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“We view trees as very lively elements of the environment we move in. They improve landscapes and bring cool breezes and shade for many. They can also be used to produce fruit and amazing flowers. Aside from being aesthetically pleasing to the eyes, they also contribute towards making the environment greener and cleaner,” said Green. Woodcutters are reminded to stay on roads and trails, as traveling cross-country with motor vehicles to scout for wood is prohibited. Even with a valid wood permit, woodcutters are only allowed to leave a Forest road to gather firewood, as long as this activity does not result in damage to natural resources. Failure to follow this advice could lead to unnecessary resource damage to roads and other Forest areas. In some instances, drivers could be held liable for such damage. See the Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs), available free at your local Forest office, for more information. Zone V is shown on the Fuelwood Cutting Map, and woodcutters are urged to check the map to ensure that they are on National Forest land and are cutting in permissible areas. Zone V woodcutters are also required to call the 24-hour number, 530-257-4188, for current restrictions. No woodcutting is allowed in timber sale areas or other commercial operations marked with ‘No Woodcutting’ signs. Trees marked with paint may not be cut or removed, including those on the ground, with the exception of downed lodge pole pine. The price of personal wood permits remains at $10.00 per cord, with a minimum purchase of two cords per permit. Multiple permits may be purchased, up to a 10 cord limit. Personal use tags purchased on the Lassen National Forest are also valid on the Plumas National Forest and vice versa. Woodcutters should carefully read all materials included in each wood permit packet. Permits may be purchased at the Eagle Lake Ranger District office, located at 477-050 Eagle Lake Road, near the intersection of Highway 36 and County Road A-1, three miles west of Susanville. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call 530-257-4188 with any questions. |
Monday, April 28, 2014
Woodcutting for Zone V Eagle Lake Ranger Distsrict
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
March 2014 minutes
STONES-BENGARD
COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
509-695 Stone Road, District Office, Eagle Lake,
Susanville, CA 96130
Phone & Fax: (530) 825-3350
E-mail stonesb@frontiernet.net
Monday, March
17, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman
Sam Shapiro, Directors Kay Oring, Ron Rebell and Tom Spanton. There is now one
vacancy on the Board. Also present were Fire Chief Ron Cromer and General
Manager Martin Balding and Secretary Sandy
Jansen. We have a quorum.
CLOSED SESSION for Personnel: Closed session opened at 6:05 pm and closed at 6:15 pm.
Regular session was opened at 6:16
pm.
The
result of closed session was announced.
The Secretary’s hours will be 10 hours per week with a minimum of 6
hours per week in the office, the remaining to be done on her time. The wages will be $20 per hour.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY AGENDA
APPROVAL OF JANUARY MINUTES
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS for JANUARY;
FIRE $9,004.20; SEWER $2,145.91.
APPROVAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT, by
Kay Oring for JANUARY. Director Oring
explained information received from the county Treasurer’s
office regarding fees on our accounts and interest earned. More information and explanation is needed.
A motion was made
by Director Spanton with a second by Director ReBell to accept the February Agenda , approval of minutes
for January as amended and approval of the payment of January bills: Fire $9,004.20;
Sewer $2,145.91, and Treasurer’s report for January. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Fire Chief Cromer: Chief reported that there had been three
calls this month and they were in Spalding.
The calls were one medical, one flu fire, and one down powerline. Chief reported that a power line was also
down at the Stone’s residence and that Chief had the power turned off to
prevent fire hazard. Owners and family
were notified. A letter was written to the landowner stating that the line was
a potential fire hazard and that the power had been turned off until the
situation was safe.
The Sheriff’s
Department has received digital radios for the county. Stones-Bengard had requested six, but at this
time have received two since we also were awarded radios on the CAL FIRE
grant. If there are any remaining radios
from the Sheriff’s Department we may take possession of one or two more. There is no cost for the radios from the
Sheriff’s Department. These radios are
for use in Lassen
County and are worth
about $2000 each. The CAL FIRE
grant radios are for use in a much larger area.
