Minutes of February 28, 2023

Approved March 28, 2023

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Approved March 28, 2023

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:01 by President Schendel. Director Low leads Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Directors/Guests present: Low, Stradling, Roeder-German and Rebecca Craig. Guests, Scott Walker; Sabrina Ellis from City of Barstow, are present. Mr. Walker inquires to Board about various issues in the Heights area, new water tank operation, street light on the corner of H and Rimrock, ideas for lot at H Street park where water tank was.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 1/24/2023, and print out of bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Stradling to approve with a second by Director Roeder-German. Motion carried/items approved with no discussion/opposition.

4. Auditor – Paul Kaymark:

Board connected via Zoom. Mr. Kaymark does not join during the meeting. Matter is deferred to a later time.

5. Parks

Ms. Ellis is present, provides reports to Board on both parks. No significant issues to address. City will replace some fencing at H Street that was damaged.

a. Barstow Heights Park— horseshoe stake needs replaced. City is currently re-seeding grass area. Also noted by Director Low is that some nuts are missing on the overhead canopy. City will check.

b. Venner Park— Lower playground there is graffiti that needs cleaned.

Ms. Ellis informs Board of Easter celebration at the Sportspark on 4/1/2023.

6. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel. Nothing to address.

7. Office Building and Area: Gate latch was replaced. Squirrels are still making new holes.

8. General Manager’s report: Written report given to Directors prior to meeting. In addition to report Carol notes questionnaire was submitted to SDRMA in time for the $75 credit toward premium. Also, Board agrees that certain decisions and actions via email are acceptable to them. Carol will look into rules, if any, regarding that.

9. Directors’ Reports (roundtable): Offered only by Director Roeder-German who makes a motion to hire grant writer Moore Consulting in Apple Valley to execute further grants. Second from Director Low, motion carried, no opposition.

10. Executive Session: Not needed.

Adjournment at 7:11 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk