06/29/1993 - Packet ` TIGARD WATER DISTRICT
8777 S.W.BURNHAM ST.
P.O.BOX 230000
TIGARD,OREGON 97281-1999
PHONE(503)639-1554
TIGARD WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Agenda
5:30 p.m., June 29, 1993
Call to Order
1. Minutes for June 17 meeting
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as written
2. Ordinance 3-93 adopting Interim Intergovernmental Agreement
3. Intergovernmental Agreement for Supply of Domestic Water
4. Resolution 10-93 authorizing severance pay for Jeri Chenelle
5. Appoint Randy Volk Acting Administrator at annual salary of$64,700
6. Resignation of Audrey Castile, position#5
Appointment of Bev Froude to fill position#5
Swearing in
7. Resignations of Clarence Nicoli, position#4 and John Haunsperger, position #2.
Appointment of John Haunsperger to fill term#4
Swearing in
8. Other Business
9. Executive Session
The Tigard Water District will go into Executive Session under the provision of ORS
192-660(1)(e), (h) and (j) to discuss real property transactions, public investments and
possible litigation.
Adjournment
TIGARD WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes (Draft)
5:30 p.m., June 17, 1993
Commissioners Present: Bob Wyffels, Hill Hampton, John Haunsperger, Clarence Nicoli
Staff Present: Jeri Chenelle, Administrative Director; Randy Volk, Operations Manager;
Lorry Christian, Administrative&Human Resource Coordinator; Mike Miller, Senior
Management Analyst and Leslee Gemmill, Office Assistant.
Visitors: Beverly Froude and Liz Haunsperger
Chair Wyffels called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
1. Minutes for June 8 meeting
Commissioner Haunsperger made a motion to approve the minutes as written.
Commissioner Nicoli seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, a voice vote was
called. The motion was approved unanimously.
2. Visitors
Chair Wyffels welcomed the visitors and thanked them for coming.
3. Proposed Rate Increase
Second Reading by title of Ordinance 2-93 amending Ordinance 2-92, Appendix II
water rates of the Rules, Rates and Regulations for water service in the Tigard Water
District. The motion was made by Commissioner Nicoli to read by title only. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Haunsperger. Hearing no discussion, a voice
vote was called. The motion was unanimously approved.
4. Other Business
Administrative Director Chenelle distributed copies of the latest version of the Interim
Intergovernmental Agreement and summarized the revisions. A special board meeting
was scheduled for Tuesday, June 29 at 5:30 p.m. to consider the agreement.
Ms. Chenelle also read a portion of a draft letter to the Washington County Board of
Commissioners explaining the situation and requesting the County Board of
Commissioners fill one vacancy on Tigard Water District Board of Commissioners
from a list of interested candidates. At this time, discussion followed regarding
possible interested parties.
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Chair Wyffels said the draft looked good and indicated it covers all the raised
concerns.
Commissioner Haunsperger made a motion that Mrs. Froude and Administrative
Director Chenelle contact the individuals proposed as possible candidates for the TWD
Board and Ms. Chenelle send the names to the Washington County Board of
Commissioners. Chair Wyffels seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Wyffels.
TIGARD WATER DISTRICT
Ordinance 3-93
An ordinance adopting an Interim Intergovernmental Agreement for creation of a Joint
Water Agency and declaring an emergency.
Whereas, Tigard Water District (the "District") is a domestic water supply district existing under
ORS 264 which provides domestic water service to residences and businesses located in Tigard,
Durham, King City, and certain unincorporated areas of Washington County; and
Whereas, Tigard, Durham and King City have enacted ordinances withdrawing their respective
territories from the District; and
Whereas, Tigard, Durham, King City and the District are currently evaluating the most efficient
long term structure for providing domestic water service and wish to continue this evaluation
after July 1, 1993; and
Whereas, to provide interim governance of the water supply system, Tigard, Durham, King City
and the District desire to form a joint water agency pursuant to ORS 190.003, et seq.
Now, therefore, the District ordains as follows:
1. The Interim Intergovernmental Agreement for Creation of a Joint Water Agency, attached
hereto as Exhibit A, is approved. The Chair of the District is hereby authorized and directed
to execute and deliver the Agreement on behalf of the District.
