Minutes of October 28, 2025

Approved January 27, 2026

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

6:00 p.m.

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

2. Directors/Guests present: Director Craig not present, all other 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 share the signed temporary extension with the City of Barstow for the parks maintenance agreement. The extension is effective 10/27/2025 for 90 days. The City wanted more time to determine if property taxes received offset the costs to the City. They are looking to identify the taxing areas. City’s intent is to continue the service. It is noted that the City pays around $60,000 in water bills a year and $4-5,000 in electrical for both parks. Basically, the City covers the fields of the parks, while the District covers the structures and area.

David Spain: Costs are presented to Board for a billboard type of mural. Board determines that they want the mural on plywood that will be attached to the building and framed in with two by fours. Mr. Spain indicates completion could take two to three months. Motion made by Director Roeder-German to provide $250 for purchase of plywood to Mr. Spain. Second by Director Low. Motion passed unanimously. Treated ¾ inch plywood to be purchased by Mr. Spain who will stop by and pick up a check from Carol.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 9/23/2025, print out of bills/issued checks, and reconciliations report for August, Motion by Director Stradling second by Director Low. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.

4. Directors Comments:

Trees on the outside perimeter of H Street Park were trimmed too high. Director Low requests they remain long enough for residents who live next to the park to have privacy. Carol will contact landscapers.

Director Roeder-German makes motion to recess meetings for the remainder of 2025 due to scheduling conflicts of staff and holiday season timing. Second by President Schendel passed unanimously.

5. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up:

Mural --- David Spain present see updates in number two.

Playground equipment –Dinosaur items are still pending. Butterfly and caterpillar have been received.

6. Parks:

a. Barstow Heights Park— Board discusses the perimeter around park which is determined to be one-fifth of a mile. Will explore a path of about three feet wide with a border.

Board surveys fenced area for new playground. Equipment and boulder placement are discussed. placement and boulders for the area.

b. Venner Park— President Schendel is getting bids for cameras. Board wants to explore installing updated exercise equipment.

7. Correspondence: None to review.

8. Office Building and Area: Wiring on top of the office building needs replaced. Carol will contact an electrician. No other updates given.

9. General Manager’s report (attached): Written report submitted to the Board prior to meeting. Topics reviewed. Update on Carol’s upcoming absences from the office. The office will be closed the weeks of November 10th and 17th and reopen on November 25th.

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

Adjournment at 7:22 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by Carol Mauk, General Manager/Secretary/Clerk