Minutes of April 28, 2026

Approved May 19, 2026

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:09 by President Schendel, Director Craig leads Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Directors/Guests present: All other Directors present., Guest Jane Laraman-Brockhurst present.

Guests speak:

Jane Laraman-Brockhurst: Present and discusses mural for H St. Park. She has brought a preliminary rendering from one of the artists who works with Main Street Murals. She would like a list of animals for the image and anything else to be included. Completion in September. Installation of finished image would be done by the district. Image will be on four sheets of plywood for a total measurement of sixteen feet wide by eight feet tall. Cost will be $30 per square foot, with supplies approximately $500. Motion by Director Roeder-German to move forward, second by Director Craig, motion carried, no opposition.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 3/24/2026, print out of bills/issued checks, January, and February financials. Motion by Director Stradling second by Director Craig. Motion carried/items approved, no discussion/opposition.

4. Directors Comments/New Business:

Director Roeder-German lists items to be considered for improvement in the parks. Items mentioned, lights for the basketball court, artificial grass, toy equipment, artificial rocks for climbing, and solar lights upon mural completion. Also noted is compensation for the instructor who provides a free class for the community on Monday evenings, which generates use of the park. Motion is made to set compensation amount of $160 per month, second by Director Craig, motion passed unanimously.

Director Craig comments briefly on the lawsuit involving the district.

Director Stradling will be getting three to four large rocks for landscape purposes for new area. Petroglyph representation will be displayed on them.

5. Old Business/Updates/Follow-up:

Park Maintenance Agreement--- Board discusses agreement and proposals by City and District. Board agrees that at this time any major financial changes would affect projects currently in progress. Carol will draft an email to send to Ken Chapa and submit it to Board for approval.

Mural --- Project to go forward. All are looking forward to the completed project.

6. Parks: Directors

a. Barstow Heights Park— Dinosaur equipment has been ordered and will arrive in five to twelve weeks. Board would like another “tire worm” in the new play area. Bathroom toilets need to be evaluated (Carol will contact Lucas Crank).

b. Venner Park— Director Roeder-German suggests that improvements to park be listed and get started and be funded with remaining balance of state grant money available under the project “Venner Park improvements.”

i. Cameras—Discussion held, Ring, other options, and installation by High Desert Alarm to be evaluated. Placement to be determined.

ii. Exercise equipment—Available area to be measured.

7. Correspondence: Reviewed by Board and no action taken.

8. Office Building and Area: Carol will contact Reyes landscaping to touch up and straighten some of the office area landscaping. Also, will inquire about grass removal in some areas of both parks.

9. General Manager’s report (attached): Report reviewed. Carol added that she will be moving out of state, most likely before the end of the year and wanted to notify the Board as soon as possible after the decision was made. She will keep them informed as things progress. At Carol’s request, the Board agrees to move the May general meeting up to May 19th.

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

Adjournment at 7:45 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. (one week early at request of Carol)

Submitted by Carol Mauk, General Manager/Secretary/Clerk