2. The Board of Commissioners of the District declares that a state of emergency exists and
directs that this ordinance be effectively immediately upon its approval.
Chair of the Board
ATTEST:
Administrative Director
INTERIM INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR CREATION OF A JOINT WATER AGENCY
BETWEEN: TIGARD WATER DISTRICT, (the "District")
OREGON
AND: CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON ("Tigard")
AND: CITY OF DURHAM, OREGON ("Durham")
AND: CITY OF KING CITY, OREGON ("King City")
Recitals:
A. The District is a domestic water supply district existing under ORS 264. The
District provides domestic water service to residences and business located in Tigard,
Durham, King City and certain unincorporated areas of Washingtin County.
,.,, B. Tigard, Durham and King City (Collectively, the "Cities") have enacted
ordinances pursuant to ORS 222, effective July 1, 1993, withdrawing their respective
territories from the District(the "withdrawal").
C. Tigard, Durham, King City and the District are currently evaluating the most
efficient long-term structure for providing domestic water service and wish to continue
this evaluation after July 1, 1993. Pending completion of this evaluation, Tigard, Durham,
King City and the District desire to provide an interim form of governance for the
provision of water service.
D. To provide interim governance of the water supply system, Tigard, Durham,
King City, and the District (individually, a "Party" or collectively, the "Parties") desire to
form a joint water agency (the "Agency") pursuant to ORS 190.003 et seq and this
Intergovernmental Agreement ("Agreement"), to provide domestic water service for a
period of six months, effective July 1, 1993, to businesses and residences currently served
by the District and to ensure that such businesses and residences receive equitable service
regardless of where they are located.
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The parties therefore agree as follows:
1. Purpose
The purpose of the Agency is to deliver supplies of domestic water to residences and
businesses within the boundaries of the Agency.
2. Term
The term of the Agreement shall be July 1, 1993 through December 31, 1993, unless
terminated by the unanimous agreement of the Parties. This Agreement may be
renewed by unanimous agreement of the parties. Further, the parties agree that they
shall produce a draft final agreement within 60 days of the effective date of this
Agreement.
3. Boundaries
The initial boundaries of the Agency shall be the same as the boundaries of the District
existing on June 30, 1993.
4. Governance
A. Composition of Board of Directors
The Agency shall be governed by a seven(7) member Board of Directors (the
"Board") appointed by, responsible to and, acting on behalf of Tigard, Durham, King
City and the District. Each of the parties shall appoint the following number of
directors to the Board:
Tigard 4 Directors
Durham 1 Director
King City 1 Director
District 1 Director
The directors may be private citizens, elected officials or appointed officials of the
Party making the appointment. Each director shall serve at the pleasure of the Party
appointing that director. No more than two of the appointments made by Tigard shall
be appointed officials of the City of Tigard. Two of the Directors appointed by Tigard
shall be selected from the members of the Board of the District serving as of June 15,
1993. The Board shall have a Chair and a Vice-Chair who shall be selected by a vote
of the members of the Board in accordance with subsection C of this section.
B. Terms of the Directors
The directors shall serve a term from July 1, 1993 through December 31, 1993.
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C. Ouorum/Votes
A quorum of the Board shall be five (5) directors. All actions of the Board shall
require five votes.
D. Powers of the Board of Directors
On behalf of the Agency the Board shall have all powers, rights and duties relating to
the Purpose of the Agency that are vested by law in each of the Parties to this
Agreement, and their officers and agencies. The Board shall also have the power to
adopt all rules necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the Agency under this
Agreement.
5. Asset Ownership/Water Rates/Revenues
A. Generally
If, during the term of this Agreement, any assets (both real and personal property) of
the District are received by Tigard„ Durham and King City from the District as a result
of the Withdrawal, those assets shall be contributed to and utilized by the Agency for
Agency operations. The District shall also contribute its property to the Agency for
Agency operations.
B. Division of Assets
�.. Each Party acknowledges the rights of the other Parties to a division of assets
pursuant to ORS 222.540. The parties desire to avoid such a division and agree not to
seek such a division during the term of the Agreement.
C. Use of Assets/Revenues for Non-Water Purposes
The assets and revenues of the Agency shall not be used for non-water related
purposes.
