Thursday, July 2, 2020
CURRENT BOARD VACANCY
This District currently has an opening for a Director. Pursuant to Government Code time has expired for appointment and will be filled on the November ballot. Please consider making a difference in the Parks at Barstow Heights!!!
Thursday, June 25, 2020
May 25, 2020 Minutes (approved 6/23/2020)
Approved 6/23/2020
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
6:00 p.m.
1. Meeting called to order at 6:04 by President Stapp, Pledge of Allegiance led by Director Stradling.
2. Directors present: Daryl Schendel, Gene Low and Jim Stradling. No guests present. All welcomed back after April meeting was canceled due to Covid-19 restrictions.
3. Approval/consent items:
Minutes of 3/24/2020, financial reports and bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Low to approve with a second by Director Stradling, Director Schendel abstains. Motion carried/items approved with no opposition.
4. Correspondence: President Stapp reviews, SDRMA insurance premium increasing 38% for coming year. Directors agree to explore other option(s). Director Schendel will check and notify Board of findings. President Stapp reports this Districts share of County tax levies total 72,831.47
5. Parks:
a. Barstow Heights Park—Squirrels are gone. Still waiting on City to replace three fruitless mulberry trees. Board would like information on how watering system is ran through the park, specifically for new trees. Directors want new trees planted in June either by City or other party with reimbursement from City. Carol will check on this with City. Sprouts from the removed cottonwood trees are coming up from the root systems of both areas.
b. Venner Park—Status of swings was brought up. Need to update.
Relating to both parks; Weeds need removed around parameters of both parks. Carol will contact Al Fiero and Troy for bids. Bids received for wood chips for both park playgrounds, Board tables approval until June to explore possible cost savings. Carol will contact Mike Varner and Kyle Woolley for information and updates.
6. Office building and area: Sign for building has been received. Carol will contact Gregg Lint and Jerry Linebaugh for bids for installation.
7. Written General Manager’s report was submitted to Board in advance for review. Carol gets approval from Board for possible alteration of schedule on some Tuesdays. Written report to become a part of these minutes.
8. Directors’ reports. None given by Directors Low or Stradling. Director Schendel gives oral report regarding condition of roads, specifically Windy Pass from M to N Street. Carol will check with Bill Little at the County Roads Department.
a. Director Stradling and Schendel to complete necessary training classes.
9. Roundtable. None.
10. Budget FY 2020-2021. Workshop held; worksheet completed. Board agrees to forgo audit for fiscal year 2019-2020 as allowed by law. Board also agrees to review salary for Carol. Both issues have an impact on budget for coming year. Resolution drafted and voted to unanimously approve budget for fiscal year 2020 to 2021, signed by President Stapp.
11. Executive Session pursuant to GC 54956.9(A) and GC 54957.1 is not required.
Adjournment at 7:28 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
6:00 p.m.
1. Meeting called to order at 6:04 by President Stapp, Pledge of Allegiance led by Director Stradling.
2. Directors present: Daryl Schendel, Gene Low and Jim Stradling. No guests present. All welcomed back after April meeting was canceled due to Covid-19 restrictions.
3. Approval/consent items:
Minutes of 3/24/2020, financial reports and bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Low to approve with a second by Director Stradling, Director Schendel abstains. Motion carried/items approved with no opposition.
4. Correspondence: President Stapp reviews, SDRMA insurance premium increasing 38% for coming year. Directors agree to explore other option(s). Director Schendel will check and notify Board of findings. President Stapp reports this Districts share of County tax levies total 72,831.47
5. Parks:
a. Barstow Heights Park—Squirrels are gone. Still waiting on City to replace three fruitless mulberry trees. Board would like information on how watering system is ran through the park, specifically for new trees. Directors want new trees planted in June either by City or other party with reimbursement from City. Carol will check on this with City. Sprouts from the removed cottonwood trees are coming up from the root systems of both areas.
b. Venner Park—Status of swings was brought up. Need to update.
Relating to both parks; Weeds need removed around parameters of both parks. Carol will contact Al Fiero and Troy for bids. Bids received for wood chips for both park playgrounds, Board tables approval until June to explore possible cost savings. Carol will contact Mike Varner and Kyle Woolley for information and updates.
