In Memoriam - Director Morey Nelsen
It is with a very heavy heart that the District announces the passing of Director Morey Nelsen. Morey passed peacefully in his sleep at home on December 18th, 2023.
Morey initially took the oath of office for the District's Board of Directors on December 15, 2012 and was serving during his third consecutive term. In addition, he also served as the District's representative on the Stinson Beach Village Association. Outside the District, Morey served on the Board of Directors for the Seadrift Homeowner’s Association and was a volunteer for West Marin Senior Services.
Morey was a retired civil engineer with over 38 years of engineering management experience, including with his own firm. He was also a pilot and accomplished aerial photographer, with his work exhibited at the West Marin Senior Services office. Morey was an avid football fan and closely followed his alma mater the San Jose State University Spartans, and the San Francisco 49ers.
Morey is survived by his wife Susie, son Chris and daughter Kim. He was a pillar of the community, a true gentleman, and will be deeply missed.
Reminder of our new billing system
If you want to continue paying by check through the mail, please use the detachable stub at the bottom of your bill and mail to:
STINSON WATER
PO BOX 889328
LOS ANGELES, CA 90088-9328
Payment must be received by Munibilling on the 28th of every month to avoid late fees. You are still welcome to mail or drop off payment here at our office in town, but please note that we no longer process payment locally--we must send your payment to our vendor's mailbox in Los Angeles which can lead to delays in processing your payment and potentially subject you to late fees.
If you have any questions, or have difficulty setting up an online account, please contact Munibilling customer support directly at stinsonwater@munibilling.com, or call (877) 621-8781.
New 5G cell tower proposal
As we have been discussing for the last few months, the District has been approached by AT&T with a proposal to build a new 5G cell tower at our Highlands Tank site (end of Avenida Farralone, up the hill) to increase cell coverage in town. The District’s Board of Directors has been evaluating the proposed tower design, how it may or may not impact residents and the surrounding environment, and how it may impact District operations – especially its water meters.
The Board has not made a decision on whether to allow this new tower and held its first public hearing on the issue on January 20, 2024 to solicit public comment.
Thank you to all who participated in this meeting – a lot of good information was presented and the Board is evaluating all the information presented. For those of you who were unable to attend this meeting, the Board will likely hold an additional public hearing to solicit additional comments and answer questions that were not answered during the first public hearing. Please stay tuned – once the second public hearing is scheduled, we will post plenty of notice around town, here in our newsletter, and on our new website: stinsonwater.org to ensure that everyone has another opportunity to participate.
Existing coverage map
Proposed coverage map
Board to make an appointment for vacant Board seat
The Board is in the process of evaluating potential candidates to fill the vacant District Board seat and encourages anyone who may be interested to submit an application. Candidates must have their primary residence in Stinson Beach and must commit to participating in monthly Board and Committee meetings. The Board meets on the third Saturday of every month, with Committee meetings generally scheduled monthly, during the day, on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday the week of the Board meeting.
The appointee will serve out the remaining term for the currently vacant seat, which expires in December 2024, and will be subject to election in the November 2024 general election.
If you have a passion for public service and/or wish to particpate in leading a world-class public agency, we encourage you to apply! Please submit a letter describing your interest and qualifications, and your resume to the General Manager at the District office by February 9, 2024 to be considered.
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