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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

2008 CSD Board. From Left: Steve Marsden, Charles Robinson, Sue Russ, Bob Kenyon, Dennis Merrill
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.

  Volunteers Sought
In order to insure that the interests and concerns of Saddle Creek Residents are properly considered and reflected in District decisions and operating practices the Board will from time to time ask residents to participate in an advisory capacity on personnel recruitment boards and other types of review committees.

A list of residents who would be interested in volunteering their time to participate in such activities is currently being established.

Interested parties are requested to contact the District at Board@SaddleCreekCSD.org.

Email Updates
From time to time, the CSD sends updates to Saddle Creek property owners via e-mail.  If you are a Saddle Creek property owner wishing to receive such notifications  please send an email to Board@SaddleCreekCSD.org, being sure to include your name and Lot number in the e-mail.

 

 

 

Next Meeting:

September 14, 2010
2:00 p.m.
Lodge at
Saddle Creek

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