Property Owners in the Serene Lake subdivision may be wondering what is going on with the sewer treatment expansion and how it will affect them. Here’s our unofficial understanding of the current status.

On January 14, 2012, ballots were counted and the formation of an assessment district for the sewer treatment plant upgrade/expansion passed in an 85% “yes” to 15% “no” vote.

The formation of an assessment district is for $9 Million in funding through the USDA to which the Sierra Lakes County Water District applied for their portion of the sewer expansion. When funding is approved, an assessment will be passed down to each property owner in Serene Lakes.  Owners of developed lots will be assessed $8,942.61 (in the worst case scenario) and owerns of undeveloped lots will be assessed $9,564.64.  Right now, the SLCWD is in a “holding pattern” as the USDA has not yet granted the funding.

However, once funding is granted, a letter will go out to all property owners that gives them 30 days in which to decide whether they want to pay the assessment in total or amortized it over a 30-year period with payment being assessed on tax bills.  Due to the fact funding has not yet been granted, it’s unlikely that the assessment would be on the next tax bill.

If you have other questions or need futher clarification, please call Anna at Sierra Lakes County Water District – 530/426-7800. She is a wealth of information and has always been very happy to provide whatever information she can and if you have questions she can’t answer immediately, she’ll find the answers.

For some basic information on the sewer treatment plant expansion, visit the Sierra Lakes County Water District website .

“Boy Scout Troop 206 (Menlo Park, CA) has been happily returning to Hoyfjellet Lodge for more than 10 years for its annual ski trip. Because it is conveniently located for Sugar Bowl and Royal Gorge, Hoyfjellet is an ideal base for our Troop to go downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing, and we know we’ll get a warm welcome, good food and a cosy place for après ski relaxation. Highly recommended for groups.

Phil McHale, Assistant Scoutmaster, BSA Troop 206″

For those of you who don’t know, Zumba® is a Latin-inspired dance fitness program blending Latin and International rhythms in movements that will get your heart pumping!  It’s fun, it’s a cardio workout and you don’t have to be a dancer to enjoy the rhythms – salsa, merengue, samba, reggae, hip hop, belly dance and more. 

This fun evening is open to men, women, boys and girls, anyone 13 years of age and older.  The cost of of admission is $10 plus a non-perishable food item.  And if you’d like to donate more, please do so (receipts will be provided).

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A public meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 15th, at 4 p.m. in the Donner Summit PUD Board Room regarding the re-establishment of a 13-space RV Park by the owner of the Soda Springs General Store building.  The purpose of the public meeting is to discuss the project and gather public comments and questions.

Previous hookups exist on the perimeter of the Soda Springs General Store property.  The project proposal includes removal of old utility pedestals to be replaced with 15 new pedestals;  new utility trench and pavement apron for each site; remodeling of the storage shed to accommodate electrical panel, laundry and restrooms.

The county requests public comments before January 19, 2012 and they should be in writing.  The Donner Summit Area Association (DSAA) has opened their website and their Facebook page to receive such comments which they will forward to the county.

For a description of the project in its entirety, click here.

Believe it or not, there’s a bright spot to the lack of snowfall this year.  With no new snow falling on the frozen lake, the ice remains glass-smooth — perfect for ice skaters, hockey players and even canines!

A recent segment on CNBC TV provided some encouragement for the housing market in our area.

According to reporter Jane Wells, some investors are putting their pennies back into the second home market, specifically in the Lake Tahoe area.

Take a look at the complete story on video.nbc.com.

If you’d like more information or would like to discuss the market in more detail, don’t hesitate to contact us.

NOTE: In all of 2011, there was only one lot sale.

Whether you are a full-time resident, a 2nd home owner or a seasonal tourist,

REMEMBER! Regardless of snow or no snow, it is illegal to park on any roadway (including roadway shoulders, cul-de-sacs, etc.) from November 1st to May 1st.  The only exception to this code is if signage indicates parking is allowed.    

It’s also illegal to park in any area blocking emergency or snow removal equipment.

And don’t think you’ll get away with it because you won’t.  You will be cited and/or towed. Believe me, I know! The last thing you want to spend your money on is a ticket!

So make sure you park your vehicle legally during the holiday times and throughout the winter season till May 1st — and “…Yes, Virginia…”, it will snow!