A special note from Janet Nelson regarding the results of the special meeting and the possible $1000 fine for parking on our roads.

I wanted to let you all know that the commissioners of Fire District no

8 decided Not to pursue trying to have our Kachess roads designated as

emergency evacuation routes. There about 10 people in the audience and

they were all opposed to it. There were some good suggestions including

better signaled, public education, and homeowners calling the sheriff

when cars are parked in such a way as to block roads (There were

several

instances of the emergency equipment being blocked this winter, mostly

down in the village, by people parked on the road.). It was uncertain

what impact designation would have had on the snow park but it was made

clear to the commissioners that the snowpark was essential for

overnight

parking for people in Kachess Ridge as well as at Baker Camp. The $1000

parking fine was clearly an unpopular idea with most everyone.

The Commissioners made their decision right on the spot which was nice.

They will also contact each person individually in the future.

Yours, Janet Nelson

Results of the April 27, 2002 meeting to discuss Kachess roads designation as emergency evacution routes