09/14/1971 - Minutes Tigard Water District
303rd Regular Meeting
PRESENT: September 14, 1971
Clarence F. Nicoli, Chairman
Roger W. Cowell, Treasurer
John M. Wied, Secretary
R. Vern Wheelwright, Commissioner
Lester L. Rawls, Commissioner
Robert E. Santee, Administrator
John P. Miller, Foreman
Victor A. Bringle, Consulting Engineer
Kenneth W. Baines, Attorney
kikkw Mary C. George, Bookkeeper-Clerk
Chairman Nicoli called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.
MINUTES: Motion made by Mr. Cowell, seconded by Mr. Rawls to approve the
minutes of the meeting of August 10, 1971 as written. Motion carried.
VISITORS: Ronald B. Sorensen, Roy Brown, Bill McMonagle, representing
Tualatin Development Co.
Mr. Roy Brown wanted clarification on the existence of an agreement that
Tigard Water District would participate with Tualatin Development Co. on
the installation of a 12" Main on Fischer Road between 124th and 131st, and
that Tigard Water District would absorb the difference in cost between an
8" and 12" main. Mr. Ronald Sorensen questioned the necessity of a 12" main
for this project, leading to a lengthy discussion which revealed infractions
of Tigard Water District requirements by the Tualatin Development Co. ;
general lack of cooperation by Tualatin Development Co. in their dealings
with Tigard Water District. The initial question was not resolved due to
lack of information available to the eseaud, i.e. ; a decision if it would
be a joint venture between Tigard Water District and Tualatin Development Co;
cost of installation; outside bids from private contractors for installation,
etc.
3. Mr. Rawls made the motion that the sole engineer for the Tigard Water
District be Robert E. Santee; that anyone who goes outside of Robert E.
Santee for engineering does so at their own peril; that as of this date,
Eldon Carter, Stevens, Thompson & Runyan or any other engineering firm are
to be used as Consulting Engineers only, and plans by anyone but Mr. Santee
must be approved by Mr. Santee. Motion seconded by Mr. Cowell. Motion
carried.
4. Motion by Mr. Wheelwright, seconded by Mr. Wied, that in matters con-
cerning unusual situations the policy will be that Mr. Santee make the
necessary decision and report to the board at the most current meeting what
the situation and decision was, and that it appear in the minutes of that
meeting that the Board either agreed or disagreed with that decision.
Motion carried.
5. The motion was made by Mr. Wheelwright to approve the Audit Report for
FY 1970-71 by Savage, Carlson & Co. Second by Mr. Wied. Motion carried.
6. Motion by Mr. Cowell, second by Mr. Wied, that a new contract with Savage
Carlson & Co. for FY 1971-72 and for the same fee be approved. Motion carried.
7. The motion was made by Mr. Rawls, seconded by Mr. Wheelwright, that the
attached resolution soliciting bids for $500,000 in bonds and pledging
revenue of the District as collateral be adopted. Resolution unanimously
approved.
8. Mr. Rawls moved and Mr. Wheelwright seconded the motion to approve the
notice of bond sale. Resolution unanimously approved.
Note: See attached letter which designates the Department of Revenue and
Taxation for Washington County, Oregon as the paying agent for these bonds.
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9. Request for resolution approving public hearing regarding water rate
changes was tabled.
10. Request for resolution authorizing payments of water bills at the
King City Branch, First National bank, was tabled.
11. Mr. Cowell moved to absorb the difference in cost between 8" and 12"
pipe installation on S.W. Bonita Road to 74th Ave. Second by Mr. Wheelwright.
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Motion carried.
12. Mr. Wied moved to adopt the resolution annexing those portions of King
City which are served by Tigard Water District, but which have not been
annexed to the District. Second by Mr. Cowell. Motion carried.
13. It was moved by Mr. Wied, seconded by Mr. Cowell to approve the pay-
ment of vouchers. Motion carried.
14. Other business included the proposed expansion contemplated by Tualatin
Development Co. The advice of the attorney, Ken Baines, clearly stipulated
that a very careful study be made to determine if Tigard Water District
could supply this new demand, and if it is decided that this District will
provide such water, everything should be very carefully and specifically
documented; oral agreements backed up by precise confirming letters with
copies sent and acknowledgments received before work is done.
It should be noted that Mr. Jack Wied declared, as an employee of Ben
Franklin, that he may be involved with a potential conflict. It is con-
templated that Tualatin Development Co. and Ben Franklin will enter into
some type of joint venture and Mr. Wied wanted it clearly pointed out to
the staff and Board that he is an employee of one of the potential joint
venturers.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Cowell made the motion that the meeting be adjourned,
second by Mr. Wheelwright. Motion carried.
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Meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M.
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