MVCSD to discuss lifting 8-month long spending freeze at Wednesday meeting

The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors will hold their regular meeting tonight in Covington Park’s multipurpose room.

For new business, it is recommended that the Board of Directors discuss, review, and approve lifting the spending freeze that’s been in place since March 6.

The Board is revisiting a previously discussed tax initiative for Morongo Valley to provide sustainable funding for essential services, including fire protection, park maintenance, and community programs. This discussion will focus on identifying community needs, determining the appropriate tax structure, and outlining the steps required for voter consideration. 

The Board will discuss various purchases, including Ring cameras and upgrades to CPR equipment for the fire department, roll-off dumpsters for another clean-up at Covington Park, and travel expenses for President Gorke and General Manager Chavez, who both received scholarships to attend the Special Districts Leadership Academy in Monterey, CA. 

Following the District’s Splash Bash event on Saturday August 9th, a tree fell less than 48-hours later in the exact area where one of the activities had taken place, underscoring the urgent need for maintenance. It is recommended that the Board of Directors discuss, review, and approve a quote for tree maintenance.