January 21, 2020 Minutes (approved 2/25/2020)

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

5:30 p.m.

1.  Meeting called to order at 5:30 by President Stapp and leads Pledge of Allegiance

2.  Directors present: Daryl Schendel, Gene Low and Jim Stradling.

          A.  Guests present: Kyle Woolley                                            

3.  Approval/consent items:

Minutes of 11/22/19, financial reports and bills/issued checks.  Motion by Director Schendel to approve with a second by Director Low.  Motion carried/items approved with no opposition.

4.  Correspondence:  President Stapp briefly reviews and indicates he will review in more detail and report back to Board.

5.  Parks:  

          a.   Barstow Heights Park—Removal of cottonwood trees brought for vote.  Motion made by Director Stradling to have two trees removed by Tree Pros at a cost of $1850, second by Director Stradling.  Director Lowe abstains from vote.  Motion carried, no opposition.  Tree replacement will be done during next seasonal planting.

          b.  Venner Park—Reported canopy damage was not found by President Stapp or Mr. Woolley upon inspection.  Cables were recently tightened.

          c.  Park Maintenance Agreement—Meeting was held on 12/17/19 with City personnel, follow up meeting for April or May.

          Regarding both parks.  Mr. Woolley gives written and oral report of condition.  City to repair swings and lifting rubber at Venner park.  Both parks need more wood chips.  Mr. Woolley recommends looking into ADA compliant materials.  Signage at Venner Park has some exposed metal which City will fix.  Updated address and CPR signs will be ordered by City and placed at both parks.  Re-keying of locks is in progress.  Old camera on top of light pole at H Street park will be removed by the City.

6.  Office building and area:  Gregg Lint is waiting for warmer weather (6o degrees) before starting painting.  Sign is done and waiting for completion of painting of building.  President Stapp notes a possible water leak by bush in front of office.  Carol will ask Al Fiero to check it.  New furniture is awaiting assembly.       

7.  Written General Manager’s report was submitted to Board in advance for review.  No questions from Board.  Additional comments; Carol will check into the credit incentive offered by SDRMA in lieu of the quarterly safety report.  2019 tax information will be sent to Debbie at Stewart’s Tax this week. Report will be a permanent part of these minutes.

8.  Directors’ reports.  None given.

          a.  Ethics training for Board.  President Stapp and Carol will both follow up with CSDA for status.

9.  Roundtable.   None.

10.  Executive Session pursuant to GC 54956.9(A) and GC 54957.1 is not required.

Adjournment at 5:55 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting:  Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

Agenda for February 25, 2020 Meeting

      Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Facilitator: President Rob Stapp            Directors: Daryl Schendel, Gene Low, Jim Stradling

1.  Call to order and Flag Salute

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

3.  Approval/Consent Items

Minutes of January 21, 2020

Financial/reconciliation reports

        Financial Transaction report

Bills/issued checks

4.  Correspondence

5.  Nomination of Kimberly Cox (LAFCO)

6.  Parks 

        a.  Barstow Heights

        b.  Venner

        c.  Park Maintenance agreement

7.  Office Building and Area

        a.  Painting

8.  General Manager’s Report

9.  Directors’ Report

        a.  Up to date training

10.  Roundtable

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

Adjournment -- Next Meeting Date:  March 24, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Tree Removal

The two large cottonwood trees are being removed from H Street park today. If your plans were a visit to the park today please visit Venner Park on K Street. Thank you!!

November 25, 2019 Minutes (approved 1/21/2020)

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Monday, November 25, 2019

6:00 p.m.

1.  Meeting called to order at 6:01 by President Stapp. Pledge of Allegiance led by Director Stradling.

2.  Directors present: Daryl Schendel, Gene Low and Jim Stradling.

          A.  Guests present: None

                                               

3.  Approval/consent items:

Minutes of 10/22/19, financial reports and bills/issued checks.  Motion by Director Schendel to approve with a second by Director Low.  Motion carried/items approved with no opposition.

4.  Correspondence is reviewed by President Stapp.  No issues for discussion.

5.  Parks:  

          a.   Barstow Heights Park—Large cottonwood tree had a large branch broken off in strong winds today.  Director Low states park received a lot of use during the warm weather.

          b.  Venner Park—No updates.

          Regarding both parks.  No safety reports received for either park.  Board requests that report with prior format be submitted by City.  Carol will contact Mr. Woolley on this, and completion of trash can lid replacement.

