Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Minutes of August 27, 2024

Approved September 24, 2024

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
6:00 p.m.
1. Meeting called to order at 6:03 by President Schendel, Director Stradling leads Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Directors/Guests present: Director Low not present, all others present. Guests Ken Kolbly, Shane and Linda Brown of HS Brown Construction, Shane Smith of Longhorn Electric also present.
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 7/23/2024, print out of bills/issued checks, financials and reconciles. Motion by Director Stradling to approve with a second by Director Craig. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.
4. New Business/Roundtable (Directors’ comments): President Schendel informs Board of mail theft occurring in the Heights area. Notice was provided to authorities and information posted on social media. Director Stradling notifies everyone he will be on vacation for the September meeting.
5. Parks: No written reports received. Carol provides information received in emails.
    a. Barstow Heights Park—Pickle ball courts discussion held with guests. HS Brown Const. would do all the work except for electrical (to Longhorn Electric) and fence (to C&M Fence). For terraced courts, three would fit with stairs to each court and retaining wall required on three sides with fencing on top of that. Park benches at each level, with separation fencing at each level and timed lighting. Required engineering and permit draws to be taken care of by District. Board will discuss further, do research, and determine what is best for the area.
Ken Kolbly provides information on Starlink Internet service and camera system for the park. Minor issue with the cameras, but it should be resolved very easily. Otherwise, all working fine.
    b. Venner Park—Ken also informs Board that Starlink could be linked from H Street to Venner Park but would be costly. Goal is to provide a camera system at Venner park. Other options will be investigated.
            i. Carol informs Board that a video meeting is set for next Wednesday with the grant representative to get reimbursement and more improvements going.
6. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel and shared. No action.
7. Office Building and Area:
    a. Workman’s Comp decision. Motion by Director Roeder-German to go with less expensive option of SDRMA coverage, second by Director Craig. Motion carried, no opposition. Board resolution reviewed and unanimously approved by Board.
    b. Purchasing policy update. Current policy reviewed and updated by Board. Dollar amount increased to $12,000 and a couple of minor changes. Policy will be updated and approved at next meeting.
8. General Manager’s report: Written report submitted to Board prior to meeting. Conflict of Interest Code will be emailed to Board and then updated in September.
9. Executive Session/Personnel GC54957.1: Not required.
Adjournment at 7:25 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by
Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Agenda for September 24, 2024 Meeting

Agenda for September 24, 2024 Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 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 August 27, 2024
Financial/reconciliation report (N/A, deferred to October)
Financial Transaction print-out
4. New Business/Roundtable (Directors’ comments)
5. Parks
a. Barstow Heights
b. Venner
6. Correspondence
7. Office, Building, and Area
a. Purchasing policy resolution
b. Conflict of Interest Code
8. General Manager’s Report
9. Exec Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A)/Personnel GC54957.1
Next Meeting Date: October 22, 2024

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

July 23, 2024 Minutes

Minutes of July 23, 2024 (approved August 27, 2024)

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:09 by President Schendel, Director Stradling leads Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Directors/Guests present: All Directors present. No guests.
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 6/25/2024, print out of bills/issued checks, financials and reconciles. Motion by Director Roeder-German to approve with a second by Director Craig. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.
4. New Business/Roundtable (Directors’ comments): Directors discuss purchasing Starlink Internet system as current Internet provider is not adequate for camera system. Motion by Director Low with a second by Director Stradling to purchase system. Motion carried, no opposition. Shade cover replacement is in progress. Director Roeder-German asks if canopies come with designs (for future purchase). Current purchasing policy is reviewed by Board and needs updated and will be addressed at August meeting.
5. Parks: No reports received.
     a. Barstow Heights Park— Per Director Low, water timers are off. Pickle ball courts discussed. Director Roeder-German provides diagrams and artwork for concept. New ten-foot chain link fencing with privacy on west and north of fencing. Current fencing can be moved to accommodate more room if needed. Proposed pickle ball courts, volleyball court, within one blue tennis court, marked and lined per standards. With lights, gates and desert landscaping. Mechanical locks with timers may be desirable.
    b. Venner Park—Tree damaged in windstorm and may need removed.
6. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel and shared. Nothing to review.
7. Office Building and Area: No matters to address.
8. General Manager’s report: Written report submitted to Board prior to meeting. Grant required document, Deed Restriction is signed and notarized and needs to be recorded with the County. Office in Hesperia. No other matters to address.
9. Executive Session/Personnel GC54957.1: Discussion held 7:10-7:16 out of the presence of Carol. Board offers .50 cent raise and increase of $100 per month for travel/gas expenses. Motion by Director Stradling to implement new salary with a second by Director Craig, motion carried/no opposition. New rate effective immediately with per hour rate retroactive for July.
Adjournment at 7:30 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by
Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Office Closed

 The office will be closed

August 29, 2024 and will

re-open on September 3, 2024



Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Agenda for August 27, 2024 Meeting

Agenda for August 27,2024 meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 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 23, 2024
        Financial/reconciliation report
        Financial Transaction print-out
4. New Business/Roundtable (Directors’ comments)
5. Parks
    a. Barstow Heights
            i. Pickle ball court
     b. Venner
             i. Improvements for grant
6. Correspondence
7. Office Building and Area
            a. Workman’s Comp decision
            b. Purchasing policy update
8. General Manager’s Report
9. Exec Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A)/Personnel GC54957.1

Next Meeting Date: September 24, 2024

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Mail Thefts

HEIGHTS RESIDENTS! BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THE FOLLOWING:

In the Heights area there is a four-door silver Honda going around steeling mail out of mailboxes. Some mail has been recovered. If you think you have had mail stolen, you can call 760-256-8473 to check if any of this mail belongs to you.
If you know this silver four door Honda, California license 9NFB062, please call the above number, or the office at 760-252-2262.

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Agenda for July 23, 2024 Meeting

Agenda for July 23, 2024 Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 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 25, 2024
            Financial/reconciliation report
            Financial Transaction print-out
4. New Business/Roundtable (Directors’ comments)
5. Parks
    a. Barstow Heights
     b. Venner
6. Correspondence
7. Office Building and Area
8. General Manager’s Report
9. Exec Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A)/Personnel GC54957.1 (Carol)
Next Meeting Date: August 27, 2024