Water Tank Update

Rimrock Cove Owners,

The RRC Board is happy to report some major progress on our new water tank project.

On March 27 RRC received final approval from the Department of Health (DOH), Office of Drinking Water, for the size, usage, and location of the new water tank. The new tank will be 26’ in diameter, 30’ tall, and hold 115,000 gallons. The DOH based this on hundreds of our documented usage numbers and current guidelines for a water system of our size.

With DOH approval, the following steps need to be completed:

• Construction drawings of water tank and site preparation (Completed pending final revision after geotechnical soil analysis)

• Easement verified for current service road to access water tank (Thank you Marilyn and Nanc!)

• Geotech Soil Analysis (Completed)

  • 3/27/24 – Two engineers made a site visit to take soil samples from an 8’ deep pit dug 170’ up the hill from the current water tank’s location. The soil will be analyzed to determine the requirements for grading and compaction.

• Tank Structural Engineering – (approx. 2 weeks after geotechnical soil analysis)

• Permitting (6-9 months)

  • Discretionary use permit

  • SEPA Analysis (State Environmental Policy Act)

  • WDFW Priority Habitat Analysis (Fish and Wildlife)

  • Cultural Resource Study (Native American Concerns)

  • Geological Site Assessment (Unlikely to be required but possible)

• Site Prep: 1-2 months

• Tank Construction: 6-8 weeks, (construction window is March-December)

• Pump/Tank Telemetry: 1 week

• Final Tie-In: 1 week

• Construction Completion Report to the Department of Health

• Old tank decommissioned: 1 week

This is a very large and complicated project. A lot of ongoing efforts have been expended and there is a lot more that needs to be done. The current plan is to have the new tank installed fall 2024 but it is unknown how long the required permitting will take to complete. The new water tank will ensure the future viability of our community, increase water pressure to all owners meeting the legal minimums, and improve the value and livability of Rimrock Cove for decades to come.

Best Regards,
Justin Evans & Steve Tuttle
Water Tank Replacement Committee

Tree Planting Work Party - Thank You!

A nice group gathered to lend a hand on Saturday morning, April 20th to plant the final 13 trees on the Tree Line, it was an absolutely gorgeous morning and now we can officially say that this part of the tree replacement project is finished. 

Note: the 14th tree that was ordered/ received is being held back to plant on the first section of the beach refurbish project.

Many thanks to Bill, and Jim Malone for doing the majority of the prep work, digging the holes and placing all materials at the location ahead of time.

I personally want to express my thank you to everyone who helped!

• Bill Leonard

• Jim and Marilyn Malone

• Nanc and Steve Tuttle

• John Corgnati

• Chris and Kirby Sykes

• Emma Dickison & Mac

• Eric and Sherry Riley

• Anghern Brothers

• Cathy Ward

• Alan Good

• and my hubby Jim 

(my apology in advance if I miss spelled anyone's name)

Thank You so much!

Karen McKiernan

2024 RRC Fishing Derby!

Hello Owners,  

RRC Annual Fishing Derby - April 27th:

• Registration 4/26 5-7 pm at the office.

• Derby will run 4/27 8am -2pm.

• Weigh ins will be by the Shop starting at 8am.

• Awards will take place at 2:30 pm by the Shop.

• Kids Derby - Kids may register at any time. Prizes for all. 

At the Fishing Derby there will be a raffle for a custom fishing pole with RRC logo $5/ ticket or $20 for 5 tickets - bring cash!

Beach Work Party - Help Needed!

Hello fellow owners,

As we get ready for the new season, we’ve decided (the BOD) to start the beach grass renovations. The plan is to complete the entire beach grass area in sections over the next three to four seasons, keeping the area under the square footage/dollar amount that would trigger the requirements for special permits. This area of the beach will be closed until it is determined the new grass is well-established and growing and is ready for the heavy use it receives.

The work will include cutting and removing the existing sod and taking out some old trees. (the sod has been cut and the trees have been cut down and stumps ground out). We will be placing drainable/sandy fill, smoothed, leveled out, compacted, and then add 4-6” of topsoil, leveled and rolled, fine grading, and roll again. The sprinkler heads will be adjusted to fit the new elevations and verify complete coverage(this will be done by KJ’s). Finally, we’ll install sod. Jim Mckiernan researched sod and located a type of sod called RTF, which is supposed to grow well in high-alkali environments. The topsoil is screened potato shed dirt which is supposed to be the best topsoil available in eastern Wa.

The following is the schedule for the work parties: (We’ll break for lunch at noon.)

• Saturday, May 4th, 9:00-4:00

• Sunday, May 5th, 9:00-12:00

• Saturday, May 11th, 9:00-4:00

And if needed…

• Saturday, May 18th, 9:00-4:00

• Sunday, May 19th, 9:00-12:00

You’ll need:

• Good work shoes

• Gloves

• Rake (garden or grading type)

• Shovels

• Good work ethic.

We would like to see a big turnout for this as we know almost all of you use the beach frequently. There will be approx. 25% of the beach closed during each phase of this project, so the more help we get the faster it will get done and we can open the area back up for use.

Any questions or comments can be sent to myself or Jim Mckiernan.

See you all there
Thanks,
Randy Hill

Member & Construction Updates

Volunteers Needed - Tree Planting Work Party -  Saturday April 20th. 

Board Member Nominations - We are still looking for more people to run for the board. If you have a passion for the park and are interested in running for the Board, submit your name, lot number and a brief bio to board@rimrockcove.com no later than April 19th. 

Voting - Bylaw Amendment - Owners, don't forget to return your ballots on the Bylaw Amendment. Voting will close Friday, April 12th @ 5pm.  

Setbacks - CCR Amendment Draft - Please check your email and provide feedback before the meeting next week, a draft was sent today.  

Electronic Voting - It's not too late to register for electronic voting before the Annual Meeting.  Link to Register Electronically: Electronic Voting Registration  

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Travel Updates

SR 17 - Slope Stabilization – There was a change in traffic control as of March 25th.   Closures seek to limit the wait time for drivers to 20 minutes or less.  Traffic will be released in one direction, then stopped to allow traffic to clear in the other direction. The road will be open to two-way traffic without restrictions during non-working hours.

In addition to the change in traffic control, there will be a 12 ft. width restriction through the work zone (milepost 76.58 to milepost 85.09) during working hours starting March 25. 

Vantage Bridge - Deck Replacement - Beginning Monday, March 11, until the end of May, travelers will experience single-lane closures Monday through Friday. Beginning in late May, traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction seven days a week with the following exceptions:

• Memorial Day weekend: All lanes open from 7 a.m. Friday, May 24, until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 28.

• Fourth of July week: All lanes open from 7 a.m. Monday, July 1, until 8 p.m. Monday, July 8.

• Labor Day weekend: All lanes open from 7 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, until 8 p.m. Monday Sept. 3.

Travelers will experience long delays eastbound on Fridays and westbound on Sundays during the summer travel months and are encouraged to choose alternate routes.

Real-time travel information is available from the WSDOT mobile app and the WSDOT travel center map , or by signing up for WSDOT's email updates .