Minutes of February 24, 2026

Minutes of February 24, 2026

(approved March 24, 2026)

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:05 by President Schendel, who 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 Chapa: Assistant City Manager for Barstow is present, and discussion held regarding contract with city. Water bills for previous year were provided to Directors and discussed. City is proposing District share cost of water bills. Director Roeeder-German suggests 65/35 split as current water costs would impact the District’s ability to operate efficiently. Board also discusses work that has been performed by city workers and additional that could be added. Mr. Chapa indicates that new revenue is expected for the city in the next 18 months and it is possible the city could assist with park improvements. Board will discuss and submit a preliminary proposal before next meeting.

                    David Spain: Present and has been given $500 for prior work. Board discusses final compensation for his time and expense on the development of wall mural. Motion by President Schendel to issue $750 to Mr. Spain is made, second by Director Low, motion carried and unanimously approved by Board. Final payment of $750 is made on this date.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 1/27/2026, print out of bills/issued checks (financials deferred to March) Motion by Director Stradling second by Director Roeder-German. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.

4. Directors Comments:

Director Low and his wife removed the metal furniture object that was an eyesore at the corner of H Street and Rimrock which was a display of posted signs. He also contacted the City regarding the man who brings a cooker and sells food on the “city” side of H Street. He was told to “go ask him.”

Director Stradling inquired about the lawsuit that the District has received information about. Subpoena was emailed to the District to produce the Park Maintenance Agreement with the City of Barstow.

5. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up:

Park Maintenance Agreement--- Ken Chapa present and discussion held.

Mural --- Board agrees to and will continue on project with Jane Laraman-Brockhurst with Main Street Murals.

6. Parks:

a. Barstow Heights Park—

i. Equipment placement—Planning discussed to install butterfly and caterpillar equipment in the upper part of the enclosure. Dirt needs leveled and compacted.

b. Venner Park—

i. \Cameras—President Schendel asks Board to investigate some options, to see what choices are available within reasonable cost. Ring and solar are possibilities.

ii. Exercise equipment—Decision put on hold for further updates and information.

7. Correspondence: Reviewed and nothing to address by Board.

8. Office Building and Area: No updates to share.

9. General Manager’s report (attached): No written report for the month. Updates shared during agenda items discussion.

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

Adjournment at 7:36 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by Carol Mauk, General Manager/Secretary/Clerk