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Mark Milan and Robert Sharpentier of the Truckee Meadows Water Authority outlined a year of engagement activities that include stakeholder briefings, staff presentations, neighborhood webinars as needed, a scheduled Smart About Water Day on May 10 at Idlewild Park, customer webinars, videos and an education center at the American Flat Project site. \"This is the year we break ground next year, and this is the year we're gonna be wrapping up our communications,\" Robert Sharpentier told the commission.

The communications plan aims to equip elected officials, staff and community ambassadors with materials explaining how the advanced treatment facility fits into the region’s broader water-resource portfolio and why the project matters. Sharpentier and Milan described three outreach pillars: core stakeholder engagement, public outreach and targeted communications around events and exhibits.

Commissioners and staff raised frequent public concerns about cost and rate impacts. Commissioner Amber Doer said she has heard questions about project cost affecting utility rates and urged the communications team to be ready to discuss affordability and funding sources, including grants and low‑interest loans. Sharpentier acknowledged cost is a frequent question and noted the team would highlight financing options and regional benefits in outreach materials.

The presentation also summarized recent site visits. Delegations visited Florida wetlands used for tertiary polishing, a direct potable reuse pilot in Polk County and Orange County Water District’s facilities, including the Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning. Commissioners reported those tours informed design and exhibit planning for the American Flat Project’s education center; several commissioners recommended interactive exhibits and a meeting room large enough for school tours and local advisory group meetings.

Staff said outreach materials are available in Spanish online and that the communications team has coordinated with Washoe County School District and tribal partners for Smart About Water Day. Cammy Laray (communications) noted curriculum materials and flyers have been shared with the district; a press release and media interviews were planned the week following the meeting.

No action was required; staff will continue the outreach program and return with further updates as the facility design and exhibit planning proceed.

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Kim Rigdon, WRWC staff, told commissioners the firm change happened quickly in January and the board had deferred making a longer-term decision while legislative work was underway. \"The scope of services have not changed, and Holland and Hart has committed to, no cost adjustment as well,\" Rigdon said. The board packet included a draft engagement letter and scope of work that staff said mirrored the prior engagement.

Attorney Lucas Folletta (spelled in the packet), who said he transitioned to Holland & Hart effective March 31, reviewed the engagement. \"It is not a negative reflection on my former firm at all, but I am interested in exploring additional resources that are available at Holland & Hart, particularly in the natural resource space,\" Folletta told the commission. He said he would remain principal counsel on WRWC matters and that the firm’s expertise could be useful for topics such as PFAS regulation and monitoring.

Susan Sievert of the Sun Valley General Improvement District spoke during public comment to endorse Holland & Hart, saying the firm had provided helpful legislative guidance in prior sessions.

Alexis Hill moved to authorize Holland & Hart as WRWC counsel and Member Andriola seconded; commissioners voted \"aye\" and the motion passed unanimously.

Rigdon and Folletta said staff and counsel will work to finalize any proposed amendment to the scope if the board directs adding PFAS regulatory or monitoring support. No fee increases were reported in the engagement letter presented at the meeting.

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Kim Rigdon, WRWC staff, said Widmer has served as the domestic well owner representative for the past five years, was originally appointed in January 2020 and reappointed in 2022 for a three‑year term. \"He meets all of the qualifying professional experience that's outlined in the WRWC Act and is an active participating member of the Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission,\" Rigdon told the commission.

Member Dewar moved to reappoint Widmer and Commissioner Taylor seconded the motion. Commissioners voted \"aye\" and the motion passed unanimously.

No additional conditions or changes to Widmer's duties were reported at the meeting; staff noted the Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission recommended the reappointment.

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The study’s Phase 1a will document challenges and objectives across utilities and produce a workshop and final report; Raftelis and subcontractors will gather data, interview utility staff and elected officials, and facilitate a working-group workshop. \"My name is Zachary Green. I'm a manager with Raftelis and I would be the project manager for this work if it's approved,\" Raftelis project manager Zachary Green told the commission during the presentation.

The study is intended as an initial effort to determine whether further, more detailed analysis is warranted. Raftelis described Phase 1a as primarily a diagnostic step — \"identif[ying] what the challenges and objectives are\" — that would be followed by a landscape of alternatives and, if directed, later feasibility and implementation phases. The firm estimated Phase 1a would take about six to nine months, approximately April–November 2025.

Kim Rigdon, staff for the Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission (which supports the WRWC), said the commission and the Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission had developed the request for proposals and a working group had interviewed applicants. Rigdon noted Raftelis submitted an amended proposal that clarified budget and scope for the Phase 1a work.

Commissioners asked whether the scope would include stormwater and effluent distribution and pricing issues; Green said those topics fall within the firm’s expertise and are within the Phase 1a diagnostic scope, though he cautioned Phase 1a is not a rate study. Commissioners also raised public concerns about cost and asked for clear messaging on project affordability; Green and Rigdon said the study would identify whether pricing, stormwater resourcing or reuse opportunities are priority questions for further study.

A disclosure was made before the vote: Commissioner Kathleen Taylor said she has an unrelated subcontracting relationship to Jacobs Engineering through her company, TaylorMade Solutions, and determined the relationship would not materially affect her independence of judgment in this matter.

The commission approved the scope and funding match for the Raftelis engagement. The motion was moved by Member Andriola and seconded by Member Doer; the motion passed unanimously, with commissioners signaling \"aye.\" The record packet includes Raftelis’s original and amended proposals for the engagement.

Looking ahead, if Phase 1a identifies priority alternatives, staff and the commission may bring proposals for subsequent phases to analyze shortlisted alternatives, implementation feasibility and timing.

","The Western Regional Water Commission on April 16 authorized Raftelis to begin a Phase 1a study to document challenges and objectives for potential regionalization of wastewater utilities and effluent disposal, with work planned over roughly 6–9 months.","actionData","errors"]

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