Minutes of April 22, 2025

Approved May 27, 2025

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:04 by President Schendel, who leads Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Directors/Guests present: Director Roeder-German not present, all other directors present. Guests Dave Spain and Lucas Crank present.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 3/18/2025, and print out of bills/issued checks, Motion by Director Stradling second by Director Low. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.

4. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up: Dave Spain discusses mural with Board and provides drawings and tentatively names characters (animals). Mural will be approximately 16x8 feet on the office wall that faces Rimrock. Supplies will be purchased, and receipts will be presented for reimbursement.

5. Parks: Lucas Crank, Maintenance Supervisor of the City of Barstow, speaks to the Board and provides updates. The city provides services to nine parks in the Barstow area. Currently, the crew consists of seven full-time and three part-time workers. City is currently focused on upgrading and improving Fogelson Park. Heights parks’ restrooms are checked and cleaned daily. Lawns are mowed twice a week, depending on the time of year and compost is laid once a year, usually in December or January. Restrooms are the most vandalized place of parks in general. Graffiti is low in Heights parks. A product to “graffiti proof” targeted areas called VandlGuard is discussed, and Board agrees to try this at both parks and purchase a five-gallon supply. Also discussed is ground cover under swings on playgrounds. Rubber mulch chips are noted to be effective. Discussion held regarding the maintenance room at Venner for use by District.

Carol notes that current rules adopted by resolution are not currently displayed at either park. Signs need to be made and posted soon.

The board is informed that both parks were very busy over the Easter weekend.

a. Barstow Heights Park— Fencing on the west side of the parking lot has been removed, as well as all the barbed wire around the area where the water tower was. New poles have been set to line up fence with office fence line. Director Stradling will work on dirt leveling.

              b. Venner Park— Lighting at the park needs to be evaluated and most likely updated. The park address is still in question. Carol will contact the County Assessor for help with the issue.

6. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel. SDRMA premium briefly discussed. Other items reviewed; no action taken.

7. Office Building and Area: Al Fiero has not been by the office as far as Carol knows. Bob’s Cooling has been contacted to do sealing around roof unit.

8. General Manager’s report (attached): Written report submitted to the Board prior to meeting. Draft letter for Home Depot approved by Board, Carol will prepare a final draft to send. Old and expired filed documents are discussed. History, legal or injury information are to be kept within the system. Disposal methods reviewed. Carol will see what is allowed within the county.

9. Directors’ Comments (New Business/Ideas/Discussion): Director Low notes frustration with couple selling tamales in the afternoon evening at H Street Park. Resolution hopefully in process. No other Directors offer comments.

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

Adjournment at 7:13 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

Agenda for May 27, 2025 Meeting

Agenda for May 27, 2025 Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday May 27, 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 April 22, 2025

Financial/reconciliation report (March/April)

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: June 24, 2025 @ 6:00pm

Minutes of March 18, 2025

Minutes of March 18, 2025 (Approved 4-22-2025)

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday,

March 18, 2025

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: All Directors present. Guest Dave Spain present.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 2/25/2025, print out of bills/issued checks, financial and reconciliation reports. Motion by Director Craig second by Director Stradling. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.

4. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up: Dave Spain discusses mural with Board and offers ideas of baby animals is various settings. Home Depot letter will be prepared and ready when project gets to that stage regarding donation of plants.

5. Parks: Email read to Board from Lucas Crank. Summarized: Daily cleaning, stocking, and emptying of trash receptacles. Grasses mowed, irrigated timely and operating properly, playground equipment inspection. Repaired and replaced tractor spring rider at Venner with a newer one.

    a. Barstow Heights Park— Two solar lights have been installed, 8000 lumens each with remote and attached to 24-foot poles. Lights brighten when movement is near. Fence on parking lot side will be moved in, and lot improvements will be done in stages. Tractor Supply is noted as possible donor for the new park area. Motion made by Director Roeder-German to start phase one of project, second by Director Craig. Board unanimously approves to move forward with improvements. Top of the list is ladybug, caterpillar, and butterfly to be focal points of the play area. Canopy cost to be researched also. Current basketball court is approximately 30’ by 60’. Discussion held about the expansion of the area as this seems to be popular with the community. Outside perimeter of the park was measured and determined to be just under one quarter mile. Board would like to see a walking path mapped out and will work on that project also.

        i. Director Low shares with the Board that animal waste is not being picked up and disposed of by park visitors. Board agrees to post signs and notice on park websites and re-visit this issue in the future.

    b. Venner Park— Director Low suggests a workout area in the park. Director Stradling indicates that ground under swings needs evaluated for better long-term materials. President Schendel is still exploring internet options and indicates Starlink may work in the area.

6. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel. Grant checks from the State of California received and shared with the Board. Other items reviewed; no action taken.

7. Office Building and Area: Al Fiero is back in Barstow and should be back to trim and clean the yard around the office. Bob’s Cooling suggests a seal around the AC/Heating unit on the office roof. Carol will contact them.

8. General Manager’s report (attached): Written report submitted to the Board prior to meeting. Reviewed, no issues for discussion. The office will be closed the week of March 24th and re-open April 2nd or 3rd.

9. Directors’ Comments (New Business/Ideas/Discussion): Director Low suggests parking stops for vehicles placed where needed on Beryl St. President Schendel indicates clean up needs to be done on and around L Street near the freeway on and offramps. Suggests contacting local organizations for assistance. Director Craig expresses the desire for a splash pad at the park.

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

Adjournment at 7:13 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

Park Rules for Barstow Heights Parks

 

April 22, 2025 Meeting Agenda

Agenda for April 22, 2025 Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday April 22, 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 March 18, 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: May 27, 2025 @ 6:00pm

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