January 21, 2020 Minutes (approved 2/25/2020)

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

5:30 p.m.

1.  Meeting called to order at 5:30 by President Stapp and leads Pledge of Allegiance

2.  Directors present: Daryl Schendel, Gene Low and Jim Stradling.

          A.  Guests present: Kyle Woolley                                            

3.  Approval/consent items:

Minutes of 11/22/19, financial reports and bills/issued checks.  Motion by Director Schendel to approve with a second by Director Low.  Motion carried/items approved with no opposition.

4.  Correspondence:  President Stapp briefly reviews and indicates he will review in more detail and report back to Board.

5.  Parks:  

          a.   Barstow Heights Park—Removal of cottonwood trees brought for vote.  Motion made by Director Stradling to have two trees removed by Tree Pros at a cost of $1850, second by Director Stradling.  Director Lowe abstains from vote.  Motion carried, no opposition.  Tree replacement will be done during next seasonal planting.

          b.  Venner Park—Reported canopy damage was not found by President Stapp or Mr. Woolley upon inspection.  Cables were recently tightened.

          c.  Park Maintenance Agreement—Meeting was held on 12/17/19 with City personnel, follow up meeting for April or May.

          Regarding both parks.  Mr. Woolley gives written and oral report of condition.  City to repair swings and lifting rubber at Venner park.  Both parks need more wood chips.  Mr. Woolley recommends looking into ADA compliant materials.  Signage at Venner Park has some exposed metal which City will fix.  Updated address and CPR signs will be ordered by City and placed at both parks.  Re-keying of locks is in progress.  Old camera on top of light pole at H Street park will be removed by the City.

6.  Office building and area:  Gregg Lint is waiting for warmer weather (6o degrees) before starting painting.  Sign is done and waiting for completion of painting of building.  President Stapp notes a possible water leak by bush in front of office.  Carol will ask Al Fiero to check it.  New furniture is awaiting assembly.       

7.  Written General Manager’s report was submitted to Board in advance for review.  No questions from Board.  Additional comments; Carol will check into the credit incentive offered by SDRMA in lieu of the quarterly safety report.  2019 tax information will be sent to Debbie at Stewart’s Tax this week. Report will be a permanent part of these minutes.

8.  Directors’ reports.  None given.

          a.  Ethics training for Board.  President Stapp and Carol will both follow up with CSDA for status.

9.  Roundtable.   None.

10.  Executive Session pursuant to GC 54956.9(A) and GC 54957.1 is not required.

Adjournment at 5:55 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting:  Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk