BARSTOW HEIGHTS COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, March 6th, 2017
President Jacobs called
the meeting to order at 6:00 PM and Director Hayhurst led the group in the flag
salute. Directors Jacobs, Schendel, Stapp, and Hayhurst, were all present.
There were five guests present and President Jacobs thanked them all for
attending. He explained to the guests the reason an additional Special Meeting was
necessary (proposed Resolution 2017-1). There were no public comments or
questions.
President Jacobs read
aloud Resolution 2017-1, recommending a consolidated election for governing
board members with statewide general elections, and approving the rescheduling
of such elections from odd-years to even-years, commencing with the 2017
election. Director Hayhurst motioned to pass and adopt Resolution 2017-1 as
written. Director Stapp seconded the motion. A guest asked a question about
what the anticipated cost increase would be if the Board didn’t pass the
Resolution. The Secretary answered that she was told that election costs could
increase by as much as 300-400% for any districts that opted to not recommend and
participate in the consolidated election. The Resolution was then approved and
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Richard P. Jacobs, President Aye
Daryl R. Schendel Aye
Robert M. Stapp, Vice President Aye
Jeanette L. Hayhurst Aye
President Jacobs updated
the Board about the recent meeting with Merrell Engineering regarding the engineering
necessary to possibly construct sidewalks and curbs along the South side of
Barstow Heights Park. Presidents Jacobs, the Secretary, and resident, Gene Low,
met with engineer Mark Rowan on Thursday 3/2 at 4pm. There were a few options
that Mr. Rowan wanted to investigate further before coming up with an official
written estimate. While measuring and taking into account the county
right-of-ways, it was determined that a portion of chain-link fencing would
either need to be moved inward on the property near the corner of H Street and
Beryl Road, or an encroachment permit from the county might be necessary. He
also looked at Venner Park to determine some possibilities there as well. Mr.
Rowan suggested that Venner Park be surveyed and a plot plan be drawn up, so he
could determine exactly where fence lines are located in relation to the county
right-of-ways. Flood control plans would also need to be looked at more closely
there before the possibility of sidewalks and curbs could be determined there
as well. Mr. Rowan hoped to have an official bid/estimate prepared and ready
for the Board to consider by the next Regular Meeting.
The General Manager
reported that she had provided on the table for the Director’s reference, a
copy of the latest newspaper article regarding the annexation issue that was
printed in the Desert Dispatch on 2/28/17 (just in case they hadn’t all already
seen it). The article was titled, “Barstow City Council approves formation of
annexations committee.” She also reported that, as directed, she had delivered in-person
a certified copy of an excerpt from the (approved on 2/27) minutes of the
January 23rd Board Meeting, to the City Clerk’s office on Thursday 3/2 around
2:30pm. The documentation she gave to the City included a copy of the January
23rd agenda, the certified excerpt of the 1/23 meeting minutes (that stated
that the general consensus and agreement of the majority of attending residents
was that they were opposed to the annexation), as well as, a copy of the
Frequently Asked Questions document that is also referenced in the January 23rd
minutes.
President Jacobs asked if
the Directors had any reports to share. Director Hayhurst reported that she
would be attending the Barstow City Council meeting starting at 7pm that evening.
She was listed on the agenda to address another item (regarding water), but
will also be there as a representative of the BHCSD and to offer her support to
Presidents Jacobs, who planned to speak regarding the possible annexation during
the public comments portion of the meeting. Lastly, President Jacobs reported
that he had revised the Long Range Plans List to reflect three new categories
including: major projects, minor projects, and present/ongoing projects, and
provided a copy for all of the Directors that evening. He encouraged them to
look it over and be prepared to offer additional suggestions and modifications
to the list at the next meeting.
There was no New Business
to address and no Executive Session requested. The next Regular Meeting was scheduled
for Monday, March 27th at 6:00 PM. Private job interviews with each of the three
board member candidates will start at 5:00 PM. The meeting adjourned at 6:19 PM.
Submitted by: Jen Rubio - Secretary/General Manager
