Amador County Goverment
Administration Bldg.
810 Court Street, Jackson
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
AMADOR COUNTY HOLIDAY CLOSURES
In a cost saving measure the County of Amador adopted a four day (36 hour) work week for the fiscal year 2009/2010. The four day work week necessitated some changes to the usual holiday schedule. The County of Amador will be closed on the following days for the holidays this year;
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Friday, December 25, 2009
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Friday, January 1, 2009
If an individual or business has an urgent need for a specific County service to be available on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 please contact the Board of Supervisor’s Office (209-223-6470) no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, December 21, 2009 to arrange an accommodation.
All County emergency services will be available throughout the holidays.
Terri Daly
County Administrative Officer
CITY GOVERNMENT
City Council meets
every 3rd Thursday at 7PM
at the Old Schoolhouse
on School Street
City Council meets
every 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 6PM
Planning Commission meets
Meets the 2nd Tuesday at 5:30PM
1 East Main Street, Ione
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Regular City Council Meeting – Dec 15 at 6PM
City Council meets
every 2nd & 4th Monday at 7PM
Planning Commission meets
every 3rd Monday at 6PM
Jackson City Hall
33 Broadway, Jackson
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Mon, Dec 14, 7PM City Council Meeting
Mon, Dec 21, 6PM. Planning Commission Meeting
Upcoming Furlough/Closure Dates for City Offices:
Wed, Dec 23 and Thurs, Dec 24 (furloughs)
Fri, Dec 25 (Christmas Holiday)
City Council meets
every 2nd & 4th Thursday at 6:30PM
City Hall Council Chambers
9426 Main Street, Plymouth
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
(Note: This list is used for planning purposes; items may shift depending on timing and capacity of meeting)
December 24 & 25, City Offices Closed for Christmas January 1, 2010 City Offices Closed for New Years Day
Jan 14, 2010 - City Council
Jan 18, 2010- City Offices Closed for Martin Luther King Birthday
Jan 28, 2010 - City Council
Feb 11, 2010 - City Council Meeting
Feb 15, 2010 - City Offices Closed for Presidents Day
Feb 25, 2010 - City Council
March 11, 2010 - City Council
March 25, 2010 - City Council
City Council meets
every 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7PM
Planning Commission meets
every 2nd Monday at 7PM
33 Church Street, Sutter Creek.
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E-mail Loraine Davis at: loraine@suttercreek.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Free Kits Offered to Encourage Residents to Test Homes for Radon, the Second Leading Cause of Lung Cancer in U.S.
Amador County Department of Environmental Health is offering residents a limited number of free radon test kits during the month of January 2010, National Radon Action Month. Fifty free test kits to test homes or buildings for radon will be available on a first come, first served basis.
The Amador County Environmental Health Department is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which is conducting a nationwide campaign to educate Americans about the dangers of radon exposure and to encourage them to take action to protect their homes and families. Because of the wide spread occurrence of granite in Amador County there is a higher probability of having elevated radon levels compared to other locations.
Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that is dispersed in outdoor air but can reach harmful levels when trapped in buildings. Scientists have long been concerned about the health risk of radon, but there is now overwhelming proof that exposure to elevated levels of radon causes lung cancer in humans. EPA estimates that radon is responsible for more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths per year. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. after smoking and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. “However,” says Dr. Bob Hartmann, Amador County Public Health Officer “because you can’t see or smell radon, people tend to downplay the health effects and ignore the possibility that there might be a silent killer in their homes.”
Testing homes for elevated levels of radon is simple and inexpensive. Radon problems can be fixed by qualified contractors for a cost similar to that of many common home repairs such as painting and roof repair. Though one might be tempted to estimate the probability of encountering elevated radon in their home based on test results of other homes in their area, the only way to know for sure is to test because it truly is a house to house issue. The purpose in providing free and low cost testing is to encourage everyone to test.
In addition to the free test kits available through the Amador County Environmental Health Department, during January radon test kits can be purchased through the California Department of Public Health Indoor Radon Program for $5.00.
The Amador County Environmental Health Department urges residents to take action during this year’s National Radon Action Month by testing their homes for radon and eliminating this serious threat to our community’s health. To obtain a free radon test kit (supplies limited), contact Amador County Environmental Health Department at (209) 223-6439.