(i) Revenues may not be utilized for the general fund purposes of any Party to this
Agreement. Water rate payers shall not be required by the Agency or any Party to this
Agreement to pay a frenchise fee or other assessment.
(ii) The restriction set forth in this section shall be sufficiently flexible to permit
consolidation of some functions, (e.g. functions related to water and sewer service) to
achieve efficiencies.
D. Uniform Rates
The rages charged by the Agency for providing water service to residences and
businesses shall be uniform within the boundaries of the Agency. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the Agency may impose higher rates for providing water service to
residences and businesses when the cost of providing such service is greater due to
unusual circumstances, including but not limited to additional costs to pump water
uphill to reach customers. Any higher rates imposed for providing water service shall
be limited to covering the actual additional costs of providing such service.
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E. Use and Location of Assets
The assets of the Agency shall be used to ensure a uniform level and quality of service
for all residences and businesses within the boundaries of the Agency. Consistent with
sound operating practices, all newly acquired fixed assets of the Agency shall be
equitably located within the boundaries of each of the Parties. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, assets shall be placed in the location which will produce the greatest
efficiency and highest quality of service for the residences and businesses served by the
Agency. Furthermore, nothing in this Agreement shall preclude placing the Agency's
fixed assets in a location outside the boundaries of the Agency, provided that such a
location results in greater efficiency and quality of service than any other location
within the boundaries of the Agency.
6. Agency Budget
The expenses and revenues of the Agency shall be budgeted and accounted for as
provided by Local Budget Law.
7. Apportionment of Debt
The debts, liabilities and obligations of the Agency incurred during the term of this
Agreement shall be,jointly and severally, the debts, liabilities and obligations of the
Parties to this Agreement.
8. Indebtedness of the District
A. Channes in Tax Coordination
The Withdrawal of the Cities results in changes in tax coordination with respect to the
outstanding general obligation indebtedness and the liabilities of the District. The
Parties shall within 90 days of the effective date of this Agreement determine their
respective share of the indebtedness and liabilities and shall reach agreement among
themselves and with the Washington County Assessor for continued payments on such
indebtedness and liabilities.
B. The Parties have previously determined that assumption of their respective
portions of the District's outstanding bonded indebtedness will not bring the total of
their individual obligations above any Constitutional or statutory debt limitation
applicable to such Parties.
9. Employee Benefits/Personnel
All Employees of the District shall become employees of the Agency. The Agency
shall accept such employees with all existing benefits and salary, including, but not
limited to, health, retirement, disability insurance, wages, vacation and compensatory
time. Nothing in this subsection is intended to limit the Agency's authority to alter
benefits or salary except as such authority is otherwise limited by this Agreement or by
the provisions of ORS 236.605 to 236.650. If, during the term of this Agreement, the
Agency proposes to lay off transferred employees of the District, such employees shall vrrtif
be entitled to a minimum of six(6) months advance written notice before the effective
date of the layoff
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10. Exnenditures
The Parties acknowledge that the withdrawals by Tigard, King City and Durham will
significantly impact the operations of the District. During the term of this Agreement,
the Parties desire to maintain the District as a viable unit of government. Accordingly,
the Parties agree that the Agency will fund all reasonable and necessary expenses of
the District and shall provide such staff assistance as is reasonably necessary.
11. Ordinance Ratifvinm this Agreement
Prior to the effective date of this Agreement, each of the Parties shall enact an
ordinance ratifying the creation of the Agency. The ordinance shall declare that it is
the intent of the governing body of the Party enacting the ordinance to create the
Agency by this Agreement; specify the effective date of this Agreement; set forth the
public purposes for which the Agency is created; and describe the powers, duties and
functions of the Agency. Not later than thirty(30) days after the effective date of this
Agreement the parties shall file with the Secretary of State copies of the ordinances
together with a statement containing the name of the Agency, the parties to this
Agreement, the purpose of this Agreement and the effective date of this Agreement.
12. Effective Date
The effective date of this Agreement is July 1, 1993.