Water
Manager Balding report is attached. There
was a spill at a location near the Whittle property on Juniper Lane. It has been repaired and a water sample was sent
in for testing. The results were clean.
Martin is looking
into a possible Weed Abatement policy and a policy or ordinance regarding the
liability of accessing private property to treat or inspect sewer and water
lines.
Martin is continuing
to check into the interest we earn and don’t earn at the County Treasurer’s
office. This issue will be ongoing.
Secretary’s
report: There were 83 web hits. Only a few properties have made zero payments
for waste water this year. Three have a
lien on them. Two have a new address and
were sent additional notices. One has
already paid. Another notice will be
sent out.
Sandy
prepared an estimate of the yearly revenue that should be received from waste
water fees, not including the resort fees.
Board
Member Items: none
PUBLIC COMMENT: none.
CORRESPONDENCE: The new insurance booklet from Alteris Water
Plus was received.
OLD BUSINESS:
New Computer: A new computer has been purchased for
approximately $600 and the computer being set up. We will receive it by April.
CALFIRE 2013 Grant: Chief
has ordered most of the items on the grant.
With remaining funds he will outfit the utility trailer. The trailer itself does not qualify for CAL FIRE
funding but the tank and plumbing do.
The funds will be received after invoices and proof of payment are sent
to CAL FIRE.
Some invoices have already been sent in for payment.
Utility Trailer for fire Department: Chief has purchased a trailer for
$1,100 and he will have it licensed to Stones Bengard Volunteer Fire Department. The CAL
FIRE grant will pay for the set
up.
911 Address Signs Status. Martin is working on them.
IRS
and form 941 Payroll Tax, 2nd quarter 2012: Sandy has been working with
IRS and the county on this matter
but it is not resolved yet. The bill has
been paid while the issue is being resolved.
NEW
BUSINESS:
Green Waste Pile for Community: Martin is working on a green waste pile for
local landowners to use and the Fire Department would burn it for a training
burn.
Work Crew for Roadway: Martin is working on acquiring the Inmate Crew
from Antelope Camp to do roadway cleanup this spring.
ADJOURNMENT: The next meeting will be held on March 17, 2014, 6:00 pm.
With no further business to
conduct, the meeting was dismissed at 7:00
p.m.
BOARD
MEMBERS SIGNING OF BILLS: Bills were signed.
Respectfully
Submitted,
_____________________________
Sandy
Jansen, Secretary Note: There is a voice recorded transcript
of these minutes.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
April Agenda
STONES-BENGARD COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD
MEETING
509-695 Stone Road, District Office, Eagle Lake,
Susanville, CA 96130
Phone & Fax: (530) 825-3350
E-mail stonesb@frontiernet.net
April
21, 2014, 6:00 pm
ROLL CALL:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
APPROVAL OF APRIL AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MARCH MINUTES
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS for MAR.
; FIRE $; SEWER $
APPROVAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT, by
Kay Oring for MARCH.
GUEST: Nancy Cardenas
from the Treasurer Office
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Interim Fire Chief:
Water Manager Balding: TOC, Treasurer’s Oversight Committee meeting
on May 13 in the
Administration Conference Room at 3 pm.
Secretary’s report:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
CORRESPONDENCE:
BLM
Easement letter.
OLD BUSINESS:
DISCUSS/ACTION: CALFIRE grant 2013
DISCUSS/ACTION: Utility trailer for the Fire Department
DISCUSS/ACTION: 911 Address sign status
DISCUSS/ACTION: IRS
form 941 Payroll Tax, 2nd quarter 2012
DISCUSS/ACTION: Work Crew for Roadway
DISCUSS/ACTION: Interest formula and policy
DISCUSS/ACTION: Water Fee for Office Water
DISCUSS/ACTION:
NEW
BUSINESS:
DISCUSS/ACTION: Form 700
DISCUSS/ACTION:
Appoint Interim Fire Chief, Adolph
Oberst
ADJOURNMENT:
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