For more information on radon, ordering the $5.00 test kit, mitigation, and radon-resistant new construction, call the California Department of Public Health Indoor Radon Program at [916-449-5674] or visit their Web site at [http://cdph.ca.gov/radon], or visit EPA’s National Radon Action Month Web site at www.epa.gov/radon/nram
CONTACT: Michael W. Israel, Director of Environmental Health – (209) 223-6439
SPECIAL HOLIDAY GREETING FROM THE SC POST OFFICE. Get your holiday cards/packages stamped with a special Sutter Creek stamp! Click here...
For your information, the Gravity Supply Line is currently in the Environmental Review process. You can also find out more information on our website www.amadorwater.org. If you have any questions regarding the initial study and proposed mitigated negative declaration, please contact Erik Christeson at 257-5242.
Thank you,
Karen L. Gish, PHR
HR Coordinator
Amador Water Agency
12800 Ridge Road
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
209-257-5234
209-257-5265 (fax)
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AMADOR WATER AGENCY PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE - Thurs Dec 17 at 11AM, 12800 Ridge Road, Sutter Creek, CA
ON THE AGENDA:
CAWP
Review Gravity Supply Line Information Letter
AGENCY GENERAL
Discussion regarding draft website revisions
Discussion regarding 2010 PR Calendar (including events within the County)
Discussion regarding a Marketing Master Plan
Discussion regarding a Marketing Conservation Plan
Discussion regarding a Media Policy
AMADOR LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION - Thurs Dec 17 at 7PM, County Admin Bldg, 810 Court St, Jackson.
ON THE AGENDA:
- ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION MAKING DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING THE REQUEST FROM CITY OF SUTTER CREEK FOR OUT-OF-AGENCY CONTRACT APPROVAL FOR SERVICE TO SWEET PEA & SIERRA SEPTIC (Action was taken on September 17, 2009)
- CALAFCO ITEMS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Government Leadership Award
Comment on CALAFCO Regions Proposal
OTHER BUSINESS, REPORTS
a. Correspondence: Letters regarding possible agriculture policies
b. Commissioner Announcements
c. Counsel Report
d. Executive Officer’s Report: District Boundary Research
e. Budget and Project Status Reports
ADJOURNMENT
Note: The next LAFCO meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2009.
JOINT WATER COMMITTEE - Mon Dec 21 at 1PM, County Admin Bldg, 810 Court St. Jackson.
ON THE AGENDA:
WATER MATTERS:
Discussion regarding improving the remainder of Amador County water rights that JVID is currently utilizing
Discussion of new development inquiries (of over 100 units)
Discussion of water supply pipeline to the City of Plymouth
Briefing of status of Mokelumne River Water Forum and IRCUP project
Discussion of the County General Plan Revision – relation to water and wastewater planning
Discussion of the 1958 agreement with Amador County and EBMUD
National Wild and Scenic River designation for the North Fork of the Mokelumne River
Lower Bear Expansion Project Status
Gravity Supply Line Project Status
EBMUD 2040 Plan
Conservation
Amador County Jail- Discussion of water and wastewater availability
San Joaquin County – More Water Project
Delta Legislation
Arsenic Soil and Impacts on Utilities
WASTEWATER MATTERS:
- ARSA: Discussion of capacity constraints on the ARSA/Sutter Creek wastewater system
- Discussion regarding Camanche area Wastewater matters
- Discussion of Airport water and wastewater service needs
- Regional Coordination of Reuse/ Recycling
- Discussion of AB885- Individual Septic Systems
- Discussion regarding Small Community WW Systems being regulated by the County
FUTURE JOINT WATER COMMITTEE MEETING TOPICS:
Discussion Only
NEXT MEETING:
Next meeting: January 18, 2010 (note: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – discuss date change for this meeting), Amador Water Agency, Board Room
CANCELLED: TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS - There will be no TAC meetings on December 23, 2009 or December 30, 2009 due to holiday and vacation schedules.
Amador County
Planning Department
810 Court Street
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 223-6380
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NEW OFFICE HOURS FOR SUTTER CREEK CITY HALL - Beginning October 1, 2009 will be Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We will be closed on Fridays.
THE PROPOSED GLOSSARY has been added to the General Plan Update page on the County website
The link to the page is:
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