Saddle Creek Community Services District

Important Reminders
As summer approaches and the weather warms up, the Saddle Creek Community Services Board wants 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: 209.768.5678

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.