Approve new contract with Hoagland for another year The Idyllwild Water District directors discussed priorities, reviewed Interim General Manager Jack Hoagland’s five-year capital improvement plans for water and sewer, and extended the contract with Hoagland for another year. Based on proposed input from his colleagues, President Dr. Charles “Chip” Schelly developed five general priorities for…

Several items were on the agenda at the Fern Valley Water District (FVWD) board meeting Nov. 15. The board discussed the pipeline replacement project, new rain gauges, well level recordings, and current production and water storage. In addition, the board approved employee annual bonuses. As of Nov. 15, 2,700 feet, or almost 70%, of the…

The Idyllwild Water District (IWD) held what was its second special meeting in three weeks and third meeting in four weeks. The subject of the Sept. 12 special meeting was “anticipated litigation.” Since the Riverside County Superior Court shows no filed lawsuits, the board was discussing a potential lawsuit with its legal counsel. The agenda…