6. Office building and area: Sign for building has been received. Carol will contact Gregg Lint and Jerry Linebaugh for bids for installation.
7. Written General Manager’s report was submitted to Board in advance for review. Carol gets approval from Board for possible alteration of schedule on some Tuesdays. Written report to become a part of these minutes.
8. Directors’ reports. None given by Directors Low or Stradling. Director Schendel gives oral report regarding condition of roads, specifically Windy Pass from M to N Street. Carol will check with Bill Little at the County Roads Department.
a. Director Stradling and Schendel to complete necessary training classes.
9. Roundtable. None.
10. Budget FY 2020-2021. Workshop held; worksheet completed. Board agrees to forgo audit for fiscal year 2019-2020 as allowed by law. Board also agrees to review salary for Carol. Both issues have an impact on budget for coming year. Resolution drafted and voted to unanimously approve budget for fiscal year 2020 to 2021, signed by President Stapp.
11. Executive Session pursuant to GC 54956.9(A) and GC 54957.1 is not required.
Adjournment at 7:28 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 update
The office will be closed on Wednesday, June 24th. Regular hours remain on Tuesday the 23rd & Thursday the 25th. Thank you.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
March 24, 2020 Minutes (approved 5/26/2020)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
6:00 p.m.
(approved 5/26/2020)
1. Meeting called to order at 5:59 by President Stapp who leads Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Directors present: Gene Low and Jim Stradling. Daryl Schendel not present and excused from meeting. No guests present. Pursuant to Executive order N-25-20 issued by Governor Newsome on 3/12/2020 temporarily suspending the Brown Act, meeting proceeds closed to the public.
3. Approval/consent items:
Minutes of 2/25/2020, financial reports and bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Low to approve with a second by Director Stradling. Motion carried/items approved with no opposition.
4. Correspondence: President Stapp reviews, nothing to address at this meeting. Carol asks for clarification regarding CalPERS, this District is not a participant.
5. Parks:
a. Barstow Heights Park—Fencing repairs were completed by Ellis Fencing today. No crucial issues from Kyle Woolley in message received by Carol.
b. Venner Park—No information provided specific to this park.
Carol to check on the following issues relating to both parks; Wood Chips need to be ordered, status of trees to be planted by City, re-keying of park locks by City and replacement, tightening of nuts, bolts and washers on park equipment.
6. Office building and area: Paint of trim and doors on building was completed. Sign installation to be done next. Carol will check on sign. Al Fiero offered bid to pull weeds around parking lot fence on H Street, decision deferred until weeds are done growing in. Squirrel burrow is by the front door of office. Directors Stapp and Low will handle squirrel elimination which is currently around the park. Regarding old office furniture, if not used by anyone, Carol will contact Senior Thrift store to pick up.
7. Written General Manager’s report was submitted to Board in advance for review. Carol will follow up with Hi Desert alarm regarding new camera and/or upgrade for new communication upgrade. Carol will further research number of parcels in District in reference to possible special election. (copy of report available in the office)
8. Directors’ reports. None given.
a. Director Stradling to complete necessary training classes.
9. Roundtable. None. Restrictions due to COVID-19 will continue to be monitored.
10. Executive Session pursuant to GC 54956.9(A) and GC 54957.1 is not required.
Adjournment at 6:38 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by
Carol Mauk,
Thursday, May 21, 2020
May 26, 2020 Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 - 6:00 p.m.
1. Call to order and
Flag Salute
2. Roll call/Acknowledgment
of guests/public comments/questions
3. Approval/Consent
Items
Minutes of March 24, 2020
Financial/reconciliation reports
Financial Transaction print out
4. Correspondence
5. Parks (wood chips)
a. Barstow Heights
b. Venner
6. Office Building
and Area
7. General Manager’s
Report
8. Directors’ Report
a. Up to date training
9. Roundtable
10. Budget FY
2020-2021
Resolution
11. Executive Session
– Litigation GC54956.99(A) and Personnel GC54957.1
Adjournment
-- Next Meeting Date:
June 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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