Amador County – Amador Water Agency’s board of directors discussed the 2008 board’s approval of the Water Supply Assessment for Gold Rush Ranch & Golf Resort last week, looking at how the county would get a water reuse and recycling system. AWA General Manager Jim Abercrombie said the recycling and reuse system was something they would seek as part of a “conditional will-serve.” Engineering Manager Gene Mancebo said AWA cannot supply will-serves “until there is a tentative map.” Mayor Pro Tempore Tim Murphy said he was not speaking for Sutter Creek but it was a subject that was currently in the hands of their Planning Commission, which meets at 6 p.m. to discuss Gold Rush. Murphy said the recycling and reuse system was likely a topic of the city council’s conditions of approval, to be negotiated with Gold Rush developers. Murphy said the Final Environmental Impact Report and conditions of approval are not yet approved by Sutter Creek. Abercrombie said a “raw water line” to serve Gold Rush Golf Course, will be in the conditions of approval. The Gold Rush plan also would seek a new source for water for the golf course, if a recycled water system is not put in place after 5 years. Condrashoff asked agency attorney Steve Kronick if the AWA can “say recycled water will be there?” Kronick said he would “have to examine that.” Condrashoff said he thought future participation fees could go up if they did not have a source of funding for the recycled water system. He also asked who would reuse systems, mentioned in the assessment. Abercrombie said he believed staffer John Griffin’s answer to Condrashoff’s analysis was accurate, and it was supported by County Planner Susan Grijalva. Director Debbie Dunn said she was “really impressed” by Condrashoff’s numbers, and asked if they could reopen the Water Supply Assessment as a board and restudy it, under state environmental law. Kronick said the issue and liabilities would have to be discussed in closed session. The board met in closed session on the matter and gave confidential staff direction. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tuesday, 14 July 2009 00:31
Amador Water Agency Discusses Recycled Water Program
Amador County – Amador Water Agency’s board of directors discussed the 2008 board’s approval of the Water Supply Assessment for Gold Rush Ranch & Golf Resort last week, looking at how the county would get a water reuse and recycling system. AWA General Manager Jim Abercrombie said the recycling and reuse system was something they would seek as part of a “conditional will-serve.” Engineering Manager Gene Mancebo said AWA cannot supply will-serves “until there is a tentative map.” Mayor Pro Tempore Tim Murphy said he was not speaking for Sutter Creek but it was a subject that was currently in the hands of their Planning Commission, which meets at 6 p.m. to discuss Gold Rush. Murphy said the recycling and reuse system was likely a topic of the city council’s conditions of approval, to be negotiated with Gold Rush developers. Murphy said the Final Environmental Impact Report and conditions of approval are not yet approved by Sutter Creek. Abercrombie said a “raw water line” to serve Gold Rush Golf Course, will be in the conditions of approval. The Gold Rush plan also would seek a new source for water for the golf course, if a recycled water system is not put in place after 5 years. Condrashoff asked agency attorney Steve Kronick if the AWA can “say recycled water will be there?” Kronick said he would “have to examine that.” Condrashoff said he thought future participation fees could go up if they did not have a source of funding for the recycled water system. He also asked who would reuse systems, mentioned in the assessment. Abercrombie said he believed staffer John Griffin’s answer to Condrashoff’s analysis was accurate, and it was supported by County Planner Susan Grijalva. Director Debbie Dunn said she was “really impressed” by Condrashoff’s numbers, and asked if they could reopen the Water Supply Assessment as a board and restudy it, under state environmental law. Kronick said the issue and liabilities would have to be discussed in closed session. The board met in closed session on the matter and gave confidential staff direction. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
