REGULAR MEETING MINUTES (approved 8/23/2022)
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 6:00 p.m.
1. Meeting called to order at 6:02 by President Stapp, Director Stradling leads Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Directors present: Schendel, Low, Roeder-German. Guest Sabrina Ellis from City of Barstow, resident Becci Craig and Sgt. Darren Gilmore from San Bernardino Co. Sheriff’s Office. **
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 6/28/2022, 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.
**Comments/information from Sgt. Gilmore: Heights in general is mostly a quiet area. Regarding parked vehicles after 10-11pm at the parks, deputies will question them. He indicates manpower is sufficient for area, if extra patrols are needed, just contact the office. He also offers advice/information regarding cameras
4. Parks:
Ms. Ellis is present submits written reports on both parks to Board. Board reviews reports and notes issues pending/resolved. Heights Park bathrooms are still not 100%. She is asked about the grass not being mowed and will check on status.
Hours of parks and authority over rules was discussed by Board. Also discussed was signage for both parks, replacing some and adding new will likely take place soon.
A. Barstow Heights Park— President Stapp spent time on squirrel eradication earlier in the day. Noticed ants on the part patios, pest control will be asked next month.
i. Grant status/update: On-going and current. Reimbursement from state is submitted after check is cashed.
ii. New playground equipment/walk-thru: Check signed for deposit to have new equipment ordered. Board does walk around at park and discussion is held regarding current equipment and utilizing that in some way. Possible inspection for refurbishment or even moved. More information will be sought.
iii. Water tank and everything within the fenced area will be removed by Golden State Water. The water meter in that area will be moved out next to the parking lot and all underground piping will be abandoned. The fence will remain. Uses of property is discussed by Board.
iv. Squirrels: Eradication devices used today. Irish Spring soaps seems to be keeping them away from the office building.
v. Tree replacement: Carol will email the City for status. It’s the tree on the south side of H St. Park near Beryl.
B. Venner Park— Park sign is falling apart.
Regarding both parks, bathrooms need major repair or remodel. Also, signage posted in both parks needs reviewed and updated. Dumpster is needed for each park. Possibility of program from Burrtec Disposal. Carol will also contact Sheriff’s Office to see about attendance at next meeting.
5. Correspondence: Almost none to review President Stapp. No action taken.
6. Office Building and Area: No issues to report.
i. Internet service: Office will be changing to Spectrum telephone and Internet.
ii. Director openings/elections: Director Stapp leaving when term ends in November, Ms. Craig may be interested.
7. General Manager’s report: Written report submitted to Directors prior to meeting. Cost of camera replacement to be explored. Discussion held regarding dumpsters placed at both parks due to trash issues. Motion made by Director Roeder-German to place 1½ yard dumpsters at each park for a 90-day trial period, then re-evaluation, second by Director Low. Motion carried, no opposition. Directors approved giving a copy of the gate key to Al Fiero.
8. Directors’ Reports (roundtable): None offered.
9. Executive Session: Not required.
Adjournment at 7:38 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by
Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk