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TIGARD WATER DISTRICT, OREGON
by:
Attest:
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
by:
Attest:
CITY OF DURHAM, OREGON
by:
Attest:
CITY OF KING CITY, OREGON
by:
Attest:
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR SUPPLY OF DOMESTIC WATER
BETWEEN: TIGARD WATER DISTRICT, (the "District")
OREGON
AND: JOINT WATER AGENCY (the "Agency")
Recitals:
A. The District is a domestic water supply district
existing under ORS 264 . The District provides domestic water
service to residences and business located in certain
unincorporated areas of Washington County. Until June 30, 1993 the
District also provided domestic water service to all areas
presently served by the Agency.
B. The cities of Tigard, Durham and King City
(collectively, the "Cities") have enacted ordinances pursuant to
ORS 222 , effective July 1, 1993 , withdrawing their respective
territories from the former boundaries of the District.
C. The Cities and the District are currently evaluating
the most efficient long-term structure for providing domestic water
service and wish to continue this evaluation after July 1, 1993 .
Pending completion of this evaluation, the Cities and the District
desire have agreed to an interim form of governance for the
provision of water service by creating the Agency through an
intergovernmental agreement pursuant to ORS 190. 003 et seq.
D. The District has negotiated water supply contracts
with the cities of Portland and Lake Oswego (collectively, the
"Agreements") , whereby those two cities supply water to the
District for domestic purposes. A copy of the Agreements is
attached hereto as Exhibit 1. The Agency presently does not have
any agreements in place to obtain supplies of domestic water.
E. The District has offered to provide to the Agency
supplies of domestic water that the District receives, and the
District has further offered to permit the Agency to use all of the
facilities of the District in order to deliver the water to the
businesses and residences within the boundaries of the Agency, on
the terms of this Interim Intergovernmental Agreement For Supply of
Domestic Water (the "Water Supply Agreement") .
Agreements:
The parties therefore agree as follows:
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1. Supply of Water. The District hereby agrees to
provide to the Agency supplies of domestic water that the District
receives from the cities of Portland and Lake Oswego through the
Agreements. The Agency agrees to pay to the District all of the
costs, fees and expenses charged to the District by the cities of
Portland and Lake Oswego resulting from use of water received under
the Agreements. The Agency further agrees to comply with all terms
and conditions imposed upon the District by the Agreements.
2 . Use of District Facilities. The District hereby
agrees to make all of the District's facilities (the "Facilities")
available to the Agency for the purpose of delivering supplies of
domestic water received under the Agreements to the businesses and
residences located within the boundaries of the Agency. The
facilities of the District shall be used to ensure a uniform level
and quality of service for all residences and businesses within the
boundaries of the Agency. Title to the Facilities shall at all
times remain with the District.
3 . Maintenance of Property by the Aaencv. The Agency
agrees that it will, at the Agency's own cost and expense,
maintain, preserve and keep the Facilities in good repair and
working order. The District shall have no responsibility to
maintain, repair or make improvements or additions to the
Facilities. Should the Agency fail to maintain, preserve and keep
the Facilities in good repair and working order and if requested by
the District, the Agency will enter into maintenance contracts for
the Facilities in form approved by the District and with approved
providers.
4. Liens, Taxes, Other Governmental Charges and Utility
Charaes. The Agency shall keep the Facilities free of all levies,
liens and encumbrances. The parties to this Agreement contemplate
that the Facilities will be used for a governmental or proprietary
purpose of the Agency and, therefore, that the Facilities will be
exempt from all property taxes. The Agency will take such actions
necessary under ORS 307. 112 to obtain said exemption.
Nevertheless, if the use, possession or acquisition of the
Facilities is determined to be subject to taxation, the Agency
shall pay when due all taxes and governmental charges lawfully
assessed or levied against or with respect to the Facilities. The
Agency shall pay all gas, water, steam, electricity, heat, power,
telephone, utility and other charges incurred in the operation,
maintenance, use, occupancy and upkeep of the Facilities. The
Agency shall pay such taxes or charges as the same may become due;
provided that, with respect to any such taxes or charges that may
lawfully be paid in installments over a period of years, the Agency
shall be obligated to pay only such installments as accrue during
the then current fiscal year of the Lease Term.
