Sewer Treatment Plant Update for Serene Lakes
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 .
Ice Skating in Serene Lakes Has Never Been Better!
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!
Light at the End of the Tunnel?
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.
CPR/AED Class at Soda Springs Fire Station
Truckee Fire Protection District will be hosting an American Heart Association CPR/AED class on January 12, 2012 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The class will be held at the Soda Springs Fire Station located at 53823 Sherrit Lane and the fee is $30.
The AHA CPR/AED class is appropriate for both new certification and renewal. Techniques have changed recently and are much easier than before. What you’ll take away from the class is a CPR/AED card, textbook, “barrier” device and the knowledge to save a life.
So sign up!
Placer “County-Wide” Woodstove Requirements
Effective January 1, 2012, residential and commercial property sales in all of Placer County must participate in Section 303 of Rule 225, Wood Burning Appliances, Sale or Transfer of Real Property.
In a nutshell, Section 303 addresses non-EPA Phase II Certified freestanding woodstoves. It prohibits the sale of real property that has a non-EPA Phase II Certified free-standing woodstove. Sellers must disclose to Buyers this point of sale/transfer requirement and how compliance will be achieved and, if a freestanding woodstove is compliant, Sellers must disclose that also.
Non-compliant freestanding woodstoves do not have to be replaced or removed, but must be made permanently inoperable. Fireplaces, inserts, gas stoves, pellet stoves and dedicated cook stoves are exempt. Sellers and Buyers are subject to the requirements of Section 303.
For more information on this mandatory measure, please go to the Placer County Air Pollution Control District website.
