June 23, 2020 Minutes (Approved 8/25/2020)

 *****Approved August 25, 2020*****

1. Meeting called to order at 6:04 by President Stapp, Pledge of Allegiance led by President Stapp.
2. Directors present: Daryl Schendel, Gene Low and Jim Stradling. No guests present.
3. Approval/consent items:
Minutes of 5/26/2020, financial reports and bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Low to approve with a second by Director Schendel. Motion carried/items approved with no opposition.
4. Correspondence: President Stapp reviews, correspondence from LAFCO noted and sent for information only.
5. Parks:
a. Barstow Heights Park—
b. Venner Park—
Relating to both parks; Director Low walked through Venner park with Troy Burnett and Al Fiero regarding weed removal and trimming. Currently City of Barstow is only maintaining grass. Motion made by Director Low to hire Troy Burnett for weed removal/trimming, second by Director Stradling, motion approved, no opposition.
Ground covering for parks discussed. Board agrees to further research options and ask City what is used for those parks. Carol will get information
Replacement trees will now need to be planted in the fall due to current hot weather. Prices for fruitless mulberry and pepper trees will be sought.
6. Office building and area: Sign for building still needs put up. Carol will follow up with Gregg Lint and Jerry Linebaugh for bids for installation.
7. Written General Manager’s report was submitted to Board in advance for review. Possible change for Internet provider suggested as Alarm will require upgrade in the future. Registrar of Voters office to be contacted regarding vacancy and possible fill at November election. Carol to contact City for possible July meeting for contract renewal. SDRMA insurance premium is due. Written report to become a part of these minutes.
8. Directors’ reports. None given.
a. Director Schendel to complete sexual harassment training class.
9. Board Officers. After short discussion, officers remain as President Stapp and V.P. Schendel.
10. Off Road area above Linda Vista. Area between I and J Streets has been brought to the attention of the Board. Purposely placed items of damage have been discovered in the area. Will verify who owns the property.
11. Executive Session pursuant to GC 54956.9(A) is not required. GC 54957.1 is called out of order at 6:08 p.m. as Board goes into private session for discussion of General Manager performance evaluation.
a. GM wage: At 6:18 open session continues. Carol is thanked for an excellent job done for the Board and wage is increased to $23 per hour effective 6/23/2020.

Adjournment at 7:14 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Director Stradling will be on vacation)
Submitted by
Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

A Note from Supervisor Lovingood: Saving Lives on Hwy 395

It has been an honor to be your County Supervisor for these past nearly eight years. We’ve launched many initiatives and projects that have made the lives of local residents better. One project that stands out was initiated in 2018 when we saw a sharp rise in major injury and fatal traffic accidents on Highway 395. In order to address this concern, we brought together several agencies and formed the Highway 395 Task Force to find and implement solutions.

What we learned is that the accidents were almost invariably caused by illegal passing over the double-yellow and double-double-yellow lines.

Solutions our concerns included the area California Highway Patrol launching increased air and ground enforcement operations. Caltrans pushed forward with widening shoulders, a 4-foot median buffer in sections, centerline rumble strips and other improvements. And we had consensus that delineators – fiberglass paddles – would be a good deterrent to illegal passing.

Today I am pleased to report that the solutions are working.

Officer Steven Rogers of the CHP station in Barstow reports from Aug. 1, 2019 to Aug. 1, 2020 there has not been a fatal collision on the portion of 395 patrolled by Barstow CHP.

And Victorville CHP Officer Mike Mumford reported, “Thanks to the San Bernardino County 1st District Supervisor and Caltrans, I can say that CHP has not investigated one fatal head on collision in these areas on US-395 since the delineators were erected. This has undoubtedly prevented loss of life on our desert highway.”

I want to thank our partner agencies for their proactive work in helping to bring effective solutions to this well-traveled roadway.

Agenda for August 25, 2020 Meeting

 

      Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 - 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Facilitator: President Rob Stapp                   Directors: Daryl Schendel, Gene Low, Jim Stradling

1. Call to order and Flag Salute
2. Roll call/Acknowledgment of guests/public comments/questions
3. Approval/Consent Items
    Minutes of June 23, 2020
    Financial/reconciliation reports (2 months)
    Financial Transaction print out
4. Correspondence
5. Parks
    a. Barstow Heights (trees, wood chips/rubber)
    b. Venner (wood chips/rubber)
6. Office Building and Area (sign and alarm)
7. General Manager’s Report
8. Directors’ Report (roundtable)
9. Registrar of Voters/Election Information
10. Executive Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A) and Personnel GC54957.1
Adjournment -- Next Meeting Date: September 22, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

 

 

I-15 Barstow Pavement Rehabilitation Project

(Barstow)–The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in partnership with Sully-Miller Contracting Company is expected to begin work on the $15 million cold plane and asphalt concrete pavement rehabilitation project in the City of Barstow later this month on Monday, August 24th. The project limits range from 1.2 miles South of Sidewinder Road Overcrossing (Outlet Center Drive) to Mojave River Bridge.

 Most mainline closures will be conducted during the nighttime hours in order to mitigate impacts to travel during commuting hours. The project will also require shoulder work and ramp closures. The estimated completion of this project is mid-June of 2021. 

Know before you go! To stay on top of roadwork in the Inland Empire go to Caltrans District 8 and sign up for commuter alerts. Follow us for the latest information on Facebook and Twitter. To assist in planning your commute, view live traffic conditions using QuickMap and planned lane closures. 

For those with sensory disabilities requiring alternate formats (i.e. Braille, large print, sign language interpreter, etc.) and those needing information in a language other than English, please contact Philip Havins at 909-383-6799 or TTY 711