1. Meeting called to order at 6:14 by President Schendel, Director Low leads Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Directors/Guests present: Director Craig not present, all other Directors present.
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 4/28/2026, print out of bills/issued checks, March, and April financials. Motion by Director Low second by Director Stradling. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.
4. Directors Comments/New Business:
Director Roeder-German mentions mural ideas and presents alternatives more cost effective to the Board, after discussion and reviewing current status with the Park Maintenance Agreement with the City of Barstow, and realizing that park maintenance costs could increase significantly, Board agrees to alternative options. Letter will be sent to Ms. Laraman-Brockhurst.
Director Low indicates trees on park border are just about back to where they should be and should not be trimmed any shorter.
President Schendel indicates he may have a new option for cameras/surveillance options for both parks. Additional “No Soliciting” signs were hung by Director Stradling inside the park fence of the H Street parking lot. These were to specifically address the unauthorized vendors who have been setting up in the afternoons/early evenings. However, they continue to ignore the posting. They have been spoken to more than two times by President Schendel. Further action to be explored. The only vendor that has Board permission to be on the premises is the people who set up in the mornings and comply with Board issued guideline to them. Playground equipment on order will most likely be installed by fence company.
Director Stradling confirms canopies are on the list for the new play area and suggests that more/better lighting be installed for the basketball court.
5. Pending Business/Updates/Follow-up:
Park Maintenance Agreement--- No updates. City is asking for a list of planned projects with costs, timeline, and completion dates. President Schendel will work on something for them.
Mural --- See notes above.
Park Rules sign installation – Director Stradling will oversee this task.
6. Parks: Directors
a. Barstow Heights Park— Tai Chi is going great. Director Roeder-German mentions some kids in the park on Monday trashing areas of the park. Notices will be posted on District’s social media and website.
b. Venner Park— Exercise equipment discussed. Board will review website links.
i. Cameras—Discussion held, Ring, other options, and installation by High Desert Alarm to be evaluated. Placement to be determined.
ii. Exercise equipment—Available area to be measured.
7. Correspondence: Reviewed by Board. Notice from SDRMA provided to Board of need for current building valuation. President Schendel will investigate some kind of appraisal.
8. Office Building and Area: No action taken.
9. General Manager’s report (attached): Report reviewed. Annual budget is due soon and is usually done at the May meeting. Other issues have needed priority this last month. Carol will prepare the worksheet and send out to the Board for review, updates, and approval at the June meeting.
10. Executive Session/Personnel GC54957.1: Not required.
Adjournment at 7:14 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by Carol Mauk, General Manager/Secretary/Clerk