5. Insurance. At its own expense, the Agency shall
maintain (i) casualty insurance insuring the Facilities against
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loss or damage by fire and all other risks covered by the standard
*"' extended coverage endorsement then in use in the Agency's state and
any other risks reasonably required by the District in an amount
equal to at $ 5, 165 , 000 .00 , and, (ii) liability
insurance that protects the District from liability in all events
in an amount satisfactory to the District and (iii) worker's
compensation insurance covering all employees working on, in, near
or about the Facilities; provided that, with the District's prior
written consent, the Agency may self-insure against such risks.
All insurance proceeds from casualty losses shall be payable as
hereinafter provided in this Agreement. The Agency shall furnish
to the District, at the District's request, certificates evidencing
such coverage.
All such insurance shall be with insurers that are
authorized to issue such insurance in the State of Oregon, shall
name the District as an additional insured and shall contain a
provision to the effect that such insurance shall not be canceled
or modified materially and adversely to the interest of the
District without first giving written notice thereof to the
District at least ten (10) days in advance of such cancellation or
modification. Such changes shall not become effective without the
District's prior written consent, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. All such casualty insurance shall contain
a provision making any losses payable to the District and the
Agency as their respective interests may appear.
6. Inspection. The District shall have the right at all
reasonable times during business hours to enter into and upon the
Facilities for the purpose of inspecting the Facilities.
7 . Indemnification. The Agency hereby agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the District from and against any and
all claims, losses, liabilities (including without limitation
strict liability) , suits, obligations, fines, damages, judgments,
injuries, administrative orders, consent agreements and orders,
penalties, actions, causes of action, charges, costs and expenses,
including without limitation attorneys' fees and consultants' fees
("Indemnified Loss") arising out of or in any way relating to a. )
personal injury, property damage, or any Indemnified Loss occurring
thereby as a direct or indirect result of the Agency's use and
operation of the Facilities, and b. ) personal injury, property
damage, or any Indemnified Loss occurring thereby as a direct or
indirect result of the Agency's employees' , guests' , or invitees'
use of the Facilities.
8. Term. The term of the Agreement shall be July 1,
1993 through December 31, 1993, unless sooner terminated by the
unanimous agreement of the Parties.
9 . Uniform Rates. The rates charged by the Agency for
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uniform within the boundaries of the Agency. Notwithstanding the 101110
foregoing, the Agency may impose higher rates for providing water
service to residences and businesses when the cost of providing
such service is greater due to unusual circumstances, including but
not limited to additional costs to pump water uphill to reach
customers. Any higher rates imposed for providing water service
shall be limited to covering the actual additional costs of
providing such service.
10. Effective Date. The effective date of this
Agreement is July 1, 1993 .
DATED this day of , 19
TIGARD WATER DISTRICT
By:
Attest:
JOINT WATER AGENCY
Attest: By: vori
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TIGARD WATER DISTRICT
Resolution 10-93
A resolution to pay severance pay to Jeri L. Chenelle in accordance with terms of her
employment agreement with Tigard Water District.
Whereas, the Tigard Water District entered into an employment agreement with Jeri L. Chenelle
on January 22, 1993, and
Whereas, the agreement states that in the event of a transfer, consolidation or change in some
governance structure, any successor or group of successor public bodies party to an ORS Chapter
190 agreement shall ratify and agree to be bound by the terms of this agreement by signing a letter
of intent presented by the District prior to the effective date of any transfer, consolidation or
dissolution, and
Whereas, the City of Tigard, as a party to the 190 agreement creating the Joint Water Agency,
chose not to ratify the agreement,
Now, Therefore, be it resolved that the employment of Jeri L. Chenelle has been terminated
without cause by the City of Tigard's decision not to continue her employment per the terms of
the agreement.
Be it further resolved that funds in a lump sum amount of$64,700 shall be paid to Jeri L.
Chenelle on June 30, 1993, and $6,470 shall be deposited in her deferred compensation account
effective June 30, 1993.
Chair of the Board
ATTEST:
Administrative Director
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CITY OF TIGARD
OREGON
June 28, 1993
Mr. Bob Wyffels, Chair
Tigard Water District Board
P. O. Box 230000
8777 S.W. Burnham
Tigard, OR 97223
Re: Water District Administrator's Contract
Dear Chair Wyffels:
For your information, the City Council of the City of Tigard
%r.., decided not to affirm the administrator's contract at its meeting
of June 24 , 1993 .
