HANNA WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
BOARD MEETING
MINUTES FROM JANUARY 6, 2025
1. Roll Call
Larry Martin
Tim Giles - By Phone
Ray Gines
Deb Evans
Brent Crouch - Came during engineer and contract discussion
Also Present
Chuck Richins
Chris - Horrocks
Jared Robinson - KW
Wendi Roberts
Dax Lamb
2. Minutes Approved - Board agreed to approve the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting. Deb Evans made a motion and Ray Gines seconded.
3. Engineer and Contractor Update on Expansion Project and Schedule - Chuck attended with Chris from his office and Jared from KW and discussed the delays and issues with the schedule for the expansion project not being complete in the time-frame that we have been given. There are items written into the contract for penalty charges if the schedule was not followed, the completion date in the contract has already been extended due to the winter of 24-25. The Board discussed their frustration with the delays and feeling that the project has not been prioritized for completion. There has also been delays from the promised dates in August, then that was updated to end of November, but it is still not complete. Jared said he would like to start back on January 19th and he would be approx two weeks for the river crossing after that point. Tabby Mountain is waiting for the Booster Station building completion, but will also have a four week time on the generators, which can not be turned on until the building is complete. With the updated time frame, we are looking at an approximate 60 day delay since the last agreed upon completion, the contract stipulates a daily penalty fee that Hanna Water can require the contractor to pay. Jared then talked about some of the issues that he had with delays in parts, an issue with finding the lines that were not accurate on maps for the crossing at Tabby Swale, as well as some other small issues. Jared and Chuck also discussed some things that the contractor has accomplished that will also save Hanna Water money on the project. The Board discussed whether Hanna Water has been hurt or lost any money from the delays of the project, which if anything there would have been very minimal cost issues for Hanna Water. After discussion, the Board decided that they will not charge any late fee penalties to the contractor and the contractor also agreed to not bring any change orders for the previous issues, as long as the project is completed other than the booster station and punch list items, by February 15, 2026. The contractor also agreed to be sure he is communicating any issues or delays that arise as quickly as possible. All board members agreed and Ray Gines made a motion to approve and Deb Evans seconded.
Chuck also let the board know that he hopes the issues with the billing for Engineer work has been satisfied, we will not be paying any additional Horrocks invoices until completion. Chuck also showed the board some updated drawings for the potential filling station.
4. Operator Update - Dax updated the board on what he has been working on. He picked up salt for the brine tank.
5. 2026 Budget Approval - The Board agreed to approve the 2026 budget with an additional $25,000 on the plant operation line item, for updating and helping with possible repairs on Stockmore and Gines Well. The board agreed to approve the budget. Brent Crouch made a motion and Deb Evans seconded.
6. Vote on Pre-Purchased Meter Protocol - Due to time shortages, this was moved to February 10, 2026 meeting.
7. Administrative Update and Discussion - Due to time shortages, Wendi will update in February 10, 2026
8. Finances - Checks were signed and bank statements were attached for review
9. Meeting Adjourned. - Next meeting, February 10, 2026
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Wendi at 435-322-0508