|
CSD Structure &
Operation August 17, 2010
The following overview is being provided to assist residents in
understanding CSD responsibilities and operations. Please do not
hesitate to contact the District if you have comments or questions on
any area.
Saddle Creek Community Services District was established as a Special
District on August 19, 1995, by act of the Calaveras County Local Agency
Formation Commission (LAFCO) under authority of California Government
Code Section 61600. Saddle Creek CSD is a multi-purpose Special District
with governing authority over various specific functions within the
boundaries of the District. The governing body of the District consists
of a five (5) member Board of Directors who are elected by registered
voters of the District for a four (4) year term of office. The Board of
Directors has similar responsibilities and duties as those of City
Council members. They establish budgets, approve expenditures, enact
ordinances (local laws), establish operational policy, approve budgets
and hires staff to carry out Board established policies.
Services currently being provided by Saddle Creek CSD are as follows:
1) On-site Wetlands & Wildlife Habitat Oversight (Wetland regulations
are established by the State & Federal Government- the CSD serves as the
on-site monitoring agency).
2) Landscape Maintenance of public areas under exclusive control of
the CSD.
3) Fire Prevention Activities (weed abatement).
4) Gate Operations (while the CSD controls gate operations the cost
of staffing is currently funded by Castle & Cooke).
5) Mosquito Abatement Operations (currently the only such operation
in Calaveras County).
There are numerous Special Districts in California. Most are
dedicated to a single function (local examples are the Calaveras County
Water District and Copperopolis Fire District) while a few (such as
Saddle Creek CSD and our closest neighbor Rancho Murrieta CSD) are
multi-functional. Saddle Creek CSD and other multi-functional Special
Districts operate like a mini-city in that we provide various types of
services within the Districts boundary that might otherwise be supplied
by city or county.
A primary difference between a Special District and a city or county
is that the authority of the District is limited to functions
specifically authorized by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
whereas cities and counties have a much broader range of
responsibilities. For example, Saddle Creek CSD has no authority over
planning and building matters, these are handle by Calaveras County.
While the Districts authority is limited in certain areas, such as
planning and building, we have the ability to tailor certain ordinances
to meet the unique needs of the community. For example, unlike a city or
county, Saddle Creek CSD has legal authority to regulate vehicle entry
into the community as well as provide fewer restrictions over golf cart
operations on District controlled streets.
Although the District does not have the authority to enforce rules
and regulations established by on-site private entities such as Castle &
Cooke or Home Owners Association’s we will continue to work closely with
these operations in improving our community.
Additional information on the CSD, including monthly meeting agendas
and minutes, can be found on the Districts web site (saddlecreekcsd.org).
The Saddle Creek CSD Board of Directors is committed to providing the
community with the highest level of service possible.
2010 Officers Announced
January 1,
2010
The CSD Board has announced its Officers for the 2010 calendar year:
Charles Robinson, President
Steve Marsden, Vice President
Darlene DeBaldo, Secretary
Sue Russ, Director
Bob Kenyon, Director
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON FY 2010 BUDGET for SADDLE CREEK
COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT 1000 SADDLE CREEK DRIVE, COPPEROPOLIS, CA
95228
PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD AT THE SADDLE CREEK LODGE, 1001 SADDLE
CREEK DRIVE, COPPEROPOLIS, CALIFORNIA ON THE SADDLE CREEK COMMUNITY
SERVICES DISTRICT’S FY 2010 BUDGET DURING THE REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS
SCHEDULED FOR:
2:00 P.M., TUESDAY, December 15, 2009, and
2:00 P.M., TUESDAY, January 19, 2010
Important Reminders
As summer approaches and the weather warms up, we,
the Saddle Creek Community Services Board, want to remind you of a few
items that all residents of Saddle Creek should know.
