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Commissioners approve $186,000 for process‑water study tied to Kemmerer‑Diamondville wastewater effort after larger addendum fails
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Summary
After a presentation on monitoring and inflow & infiltration at the Kemmerer Wastewater Treatment Plant, the board declined to approve a full $372,000 Addendum B but authorized a single $186,000 payment to expand the study to process water and industrial supply analysis.
Representatives from Evaunt Inc. and CRS Engineering presented monitoring results and a proposal to expand the Kemmerer‑Diamondville Wastewater Joint Powers Board’s study to include process water and industrial supply line analysis.
Ed Ekstrom of Evaunt Inc. summarized monitoring that showed inflow and infiltration are primary concerns that must be addressed. CRS Project Engineer Josh Prettyman described a two‑phase feasibility study to identify where deficiencies exist in supplying fresh water to the industrial area and power plant outside Kemmerer.
The proposed Addendum B would expand the study scope at a total cost of $372,000, with an upfront request of $186,000. Commissioners questioned the cost structure and funding sources; Brent McClarnon, Superintendent for the Kemmerer‑Diamondville Wastewater Joint Powers Board, said the Joint Powers Board is open to suggestions but that funding is a constraint. Sheriff Shane Johnson asked who would be authorized to charge impact fees; Ekstrom replied that impact fees would be charged by the entity controlling the water or sewer lines.
A motion to approve the full $372,000 failed. The board then approved a motion to fund the initial $186,000 payment, and the $186,000 payment appears in the meeting’s voucher list to Evaunt Inc.
The presenters said the study will create a playbook for addressing similar rural community issues and that the work will be completed in two phases. The board directed staff to proceed with the approved $186,000 scope and to coordinate with the Joint Powers Board on scheduling and funding details.