REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
6:00 p.m.
1. Meeting called to order at 6:08 by President Stapp, who leads Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Directors present: Daryl Schendel, Gene Low, Jim Stradling and Blythe Roeder-German. Guests Kyle Woolley present, Anna Goodson and Movita Hernandez all present at different times of meeting.
3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 3/23/2021, financial reports and bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Schendel to approve with a second by Director Stradling. Motion carried/items approved with no opposition.
4. Anna Goodson, Pacific Play Systems: Presentation given to Board and audience members highlighting services and products offered. Catalogs provided to Board. Equipment, shade covers, and surfacing is provided by company. Playground design, install and servicing is provided by company. Current shades will be retained, and any new equipment will be designed with them in place. Different products are reviewed, along with material, warranty and replacement information. Themes are discussed, individual items and discounted items are noted. Ms. Goodson informs Board that when the pandemic started several places canceled prefabricated orders, therefore, company is offering this equipment for discounted prices.
5. Proposed Resolution 2021-1 (Audit revision): Submitted to Board prior to meeting for review. No revisions required. Resolution reviewed and roll call vote conducted by Carol. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Resolution passed, signed by President Stapp and sealed.
6. Parks: Mr. Woolley indicates that grant paperwork has been submitted and the wait time has been sped up by about six months. City workers and duties are being re-structured regarding cleaning and maintaining parks. Vandals have hit the slides in the City parks. Replacement parts are overall more costly than new units. Swings are being kept in stock and will be replaced when necessary faster. Swings in both parks will be checked by City workers. Hours for both parks brought but no actual times indicated.
a. Barstow Heights Park— President Stapp conducted squirrel control. Questioning effectiveness of current removal system. Cottonwood tree roots that were left after removal of trees are now decomposing and grass is growing over them. Patio cover poles behind office are rusting and need cleaned and painted. Carol will contact City to see if they can do that or if District needs to hire someone. President Stapp met with John Rowe regarding curbs/gutter install on Beryl Street. Merrill-Johnson Engineering completed a plot map, but no other follow-up is noted. Project looks to be costly for the District. President Stapp will contact an engineering company in Apple Valley for plans estimates.
b. Venner Park— One spring rider in the park is broken and needs replaced.
7. Correspondence: Correspondence reviewed by President Stapp prior to meeting. Nothing major to address, items noted are LAFCO new fee schedule, grant assistance letter from MNS Engineers, SDRMA premium is $3841.
8. Office Building and Area: A mouse has possibly taken up residence in the building? Will be addressed.
9. Written/Oral General Manager’s report: Written report to become a part of these minutes. Carol notes she will be getting pest control again now that warmer temperatures have arrived.
10. Directors’ reports: Director Schendel suggests options be explored for the water tank once it is abandoned by GSWCo, a rock-climbing wall possibly. Carol will get information on status from Jesse Ramirez of GSWCo. Also, noted is increased traffic of off-road vehicles on the streets. Sheriff’s Dept to be notified via letter. Director Schendel also notes restrictions on equipment purchases should be addressed to avoid vandalism and possible criminal activity. No reports from remaining Directors.
11. Executive Session pursuant to GC 54956.9(A) and GC 54957.1(a)(6) is not required.
Adjournment at 7:45
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by
Carol Mauk,
General Manager/Secretary/Clerk
