REGULAR MEETING MINUTES (approved 6/28/22)
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
6:00 p.m.
1. Meeting called to order at 5:58 by President Stapp, Pledge of Allegiance led by Director Roeder-German.
2. Directors present: All Directors present. Guests Kyle Woolley and Sabrina Ellis from City of Barstow present.
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 5/3/2022, financial reconciliations and bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Low to approve with a second by Director Roeder-German. Motion carried/items approved with no discussion/opposition.
3B. Audit report of FYs 2019-2021 and 2020-2021: Audit reports prepared by Paul Kaymark of Nigro & Nigro previously submitted to Board via email is submitted. Motion by Director Schendel to accept the audit, with a second by Director Low. Motion carried/audit approved with not discussion/opposition.
4. Parks:
Mr. Woolley notifies Board that he has accepted employment elsewhere and will by leaving the City around July. Ms. Ellis is present and will be filling in for Mr. Woolley upon his departure. City still in the process of building staff.
Relating to both parks, Mr. Woolley inquires about water. Locks are being re-keyed. Drinking fountain maintenance and minor gate repair to be done. Graffiti at Venner to be investigated.
a. Barstow Heights Park— Squirrels have become a big problem with the recent spring “births.” Board agrees it will need professional intervention. Mr. Woolley suggests waiting until hibernation season as it will be most effective for the removal of them. Carol will check with pest control companies.
i. New equipment plan (grant)—A document had to be corrected and re-submitted to “OGALS.” Waiting for confirmation to proceed. Anna from Pacific Play indicated that at this time, it’s about a 20-week process and targeting install for fall 2022, with demo for existing taking about two weeks. Director Roeder-German asks Carol to contact Pacific Play and ask if we put a deposit down, can we “get in line” for install.
b. Venner Park— Gate repair and graffiti removal to take place.
**After City staff leaves meeting, Director Low checked the bathrooms on H Street. He found the drinking fountain and the sinks had no water, but the toilets are flushing, and one of the toilet seats in the men’s restroom is broken. Carol will notify City staff.
5. Budget 2022-2023: —Proposed budget discussed by Board. Final to be prepared for next meeting along with Resolution, each for approval.
6. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Stapp. No action taken.
7. Office Building and Area: Squirrels remain an issue.
8. General Manager’s report: Written report submitted to Directors prior to meeting. A couple of issues with security cameras. Board authorizes Carol to go ahead and contact Hi Desert Alarm.
9. Directors’ Reports (roundtable): President Stapp reports that County workers have been filling cracks on streets running east-west. Started on Linda Vista and completed Panamint but may have left. He also reports there are at least four new houses being built in the Heights. No other Directors provide reports.
10. Executive Session: Not required.
Adjournment at 7:14
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by
Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk
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