Office Closure

 

The office will be closed

The week of March 31, 2025 and will

re-open on April 2 or 3, 2025

 Thank you

Minutes of February 25, 2025

Approved March 18, 2025

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:06 by President Schendel, Director Stradling leads Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Directors/Guests present: All Directors present. Guest Dave Spain present.
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 1/28/2025, print out of bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Roeder-German to approve with a second by Director Stradling. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.
4. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up: Board gathers for discussion of development of dirt lot next to office. Ideas are discussed and costs noted. Guest Dave Spain is present to get ideas of proposed mural for the area. Lot size is approximately 138’x54’ which is large enough to include a couple of small areas for community use. Brightly colored animals, desert wildlife, indigenous plants, and appropriate ground cover for a proposed “toddler town” area are top of the list items. Appropriate shade covers as well. Possible small learning area with information about desert wildlife discussed. Board wants to fix the surrounding fence and move/compact the ground in the area to prepare for installation of equipment. Board would like a mural painted on the Rimrock side of the office, and possible extend around the building. The preliminary cost estimate is $1500. Director Craig shares that Home Depot has a “Team Depot” program that oversees requests for donations/work for communities. Carol will draft a letter for review and revision by the Board at the next meeting.
5. Parks: No reports received from the City.
a. Barstow Heights Park— Board discussed options for adding on to the basketball court area. Also, possible walking path around the perimeter of the park. Solar lights are possible for the west corner by Rimrock, near shade cover and in dirt lot. Director Low notes that water comes around 11am each day. City will be contacted to check the timers.
b. Venner Park— Spectrum Internet indicates that there is an active account with the Venner Park address. Needs further investigation to get set up completed.
6. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel. Some items noted. Carol administers the Oath of Office to Directors Schendel, Low and Stradling for their Certificates of Appointment in Lieu of Election. All Directors were appointed by the Board of Supervisors on January 28, 2025, as there were no candidates for the November 2024 ballot.
8. Office Building and Area: No issues.
9. General Manager’s report (attached): Written report submitted to Board prior to meeting. Most noted is the completion and submission of grant paperwork. The state has notified Carol that the District can expect funds in six to eight weeks.
10. Directors’ Comments (New Business/Ideas/Discussion): Nothing more to add by Directors. All comments were included in discussion of proposed new development.
11. Executive Session/Personnel GC54957.1: Not required.
Adjournment at 7:36 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by
Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

Agenda for March 18, 2025 Meeting

Agenda for March 18, 2025 Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday March 18, 2025 - 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Facilitator: President Schendel
Directors: G. Low, R. Stradling, B. Roeder-German, R. Craig

1. Call to order and Flag Salute
2. Roll call/Acknowledgment of guests/public comments/questions
3. Items for Approval
Minutes of February 25, 2025
Financial/reconciliation report (January/February)
Financial Transaction Print-out
4. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up
5. Parks
a. Barstow Heights
i. Animal waste
b. Venner
6. Correspondence
7. Office, Building, and Area
8. General Manager’s Report
9. Director’s Comments
10. Exec Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A)/Personnel GC54957.1

Next Meeting Date: April 22, 2025 @ 6:00pm

 

Minutes of January 28, 2025 (Approved 2/25/2025)

Approved February 25, 2025

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:07 by President Schendel, Director Roeder-German leads Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Directors/Guests present: Director Stradling not present, all others present.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 11/18/2024, reconciles for November/December, and print out of bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Low to approve with a second by Director Roeder-German. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.

4. Auditor Presentation: Auditor Paul Kaymark present by telephone and presents audit of fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 to Directors. No irregularities are discovered and the District continues to be in good standing.

5. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up: Director Low indicates Pepper trees in alley between parks and residences were cut “up too high” and requests contractors be notified to not do that again, the remaining clean-up of the area was great. Carol will contact Reyes.

6. Parks: No reports received from the City.

a. Barstow Heights Park— No discussion.

b. Venner Park— Cameras to be installed and Internet connection is required. Possible providers to be contacted for cost determinations. Board discusses the idea of a “toddler town” area replace what was the “exercise area.” Area would be restricted to children no taller than a specific height.

7. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel. No discussion required.

