Council appoints Bill Hernandez as water project manager with $30,000 split pay

May 16, 2026

The Mammoth Town Council voted to appoint Bill Hernandez as project manager for the town water project and set compensation at $30,000, split into two payments tied to project milestones. The decision followed public concern about a prior appointment and legal questions about council procedure.

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The Mammoth Town Council on the meeting's agenda approved appointing Bill Hernandez as project manager for the town water project and set total compensation at $30,000, to be paid in two installments tied to project milestones. Council member (mover) made the motion and the mayor seconded it; the council indicated the motion passed after roll-call-style responses.

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