Tai Chi at H Street Park

 

Minutes of February 24, 2026

Minutes of February 24, 2026

(approved March 24, 2026)

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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 Craig not present, all other Directors present. Guests Kenneth Chapa and David Spain present.

            Guests speak:

                    Ken Chapa: Assistant City Manager for Barstow is present, and discussion held regarding contract with city. Water bills for previous year were provided to Directors and discussed. City is proposing District share cost of water bills. Director Roeeder-German suggests 65/35 split as current water costs would impact the District’s ability to operate efficiently. Board also discusses work that has been performed by city workers and additional that could be added. Mr. Chapa indicates that new revenue is expected for the city in the next 18 months and it is possible the city could assist with park improvements. Board will discuss and submit a preliminary proposal before next meeting.

                    David Spain: Present and has been given $500 for prior work. Board discusses final compensation for his time and expense on the development of wall mural. Motion by President Schendel to issue $750 to Mr. Spain is made, second by Director Low, motion carried and unanimously approved by Board. Final payment of $750 is made on this date.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 1/27/2026, print out of bills/issued checks (financials deferred to March) Motion by Director Stradling second by Director Roeder-German. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.

4. Directors Comments:

Director Low and his wife removed the metal furniture object that was an eyesore at the corner of H Street and Rimrock which was a display of posted signs. He also contacted the City regarding the man who brings a cooker and sells food on the “city” side of H Street. He was told to “go ask him.”

Director Stradling inquired about the lawsuit that the District has received information about. Subpoena was emailed to the District to produce the Park Maintenance Agreement with the City of Barstow.

5. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up:

Park Maintenance Agreement--- Ken Chapa present and discussion held.

Mural --- Board agrees to and will continue on project with Jane Laraman-Brockhurst with Main Street Murals.

6. Parks:

a. Barstow Heights Park—

i. Equipment placement—Planning discussed to install butterfly and caterpillar equipment in the upper part of the enclosure. Dirt needs leveled and compacted.

b. Venner Park—

i. \Cameras—President Schendel asks Board to investigate some options, to see what choices are available within reasonable cost. Ring and solar are possibilities.

ii. Exercise equipment—Decision put on hold for further updates and information.

7. Correspondence: Reviewed and nothing to address by Board.

8. Office Building and Area: No updates to share.

9. General Manager’s report (attached): No written report for the month. Updates shared during agenda items discussion.

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

Adjournment at 7:36 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by Carol Mauk, General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

Agenda for March 24, 2026 Meeting

 Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday March 24, 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 February 24, 2026

Financial/reconciliation report deferred to April

Financial Transaction Print-out (last meeting to 2/19)

4. Directors Comments/New Business

5. Pending Business/Updates/Follow-up

            Park Maintenance Agreement w/City of Barstow

            Mural

6. Parks  

            a.  Barstow Heights

                        (1) equipment placement and more

            b.  Venner (grant money still available)

                        (1) cameras

                        (2) exercise equipment

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: April 28, 2026

Minutes of January 27, 2026

Approved 2-24-2026

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

6:00 p.m.

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

2. Directors/Guests present: All Directors present. Guest Kenneth Chapa present.

Guests speak:

Ken Chapa: Assistant City Manager for Barstow is present and addresses the Board. City and District enter into a month-to-month agreement until definite direction can be reached that is acceptable to both parties. In researching the prior agreement(s) the District entered into with the now dissolved Barstow Park and Recreation District and subsequently the City of Barstow, no definite amounts have been found. Currently it has been determined that there has been no tax revenue dispersed to the City. The City of Barstow wants to continue a contract with the District, therefore, an alternate plan needs to be developed. One suggestion is to split the utilities for both parks between the District and the City, with a top out at $30,000. It is estimated that on average City employees work 7-8 hours per week at the District parks. Discussion held and Director Roeder-German asks to see copies of the utility bills that have been paid by the City. Board wants to further discuss the matter and will update the issue at the next meeting.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 10/28/2025, print out of bills/issued checks, and reconciliations report for Oct/Nov/Dec, Motion by Director Low second by Director Roeder-German. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.

4. Directors Comments:

Director Roeder-German would like to see bulletin boards placed at both parks for placement of community notices from residents. Board agrees and will investigate costs. She also emphasizes that remaining grant money for Venner needs to get used. Exercise equipment is suggested and will be investigated.

Director Stradling indicates he has found some boulders for possible placement in the new play area at H Street Park.

Regarding notice of a lawsuit, after reviewing recommendation received from SDRMA, Director Low makes motion to follow recommendations and “recommend rejection/denial of the tender “. Second by Director Roeder-German. Motion carried and unanimously approved by Board.

5. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up:

Mural --- Board discussion concludes that a new direction will be taken. David Spain to be notified in writing as soon as possible.

Playground equipment –Dinosaur items are still pending.

Park Maintenance Agreement--- Ken Chapa present and discussion held.

6. Parks:

a. Barstow Heights Park— Board discusses the new playground equipment placement and concrete platform for equipment. Dinosaur equipment is still pending. A walking path is still being considered around the park perimeter.

b. Venner Park— President Schendel indicates that there should be a bid for cameras soon. Exercise equipment placed at various points in a designated area would be user friendly. Also discussed is resurfacing the basketball court. The above improvements would be covered by pending grant money. The remaining balance will be looked up and confirmed by Carol.

7. Correspondence: Several things reviewed, nothing to address by Board.

8. Office Building and Area: Office complex landscaping needs some fixing up of a few things.

9. General Manager’s report (attached): Written report submitted to the Board prior to meeting. Topics reviewed. Carol’s absence from the office. Office will be closed the weeks of February 9th and 16th and reopen on February 24th. Carol will most likely come into the office on February 19th to prepare for meeting on February 24th.

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

Adjournment at 7:32 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by Carol Mauk, General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

Agenda for February 24, 2026 Meeting

 Agenda for February 24, 2026 Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday February 24, 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 January 27, 2026

    Financial/reconciliation report deferred to March

    Financial Transaction Print-out (last meeting to 2/19)

4. Directors Comments/New Business

5. Pending Business/Updates/Follow-up

    Park Maintenance Agreement w/City of Barstow

    Mural

6. Parks

    a. Barstow Heights

        (1) equipment placement and more

     b. Venner (grant money still available)

        (1) cameras

        (2) exercise equipment

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: March 24, 2026

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Office Closure

 

The office will be closed

The weeks of February 9, 2026 and February 16, 2026

and re-open on

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Thank you

Minutes of October 28, 2025

Approved January 27, 2026

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

6:00 p.m.

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

2. Directors/Guests present: Director Craig not present, all other Directors present. Guests Kenneth Chapa, and David Spain present.

Guests speak:

Ken Chappa: Assistant City Manager for Barstow is present and addresses the Board. Here to share the signed temporary extension with the City of Barstow for the parks maintenance agreement. The extension is effective 10/27/2025 for 90 days. The City wanted more time to determine if property taxes received offset the costs to the City. They are looking to identify the taxing areas. City’s intent is to continue the service. It is noted that the City pays around $60,000 in water bills a year and $4-5,000 in electrical for both parks. Basically, the City covers the fields of the parks, while the District covers the structures and area.

David Spain: Costs are presented to Board for a billboard type of mural. Board determines that they want the mural on plywood that will be attached to the building and framed in with two by fours. Mr. Spain indicates completion could take two to three months. Motion made by Director Roeder-German to provide $250 for purchase of plywood to Mr. Spain. Second by Director Low. Motion passed unanimously. Treated ¾ inch plywood to be purchased by Mr. Spain who will stop by and pick up a check from Carol.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 9/23/2025, print out of bills/issued checks, and reconciliations report for August, Motion by Director Stradling second by Director Low. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.

4. Directors Comments:

Trees on the outside perimeter of H Street Park were trimmed too high. Director Low requests they remain long enough for residents who live next to the park to have privacy. Carol will contact landscapers.

Director Roeder-German makes motion to recess meetings for the remainder of 2025 due to scheduling conflicts of staff and holiday season timing. Second by President Schendel passed unanimously.

5. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up:

Mural --- David Spain present see updates in number two.

Playground equipment –Dinosaur items are still pending. Butterfly and caterpillar have been received.

6. Parks:

a. Barstow Heights Park— Board discusses the perimeter around park which is determined to be one-fifth of a mile. Will explore a path of about three feet wide with a border.

Board surveys fenced area for new playground. Equipment and boulder placement are discussed. placement and boulders for the area.

b. Venner Park— President Schendel is getting bids for cameras. Board wants to explore installing updated exercise equipment.

7. Correspondence: None to review.

8. Office Building and Area: Wiring on top of the office building needs replaced. Carol will contact an electrician. No other updates given.

9. General Manager’s report (attached): Written report submitted to the Board prior to meeting. Topics reviewed. Update on Carol’s upcoming absences from the office. The office will be closed the weeks of November 10th and 17th and reopen on November 25th.

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

Adjournment at 7:22 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by Carol Mauk, General Manager/Secretary/Clerk