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IFDP special meeting Nov. 30

2011-11-22T13:26:00.000-08:00

For its Nov. 30 special meeting, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission has three items on the proposed agenda:

Special Session Item(s)

Interim Election of Board Officers – due to resignation of Commissioner Killingsworth and reseating of Commissioner Capparelli

Resolution 510 – Resolution is required for acceptance of Cal Fire Grant for wildland fire equipment and the deadline falls prior to the next regularly scheduled board meeting.

Closed Session Items

Chief Walker’s Annual Evaluation – the annual evaluation of the fire chief

Cal Trans delays on SR 74 today

2011-11-15T07:56:00.000-08:00

This notice was just received.

An accident involving a fuel spill occurred yesterday on SR 74 at the Vista
Point (about 6 miles above Palm Desert). Caltrans Maintenance crews along
with a hazardous material contractor will be cleaning up the residual today
from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. As a result flagging will be necessary at this
location.

Motorists are advised to take an alternate route if possible to avoid
delays.

Daylight savings time ends Sunday morning

2011-11-03T11:03:00.001-07:00

Please remember to turn your clocks or other time pieces, other that your hour glasses, back one hour Saturday night or early Sunday morning. We return to standard time this weekend.

The official time change is occurs at 2 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 6. As the adage says, fall back.

Riverside County Fire Department also suggests that this is a good time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and their batteries.

CSA 38 cancels Nov. 10 meeting

2011-11-03T11:01:00.000-07:00

County Service Area 38 Advisory's committee has canceled its November meeting and will try to reschedule the meeting in December.

ICC public meetings

2011-10-25T13:13:00.000-07:00

Town Meeting!

Thursday October 27, 2011 6-8 p.m.
OR
Saturday October 29, 2011 10-12 a.m.

Idyllwild School Multi-purpose room

Presented by the
Leadership Team
for the Idyllwild Community Center Project

Town Meeting!
Weʼre a small town,
itʼs a Big Idea.

Weʼre a small town,
we have a Bright Future.
Come and meet the team
that will lead the project to
build the Idyllwild Community
Center.

We want to meet you, hear
from you, share with you.
Plan and project updates.
Everyone is invited.
Bring your neighbors

Hemet High School safe

2011-10-06T13:21:00.000-07:00

Earlier this morning, construction at Hemet High School accidently hit a propane pipeline causing the gas to leak.

For safety, the school was evacuated and student congregated at the football stadium.

After emergency officials investigated, a repair was made and classes resume. Although there had been some discussion of an early dismissal, this was not necessary.

Gilman Spring Road ramps closed to SR 60

2011-09-28T10:47:00.000-07:00

The eastbound and westbound on and off-ramps at SR-60 and Gilman Springs Road are closed due to an on-going law enforcement investigation. Law Enforcement has advised they will be closed until further notice.

IFPD Sept. 26 special meeting agenda

2011-09-25T14:58:00.000-07:00

The Idyllwild Fire Protection District Commission will meet 6 p.m., tomorrow evening (Monday, Sept. 26) to discuss and approve its budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.

The proposed agenda follows:

Idyllwild Fire Protection District

Board of Commissioners

Special Meeting

Monday, Sept. 26 2011

AGENDA

Meeting to be held at the Idyllwild Fire Protection District conference/training room

54160 Maranatha Drive, Idyllwild, CA. The meeting begins at 1800 (6:00 pm) the meeting will be recorded.

Special Session Action Items

1. Review and adopt 2011-12 final budget from Chief Norm Walker.

2. Official acceptance of Commissioner Killingsworth’s resignation. Review and discussion of appointment process.

3. Discussion of future planning sessions should the county funds be delayed or limited.

4. Letter of engagement to Rogers, Anderson, Malody, & Scott, LLP to begin the 2010-2011 audit process.

IFPD Sept. 20 special meeting

2011-09-19T10:48:00.000-07:00

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA (corrected)

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 6:00 PM

Meeting to be held at the Idyllwild Fire Protection District conference/training room

54160 Maranatha Drive, Idyllwild, CA. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm PST. The meeting will be recorded.

