Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Be Careful of Covid Scams

 Unfortunately, fraud reports have spiked due to uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and scammers exploiting the crisis to find new ways to cash in at the expense of residents. Below are examples provided by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of common frauds and tips on how to recognize them to avoid being scammed:

– Learn how to tell the difference between a real contact tracer and a scammer. Legitimate tracers need health information, not money or personal financial information.
– Don’t respond to texts, emails or calls about checks from the government. Here’s what you need to know.
– Ignore offers for vaccinations and home test kits. Scammers are selling products to treat or prevent COVID-19 without proof that they work.
– Be wary of ads for test kits. Most test kits being advertised have not been approved by the FDA, and aren’t necessarily accurate.
– Hang up on robocalls. Scammers are using illegal robocalls to pitch everything from low-priced health insurance to work-at-home schemes.
– Watch for emails claiming to be from the CDC or WHO. Use sites like coronavirus.gov and usa.gov/coronavirus to get the latest information. And don’t click on links from sources you don’t know.
– Do your homework when it comes to donations. Never donate in cash, by gift card, or by wiring money.


Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Office Closed

The office will be closed on Thursday, October 1st. Regular hours will resume October 6, 2020.

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Venner Park

The Board is aware of the issue regarding a canopy at Venner Park and are taking steps to correct it.



August 25, 2020 Minutes (approved 9/22/2020)

 *******Approved 9/22/2020*******

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
6:00 p.m.
1. Meeting called to order at 6:27 by President Stapp, Pledge of Allegiance led by President Stapp.
2. Directors present: Daryl Schendel, Gene Low and Jim Stradling. Guest Kyle Woolley present (late).
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 6/23/2020, 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 and notes that Kimberly Cox was elected to LAFCO Commission.
5. Parks:
a. Barstow Heights Park—
b. Venner Park—
Relating to both parks:
City trimmed trees inside locked area at Venner. Tree replacement at H St. is discussed, prices obtained by Carol and Director Schendel for fruitless mulberry trees. Kyle Woolley indicates City is on board to order replacement trees and plant. Board is receptive and will take further action at next month’s meeting if needed. Mr. Woolley also discusses with Board the current state of the parks and the staffing issues for the City. Currently staff is at a minimum and only necessary work is being done at all parks. City staff to explore moving wood chips from Venner to H St. to fill current voids. Empty places at Venner would then be filled with shaved rubber. More follow up next at next month’s meeting.
City has placed warning signs in parks relating to the Covid pandemic. Swings are still to be replaced, equipment is all area parks are only being replaced as breaking and classified as emergency at this time, basically due to staff shortage.
BHCSD contract with the City of Barstow expires in October. Meeting has been set with City personnel on September 14, 2020, time to be determined. President Stapp and Carol will attend meeting.
Director Low indicated the squirrel population is increasing. Directors Low and Stapp discuss future removal when weather cools down.
6. Office building and area: Sign for building will be replaced by Gregg Lint within a couple of weeks. The cameras that have bad lenses will cost about $600 to be replaced. Upgrade discussed at prior meeting is not required of current equipment. Motion by Director Low to replace two cameras at a cost of not to exceed $600 is made, second by Director Schendel, motion carries, no opposition.
7. Written General Manager’s report: Submitted to Board in advance for review. Brief discussion with Board regarding updated General Manager job description, By-Laws and Policies/Procedures manual. Carol is working on all of these and will submit to Board as completed for review, possible implementation and approval.
Written report to become a part of these minutes.
8. Directors’ reports: Director Low informs Board of the inability of Troy Burnett to trim mesquite trees at Venner due to locked gate of which this District has no key to unlock. City did trim those trees, but copies of said key(s) need to be provided. Carol will follow up with City regarding the issue.
No other reports given.
9. Registrar of Voters/Ballot: Due to Covid restrictions, confusion and vague communication, current Board members were unable to file candidacy papers for their open positions. No individual filed papers for the four open Board positions on the November ballot. ROV indicates a list of open offices/seats will go to the Board of Directors for subsequent appointment. Director Schendel noted “write-in” names and that option will be further explored. Board agrees to actively search for individual to fill open seat in time to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Carol will further research procedure.
10. Executive Session pursuant to GC 54956.9(A) and GC 54957.1(a)(6) is not required.
Adjournment at 7:33 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by
Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Agenda for September 22, 2020 Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - 6:00 p.m.

1. Call to order and Flag Salute
2. Roll call/Acknowledgment of guests/public comments/questions
3. Approval/Consent Items
Minutes of August 25, 2020
Financial/reconciliation reports
Financial Transaction print out
4. Correspondence
5. Parks – City Contract
a. Barstow Heights
b. Venner (canopy)
6. Office Building and Area
7. General Manager’s Report
8. Directors’ Report (roundtable)
9. Executive Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A) and Personnel GC54957.1

Adjournment -- Next Meeting Date: October 27, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 10, 2020

Information on Polling Places

 Preliminary information on voting places in the greater Barstow area.

CORA M HARPER FITNESS CENTER 841 BARSTOW RD BARSTOW 92311
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (BARSTOW) 404 E MOUNTAIN VIEW ST BARSTOW 92311
HI-DESERT WORD CENTER 30918 SOAPMINE RD BARSTOW 92311
HINKLEY SENIOR CENTER 35997 MOUNTAIN VIEW RD HINKLEY 92347
SENIOR CITIZENS BUILDING 33383 NEWBERRY RD NEWBERRY SPRINGS 92365
YERMO COMMUNITY SERVICES 38315 MC CORMICK ST YERMO 92398

Here is the link for more information or submitting comments, etc.
http://highdesertdaily.com/…/2020-presidential-general-el…/…