Many people in this community know Michael and Lynette from Cricklewood. I know so many of us can identify with the loss of their home in the fire. Just imagine the loss of your business, thereby your income at the same time.
Mike and Lynette have purchased a motor home to live in, while they decide how to handle the next chapter of their lives. Living in Penngrove, they say it’s a very nice place to live but it is not home.
If anyone has a lead on a place where they could park their motorhome, anywhere in or near Larkfield, please notify me, and I will put you in touch with them.
The Mark West Area Chamber of Commerce trade show was scheduled for last October at the LBC. It is now scheduled for Saturday, July 28, at the newly repaired LBC. It’s going to be big family event with a focus on healing the community. More to come as that unfolds.
I understand that a huge percentage of residents who lost their homes have not been located. If you, or someone you know has left the area due to the fires, please contact a friend, an HOA, or me. There’s a lot going on here.
Let me tell you about a few subjects that have come before the Citizens Advisory Council.
Last month, Mike Purvis, CEO of Sutter Hospital presented the plans for an expansion of 132 beds. They already have the traffic but are forced to “treat and transport” due to lack of beds. This is not a new project; the hospital just wanted to involve the community.
California American Water has a proposal before the Public Utilities Commission asking for consolidation with Sacramento for ratemaking purposes. They presented their case, seeking approval from the council.
Once again, Jim Bouler presented a simple and logical case against consolidation. Many issues came up, which community members were concerned could affect the consolidation and vice versa.
There was so much discussion and so many unanswerable questions that the council tabled the recommendation process till the next meeting.
Ken Taub, architect for the apartments, formerly La Mancha, presented rebuild plans to the council and after a short discussion by community members, the council agreed to recommend approval.
It will be a much improved apartment complex with more apartments, nicer buildings and improved grounds. Former residents will have first choice of apartments.
Robin Stephani, a consultant on Cornerstone Properties, who purchased the Cameron & Cameron corner, presented urban community development ideas to beautify Fulton and make for safer traffic patterns. I recommend we all watch as this process moves along. Larkfield is faced with some of the same issues.
The council is also considering a draft entitled “Neighborhood Improvement Funding Program.” This is a document explaining and providing an application for use of the California American Water franchise fees. It is for residents who are serviced by Cal Am to apply for funding for projects to benefit the community.
This will be discussed at the next meeting.
The council approved this week to request the county to reduce the legal speed limit to 25 MPH on Old Redwood Highway, from Lavell Road to Mark West Springs Road. The proposal will now be given to Supervisor Gore to pass on to Public Works for an engineering and traffic study.
Aggie Maggio is a local Realtor and member of the Mark West Chamber of Commerce. She can be reached at Ag*********@ic****.com.
