Approved 4/27/2021
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
6:00 p.m.
1. Meeting called to order at 6:00 by President Stapp, Director Low leads Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Directors present: Daryl Schendel, Gene Low and Jim Stradling. Director Blythe Roeder-German is not present. Guest Kyle Woolley present.
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 2/2/2021, financial reports and bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Low to approve with a second by Director Stradling. Motion carried/items approved with no opposition. Director Schendel abstains as he was not present at meeting.
4. Correspondence: Some items of correspondence reviewed by President Stapp. Letter from Fay Barnes indicating his retirement and H&B is taking over. Notice from State of California that government agencies are required to have a Covid Prevention program on file. Mr. Woolley indicates he has a template that he can send to Carol to get that started. County auctioning property, website provided. New Board Members Handbook available and will be given to Director Roeder-German.
5. Parks:
Mr. Woolley has been pulled to other departments along with his duties for the parks. Also indicated that the Harvey House will be opening soon. The swings and/or seats in the parks are being repaired or replaced as needed. City has stocked up on parts and repair or replacement can happen faster. Director Low notes wood chips have already been “kicked” out of the area under the swings. Mr. Woolley talks about rubber mats that could be installed. Discussion of pending grant held by Board with Mr. Woolley. Board is eager to know if the District will be getting any of the available funds. Discussion of park equipment replacement held. Mr. Woolley mentions a company selling equipment at 50% off, information will be sent to Carol.
The basketball nets at both parks were replaced by Director Stradling. Backboards were checked and everything seems to be in good shape. President Stapp asks Carol to order more to have on hand for next time.
a. Barstow Heights Park— New wood chips have been placed in the playground area. President Stapp addressed the squirrel population on 3/18/2021, but there are several in the fenced Water Company area that cannot be reached. Board members have noticed an American Towing tow truck parked on the Rimrock side of H Street park and question legality of placement. Carol will investigate that to see who has jurisdiction.
b. Venner Park—New wood chips have been placed in the playground area. Broken drive-in gate has been fixed, but Mr. Woolley indicates it will have to be re-done. A spring toy at the park is broken and needs replaced. Verification of who is required to install needs to be obtained first.
6. Office/work hours remainder of 2020: Carol requests closure of office the week of December 21 and 28, 2020. Board agrees. Carol will check mail and address any immediate issues that may come up.
7. Office Building and Area: No issues, all is good.
8. Written/Oral General Manager’s report: Written report to become a part of these minutes. Carol notes City of Barstow is having a “Shred-fest” on 4/17/2021 and she will take outdated documents for destruction.
9. Directors’ reports: Director Schendel informs everyone that thieves are stealing catalytic converters all over the area and to beware. No reports from remaining Directors.
10. Executive Session pursuant to GC 54956.9(A) and GC 54957.1(a)(6) is not required.
Adjournment at 6:48
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by
Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk
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