District describes major storm damage at Henley; expects insurance reimbursements after carrying >$1M in losses

Administrators and finance staff told the committee that the recent storm was "classified as a 200 year storm," and that Henley sustained significant damage, including the loss of three boilers and a hot‑water heater. Staff said the retention and town storm systems were overwhelmed and that mitigation measures were exceeded.

District staff reported damaged vehicles and grounds equipment at the maintenance facility and said Kerma, the district's insurance carrier, has been on‑site. Staff described a split vehicle claim process and said six vehicles are being evaluated immediately; they expect reimbursement for vehicles but will have to pay the deductible and potentially bear electricity costs for temporary electric heat systems. Replacement boilers were identified, with an anticipated 4‑ to 5‑week delivery and additional weeks of installation; staff said temporary boiler plant options are being evaluated and rental/plow trucks have been sourced to maintain operations in winter.

Finance staff estimated the district will carry losses “in excess of 1,000,000 dollars” while claims are processed. Committee members asked whether insurers typically raise property insurance after major claims; staff said the district should expect property‑insurance costs to increase, though timing depends on claim processing and underwriting.