Amador County – The Amador Water Agency board of directors last week declined to issue a comment about a letter critical of the agency’s approach to the Central Amador Water Project, instead opting to work on a new “White Paper” of information about problems and needs in the Upcountry. Marty Stein wrote a letter December 27th criticizing the board for apparently having made up its mind on the Gravity Supply Line,” and asking how that decision was made. Stein told TSPN Friday he was not asking for an answer to his letter but rather asking for more information about alternatives to the Gravity Line, and information about problems that necessitate the project. AWA Interim General Manager Gene Mancebo said Stein was critical of the agency’s “White Paper,” sent in December to give information about the Gravity Line project, or a project to repair pumps that serve the Central Amador Water Project, and carry water to the Buckhorn treatment plant. Mancebo said the board did not make a response to Stein’s letter, but made sure some items will be discussed at today’s “brainstorming” workshop on CAWP. He said the board will consider drafting a follow-up to the White Paper, or an additional release of information in relation to the Gravity Supply Line. Mancebo said Stein asked that the agency provide additional information as a follow up to original White Paper. Mancebo said the board’s new letter likely would be addressing items in Stein’s letter, which asked that the AWA be a little more clear on why they want to do the Gravity Supply Line project. Mancebo said he was “more critical that we lacked information in the White Paper.” Stein said “we really need point out why we need to do the project, what is the problem and how are we solving it.” Mancebo said the board is looking for more details about the pump option. Staff today will give a short presentation with more information about the study on the “pump station alternative.” Following that presentation, the board may address concerns and the public may comment. There will be no action, but only direction to staff. Today’s meeting is 6 p.m. at the AWA office on Ridge Road. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. -
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Amador County – The Amador Water Agency board of directors last week declined to issue a comment about a letter critical of the agency’s approach to the Central Amador Water Project, instead opting to work on a new “White Paper” of information about problems and needs in the Upcountry. Marty Stein wrote a letter December 27th criticizing the board for apparently having made up its mind on the Gravity Supply Line,” and asking how that decision was made. Stein told TSPN Friday he was not asking for an answer to his letter but rather asking for more information about alternatives to the Gravity Line, and information about problems that necessitate the project. AWA Interim General Manager Gene Mancebo said Stein was critical of the agency’s “White Paper,” sent in December to give information about the Gravity Line project, or a project to repair pumps that serve the Central Amador Water Project, and carry water to the Buckhorn treatment plant. Mancebo said the board did not make a response to Stein’s letter, but made sure some items will be discussed at today’s “brainstorming” workshop on CAWP. He said the board will consider drafting a follow-up to the White Paper, or an additional release of information in relation to the Gravity Supply Line. Mancebo said Stein asked that the agency provide additional information as a follow up to original White Paper. Mancebo said the board’s new letter likely would be addressing items in Stein’s letter, which asked that the AWA be a little more clear on why they want to do the Gravity Supply Line project. Mancebo said he was “more critical that we lacked information in the White Paper.” Stein said “we really need point out why we need to do the project, what is the problem and how are we solving it.” Mancebo said the board is looking for more details about the pump option. Staff today will give a short presentation with more information about the study on the “pump station alternative.” Following that presentation, the board may address concerns and the public may comment. There will be no action, but only direction to staff. Today’s meeting is 6 p.m. at the AWA office on Ridge Road. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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