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Oakmont’s Semimonthly Newspaper www.oakmontvillage.com/news September 1, 2019 • Volume 58, Number 17 Fire Safety Inspections Planned For Oakmont Homes nAl Haggerty Fire safety inspections of Oakmont homes could Manager Kevin Hubred said OVA is focused on inspections of its infrastructure, consisting of begin late next Spring under a resolution adopted by submitting an application for a 2019–20 Cal Fire grant approximately 50,000 transmission structures, the Oakmont Village Association Board of Directors of about $1 million. The money would be available 685,000 distribution poles and 200 substations in at its Aug. 20 meeting. to subsidize fire safety efforts of the OVA, individual high-risk areas and is installing 1,300 additional The board would have the authority, provided due HOAs and property owners. weather stations to provide improved awareness of process is followed, to enter a resident’s property fire danger conditions. to remove hazardous material, rubbish and debris, EMERGENCY EXIT SOUGHT including weeds, dead plants and/or trees causing a The OVA is also working on providing egress from fire hazard. The property owner could be assessed the Oakmont other than on Highway 12 by gaining access cost of remediation. through Wild Oak and clearing Chanel Drive through Just Too Darned Hot “Our goal,” Board President Steve Spanier told the state land. State Sen. Mike McGuire has created a meeting, “is nothing less than to make Oakmont a subcommittee to assist OVA in this effort. model of fire preparedness and resistance. We literally On the subject of enforcing fire safety requirements, have to do this; it’s simply too important not to. Hubred said homeowners would be given 30 days to Between our efforts and those of local first responder comply, but that this could be expanded to 60 or 90 organizations, governmental agencies and public days. While there is a question as to whether OVA has safety institutions, we’re getting there, but your help the authority to enforce requirements, he said OVA as individual homeowners is critical.” considered appealing to a judge in a case that took a The resolution, passed unanimously, enables the year to resolve. board to “move forward with creating and establishing Hubred said the planned inspections would a property inspection policy and inspection forms” to priortize areas that back up on Trione-Annadel State begin in the May/June time frame after obtaining a Park. A Cal Fire map designating fire hazard severity legal opinion regarding authority to enforce. The 5-0 zones describes the area between Oakmont Drive and vote reflects the absence of directors Noel Lyons and the park as “very high” hazard. This also applies to Marianne Neufeld. a narrow strip between Stone Bridge Road and the Spanier said the OVA maintenance staff has been park. Heidi Klein watched this squirrel and a sibling grow up. This preparing the community by trimming ladder “Fortunately,” Spanier reported, “neither August day was too hot for squirrels or people, so this little fuels in common areas. He said OVA can “require Oakmont nor local first responder and public safety guy just flopped down for a long time on Klein’s Oakmont homeowners to remedy serious situations. We’ve organizations have been idle since the 2017 fires.” As patio railing. Humans can feel the same way. (Photo by Heidi Klein) already forced action in several extreme cases and will an example, he said, a wildfire-spotting camera on a continue to do so to protect community interests.” local peak is now relaying images 24 hours a day 7 Anticipating annual fire inspections, OVA will days a week to a person who can dispatch emergency consider hiring inspectors and/or train existing staff vehicles and personnel when a problem arises. He O VA’s Cathy Dougherty and/or volunteers to inspect properties, which would said PG&E expects to have 600 such cameras installed be reflected in the 2019–20 budget. by 2022. He said PG&E is also performing accelerated Retires nStaff Report N o Diving Today Cathy Dougherty, a member of the Oakmont staff At-a-Glance Summary of for nearly 20 years, retired Aug. 31 from her post as executive assistant to the general manager. Daugherty Aug. 20 OVA Board Actions received a standing ovation from the audience at nHarriet Palk the Aug. 20 board meeting where her plans were announced. General Manager Kevin Hubret said, “I Oakmont Community Development Committee believe she is the glue that has held this community Appointment: Unanimously appointed Tony together,” working with board members and staff, Lachowicz. “someone who knows the pulse of the community.” Recognition of New Vintage and Nonagenarians Groups: Unanimously approved. New Vintage members will study deeply into God’s words, and Nonagenarians will provide social