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6/2/2025 2:23pm
Thank you for the positive contribution the community made at our annual shareholder meeting.; Your volunteer board of directors is grateful for your thoughtful questions, contributions and dialogue.
Below are the results of the 15 proposals that were presented and the results of the election for next fiscal year's Board of Directors.
Click HERE for more details from the meeting.
We'd love to have more engagement at our monthly meetings so everyone can contribute to the success of our water district and feel included in the process of managing our shared resources.
RESULTS:
Proposal #1 Increase Monthly Assessment to $272 per Year for 3 years to improve emergency reserves - NO
Proposal #2 Special Assessment of $50 for 12 months to complete underfunded critical projects - YES
Proposal #3 (Bylaw Change): Adjust rates yearly to keep pace with inflation (match to COLA) - YES
Proposal #4 (Bylaw Change): Add “CPMWC” to Bylaws for legal documents - YES
Proposal #5 (Bylaw Change): Add clarifying language to Article 2 Section 2.6 - YES
Proposal #6 (Bylaw Change): Add clarifying language to Article 2 Section 2.6.1 - YES
Proposal #7 (Bylaw Change): Add language to Article 3 Section 3.2.1 allowing for email notices to be sent to the community - YES
Proposal #8 (Bylaw Change): Remove Article 5 Section 5.2 from bylaws We are not allowed to deny ADUs, this is the county’s jurisdiction - YES
Proposal #9 (Bylaw Change): Remove “and employees” from Article 8 Section 8.1.5 Remove word “employees” - YES
Proposal #10 (Bylaw Change): Revise Bylaw Article 9 Section 9.1.3.2 to Reflect Water Service Shut Off Policy (SB3) - YES
Proposal #11 (Bylaw Change): Revise Bylaw Article 9 Section 9.1.10 The board will not inspect septic tanks on individual properties - YES
Proposal #12 (Bylaw Change): Revise Bylaw Article 10 Section 10.1.3 CA Civil code says treasurer needs to be a board member - YES
Proposal #13 (Bylaw Change): Revise Bylaw Article 11 Section 11.2 Adds permission to notify members of certain meetings via email - YES
Proposal #14: Clubhouse Usage fee of $35.00 per event
Proposal #15: Apache Bridge Options (to research) - INVESTIGATE OPTION 2 - to demolish existing unsafe bridge and install pedestrian bridge
New members of the board of directors as elected by the community:
5/25/2025 10:51pm
Dear Community Members,
The board has created a video to describe and provide background details for proposals that will be voted on at this year's annual meeting.
At this time, the board cannot change what items will be voted on at this year's annual meeting. That said, we have considered several factors and have adjusted our recommendations regarding passage of the proposed rate increase ($212 to $272).
Please watch the video for a detailed explanation. It will answer many of the questions that members may have.
Please access this video by clicking here.
Respectfully, Erik Wilkerson
President, CPMWC Board of Directors
5/2/2025 4:57pm
Dear Neighbors,
Join us next month for our annual CPMWC Annual Membership Meeting.
We look forward to your collaboration!
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wnw-pbjb-xux
Or dial: (240) 343-1751 PIN: 635 449 978#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/wnw-pbjb-xux?pin=3682241830382
Proposal to the Membership – Monthly Assessment Adjustment & Special Assessment
To increase reserves to ensure compliance with the California Corporations Code and the recommendations outlined in the 2023-2024 Annual Review that was conducted by Egan and Egan, a licensed CPA and attorney with a specialty in mutual water companies; and to implement rate adjustments reflecting Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).
Proposal to the Membership – Bylaw amendments for compliance with California Corporations Code, SB3, AB54, AB240, and county jurisdictions
i) Causes foul odors or ground swelling
. ii) Causes spillage on the streets or roads
. iii) Drains into a stream, reservoir, other water supply or the real property of a Member of the Corporation
Proposal to the Membership - Apache Bridge Options
Option 1: Demolish the current bridge and build a new bridge
Overview: Demolish the existing bridge and construct a new, full-scale bridge that can accommodate vehicles, preserving/restoring full vehicle access and egress route and eliminating liability concerns.
Option 2: Demolish the current bridge and build a simple pedestrian bridge
Overview: Demolish the current bridge and replace it with a pedestrian-only bridge. This would reduce costs and liability while still providing access for foot traffic and potentially for emergency responders with smaller equipment.
Option 3: Remove the bridge without replacement
Overview: Completely remove the existing bridge and do not replace it. This option eliminates the liability and safety concerns without incurring the cost of a new structure.
Option 4: Leave the bridge as is
Overview: Just leave the bridge as is and see what the future brings. We could even remove the fence if we want to be brave. The bridge in its current state may cling to the hillside for a good amount of years, or it could slide down on the property and Moody creek below during the next big rain event.
4/30/2025 6:35am
Dear Neighbors,
Join us next month for our monthly CPMWC Board of Directors meeting.
We look forward to your collaboration!
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Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dus-daxj-vwp
Or dial: (US) +1 240-343-1751 PIN: 635 449 978#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dus-daxj-vwp?pin=4300952660257
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To view the meeting agenda, click HERE
4/21/2025 9:29pm
Hello everyone,
This is a follow up email from the Next Door post and contains additional information, if you have any questions please let us know at chemeketafirewise@gmail.com
We've got 3 big updates for April.
1. Chief Thornton from Redwood Estates has sent us a wish list. We've included the email below. Please see if there is anything you can do to support them, supporting us!
2. There is an interesting home hardening webinar on May 5th at 6:30 pm. Please see the attached flier if you are interested.
Registration is due May 1st.
https://bit.ly/FireSafeSolutionsWeb
3. Do you occasionally need to weed-whack? Firewise has a string trimmer you can borrow. Please let us know if you are interested.
Straight from the Chief's email:
1. I understand you have residences that have access on one side but the address is on the opposite side of the home. For cases like that, signage would be very helpful to us.
2. Encourage anyone that does not have high visibility address numbers to get them installed.
3. If there are any areas where pull-outs could be added, that would be very helpful. I know flat space is very limited. Any improvements to allow vehicles to pass would also be very helpful.
4. Identify any particularly hazardous or dead trees and work on a mitigation plan for them.
Thank you everyone for your support.