Amador County – The group Concerned Citizens of Jackson last week urged the Amador Water Agency board to support President Bill Condrashoff’s original will-serve fee payment plan, with a first payment of 10 percent. That was changed to 5 percent by the board on a 3-2 vote. The Jackson group reported on a drive to stop a rate increase in the Central Amador Water Project, with a Proposition 218 protest. Jack Georgette said he and Thornton Consolo formed Concerned Citizens of Jackson because cities were “greasing the skids for developers.” Georgette said the group plans to circulate an initiative to force a referendum that would enact Condrashoff’s 10 percent up-front will-serve fee. He said if they did not change it at last week’s meeting, he might try to write the initiative to enact a 15-20 percent first payment instead. Georgette said the group has a capable flier author in Consolo, whose fliers have been “deadly” to projects stopped in or near Jackson, such as the Wicklow Way Subdivision and Home Depot. District 2 Director Gary Thomas said such large payments were typically made in development agreements, such as JTS Communities’ $2 million water system improvements. Consolo criticized local television, newspaper and radio news coverage, saying the media ignored his group’s fights against development, especially Jackson Hills. He said “our system is paying for other systems,” and “these people are (ticked) off.” Martell resident Ken Berry said “there is a 95 percent signing rate of people contacted” about Proposition 218 to protest the CAWP rate increase. Berry also urged the board to look into the 1,705 households in CAWP, to see “who is eligible to do the Prop 218.” Condrashoff asked: “Did you tell us you believe you are going to be successful on the Prop 218 in the Upcountry?” Berry said he had “no doubt” it will succeed. Vice President Debbie Dunn said Prop 218 is getting support and will pass. She said “people stood up against Gold Rush Ranch, and people are standing up in this community.” Dunn said she wants to protect the ratepayers. Director Don Cooper said he has “heard this speech many times,” but it is AWA’s “duty to make plans relative to serving the people,” and to meet needs and replace infrastructure as it wears out. He said “we have a responsibility to serve the customers.” Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thursday, 17 June 2010 06:13
AWA Hears From Jackson Prop 218 Backers
Amador County – The group Concerned Citizens of Jackson last week urged the Amador Water Agency board to support President Bill Condrashoff’s original will-serve fee payment plan, with a first payment of 10 percent. That was changed to 5 percent by the board on a 3-2 vote. The Jackson group reported on a drive to stop a rate increase in the Central Amador Water Project, with a Proposition 218 protest. Jack Georgette said he and Thornton Consolo formed Concerned Citizens of Jackson because cities were “greasing the skids for developers.” Georgette said the group plans to circulate an initiative to force a referendum that would enact Condrashoff’s 10 percent up-front will-serve fee. He said if they did not change it at last week’s meeting, he might try to write the initiative to enact a 15-20 percent first payment instead. Georgette said the group has a capable flier author in Consolo, whose fliers have been “deadly” to projects stopped in or near Jackson, such as the Wicklow Way Subdivision and Home Depot. District 2 Director Gary Thomas said such large payments were typically made in development agreements, such as JTS Communities’ $2 million water system improvements. Consolo criticized local television, newspaper and radio news coverage, saying the media ignored his group’s fights against development, especially Jackson Hills. He said “our system is paying for other systems,” and “these people are (ticked) off.” Martell resident Ken Berry said “there is a 95 percent signing rate of people contacted” about Proposition 218 to protest the CAWP rate increase. Berry also urged the board to look into the 1,705 households in CAWP, to see “who is eligible to do the Prop 218.” Condrashoff asked: “Did you tell us you believe you are going to be successful on the Prop 218 in the Upcountry?” Berry said he had “no doubt” it will succeed. Vice President Debbie Dunn said Prop 218 is getting support and will pass. She said “people stood up against Gold Rush Ranch, and people are standing up in this community.” Dunn said she wants to protect the ratepayers. Director Don Cooper said he has “heard this speech many times,” but it is AWA’s “duty to make plans relative to serving the people,” and to meet needs and replace infrastructure as it wears out. He said “we have a responsibility to serve the customers.” Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Latest from
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