opportunities for Oakmont men 90+ years of age. Legal: Reporting on a board executive Workers chip away at the old plaster in the Central Pool Aug committee meeting, Director Heidi Klyn said 19, preparing to plaster on a new coat of gunite. The pool former OVA President Ellen Leznik had sued and the adjacent spa also are being converted to salt water, making all of Oakmont’s pools saline. The pool is expected to OVA in small claims court for $5,943 in connection reopen by mid-September. The August closure was necessary with civil codes regarding the recent election. because it was the only time the region’s busy contractors were available, OVA General Manager Kevin Hubred said. See BOARD At-A-glANCE on page 6 (Photo by Rick Aubert) Dawn McFarland, left, and Cathy Dougherty share a moment at the start of the Aug. 20 OVA Board meeting. PRSRT STD (Photo by Marty Thompson) U.S. POSTAGE PAID Seated at the board table with Dougherty was Dawn SANTA ROSA, CA McFarland, who began learning the job by working with PERMIT NO. 323 Dougherty Aug. 12. Hubred said she has more than 20 years administrative experience, including managing human resources and accounting. Her experience also includes integrating new technology to improve productivity and cost efficiencies, Hubred said. 2 The Oakmont News / September 1, 2019 S E N I O R C A R E Amada Senior Care excels when it comes to enhancing your lifestyle or that of someone you love. TRAINED & CERTIFIED LONG-TERM CARE INS. FREE VA BENEFITS IN-HOME CAREGIVERS CLAIMS FILING & MGT. CONSULTATION (707) 387-0733 Call us today to learn why Amada www.AmadaSonomaNapa.com is America’s trusted resource for caregiving and long-term care [email protected] insurance claims advocacy. Lic. #494700025 The Oakmont News / September 1, 2019 3 President’s Message Regular Oakmont Association Committee Meetings nSteve Spanier, OVA Board President nOVA Administration The listed Oakmont Village Association meetings are open sessions. Any interested Oakmont residents are invited and encouraged to participate in these important meetings. IT’S FIRE SEASON September and October bring wildfire danger. MEETINGS DATE TIME PLACE* This message will let you know what’s happening, Architectural (No participation) / [email protected] 2nd Tues. Monthly 1:30 PM Conf. Rm. both within and outside Oakmont, Oakmont Village Association (OVA) Board Workshops 1st Tues. Monthly 1–3 PM Berger Center to help our community survive these (Check our calendar in the event that a workshop does not occur) disasters. Oakmont Village Association (OVA) Board Meetings 3rd Tues. Monthly 1–3 PM Berger Center The combination of hot air, dry COMMITTEES DATE TIME PLACE* weather and high winds portend Communications (CC) / [email protected] 4th Wed. Monthly 10 AM Conf. Rm. difficult conditions for PG&E, the Community Development (OCDC) / [email protected] 2nd Wed. Monthly 3 PM Rm. B largest energy provider in the area. Community Education and Transparency Committee (CETC) 2nd Thurs. Monthly 10 AM Mgrs. Conf. Rm. PG&E has responded to posed threats, Finance (FC) / [email protected] The Thursday before the both physical and legal, by forewarning us of what Regular Board meeting 2–3:30 PM Rm. B it calls “Public Safety Power Shutoffs” to help avoid Long-Range Planning Committee (LRPC) 1st & 3rd Mon. Monthly 1 PM Conf. Rm. the worst outcomes. Geof Syphers, Sonoma Clean Landscape Improvement Committee (LIC) 2nd Tues. Monthly 10 AM–12 Noon Mgrs. Conf. Rm. Power’s CEO and someone who knows PG&E very League of Maintained Area Associations (LOMAA) well, recently met with one of our subcommittees here Regular Meetings 1st Mon. Monthly 12 Noon Rm. B in Oakmont and told us that our area is particularly Quarterly Meetings 1st Wed. (March, Sept., Dec.) 7 PM West Rec. subject to such shutoffs, which might extend longer LOMAA Annual Workshop 2nd Wed. (June) 9 AM East Rec. than a week. Emergency Preparedness Committee (OEPC) Lengthy power outages concern us all, not just those who are house-bound or rely on electric OEPC Board 1st Thurs. Monthly 2 PM Rm. B medical devices in their homes. What will you do OEPC Community Meeting 3rd Thurs. (Jan., May, Sept.) 2 PM Berger Center if the power is not only shut off in your home for A quorum of OVA Board of Directors may be present at these meetings. LOCATIONS an extended period, but also in our surrounding *It is sometimes necessary to change meeting locations and/or dates and Room B is in the Central Activity Center, 310 White Oak Drive. area? Will you attempt to hunker down in a home times. Please check the Rec. Center bulletin boards for written notice of change Conf. Rm. is in the OVA Office, 6637 Oakmont Dr., Ste. A equipped with alternative power generation, or call the OVA office prior to scheduled meetings for confirmation.

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