1. WETLANDS: Please stay out of the wetlands or wildlife areas. These
are the areas designated by the green tipped stakes and/or the posted
signs saying “Environmental Area.” Some wetlands/wildlife areas abut
residential lots. These areas are restricted by our use permit and the
Saddle Creek Community Services District is the agency charged with
enforcing this use. No person or pet should go into those areas.
Continued violation could result in revocation of our permit – which
means NO golf course. So please stay out of the protected areas. If you
have a question as to whether such areas are adjacent to your lot please
contact Greg Hebard, the CSD Site Manager, at 785.0100.
2. MOSQUITOES: We will continue to spray for mosquitoes through our
Vector Control District - the only one in Calaveras County. We have
already placed larvacide for 10 of the 11 varieties of mosquitoes that
live in our district and that should control those mosquitoes. The 11th
variety requires spraying and this spraying, as in years past, is done
every Thursday night throughout the summer to help control these pests.
We do use a spray that is non-harmful to humans and pets but you should
close your windows and doors when you hear the sprayer approach. Should
you need assistance, want additional spraying for a special event, or
have questions contact Greg Hebard, the CSD Site Manager, at 785.0100.
3. PRIVACY GATE ENTRY: The gates are closed from 5 pm on Friday
through the weekend until 6 am on Monday and from 5 pm to 6 am Monday
through Friday. An attendant is available from 5 pm - 11 pm Monday
through Friday and 6 am through 11 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Guests
arriving past the 11:00 pm hour can call you on the gate house phone. By
pressing #9 on your phone touch pad, the gate will open to allow them
entry.
If you have guests arriving during the time an attendant is on duty,
make sure the gate attendant has the name of your guests by calling and
informing them of the visit. The phone number is 785.8700 - OR, you can
fill out a guest form for either
permanent or
temporary guests.
If your guests are not on your guest list and you have not called the
attendant to notify them of their arrival and you are not at home when
the attendant calls you for verification when your guests arrive, they
will not be allowed entrance.
Summer Traffic Safety
Warmer weather is here and with it the District will
experience increases in pedestrian, bicycle and motor vehicle traffic.
Please join with the Board of Directors in making sure that all of
those who are on our streets and sidewalks can enjoy them safely. Be
watchful for your neighbors, their pets, and children at play. Stay
within the posted speed limits throughout the community and please drive
safely. Also, please remember that under California Law and CSD
Ordinance, golf carts are only to be driven by licensed drivers.
The Saddle Creek CSD Board of Directors thanks you for your
cooperation and support in keeping our community safe and accident free.
Propane Service
Recently, several questions have arisen regarding the cost of the
propane delivered to the residents of Saddle Creek. The contract for
propane services at Saddle Creek is between Castle & Cooke and J.S. West
and therefore the Saddle Creek Community Service District has no
authority in this matter, at all. As a service to our community,
however, we are posting copies of Castle & Cooke Vice President &
Division Manager, Dave Haley's letter of December 18, 2007 and J.S. West
General Manager, Dana Mayo's letter of January 8, 2008.
Read Mr. Haley's letter
Read Mr.
Mayo's letter
Questions or concerns regarding propane service or rates should be
emailed to Mr. Haley and/or
to Mr. Mayo.
2009 Officers Announced
December 16, 2008
The CSD Board has announced its Officers for the 2009 calendar year:
Sue Russ, President
Bob Kenyon, Vice President
Steven Marsden, Secretary
Dennis Merrill, Director
Charles Robinson, Director
Above: 2009 CSD Board from left: Steve Marsden, Charles
Robinson, Sue Russ, Bob Kenyon, Dennis Merrill
Contacting the CSD
For
Emergency Response
(fire, police or ambulance): Dial 911
If you have a question or concern
over something occurring within the District, contact:
Site Manager Greg Hebard: 209.785.0100
or
General Manager Charlie Martin: modonrnc@volcano.net).
If the CSD is not the proper agency to address your issue (e.g., animal control
issues, construction issues or golf operations), you will be directed to
the proper authority.
|