6.  Office building and area: 

          a. Motion made by Director Low to accept bid of $500, and hire Gregg’s Construction to paint eaves, facia and trim of building and a few minor repairs.  Second by Director Stradling.  Motion carried/no opposition.  Carol will do notification.

          b.  Kathy Fiero will hold on to sign until installation is ready (upon completion of painting).

         

7.  BHCSD Safety Review Report:  Presented by Director Stradling, reviewed by Board.  Weed removal on H Street still in process.  Other options will be explored.  Motion by Director Schendel to accept report with a second by Director Low.  Motion carried/no opposition.

8.  Written General Manager’s report was submitted to Board in advance for review.  Request to close office the week of Christmas and New Year’s is approved, proper notice will be posted.  Regarding implementation of SB929 requiring special districts to have a public website.  Carol will do further research to see if our “pages” are compliant and check with neighboring districts on their procedures.  Report will be a permanent part of these minutes.

9.  Directors’ reports.  Only verbal report given by President Stapp.  He will continue to work on a meeting with City regarding contract, as well at Merrell Johnson Engineering regarding the Beryl Street project.

10.  Roundtable.   Information received from Cindy Grabow from the company that did park equipment repairs and replacements.  The work in question did not fall within the scope of their repair.  Carol will contact the City to complete the work.  Discussion held regarding Board vacancy.  Several questions noted, can seat remain vacant until 2022?  If no candidates to run in an election?  Does position stay open continuously until filled?  Cost of all mail election ballot?  Carol will contact the Registrar of Voters and Board will follow up at next meeting.

11.  Executive Session pursuant to GC 54956.9(A) and GC 54957.1 is not required.

Adjournment at 7:03 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting:  Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by

  

Carol Mauk,

General Manager/Secretary/Clerk

Agenda for January 21, 2020 Meeting

      Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Facilitator: President Rob Stapp            Directors: Daryl Schendel, Gene Low, Jim Stradling

1.  Call to order and Flag Salute

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

3.  Approval/Consent Items

Minutes of November 25, 2019

Financial/reconciliation reports

Bills/issued checks

4.  Correspondence

5.  Parks 

       a.  Barstow Heights (trees removal)

       b.  Venner

       c.  Park Maintenance agreement

6.  Office Building and Area

7.  General Manager’s Report

8.  Directors’ Report

       a.  Up to date training

9.  Roundtable

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

Adjournment -- Next Meeting Date:  February 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. 

Notice for Week of January 13, 2020

*****OFFICE HOURS*****
Week of January 13, 2020 only
The office will be open regular hours 
Monday, January 13, 2020 to Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Make a New Year’s Resolution to be Travel Ready in 2020

by admin • January 6, 2020 • 0 Comments

By Staff Reports

(Victor Valley)– The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) encourages residents to make a New Year’s resolution to be prepared if they plan to fly within the U.S. after October 1, 2020.

“With the October 2020 REAL ID federal enforcement date in sight, we hope Californians will make a resolution to be #REALIDready so they are able to fly domestically,” DMV Director Steve Gordon said. “Anyone who shows up at the airport this October without the correct ID risks being turned away. We urge Californians to beat the anticipated last-minute rush and take care of their REAL ID needs today.”

Starting October 1, 2020, any individual who plans to fly within the United States or access federally secure facilities and military bases will be required to have a REAL ID or other federally approved document, such as a U.S. passport. The DMV encourages California residents to prepare now for the upcoming changes.

Californians applying for a REAL ID are required to visit a DMV field office with the following items:

• An identity document*, such as a valid passport or original birth certificate. *If you’ve changed your name, legal name change document(s) might be required
• A document with the entire Social Security Number visible, such as an original Social Security card or W-2 form.
• Two hard copy documents showing California residency, such as a utility or cell phone bill, bank statement, or mortgage bill.

With lines at DMV offices shorter than ever, the DMV’s resolution is to keep wait times low. Californians can do their part by completing the required application online beforehand and being prepared for their visit to a DMV. Appointments are not required to complete an in-person REAL ID application, and customers can check wait times at nearby offices on the DMV website.

Many DMV offices also offer Saturday and extended morning hours. A full list of DMV offices and operating hours can be found at https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/fo/fotoc.

For more information about REAL ID, a complete list of acceptable documents and FAQs, please visit CaliforniaREALID.org.