Council stipulated that the term of the contract and the severance
provision were unacceptable.
Sincerely,
Pa r ck J. Reilly
Cit Administrator
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AGREEMENT
PARTIES : Tigard Water District
(A public body)
and
Jeri L. Chenelle
RECITALS :
1 . The District desires to employ Jeri L. Chenelle as
Administrator and to establish by this Agreement the tezms and
conditions of her employment .
2 . Jeri L. Chenelle desires to accept employment as
Administrator for the Tigard Water District .
3 . The parties desire to create an agreement which
provides an inducement for Chenelle to remain in employment, to
establish regular process for evaluating performance, and to
provide a just means for ending the employment relationship at such
time as she should become unable to discharge her duties due to
some intervening event or condition or because the District desires
to otherwise end the employment relationship.
IT IS AGREED:
1 . Duties . The District shall continue to employ
Jeri L. Chenelle as Administrator, to perform the functions and
duties specified in the policies and procedures, rules and
regulations of the District, as hereinafter set forth, and as
prescribed or signed by the Board of Directors periodically. The
Board of Directors vests in the Administrator day-to-day
operational control of District operations, including primary
responsibility for all aspects of employment relations, and
reserves to the Board of Directors sole policy making authority and
exclusive control over all matters of fiscal policy, budget and
financial matters, including economic aspects of employment and
labor relations .
The authority of the Administrator, consistent with state
law, shall include but not be limited to overall management,
administration and direction of District operations; the hiring,
disciplining and discharging of District employees; the
negotiation, execution and administration of District policies
within budget appropriations pursuant to District policy and
ordinance or resolution; policy advice to elected officials and
open communication with the community so as to foster responsive
l'r""' and courteous public service. The Board of Directors agrees to a
principal of noninterference in District administration necessary
to the orderly and efficient implementation of District policy as
established by the Board of Directors . The Board of Directors
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shall ensure that individual members will direct their concerns and
communications to District employees through the Administrator.
The Administrator shall respond promptly to all inquiries from
members of the Board of Directors, whether made individually or
collectively.
2 . Term of Agreement . Chenelle' s employment commenced
on June 10 , 1992 . The term of this Agreement is indefinite.
Unless the District notifies the Administrator to the contrary in
writing thirty (30) days before the start of each remaining
agreement year, it shall be deemed that the District has renewed
this Agreement for one (1) year beyond the tei111 of that current
Agreement . Unless the Administrator notifies the District to the
contrary in writing at least thirty (30) days before the start of
the remaining agreement year, the Administrator agrees to accept
renewal of this Agreement as heretofore stated. If the term of the
Agreement has not been exceeded in a particular year, it shall be
allowed to reach its existing effective ending date .
a. The foregoing paragraph shall take full effect upon
execution of this Agreement and, absent notice as provided
above to the contrary, shall automatically renew annually for
the succeeding agreement year, which shall extend from July 1,
1993 to July 1, 1994 , and during like period each year
thereafter.
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b. The Administrator may resign at any time, subject
only to the provisions of this Agreement relating to Notice .
3 . Outside Employment . The Administrator will not
become employed by any other municipal employer, except a successor
to the District, without consent of the Board. As used in this
paragraph, the term "employed" shall not be construed to prevent
occasional teaching, writing or consulting work, or employment
which does not interfere with the Administrator' s ability to
effectively discharge her assigned duties and responsibilities, or
any activity engaged in with the prior written approval of the
Board of Directors .
4 . Termination and Severance.
a. Termination Without Cause. This Agreement may be
terminated if authorized by paragraph 4 by the District, or by
the Administrator for any reason whatsoever, upon the giving
of thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
b. Termination For Cause . This Agreement may be
terminated immediately in the sole discretion of the District
if Employee shall be guilty of fraud, dishonesty,
misappropriation of funds, embezzlement, or other act of
misconduct in the rendering of the services on behalf of the
District, or if Employee willfully and continuously fails or
refuses to comply with the policies, standards and regulations
of the District as are established periodically.