Call to Order: Please silence cell phones and/or pagers

Roll call: Commissioners: President Capparelli, VP Riggi, Treas.Killingsworth, Schelly, Stigall

Chief Walker and Administrative Assistant Andrewson

Pledge of Allegiance

Citizens’ Comments

Citizens may comment on any matter as contained on the Agenda. Individual citizen’s comments will be contained to five (5) minutes each as timed by a member of the Board or IFPD’s Administrative Assistant.

Request to citizens making public comments:

You are not legally required to state your name and address, however, it is appreciated.

Special Session Action Item(s)

Cash Shortfall:

1. The Board to discuss and make a decision regarding cashing in a Certificate of Deposit (CD) to cover immediate funding shortage.

2. Board to discuss and make a decision regarding borrowing money from Riverside County to cover expenses through December 2011.

Motion to adjourn

Meeting Adjourned

Another Special meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 26, 2011 at 6:00 PM.

Next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 6:00 PM.

ICRC meeting Tuesday, Sept. 20

2011-09-16T13:47:00.000-07:00

Dawn Sonnier, acting Idyllwild Community Recreation Council (ICRC) chair, announced that ICRC has rescheduled its September meeting to 5:30pm, Tuesday, Sept. 20 and it will be at the Creekstone Inn.

The originally scheduled meeting for Sept. 13 had to be canceled. The agenda is below:

Idyllwild Community Recreation Council (ICRC)

Meeting AGENDA—September 20th, 2011

5:30 pm, Creekstone Inn

Visit www.idyllwildrecreation.org for more information

1. Call to order

2. Approve Aug 9th, 2011 ICRC meeting minutes

3. Treasurer’s Report - JoAnn Graham

4. Revision of Bylaws: to amendment Article III, Section II, of the ICRC Bylaws (refers to directors being residents of County Service Area 36), revised 6/10/10

5. Addition to Bylaws: Article VI – Section 1. Amendments (refers to establishment of Board vacancies)

6. Discuss/Nominate ICRC Board members

7. Town Hall

8. Skate Park

9. Ice Rink

10. Community Center Site-

A. Ghost Town

B. Earth Witness-Project Peace

11. Idyllwild Community Center Committee- Dawn Sonnier

12. Speaker Series

13. Playground Project Update - Dawn Sonnier

14. Website

15. Other Business/Comments

16. Set next Meeting/Regular scheduled meetings

17. Adjourn

Afternoon weather forecast

2011-09-14T13:40:00.000-07:00

SHORT TERM FORECAST
 NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN DIEGO CA
12:26 PM PDT WED SEP 14 2011

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS-RIVERSIDE COUNTY MOUNTAINS-  NOW...
THUNDERSTORMS WILL BEGIN DEVELOPING OVER
THE SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS AND THEN ALSO
FORM OVER THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY MOUNTAINS.

 THUNDERSTORMS WILL HAVE THE POTENTIAL
FOR HEAVY RAIN...HAIL AND FREQUENT CLOUD
TO GROUND LIGHTNING. STORMS WILL BE
SLOW MOVING
AND TEND TO REMAIN OVER
THE SAME AREAS BEFORE DISSIPATING.  SLOW MOVING THUNDERSTORMS CAN CAUSE
RAPID RISES TO CREEKS AND DRY WASHES...
AND LOW LYING FLOODING.

Quake near Beaumont

2011-09-14T07:52:00.000-07:00

After yesterday's rain and hail, the sky is clear and sunny. The morning moon is visible. Then the building shook.

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred about 7:45 a.m. The epicenter was reported between Yucaipa, Beaumont, Moreno Valley and Mentone

Cal Trans emergency warning for eastern Riverside County

2011-09-13T11:01:00.000-07:00

Motorists traveling between the Arizona state line to Riverside or San Bernardino counties are advised to stay on Interstates 10 and 40.

