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on the Board after the departure of Heinz Hamann. Hamann retired last week in a formal ceremony. The
Water Agency thanked Hamann for his 10 years of leadership and contributive
efforts on projects including the Amador Dry Creek
Watershed, the Buckhorn Water Treatment Plant expansion, the Amador
Transmission Pipeline and the Regional Wastewater and Recycling Master Plan,
among others. The Board is expected to conduct interviews for
those candidates who have expressed an interest in the District 1 seat.
Also at the city
council meeting, a public hearing was conducted regarding eminent domain
actions for the Evitt access agreement. The city of Plymouth and the Amador Water Agency have agreed to
build a water pipeline to bring safe treated water from the Tanner Reservoir to
the city. The pipeline will be owned and operated by the Amador Water
Agency. Once the pipeline is installed, the city will be able to meet its
current water demands and provide water for the projected growth in local
population. However, Plymouth
must acquire an eminent domain easement outlining the Evitt Property for the
shortest, fastest, access route in which to build a pipeline. So far, the Evitt
property is the only land deemed safe for the current project. Mayor Jon Colburn has been publicly
opposed to the project. The resolution passed, though Mayor Colburn
stated that his approval of the resolution did not change his stance on the
project itself.
The City Of Jackson
has taken action against the string of parked “For Sale” vehicles along Highway
49 downtown. The City Council voted to install signs prohibiting parking from
midnight to 6am. According to City Manager Mike Daly, “abandoned” vehicles have
become a “general nuisance” and a “blight” on the scenery of downtown Jackson. Daly also said
the vehicles for sale were occupying parking space needed for residents and
businesses in downtown Jackson.
The decision is pending until the Council gets approval for the signs from
Caltrans.
Jackson Economic Development Committee to Hold Meeting Thursday
Written byJackson’s new Economic Development Committee will hold its first meeting on Thursday. The committee was appointed by Jackson City Council to improve the economic viability of Jackson’s downtown areas. This first meeting will review a report of the Economic Development Workshop held earlier this month, establish goals and set up subcommittees for research between committee meetings. Thursday’s meeting will be held at 6 pm in Jackson City Hall.
A nearly stationary storm off the California coast has brought snow as low as Pine Grove over the last couple of days. TSPN’s Bill Lavallie braved the slippery highways to take some photos up country. We can expect more wintry weather as far as the eye can see. Periodic showers will continue with snow levels remaining low around 2000 to 3000 feet. Additional snowfall amounts of up to 3 inches will be possible above 2500 feet. A snow advisory remains in effect until 4 PM this afternoon for the Motherlode region. More rain and snow are expected for later on tonight. Be prepared for slick roads and limited visibility, and use caution when driving.
And Latrobe Road will be closed all day on Thursday, from 8 am until 4 pm for road work. A 2-mile stretch between Hwy 16 and Old Sacramento Road will be closed in both directions. To detour this spot, take Hwy 16 down to Old Sacramento Road, and then Old Sacramento Road back to Latrobe.
Come to a Hospice Tree of Lights ceremony and celebrate the life of someone you love. For each $10 donation, Hospice will place a light on the Tree and list the name of the person you wish to remember on a Memorial Board at the site. The Tree of Lights Ceremony will be Sunday, December 2, 5:00 pm at the Hospice Thrift Store in Jackson. For more information, call 223-5500 or go online at www.hospiceofamador.org.
