West WVCAB Highlights

The West Washoe Valley Citizens Advisory Board met on October 6th and discussed the following items as gleaned from the minutes:

• The sheriff’s representative reported the area was quiet but that drivers should not leave their running cars unattended.
• He was advised that motorcyclists speed on old 395 and hunters scope out game on Franktown Rd.
• The fire chief reported that defensible space inspections are 50% completed
• A wildland fire buffer is being created between West Washoe Valley and Little Valley to the west.
• There is opposition to paved trails along Washoe Lake but the O’Brien property has been purchased for a trailhead.
• A horse arena for public viewing has been approved for land off of Bellevue Road. A large equipment sales and rental operation was also approved.
• Problem bears are being relocated to the area from Yosemite. A citizen asserts that this has been going on since 1946.
• A fire summit was held in September but it was stated more public participation is needed.
• The Lightning W water system was discussed.
• Bus service was discussed.