May 23, 2023 Minutes

May 23, 2023 minutes approved June 28, 2023

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:05 by President Schendel. Director Low leads Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Directors/Guests present: Low, Stradling, Roeder-German and Rebecca Craig all present. No guests present.
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 4/25/2023 and print out of bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Low to approve with a second by Director Craig. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.
4. Parks
Ms. Ellis sends check list for both parks via email. Reviewed by Board. A few things at each park are being addressed by the City. .
    a. Barstow Heights Park—Reyes Landscaping cleared weeds and trash around the outside of the park. Discussion held by Board of activities taking place at the edge of the parking lot next to street. After discussion, motion by Director Roeder-German to modify fence and/or install new entrance, second by Director Low, motion carried, no opposition. Motion by Director Roeder-German of cost not to exceed $5000, second by Director Craig, motion carried, no opposition. Motion by Director Stradling to install three flags and poles (both parks and office area), second by Director Roeder-German, motion carried, no opposition. President Schendel will contact fencing company for bid. Board also notes inside of former water tank compound needs weed abatement. Carol will contact City.
    b. Venner Park— New play equipment has been installed. Motion by Director Roeder-German to have weeds cleared around the park, second by Director Low, motion carried, no opposition.
Future park ideas are discussed by Board for the former water tank area and the land at the end of H Street.
5. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel. Some items shared, no action on any. Board inquires if a scholarship can be offered yearly from this Board. Further investigation to be done.
6. Office Building and Area: Multiple squirrels have been relocated. Nothing else to address.
7. General Manager’s report: Written report given to Directors prior to meeting. Carol is not available for regularly scheduled June meeting of the 27th. Board agrees that June 28, 2023 at 6pm will work for everyone.
8. Directors’ Reports (roundtable): Roundtable discussion held by Board. Director Roeder-German is following up with potential grand writers for future projects. Also, concern expressed over the street venders selling food items near the H Street parking lot driveway. Customers for these venders are parking in unsafe manner and places. Further research necessary and modified fencing/projects possible. Carol will get some park sign information together.
9. Executive Session: Not needed.
10. Budget Review: Held by Board and agreement reached. Budget and resolution to be finalized at next meeting.
Motion by Director Craig for Adjournment at 7:46 p.m., second by Director Stradling, unanimously approved.
Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk