Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Big Bear Lake City Council is Tonight

 Big Bear Lake, CA, July 26, 2010, 4:15pm – Tonight will be the regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Big Bear Lake City Council with the closed session beginning at 5:30pm and the open session beginning at 6:30pm.  Agenda items include special acknowledgement and recognition of Kathy Jefferies for her 22 years of service to the City of Big Bear Lake.  Her last position held was that of City Clerk.  Additionally, introductions will be made of the students visiting from sister city Abtenau, Austria.  The consent calendar includes consideration of an award for a professional services contract for the widening of Big Bear Blvd between Paine and Pine Knot.  Additionally, a public hearing will take place where Council will consider a resolution confirming property tax assessment for the Village streetscape maintenance.  There will be a presentation by City Staff on the fiscal year 2009-2010 accomplishments as well as 2010-2011 goals and projects.

Big Bear Airport District’s Lease Committee and Finance Committee Meeting Results

Big Bear City, CA, July 26, 2010, 12:00pm – On Friday, July 23rd, the Big Bear Airport District held consecutive meetings for the Lease Committee and the Finance Committee.  The Lease Committee comprised of Gloria Greene and Jay Obernolte, discussed issues relating to the airport hangers.  Per Airport General Manager, Pete Gwaltney, due to the number of vacant hangers rented by the Airport District, it was discussed at the last General Board meeting that an offer be made to contact the current tie-down renters, that is, those who tie-down their aircraft on the tarmac of the Airport rather than rent a hanger.  The offer would be for two months free hanger rent with a one-year signed rental agreement.  To date, the number of hanger vacancies now available through the rental program at the Big Bear City Airport is 16 hangers of their total 131 hangers, which represents a 12% vacancy.  Ina  side note, as of August 1, 2010, the Airport District will be acquiring an additional 10 hangers in “D” row from Nunno Corporation.  Nunno Corp is athe company that originally built the “D” row hangers in 1986 and they retained ownership until now, but, the contract between Nunno Corp and the Airport District states that the Airport would purchase the additional hangers as of August 1st per airport personnel.  The Finance Committee, comprised of Gloria Greene and Julie Smith, reviewed financial statements.  According to Mr. Gwaltney, the Airport District has $3.7 million dollars in reserves in a Local Agency Investment Fund earning at a rate of .56% interest.  The Airport District has been successful in saving approximately $800,000 a year anticipating the need to make a decision of whether or not to purchase the Airport building.  At the July 7th General Board meeting, the Board approved the CC&R’s and the condo map.  The files are now in the County approval process and the outcome is yet to be determined.

Barbara Willey Withdraws Applications for Planning Commission and DWP Board

Big Bear Lake, CA, July 23, 2010, 4:45pm – Some changes have been made with Big Bear Lake residents who applied to serve on the Planning Commission and the Department of Water and Power Board of Commissioners for one seat on each for terms that extend through June 30, 2013.  According to the City of Big Bear Lake City Clerk, applications were accepted from Barbara Willey for both Board positions; however, she subsequently withdrew her applications for both the Planning Commission and the DWP Board of Commissioners for unknown reasons.  Local residents who applied for and are still in the running for the Planning Commission are Mary Jones, Don Smith, Robert Jackowski, Todd Bittner, Rusty Barnes, Jerry Roberts and Curtis Bryant.  Applications were accepted for the one seat on the DWP Board from Douglas MacIver, Don Smith and Robert Jackowski.  Big Bear Lake City Council members will conduct interviews with the applicants in the near future.

Supervisor Derry Calls for a Ban of Rave Parties at County Owned Facilities

Big Bear Valley, CA, July 23, 2010, 12:00 n – Local members of the combine Rim Youth Prevention Leadership and Breakthrough Task Force coalitions have been instrumental in eliciting change in San Bernardino County.  Prompted by information provided by the concerns and suggestions raised by this coalition of concerned parents, Supervisor Neil Derry is calling for the banning of all rave parties at County owned facilities.  At Supervisor Derry’s request, County Administrative Officer Greg Devereaux issued a directive that would prohibit all county owned facilities from hosting rave parties.  In a press release from Supervisor Derry’s office, he is quoted as stating that “Parents have a reasonable expectation to believe that their children will be safe while attending events held at county owned venues, and it has become crystal clear that there is a reasonable expectation that our youth are at significant risk for exposure to drugs and sexual assault at these events.”  A recent rave at the Los Angeles Coliseum that spanned two days claimed the life of a 15-year old girl and resulted in approximately 100 youth being taken to area hospitals for various reasons. Supervisor Derry has brought this matter to the attention of each state senator and assembly member.  It is hopeful that similar policies will be made in Counties statewide.