Do not use routes 95, 177, 62 or 111.

Route 95 in Riverside and San Bernardino counties is subject to closure.

CSA 38 cancels Wednesday's meeting

2011-09-12T08:09:00.000-07:00

The County Service Area 38 (Pine Cove) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 14 has been canceled.

Slow moving on Hwy 74 next two weeks

2011-09-09T14:40:00.000-07:00

Idyllwild commuters to Hemet and west might be interested in the following information that Cal Trans just sent.

Cal Trans will be conducting maintenance work on Highway 74 over the next two weeks. On Mondays through Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Sept 7 to 20, there will be flagging on Hwy. 74 between Cranston Station and State Route 243 (Mountain Center). Cal Trans and Cal Fire will be doing landscape work.

I assume its more likely related to fire abatement than highway beautification, despite Lady Bird’s urging.

Dead crow infected with West Nile virus

2011-08-18T10:53:00.000-07:00

Given the large number of crows inhabiting the Idyllwild environs, I thought this press release from the Riverside county Depatment of Environmental Health would be of local interest.

Contact: Keith Jones, Deputy Director
Department of Environmental Health
(951) 358-5172

Dead crow infected with West Nile virus found in Wildomar

A dead crow found in the Baxter Road area of Wildomar has tested positive for the West Nile virus, the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health announced today (Aug. 18).

The California Department of Public Health confirmed the crow that county Environmental Health officials submitted for testing on Aug. 1 was infected with the virus. The bird had what was described as a chronic infection, which means it had been infected for some time. Because crows’ daily flight patterns typically extend more than several miles from their roosting place, it is very difficult to determine exactly when and where the bird became infected.

It is not unusual for birds to become infected with the virus. The bird in Wildomar was the first confirmed case this season in central section and most of the western section of Riverside County.

The Department of Environmental Health is an active participant in the state’s Dead Bird Surveillance Program, monitoring the virus’ transmission cycle among adult mosquito populations and birds. Surveillance is important because an increase in the number of birds that die from the virus may indicate increased infection among adult mosquitoes, which poses a potential health risk to humans and horses. Individuals who find any crows, ravens, magpies or jays that have been dead less than 24 hours are asked to call the toll-free line 1-877-WNV-Bird to have them tested.

Residents can take steps to reduce their exposure to mosquitoes and the diseases they may carry:

· When outdoors, especially at dawn and dusk, apply insect repellent according to the label instructions.

· Eliminate all sources of standing water on your property that can support mosquito breeding.

· Report stagnant swimming pools in your area to your local mosquito and vector control agency, or municipal code-enforcement agency.

· Contact your local mosquito and vector-control agency if there is a significant mosquito problem where you live or work.

For more information, contact the Department of Environmental Health Vector Control Program in Hemet at 951-766-9454.

Brendan Steele leading PGA Championship

2011-08-13T12:55:00.000-07:00

Half way through the 2011 PGA Championship, Idyllwild's Brendan Steele has taken the lead. He is currently six under par, through six holes of the third round.

In October, Mt. San Jacinto State Park closing two days a week

2011-08-11T17:22:00.001-07:00

The California State Parks just announced service reductions due to the spring budget cut.

Mt San Jacinto State Park is currently open seven days a week. In October, the park will be open five days — Friday through Tuesday each week. The Idyllwild Campground, Day Use and Sector Office will closed Wednesday and Thursday each week until April 30, 2012.

Beginning May 1, 2012, all Mt. San Jacinto State Park facilities will return to being open seven days a week.

But on Oct. 1, 2012, Park operations will return to the five days open and two days closed cycle.

Stone Creek Campground near Idyllwild is normally closed for the winter season and will be open during the summer season. Mount San Jacinto Wilderness Area and Long Valley Ranger Station (Palm Springs Tram area) will remain open year round as usual.

