Notice & Agenda
Montego Park Porta-Potty Combination Lock: 9-1-1
Monitor
Community Center Monitor – $25 an hour
Monitor is present during weekend and after-hour events held at the community center.
Please call the CSD for more information.
If interested, please complete the attached agreement and return to the BMK CSD office.
Questions? Call the District Manager
Administrative Assistant
25 hours a week (+/-) at $24 per hour
Stop by District Office for Application or call and we’ll email it; or click on the link: BMKCSD Employment Application
Questions? Call the District Manager
Dixon Marin Services, Inc. has been retained by the Bel Marin Keys Community Services District to dredge the North Lagoon. Equipment is currently being placed facilitate the transport of dredge spoils to the storage location. Dredge Mobilization will begin on Tuesday August 22. During placement of the dredge, traffic delays can be expected on Bel Marin keys Blvd and Calypso Shores. Boaters are advised to stay at last 50ft from the dredge at a speed that does not create a wake (5 mph) and to be aware of the floating and submerged dredge pipeline. Additional information including the area in the North Lagoon to be dredged, the location of the dredge and the location of the dredge pipeline will be posted soon.
Sue Lattanzio
Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), often referred to as moon jellies, are very simple animals found in the phylum Cnidaria. We do not see them that frequently in BMK although you may see them at beaches in all oceans of the world except the artic. Moon Jellyfish are part of a natural balance in our ecosystem.
Here’s a few answers to some frequently asked questions:
BMK CSD has been advised by Marin Vector Control that tests have found excessive numbers of mosquitos in the Pacheco Pond and Hamilton Areas. This situation is requiring the use of helicopters to spray the areas on 6/16/23, which will occur on Friday Morning between 8 AM and 12 PM.
BMK Residents are encouraged to complete the linked Point Blue survey to provide feedback about the addition of signs in the community. Please follow the attached link to complete the survey. Thank you!
The Bel Marin Keys Yacht Club Website is currently under construction but shall be up and running soon. On the website, you will find in depth information about individual clubs, events, and ways that you can get involved.
The Bel Marin Keys CSD is looking for certified divers living in Bel Marin Keys that are available for contract work.
Please contact Michael Gadoua, District Manager, or 415-883-4222
BMK’s Emergency Lock Repair Crew [Chris Fehring, Terry Friesen, Michael Gadoua, Vince Lattanzio, Rocco Lattanzio, Steve Nash, Dan Retz] responded Saturday morning to address and remedy a boating hazard at the South Lock. The locks underwent some general maintenance and both are now safe to navigate.
“[I]t is imperative that sea level rise preparation planning and implementation is strongly supported and undertaken promptly and continuously in the coming decades to ensure the County and its residents are prepared for and safe from sea level rise.”
Scholarship Applications for incoming high school seniors, who are residents of Bel Marin Keys, can be picked up from the display box located outside of the office door located at 4 Montego Key.
Dear Residents,
Caltrans published published it’s Planning and Environmental Linkage Study (PEL), addressing flooding, sea level rise, congestion, ecosystem connectivity and public access. The goal of the study is to develop planning alternatives for transportation, activities, and projects, as well as, to help understand short-term and long-term solutions for sea level rise and extreme weather events. We’ve attached the report here: sr37-pel-study-dec2022-ada-a11y
Useful information provided by Marin County and recommended by the BMKCSD BOD.
Marin Shoreline Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment (marincounty.org)
The District has been working update the current systems at West Dolphin Lagoon, Sunset Lagoon and Paddle Boat Lagoon. The objective of a diffused aeration system to cause vertical lift of the water, which moves bottom water that is low in dissolved oxygen (DO) to the surface interface where gas exchange occurs, and improving the water quality of the lagoon. diffuser placement
Summer is in full swing. Please be mindful of the boating regulations adhere to the no wake zones and restriction upon the waterways so that the waterways are safe for all.
Future Capital needs: The BMK CSD Board of Directors has drafted a list of future capital projects needs for the community. We are asking residents to take a look at the list and should residents see a project to be added please submit comment to the District Manager (ncamargo@bmkcsd.us). Please stay toned for future informational meetings on the future needs of the community. 2045 cap project _draft_web