Heinz Hamann, Amador Water Agency director for District 1, announced he will resign from the board effective Feb. 1. Hamann said he will go with great reluctance, but his wife’s health needs require that they move to Sacramento. Hamann has served on the Water Agency Board since 1998 – he took office right in the middle of the controversy over construction of the pipeline. He said he is honored to have served the people of Amador County. The Agency achievements he is most proud of from his tenure are the Amador Pipeline, the Buckhorn Water Treatment Plant, the Agency’s Recycled Water Plan, and the Regional Wastewater Master Plan. Hamann’s term runs until 2010. The water agency board is expected to invite letters of interest from candidates in District 1 interested in being appointed to serve out the remainder of Hamann’s term.