IFPD schedules public hearing on Measure G

2011-08-05T14:56:00.000-07:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MONDAY AUGUST 15, 2011 1800 (6:00 PM)

I.F.P.D - BAY AREA

PROPOSED INCREASE OF

STANDBY CHARGE - UNIT FEE

BALLOT MEASURE G

IFDP re-schedules August meeting

2011-07-28T16:02:00.000-07:00

The Idyllwild Fire Protection District has rescheduled its August commission meeting to 6. p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16. It will still be held in the IFPD conference and training room. The regular monthly meeting would have been Tuesday, Aug. 9.

Smoke from Eagle Fire wafts through Idyllwild

2011-07-23T09:43:00.000-07:00

Your senses are not fooling you. The presence of smoke (visual and aromatic) exists in Idyllwild today. But it is emanating from Eagle Fire, burning 7 miles east of Warner Springs. Location and weather conditions are causing smoke to migrate to Southwest Riverside County through the Coachella Valley.

Located on Los Coyotes Indian Reservation near Warner Springs, the fire has burned 4,000 acres and is only 30 percent contained according to the CAL FIRE incident information.

Residents and visitors who are sensitive to smoke may elect to stay indoors, however there is no threat to Southwest Riverside County, Coachella Valley or the desert communities.

Thirty-five engines, air attack and more than 800 fire personnel are combating the blaze.

For further information on the “Eagle” incident, please contact the incident information line at 619-590-3160 and visit the San Diego Cal Fire website at calfiresandiego.blogspot.com.

Future delays driving Hwy 243

2011-07-22T13:32:00.001-07:00

Beginning Monday, July 25 through the end of August, CAL TRANS will be do maintenance on Highway 243 from Saunders Meadow Rd to Black Mountain Road.

The maintenance work will occur from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.on days during this period and they estimate delays could be up to 15 minutes due to flagging at various locations.

Pony Fire in Anza contained

2011-07-22T09:13:00.000-07:00

About noon, Thursday, July 21, a wildland fire broke out in Anza. The Pony Fire burnt nearly 35 acres, but was contained by 8:30 p.m, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The Fire was located near the intersection of Howard Road and Pony Trail.

Although local structures were evacuated, the Incident commander has reported that fire damage was limited to the loss of one un-occupied outbuilding.

When the first engine arrived, the fire was about two acres in heavy fuels. Within an hour the fire was about ten acres and expanded to the current 35 acres by 2:45.

The report indicated 18 engines responded and 174 firefighters were already on site. Air attack and tankers were part of the fire fighting force. By 6:30 p.m., the fire containment was sufficient enough that the night curew was limited to one handcrew and one engine.

Pony Fire burns 35 acres in Anza

2011-07-21T15:55:00.000-07:00

About noon, a wildland fire broke out in Anza. The Pony Fire covers nearly 35 acres, but is already 50 percent contained acoording to the Riverside County Fire Department. The Fire is located near the intersection of Howard Road and Pony Trail.

Although Local structures were evacuated, the Incident commander has reported that the threat to structures has been mitigated and no losses occurred.

When the first engine arrived, the fire was about two acres in heavy fuels. Within an hour the fire was about ten acres and expanded to the current 35 acres by 2:45.

The report indicated 18 engines responded and 174 firefighters were already on site. Air attack and tankers were part of the fire fighting force.

IFPD schedules special meeting July 1

2011-06-30T11:16:00.000-07:00

Idyllwild Fire Protection District
Board of Commissioners
Special Meeting

AGENDA
July 1, 2011

Meeting to be held at the Idyllwild Fire Protection District conference/training room

54160 Maranatha Drive, Idyllwild, CA. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting will be recorded.

Pledge of Allegiance

Citizens’ Comments

Optional request to citizens making public comments: You are not legally required to state your name and address, however, it is appreciated.

Special Session Item(s)

Active Ad HOC Committee – Discussion/vote on modified Idyllwild Career Firefighters Association MOU

Motion to adjourn

Meeting Adjourned

Next regularly scheduled meeting will be on July 12, 2011