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c. Severance Upon Termination. In the event
Administrator is involuntarily terminated by the District
before the expiration of the term of employment and during
such time as the Administrator is willing and able to perform
assigned duties, then in that event the District agrees to pay
the Administrator a lump sum equal to twelve (12) months' pay
(computed based upon current annual salary) , payable on a
monthly basis at the same rate as provided for in this
Agreement until such benefits are exhausted. However, if the
Administrator is convicted of any illegal act involving
personal gain to him, then the District shall have no
obligation to provide for or pay severance payments .
d. Severance Under Other Circumstances . If the
District reduces the salary or financial benefits of the
Administrator, or if the District refuses a written request
that the District comply with any provision benefiting the
Administrator in this Agreement, or if the Administrator
resigns following public suggestion that she do so whether
formal or informal by a majority of the Board of Directors,
then the Administrator may, at her option, deem the Agreement
to be involuntarily terminated at the date of such reduction
or refusal to comply or resignation, and the severance pay
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provision under subparagraph (c) of this section shall apply.
e. Vacation Payoff. Termination or resignation in good
standing shall entitle the Administrator to a lump sum payment
equivalent to all accrued vacation leave.
f. Severance Upon Non-Renewal . Expiration of the
Agreement term due to non-renewal by the District shall
entitle the Administrator to severance as provided for in the
event of involuntary termination.
g. Voluntary Resignation. If the Administrator
voluntarily resigns her position with the District before the
expiration of the term of employment, then she shall give the
District at least 30 days' notice in advance .
5 . Salary. Commencing on the effective date, the
District agrees to pay the Administrator for services rendered in
a work week of at least 32 hours an annual base salary of $61, 914,
payable in installments at the same times as District employees are
paid. In addition, the District agrees to review the base salary
and other benefits of the Administrator at the annual performance
review, which will be conducted in April of each year. The
District will exercise good faith in attempting to increase the
Administrator' s wages in an amount which keeps the salary level
\vo' competitive in the local labor market . The District will maintain
a salary differential for the Administrator in relation to the next
highest paid employee of the District of at least 150, compounded
hourly (currently $61, 914 . )
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6 . Paid Time Off . The Administrator shall be entitled
to paid time off (holidays, sick leave and vacations) with accrual ,
accumulation, and limitations consistent with District policies
applicable to other executive employees of the District . The
Administrator may request and the Board of Directors may approve
paid compensation each year for up to fifty percent (500) of unused
paid leave.
7 . Hours of Work. The parties recognize that the
Administrator must devote a great deal of time outside of normal
office hours to District administration. The Administrator is
entitled to take management time off to such an extent as the
Administrator deems necessary and proper during business hours, and
otherwise, provided that time off taken does not interfere unduly
with the performance of the Administrator' s duties . In addition,
the compensation provided for in this Agreement is for a four day
work week. The parties recognize, however, that the Administrator
shall devote whatever time is necessary to accomplish her
responsibilities .
8 . Automobile . The District shall provide the
Administrator with a vehicle which may be used for reasonable
personal use and for home/job travel . Mileage expenses will be
reimbursed at the IRS rate.
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9 . General Expenses . The District shall reimburse the
Administrator for expenses of a non-personal and generally job-
related nature which are incurred, upon receipt of expense
vouchers, receipts, statements or personally written justification
request. The Administrator is authorized to expend District funds
in the execution of District business and in representing the
District at conferences and otherwise, to purchase materials for
recognition of employees or volunteers, and to incur travel and
lodging expenses in the conduct of District business .
10 . Dues and Subscriptions. The District will reimburse
the Administrator for professional dues and subscriptions
appropriate for her full participation in appropriate associations
and organizations necessary and desirable for professional
participation, growth and advancement, and to improve her
performance of duties as Administrator.
11 . Professional Development . In accordance with
District policy, the District shall budget and pay registration,
travel and subsistence expenses of the Administrator for
professional and official travel , meetings, and occasions deemed
necessary or desirable to continue the professional development of
the Administrator and to pursue official functions of the District .
12 . Fringe Benefits . The Administrator shall receive
the same fringe benefits as other District non-bargaining unit w_"
employees . These include disability, health and life insurance,
retirement benefits, and other benefits paid for by the District
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for its executive employees, including at least 106- contribution to
the District' s deferred compensation plan.
