Minutes of May 25, 2021 ***Approved 6/22/2021***

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

6:00 p.m.

1. Meeting called to order at 6:02 by President Stapp, Director Roeder-German leads Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Directors present: Daryl Schendel, Gene Low and Blythe Roeder-German. Director Stradling absent. No guests present.

3. Approval/consent items: Minutes of 4/27/2021, financial reports and bills/issued checks. Motion by Director Low to approve with a second by Director Roeder-German. Motion carried/items approved with no opposition.

4. Parks:

a. Barstow Heights Park— President Stapp conducted squirrel control. This time seemed to be more effective than previous time. Septic tank for park was flushed on 5/25/2021. Company recommends regular monitoring of tank. One net is loose on a basketball hoop. President Stapp will reattach to rim. Board discusses putting in a second basketball court and the current one is frequently used. Possible locations discussed, most convenient is next to current one. Director Schendel will explore options.

i. Beryl Street sidewalks, curb and gutter project was discussed. President Stapp contacted TRLS Engineering in the Victor Valley regarding project. After telephone discussion with them, it was determined that plans would cost $4000 to $8000. In addition to that JDR construction previously indicated that concrete work would run over $30,000 for each area. In addition to that would be County costs. Board decides to table project.

b. Venner Park— One spring rider in the park needs replaced. Price received from Pacific Play Systems for replacement, however, Board wants replacement like broken toy. Carol will check with company.

5. Correspondence: Correspondence reviewed by President Stapp prior to meeting. Items to note is LAFCO has revised their rates. Golden State Water is seeking approval through the PUC to raise rates. Auditor-Controller letter indicates that this district’s allocation for 2020-21 is $72,283.64 with general tax levy contribution of $2999.59 (total of $75,283.23).

SDRMA premium is coming due. Motion made by Director Low to pay insurance with a second by Director Schendel. Motion carried and approved with no opposition.

6. Office Building and Area: Al Fiero did yard clean up and maintenance.

7. Written/Oral General Manager’s report: Written report to become a part of these minutes. President Stapp will adjust security cameras that need done. Auditors was discussed, Carol will further research firms. Pest Control was done. Budget worksheet given to Directors to prepare for next month.

8. Directors’ reports: Director Schendel reports former Director Jacobs stopped by his shop. He also indicated that he paid a current employee of his business to pick up trash and clean up by the L Street exit. No reports from remaining Directors.

9. Executive Session pursuant to GC 54956.9(A) and GC 54957.1(a)(6) is not required.

Adjournment at 7:04

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

Agenda for June 22, 2021 Meeting

 Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Facilitator: President R. Stapp

Directors: D. Schendel, G. Low, R. Stradling, B. Roeder-German

1. Call to order and Flag Salute

2. Roll call/Acknowledgment of guests/public comments/questions

3. Approval/Consent Items

Minutes of May 25, 2021

Financial/reconciliation reports

Financial Transaction print-out

4. Parks

a. Barstow Heights

b. Venner (toy replacement)

5. Correspondence

6. Office Building and Area

7. General Manager’s Report

8. Directors’ Report (roundtable)

9. Executive Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A) and Personnel GC54957.1 (General Manager/Salary review)

10. Budget for 2021-2022 Fiscal Year

Adjournment –

Next Meeting Date: July 27, 2021, 6:00 p.m.

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Minutes of April 27, 2021 approved May 25, 2021

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

Agenda for May 25, 2021 Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Facilitator: President R. Stapp

Directors: D. Schendel, G. Low, R. Stradling, B. Roeder-German

1. Call to order and Flag Salute

2. Roll call/Acknowledgment of guests/public comments/questions

3. Approval/Consent Items

Minutes of April 27, 2021

Financial/reconciliation reports

Financial Transaction print-out

6. Parks

a. Barstow Heights

i. Beryl St. project

b. Venner

7. Correspondence

8. Office Building and Area

9. General Manager’s Report

10. Directors’ Report (roundtable)

11. Executive Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A) and Personnel GC54957.1

Adjournment –

Next Meeting Date: June 22, 2021, 6:00 p.m.

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