Minutes of September 23, 2025

Approved October 28, 2025

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:12 by President Schendel, Director Low leads Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Directors/Guests present: All Directors present. Guests Kenneth Chapa, and David Spain present.

Guests speak:

Ken Chappa: Assistant City Manager for Barstow is present and addresses the Board. Here to relay that the City of Barstow would like to extend the existing contract for another five years. Both entities agree that the contract is beneficial for both parties. The current contract has been sent to the City attorneys for review and update. The current contract looks as though there is not much to be changed. City’s goal is to have it approved by the City Council on October 21st and then bring it to the monthly Board meeting on October 28th. One part of the contract that needs clarification is the utilities. That will be investigated with input from both parties.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 8/26/2025, print out of bills/issued checks, and reconciliations report for August, Motion by Director Low second by Director Stradling. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.

4. Directors Comments: No additional provided in addition to agenda items discussed.

5. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up:

Mural --- David Spain present and discusses texture of mural wall. Information provided on an alternative to painting on the wall. Online company, Bing Banners, does vinyl banners that are framed and then attached to the wall. Cost could be $2400 or more. Mr. Spain will work up a proposal for the Board for the next meeting.

Playground equipment – Delivery of latest items expected in October. Dinosaur items are still pending.

6. Parks:

a. Barstow Heights Park— No updates or situations to discuss.

b. Venner Park— Frontier will be hooking up Internet next week.

7. Correspondence: Reviewed by President Schendel. No action taken.

8. Office Building and Area: Flags need replaced. Carol will order new ones. No other updates to share.

9. General Manager’s report (attached): Written report submitted to the Board prior to meeting. Topics reviewed. Two companies have been contacted about the cost of signs for both parks. Board asks Carol to contact HdL Company for tax assessment review and cost. Update on Carol’s upcoming absences from the office. Possibility of going dark for meetings in November and December. Situation will be reviewed at the October meeting.

10. Executive Session/Personnel GC54957.1: Not required. Review of General Manager discussed in open session. Motion by Director Craig to increase General Manager pay to $29 per hour, second by Director Low. Motion carried, no opposition. Increase approved and retroactive to first pay period of July 2025.

Adjournment at 7:31 p.m.

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

Submitted by Carol Mauk, General Manager/Secretary/Clerk