13 . Annual Goal Setting and Performance Evaluation. The
Board of Directors shall be encouraged to periodically identify its
concerns to the Administrator either by informal discussions with
her, or by more formal means during executive sessions . The Board
of Directors shall meet with the Administrator at least annually
for the purpose of setting District goals and priorities . The
Board of Directors and the Administrator shall meet at least
annually to evaluate and assess the performance of the
Administrator in meeting or progressing toward the goals formally
adopted by the Board of Directors . Evaluations shall be in closed
executive session. The salary and performances review shall be
conducted in April of each fiscal year.
In the event the Board of Directors determines that the
performance of the Administrator is unsatisfactory in any respect
or needs significant improvement in any ares, the Board of
Directors shall describe these concerns in writing and in
reasonable detail or with specific examples as to be objective and
positive in nature. As provided in section 5 of this Agreement,
the Administrator' s salary shall be reviewed at least annually
after the performance evaluation has been communicated.
14 . Amendments . Amendment to this Agreement shall be in
writing and signed by both parties .
15 . General Provisions . This Agreement shall be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs-at-law and executors of
the Administrator. If any provision of this Agreement is held to
be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall
be deemed severable and shall not be affected but shall remain in
full force and effect . This Agreement shall bind the District and
is intended to bind any successor of the District . In the event of
a transfer, consolidation or change in some governance structure,
any successor or group of successor public bodies party to an
ORS Chapter 190 agreement shall ratify and agree to be bound by the
terms of this Agreement by signing a letter of intent presented by
the District prior to the effective date of any transfer,
consolidation or dissolution (unless the ORS 190 agreement in
general terms obligates the successor to be bound to the terms of
the agreement) . In the event the District' s successor (s) does (do)
not agree to be bound to the teLms of this Agreement, then this
Agreement shall be deemed terminated without cause and District
assets shall be set aside in an amount adequate to guarantee
payment of the District' s obligations hereunder.
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16 . Effective Date. This Agreement shall be effective
commencing on -cbruary 1, 1993 . 3C---
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Dated this _ day of January, 1993 .
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Jer L. Chenelle Robert G. WyffelV
Board Chaiiman
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TIGARD WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Steps for Resignations and Appointments
June 29, 1993
Position Now 6/29 Step 1. 6/29 Step 2. 6/29 Step 3. 6/29 Sten 4.
1 Hill Hampton Hill Hampton Hill Hampton Hill Hampton Hill Hampton
2 John Haunsperger John Haunsperger *JH resigns
3 Bob Wyffels Bob Wyffels Bob Wyffels Bob Wyffels Bob Wyffels
4 Clarence Nicoli Clarence Nicoli *CN resigns Appoint John Haunsnereer John Haunsperger
5 Audrey Castile *AC resigns Appoint Bev Froude Bev Froude Bev Froude
Robert C. Wyffels
Chair, Board of Commissioners
Tigard Water District
8777 SW Burnham Street
Tigard, Oregon 97223
Dear Chair Wyffels:
It has been my pleasure to serve as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Tigard Water
District. In order to facilitate the change in membership of the Board which will occur July 1,
1993, I am resignin my position as Commissioner of the Tigard Water District effective June 2
1993, at r°°/S.
'Noy Sincerely,
larence Nicoli
Robert C. Wyffels
Chair, Board of Commissioners
Tigard Water District
8777 SW Burnham Street
Tigard, Oregon 97223
Dear Chair Wyffels:
It has been my pleasure to serve as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Tigard Water
District. In order to facilitate the change in membership of the Board which will occur July 1,
1993, I am resigning my position as Commissioner of the Tigard Water District effective June -
1993, at %'t\DS,\&
`4000 Sincerely,
Audrey Castile
Robert C. Wyffels
Chair, Board of Commissioners
Tigard Water District
8777 SW Burnham Street
Tigard, Oregon 97223
Dear Chair Wyffels:
It has been my pleasure to serve as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Tigard Water
District. In order to facilitate the change in membership of the Board which will occur July 1,
1993, I am resigping my position as Commissioner of the Tigard Water District effective June 29,
1993, at , I .
Sincerely, ,---
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John T. Haunsperger
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