Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce

During a special meeting of the Mt. Shasta City Council this Thursday, Aug. 21, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, council members will consider the approval of resolutions appointing candidates to city offices in lieu of holding the November municipal election because only one candidate filed per office.
a) Resolution No. CCR-08-XX: Approving the Appointment of Russ Porterfield as a City Council Member;
b) Resolution No. CCR-08-XX: Approving the Appointment of Michael Murray as a City Council Member;
c) Resolution No. CCR-08-XX: Approving the Appointment of Katrina Howard as a City Council Member;
d) Resolution No. CCR-08-XX: Approving the Appointment of Prudence Kennedy as City Clerk and Karen Dettman as City Treasurer.
A public comment session will be held prior to appointment of the candidates for members of the public wishing to address the council.

The City of Mt. Shasta is asking all residents to conserve water. The City of Mt. Shasta domestic water supply, Cold Springs, is producing fewer gallons per minute than any year since 1991. As you may be aware, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has proclaimed a statewide drought and is urging local agencies in California to conserve water. For more information, go to http://www.gov.ca.gov/press-release/9796/

Door hangers are being distributed asking residents to follow these important water conservation tips:

· DO NOT allow water to run in the gutter.

· Do not water during the heat of the day. Set timers for early morning hours.

· Do not water one spot for more than 30 minutes. Use timers if possible.

· Hoses should be fitted with sprinklers or nozzles.

· Consult with a landscape specialist to learn about maintenance techniques & how to improve the health of your lawn by using less water.

· Water plants & lawn, not paved areas.

· Make sure hoses & faucets do not leak and connections are tight.

· Do not water out of habit, check dampness of soil.

· Please do your part. In the past, our community has responded to requests for conservation by reducing water consumption by as much as 50%

If anyone has any questions, please call City Hall at 926-7510

We are proud to announce that the Visitors Bureau was the recipient of the Stewardship Award 2008 presented by JEDI (Jefferson Economic Development Institute) at its annual awards program held Friday May 30th.

For the past 5 years, the Visitors Bureau has donated five percent of its sales to the Stewardship Fund to help protect the Mount Shasta recreational areas, contribute to public awareness on the fragility of the local  ecosystem. The contributions made to this fund help local volunteers and organizations clean up rivers, lakes, trails, meadows, campgrounds, downtown parks and Mt. Shasta.

The Mt. Shasta Visitors Bureau promotes ecotourism and defines it as “responsible travel to natural areas that preserve the environment.”

To make a donation to the fund online got to mtshastachamber.com/visitor/recreation

A sample of the City of Mount Shasta system’s water was entered into the 2008 California Rural Water Taste Test. A panel of judges has tasted the entries for clarity, bouquet, and taste. The final round of the taste test took place at the Water Taste Test Luncheon April 29, where the winner of the “Best Tasting Water in California ” was selected! Bottoms up! The City of Mt. Shasta was declared the winner for 2008 and received the privilege to go on to the Great American Water Taste Test in Washington D.C. in April 2009!

This award will join the previously received for 2006.