8. Office Building and Area: Light is flashing that’s installed outside of office that needs replaced. No other issues.

9. General Manager’s report (attached): Written report submitted to Board prior to meeting. Discussion held regarding the issue with grant payment. Stalled due to requirement of contractor hired. The issue needs further research and findings. Carol will work on that as well. Also discussed are changes in Carol’s availability in the future to work in the office on scheduled days and times. Board agrees that days/hours for work can be flexible to work with/around any changes. The board will be given notice of changes in advance.

10. Directors’ Comments (New Business/Ideas/Discussion): Light for northwest corner of H Street Park needs priority for installation. Discussion held regarding murals for H Street Park. Artist and theme possibilities discussed. Directors Craig and Roeder-German have potential artists in mind. Director Craig wants the people selling tamales in the evenings to be informed they cannot be there without permission. Director Roeder-German needs a copy of authorization letter for current tamale vendor. The board also discusses and agrees that all members need something to identify each as a Board member of this District. Badges and business cards are desired. President Schendel informs Board that the odor from the cannabis manufacturers at the Lenwood mall area is coming over the hill and slowly creeping into the Heights area. A letter of complaint will be drafted and sent to the City of Barstow.

11. Executive Session/Personnel GC54957.1: Not required.

Adjournment at 7:26 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

Agenda for February 25, 2025 Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday February 25, 2025 - 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Facilitator: President Schendel

Directors: G. Low, R. Stradling, B. Roeder-German, R. Craig

1. Call to order and Flag Salute

2. Roll call/Acknowledgment of guests/public comments/questions

3. Items for Approval

    Minutes of January 28, 2025

    Financial/reconciliation report (deferred)

    Financial Transaction print-out

4. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up

5. Parks

    a. Barstow Heights

     b. Venner

6. Correspondence

7. Office, Building, and Area

8. General Manager’s Report

9. Director’s Comments

10. Exec Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A)/Personnel GC54957.1

        Next Meeting Date: March 18, 2025 @ 6:00pm

Minutes of November 19, 2024

Approved January 28, 2025

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:06 by President Schendel, Director Low leads Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Directors/Guests present: Director Roeder-German not present, all others present.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 10/22/2024, reconciles for October, and print out of bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Stradling to approve with a second by Director Low. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.

4. New Business/Roundtable (Directors’ comments): Director Low inquires about Reyes Landscaping cleaning up the alley between H St. Park and the private residences. Carol will contact them to schedule. President Schendel has spoken to Lucas Crank regarding upkeep of the parks. Mr. Crank indicated that two new part-time employees have been hired and have been working at the parks. Board asks Carol to reply and ask that we be notified if the status of workers at the park changes.

5. Parks: Written reported from Lucas Crank received and reviewed by Board.

a. Barstow Heights Park—New park sign has been installed on fence. Director Stradling will be doing some leveling on the vacant fenced in lot.

b. Venner Park— Spring toy broken. Part ordered and city will repair once received. Directors Low and Stradling posted the Prop 68 notification sign. Now grant reimbursement paperwork can be submitted to the State.

6. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel. No discussion required.

7. Office Building and Area: Water leak in front of the office under the window will be checked out. Heating/AC Unit to be serviced.

8. General Manager’s report: Written report submitted to Board prior to meeting. Discussion held regarding QuickBooks use. Other options will be investigated after the beginning of 2025.

9. Executive Session/Personnel GC54957.1: Not required.

Adjournment at 7:22 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

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Agenda for January 28, 2025 Meeting

Agenda for January 28, 2025 Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday January 28, 2025 - 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Facilitator: President Schendel

Directors: G. Low, R. Stradling, B. Roeder-German, R. Craig

1.    Call to order and Flag Salute

2.  Roll call/Acknowledgment of guests/public comments/questions

3.   Items for Approval

            Minutes of November 19, 2024

            Financial/reconciliation report (Nov/Dec)

            Financial Transaction print-out

4. Auditor Presentation

            Comm Letter

            Financials - DRAFT

5.   Old Business/Updates/Follow-up

6. Parks

            a. Barstow Heights

            b. Venner

7. Correspondence

8. Office, Building, and Area

9. General Manager’s Report

10. Director’s Comments

11. Exec Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A)/Personnel GC54957.1

Next Meeting Date: February 25, 2025 @ 6:00pm