Carnelian Woods received a letter of nonrenewal from AmGUARD Insurance on January 22, 2025, that our insurance would expire on its renewal date, March 31, 2025. We have our commercial automobile insurance with them. The reasons for cancellation are: GUARD is not a market for not for profit operations as found per a web search....Read More
Our insurance agent has developed several options to improve our insurance coverage, but all will involve additional cost, so a secret ballot is required to approve an increase in the dues to cover the costs. The ballots will be mailed by January 17 and need to be returned by February 17. The voter information and...Read More
Carnelian Woods’ Firewise certification has again been renewed through the end of 2025. The Firewise certification means that our housing development has been inspected by the local fire authorities and found to meet guidelines to minimize wildfire risk. The certification can allow homeowners to obtain lower insurance premiums and is found on the Forestry Committee...Read More
Ramon Manzano of North Tahoe Protection District re-inspect the failing areas of Carnelian Woods and cleared the STR permits for this year. There are areas on the north side of units 143 and the south side of unit 147 that have large fuel loads that need some separation and will be reinspected in the next...Read More
We currently have insurance through the California Fair Plan (CFP) to their allowed maximum amount of $20M. The premium is $76,609 per year, about what CW was previously paying to Farmers before CW was dropped. Our agent has recommended we budget for a 25% premium increase this next year (insurance renews April 1) and we...Read More
Below is an update from RMC on the progress at Carnelian Woods as of 9/13. Roofing repairs are completed! Roofers are awaiting a dumpster delivery to get the remainder of the debris removed off site. RMC is scheduling for the storage container and restroom to be picked up. RMC is awaiting plans on the balconies...Read More
Below is an update from RMC on the progress at Carnelian Woods as of 9/6. Last update was reported that the roofer would be taking a break, but they are going to stay on site for the next week to attempt to complete the remaining roofing. Once the roofer is complete the storage bin will...Read More
North Tahoe PUD plans to replace the water service laterals to Carnelian Woods–Units 33 to 46. Construction will begin after Labor Day and be substantially complete by October 15th with site clean-up work likely continuing until the end of October. The site is a very challenging area to dig, with a lot of rock, so they are...Read More
Below is an update from RMC on the progress at Carnelian Woods as of 8/30. Roofing crews are continuing with roofing. It is taking a little longer than expected. They plan to complete the bottom buildings by Wednesday next week, then move to the top section. The roofer will work through 9/7 and then have...Read More