Big Bear Lake Residents Apply for Positions on the Planning Commission and DWP Board of Commissioners

Big Bear Lake, CA, July 22, 2010, 5:14pm – Last Wednesday at 5pm was the application deadline for full-time Big Bear Lake residents interested in applying to serve on either the Planning Commission or the Department of Water and Power Board of Commissioners for terms that extend through June 30, 2013.  According to the City of Big Bear Lake City Clerk, residents who applied for the one available position for the Planning Commission were Barbara Willey, Mary Jones, Don Smith, Robert Jackowski, Todd Bittner, Rusty Barnes, Jerry Roberts and Curtis Bryant.  Applications were accepted for the one seat on the DWP Board from Barbara Willey, Douglas MacIver, Don Smith and Robert Jackowski.  During the next step, staff will contact the Big Bear Lake City Council to schedule a date and time for interviewing the applicants. In other election news, for the zone-specific seats available on the Big Bear Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors; residents who have been issued nomination documents to run again included Todd Murphy for Division 1, Paula Fashempour for Division 2 and Skip Suhay for Division 3.  This November 2, 2010 election will include federal, state and county offices as well as 15 offices specific to the Big Bear Valley.  Prospective candidates have until Friday, August 6 to file candidate papers with the Registrar of Voters in order to be included in the November General Election.

DWP Board of Commissioners Hold a Special Meeting Friday, July 23rd

Big Bear Lake, CA, July 22, 2010, 12:25pm – The Board of Commissioners of the Department of Water & Power, City of Big Bear Lake, will conduct a Special Meeting on Friday, July 23, 2010, at 9 am at their offices located at 41972 Garstin Drive in Big Bear Lake.   The purpose of the special meeting is to award contracts to the lowest responsive bidder for the 2010 USDA Funded Pipeline Replacement Projects.

Application Deadline for Two City of Big Bear Lake Vacancies

Big Bear Lake, CA, July 20, 2010, 1:30pm – Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 21st at 5pm is the application deadline for full-time Big Bear Lake residents interested in applying to serve on one of two City of Big Bear Lake vacancies on terms that extend through June 30, 2013.  The Planning Commission and the Department of Water and Power Board of Commissioners each have one seat vacated by residents who are relocating outside of Big Bear.  Richard Lambert of the Planning Commission and Karen Dally of the DWP Board have vacated their seats.  In addition to being a full time Big Bear Lake resident, applicants for either commission must be registered voters, and complete an application, available either at the Big Bear Lake Civic Center or online at citybigbearlake.com.  The Planning Commission is a five-member body, appointed by City Council, and meets on first and third Wednesday afternoons to make recommendations to Council on matters related to growth and development, such as General Plan amendments, specific plans and zone changes, as well as addressing development applications, such as conditional use permits, plot plan reviews, subdivisions and condominium maps. For these efforts, current Commissioners receive a $400 monthly stipend. The DWP Board of Commissioners also receives a $400 monthly stipend–meets on the third Tuesday morning of each month. Responsibilities of DWP Commissioners include decisions related to water conservation, supply, generation, distribution and sale of water and related services.  The City Council will interview prospective candidates for appointment to the Planning Commission and DWP Board.

Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the City of Big Bear Lake Planning Commission

Big Bear Lake, CA, July 20, 2010, 12:14pm – The City of Big Bear Lake Planning Commission will hold their next regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, July 21^st at 1:15pm at Hofert Hall at the Civic Center at 39707 Big Bear Blvd in Big Bear Lake.

Department of Water and Power Board of Commissioners Meet Tuesday, July 20th

Big Bear Lake, CA, July 19, 2010, 12:00pm: The regularly scheduled meeting of the Department of Water and Power Board of Commissioners will be Tuesday, July 20th beginning at 9am at their offices located at 41972 Garstin Drive in Big Bear Lake.  Concent calendar items include contracts awarded for pipeline construction, drilling Seminole and Magnolia wells and equipping Lakeplant #6 and Cherokee wells.  Discussion items include board consideration to secure a loan arrangement with the USDA Rural Development agency and consideration to adopt a resolution of the USDA’s water or waste system grant agreement.  Board will also consider the annual adjustment to capacity charges.

Big Bear City Community Services District Meets Tonight

Big Bear City, CA, July 19, 2010, 7:00am – The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Big Bear City Community Services District will be Monday, July 19th at 5:30pm at their offices located at 139 East Big Bear Blvd in Big Bear City.  New business items include a proposed ordinance regarding regional sewer user charges, sewer standby or availability charges, solid waste collection and disposal charges, sewer user charges and water standby or availability charges for fiscal year 2010-2011 tax rolls.  The Board will discuss adopting a resolution regarding delinquent trash collection charges and delinquent water service charges for collection on the tax roll.

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