Heights Park— some squirrels have been re-located. New park signs discussed by Board. Board will bring back ideas to next meeting. Board discusses hiring grant writer for next meeting and possibly to write/apply for new grants. Motion by Director Roeder-German, second by Director Low. Motion carried/no opposition. Carol will contact company. Board recommends audit be sent to City for review of repairs needed.
    b. Venner Park— Audit indicates equipment needs replaced. Prior to this meeting arrangements were made with Pacific Play to revise plan of new equipment being installed at H Street Park and instead, move it to Venner. Equipment will arrive next week with installation to take place shortly after. Carol will further look into prior grant approval from OGALS being transferred to Venner park.

5. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel. Power outage to take place on 4/7/2023 that will affect H Street. Letter received from SBCo Auditor indicating tax-defaulted properties going up for auction. No further items to address.

6. Office Building and Area: Nothing to address.

7. General Manager’s report: Written report given to Directors prior to meeting. Nothing to add. Based on report, motion made by Director Roeder-German to pay regular bills with online banking, second by Director Craig, motion carried, no opposition/discussion. Carol will check on getting this started.

8. Directors’ Reports (roundtable): Offered only by Director Craig with suggestions for park name on the corner of H Street and Linda Vista when time presents. President Schendel shares that the hole was patched that caused the water leak on Windy Pass. Director Stradling talks about future plans for the park on the hilltop of H Street, courts, dog park, walking paths. Things that will keep some of the natural terrain.

9. Executive Session: Not needed.
Adjournment at 7:07 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk 

Agenda for April 25, 2023 Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - 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. Approval/Consent Items

Minutes of March 28, 2023

Financial Transaction print-out

4. Parks (inspection reports)

    a. Barstow Heights

    b. Venner

5. Correspondence

6. Office Building and Area

7. General Manager’s Report

8. Directors’ Reports (roundtable)

9. Executive Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A) and Personnel GC54957.1

Next Meeting Date: May 23, 2023

Minutes of February 28, 2023

Approved March 28, 2023

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Approved March 28, 2023

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:01 by President Schendel. Director Low leads Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Directors/Guests present: Low, Stradling, Roeder-German and Rebecca Craig. Guests, Scott Walker; Sabrina Ellis from City of Barstow, are present. Mr. Walker inquires to Board about various issues in the Heights area, new water tank operation, street light on the corner of H and Rimrock, ideas for lot at H Street park where water tank was.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 1/24/2023, and print out of bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Stradling to approve with a second by Director Roeder-German. Motion carried/items approved with no discussion/opposition.

4. Auditor – Paul Kaymark:

Board connected via Zoom. Mr. Kaymark does not join during the meeting. Matter is deferred to a later time.

5. Parks

Ms. Ellis is present, provides reports to Board on both parks. No significant issues to address. City will replace some fencing at H Street that was damaged.

a. Barstow Heights Park— horseshoe stake needs replaced. City is currently re-seeding grass area. Also noted by Director Low is that some nuts are missing on the overhead canopy. City will check.

b. Venner Park— Lower playground there is graffiti that needs cleaned.

Ms. Ellis informs Board of Easter celebration at the Sportspark on 4/1/2023.

6. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel. Nothing to address.

7. Office Building and Area: Gate latch was replaced. Squirrels are still making new holes.

8. General Manager’s report: Written report given to Directors prior to meeting. In addition to report Carol notes questionnaire was submitted to SDRMA in time for the $75 credit toward premium. Also, Board agrees that certain decisions and actions via email are acceptable to them. Carol will look into rules, if any, regarding that.

9. Directors’ Reports (roundtable): Offered only by Director Roeder-German who makes a motion to hire grant writer Moore Consulting in Apple Valley to execute further grants. Second from Director Low, motion carried, no opposition.

10. Executive Session: Not needed.

Adjournment at 7:11 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

Agenda for March 238, 2023 Meeting

Agenda for March 28, 2023 meeting.

Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 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. Approval/Consent Items
Minutes of February 28, 2023
Financial/reconciliation report (Jan/Feb)
Financial Transaction print-out
4. Parks (inspection reports)
    a. Barstow Heights
    b. Venner
5. Correspondence
6. Office Building and Area
7. General Manager’s Report
8. Directors’ Reports (roundtable)
9. Executive Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A) and Personnel GC54957.1
Next Meeting Date: April 25, 2023

Minutes of January 24, 2023

Approved 2/28/2023

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:05 by Vice President Schendel who leads Pledge of Allegiance.

     a. Returning and new Board members Blythe Roeder-German and Rebecca Craig are sworn in by Carol. Board discusses and agrees on officers, Director Schendel will serve as President (motion by Director Low, second by Director Roeder-German, motion passed-no opposition); Director Low will serve as Vice President (motion by Director Craig, second by Director Roeder-German, motion passed-no opposition).

Board assignments. President Schendel will continue to review and sign bank reconciles. Signers on bank account will be President Schendel, Director Low, Director Roeder-German and General Manager (motion by Director Low, second by Director Stradling, motion passed-no opposition).

Regular business proceeds with President Schendel as Meeting Facilitator.

2. Directors/Guests present: Low, Stradling, Roeder-German and Rebecca Craig. Guests, Robert Stapp and Sabrina Ellis from City of Barstow, are present. Past President Robert Stapp returns basketball hoop, squirrel eradication supplies and keys to District.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 11/29/2022, financial reconciliations and bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Low to approve with a second by Director Roeder-German. Motion carried/items approved with no discussion/opposition.

4. Parks:

Ms. Ellis is present, provides reports to Board on both parks. Board will check area as well. Director Low notes ravens are making the biggest mess at the dumpsters. President Schendel notes area where water tank was is 150 x 65 feet.

    a. Barstow Heights Park— graffiti, minor repairs and fixes noted.

i. Existing equipment. Discussion held; prior inspection report reviewed. Motion by Director Low to hire certified inspector to inspect equipment at both parks, second by Director Stradling, motion passed-no opposition). Carol will research.

    b. Venner Park— Possibility of installation of pickle ball courts (44x20 each) discussed. Fence repair needed and horse shoe pit needs a stake. Park Maintenance will look into fixing.

5. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel. County tax allocation to District for FY 2022-23 of $79,449 is disclosed from Assessor notice.

6. Office Building and Area: Gate latch is bent from forced entry from park visitor retrieving ball. President Schendel will contact C&M Fence for repair.

7. General Manager’s report: Written report given to Directors prior to meeting. Item #2: Photos of signs will be sent to Board. Sign printer to be found. Item #3: Internet is a problem at times. Carol will check on FiOS with Frontier. Item #5 Carol will contact Alarm Company and ask if quote can be extended for a month. Auditor Paul Kaymark requests to be on next month's agenda, Board agrees. Bord notified that Form 700 for the State is due April 1, 2023. Board indicates receiving meeting documents via email is adequate. Carol will take any correspondence that needs to be reviewed closely to President Schendel.

8. Directors’ Reports (roundtable): Offered by Director Low who indicates he spoke to people selling Tamales and was told that a “sheriff” who is a relative said it was “okay”. Carol will check with CSD and SDRMA regarding vendor sales on property. Director Craig thanks Board for welcoming her and is exciting to serve the community. President Schendel notes water running on the corner of Windy Pass and M street. No other reports/information given.

9. Executive Session: Not needed.

Adjournment at 7:10 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk