May Update

Dear Member:

A comfortable May is now behind us with a bit of rain and high temperatures which averaged about 6 degrees cooler than last year.  We know hot weather is just around the corner and the dreaded 100+ degree days will be here soon.

Our water usage so far this year is down 16% from last year.  Governor Brown's target of an 28% reduction from 2013 is difficult to reach.  We are 8% over the target year to date while May's usage was 8% better than the target.  We are making very good progress.  It is getting warmer and our lawns will be asking for more water, but 60 minutes (20 minutes, 3 times) per week is more than enough to keep our lawns reasonably green.  We will be invstigating and sharing water usage tips on the Belmont Water blog which will feed directly into the BWC website.

In the middle of May, Kelly and Mike checked the well depth again.  The water depth dropped 2 feet to 74 feet from February to May, but was the same depth as last October.

We plan on checking and reporting the water level every quarter.

The board has scheduled June 27 for a main shut off valve search.  Our goal is to locate every property owner's incoming water valve.  Not only will it aid the board in planning for the future, you may need to find your valve to shut off water at the street to make repairs to your water lines.  Ernie Valdovinos purchased a valve wrench which he has donated to BWC.  It is now kept in the well compound and is available to anyone in need. Contact any of your board members for access.  Board member contact information can be found on the contact page of BWC website.

Speaking of the BWC web site.  It has been completely redesigned from top to bottom and is located on its own site, not on WIX.  It now also works on IPads and iPhones.  Check it out.  Let us know how you like it by sending your comments via the contact page.

There were complaints made a couple of months ago about the country club watering often while BWC members are asked to save water.  Belmont Country Club is working on managing the golf course with reduced water usage.  The incident that sparked the complaint was grounds crew testing lines and removing accumulated sand in those lines which deceases the efficiency of the watering.  They have adopted a drought contingency plan, turned water off in certain areas, hired an expert to assist in planning, and have contacted the City of Fresno to solicit access to gray water.  As a business, they are doing their part to save as much water as possible while maintaining a playable golf course.

We have new neighbors again, Jessica and Ryan Montag are moving into their, new to them, home on the 7th fairway. David and Maryann Callahan will be moving into their completely remodeled home also located on the 7th fairway in June.  Welcome to the neighborhood.

As we welcome new neighbors, we mourn the passing of others as Katherine Mobley lost her mother last month.  Our thoughts are with you.

Thank you for your continued support,
Board of Directors