Development

The Community Services District board of directors had a potentially costly meeting last week as a developer contested payment of fees, the manager of construction for the water treatment plant requested additional funds, and a contingent of residents asked for midge fly control measures. Read more » about Pushback over CSD plant cost, developer fees

The Community Services District celebrated the completion of its $12 million high-tech water treatment plant Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. After remarks by CSD President Jerry Pasek, General Manager Darlene Gillum and Sacramento County Supervisor Roberta MacGlashan, representatives of the community’s governing organizations toured the plant guided by Paul Siebensohn, director of field operations, who pointed out some of its features.  A buffet lunch provided by North developers followed at the Country Club. The plant was financed by North and South developers and the CSD.  Pasek praised the water the ultra-filtration system produces, saying, “It’s actually better than most bottled water.” Click photo for larger image. Read more » about CSD dedicates new water treatment plant

In a special meeting Wednesday, the Community Services District board followed the state lead and loosened its irrigation restrictions to allow three-times-a-week landscape watering. The board also appointed a representative to a county committee on development, an appointment that followed questions about whether the meetings will be public – they won't – and a bit of wrangling over who would be named to the committee. Read more » about CSD alters irrigation rules, joins county panel

As it did a decade ago, Sacramento County is facilitating meetings on Rancho Murieta development and inviting key community players to take part.

The Community Services District has called a special meeting for 5 p.m. Wednesday to appoint a board representative to the sessions, which the CSD says are expected to begin in early June. In addition to a director, the board packet for Wednesday’s special meeting says the CSD is also expected to appoint its general manager.

The packet says the stakeholder groups include the developers, local ranchers, the Rancho Murieta Association and the Saving Our Lakes & Open Spaces (SOLOS) group, which has criticized current development plans. Read more » about County is setting up talks on development

[Brief published April 19] The Rancho Murieta Association board last week approved a low-cost effort to address problems with Canada geese at Lake Clementia and heard a report on approaches to clean the midge flies out of Laguna Joaquin. Read more » about RMA addresses geese and midge-fly problems

The Community Services District board changed course on the issue of parks this month and also moved forward on a budget for 2016-17 with no overall cost increase for ratepayers. Instead of beginning the process to repeal a community parks fee it doesn’t collect, the CSD is now looking at embarking on a study to update the fee and parks projects. Read more » about CSD will rethink its approach to parks

It looks like the community will get a chance to voice an opinion on the proposed new Escuela gate: Should it be staffed or unstaffed? Read more » about Expect community meetings on Escuela gate

The Community Services District's role in creating community parks, the possibility of no rate increase this fiscal year, and addressing issues in the new water treatment plant dominated the February board meeting and other recent CSD sessions. Read more » about CSD reviews parks role, new budget

The geese at Lake Clementia are a problem the RMA wants to address.

Under an agenda item titled “Wildlife Permit for Lake Clementia,” the Rancho Murieta Association board last week discussed obtaining permits to kill the geese that foul the Lake Clementia beach and grassy areas. The board also held a lengthy discussion with the North developer about the community’s trails system. Read more » about Will RMA fix geese problem by killing them?

The North developers have responded to the Country Club leadership’s proposal to sell the club to longtime golf industry professionals based in Southern California. Read more » about Developers react to club purchase proposal