Residents press board on code enforcement and club‑house repairs; consent calendar adjusted

Residents at the Jan. 15 Shelter Cove board meeting urged stronger action on encampments, trailers and what they described as repeated drainage and sewage problems. Neighbors asked whether the district has a designated liaison to Humboldt County code enforcement and proposed that the RID file complaints on behalf of fearful residents to avoid retaliation.

Several commenters described trailers hooked into storm systems, ongoing long‑term encampments near Shelby Cove Road and property maintenance that they say reduces property values. Board staff explained Humboldt County code enforcement is complaint‑driven and suggested residents use the county’s online reporting form (which can be submitted anonymously) or ask the RID to file complaints on their behalf. Lieutenant Josh McCall of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office also encouraged reporting to the sheriff’s dispatch to enable response and clarified that callers can request anonymity when appropriate.

Consent calendar and Atlas Engineering: the board pulled consent calendar item 2 (unpaid bills) to discuss a $5,000 invoice from Atlas Engineering related to community clubhouse remodel plans. Chris explained Atlas performed a site visit and began preliminary design work without a signed contract; staff recommended paying the site visit charge ($1,500) now and deferring detailed design charges until the next fiscal year when budget and scope are clearer. The board approved the modified payment and carried the consent calendar.

Why it matters: public safety and sanitation complaints were front‑of‑mind for multiple residents; the Atlas item shows the board balancing fiscal prudence with paying for necessary consultant work as projects move from concept to implementation.