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10/09/1973 - Packet TIGARD WATER DISTRICT 8S41 S. W. COMMERCIAL BT. TIGARD, OREGON 97223 PHONE (503) 639-1554 yrs,. October 9, 1973 AGENDA • CALL TO ORDER 1. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF LAST MEETING. 2. VISITORS 3. RESOLUTION TO WAIVE OUT-OF-DISTRICT USER FEES FOR OWNERS OF RESIDENTIAL HOMES WHO ARE PAYING ADVALOREM TAXES TO OTHER WATER DISTRICTS. 4. RESOLUTION TO PAY VOUCHERS. • 5. RESOLUTION TO INCREASE MONTHLY SALARIES OF FEMALE OFFICE PERSONNEL, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1973. 6. OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT 210 Via` art 4410., wr ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. Resolution to approve minutes of last meeting. 2. Visitors. a. It is very likely that several residents from the Rolling Hills Subdivision of Metzger Water District located south of the Beaverton- Tigard Freeway will appear before the Board. Metzger has received many complaints from the residents regarding the quality of the water now being received. (A letter from Metzger to TWD is enclosed). Further, I have prepared a "rough" letter to those residents which I hope will alleviate the problem. Ken Baines is reviewing and correcting the letter and the finished copy should be ready for the chairman's signature by the date of the meeting. Subsequently, Mr. Gerber sent me a copy of a letter that was send to the Rolling Hills residents (copy enclosed) from Metzger Water District. It is no wonder that those residents are upset. b. George Marshall, Tualatin Development Company, will appear before the Board again to discuss the matter of overhead charges on the water `ow main installations in Summerfield. Construction figures are still being prepared and should be available by the date of the meeting. 3. Resolution to waive out-of-district user fees for owners of residential homes who are paving advalorem taxes to other water districts. The County Assessor has advised that Metzger Water District tax rate will increase from 14c to 18c per $1,000 valuation, during the next fiscal year.. In addition, those Metzger customers being served by Tigard in the Rolling Hills area are scheduled to pay an additional $1.50 per month per meter as out-of-district customers. These residents are in an entirely different category than those out-of-district customers being served by Tigard who are located in no water district and pay no water taxes. Further, Ken Baines has stated that we cannot make any capital improvements in any out-of-district area. Therefore, it is recommended that those out-of- district fees (for the residential homes only) be waived. It amounts to about $90 per month and may reduce some of the antagonism regarding the switch to Tigard Water. The amount is a pittance compared to the revenue that will be realized from the area on water sales. 1-'v -1- 'vow w ,4110, ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (Continued) 4. Resolution to pay vouchers. 5. Resolution to increase monthly salaries of female office personnel, effective July 1. 1973. A raise in pay is requested for the bookkeeper and clerk-typist. Reasons are listed as follows: a. Highly satisfactory audit report. b. Increased workload of 30 customers per month, including 64 more meters on 72nd Avenue. This means additional billing, posting, complaints, etc. c. Increased workload due to large number of persons moving to new homes. d. The clerk-typist receives the equivalent of $2.88 per hour which qualifies as sex-discrimination in salary. e. Four years ago Ruby Walker, the bookkeeper, made $725 per month. Present salary of our bookkeeper is $625 per month. %NW f. Both girls must rely upon food stamps to make ends meet. g. An indication of office help from comparable water districts is shown as follows: Water District Meters Office Girls Wolf Creek 15,000 9 Metzger 4,000 3 West Slope 3,000 2 Parkrose 4,000 3 Capitol Highway 1,550 2 Tigard 4,010 2 h. My workload has increased and I cannot keep up the pace without additional help or these girls working longer hours. Annie Oakley arrives at 7:40 each morning and occasionally works Saturdays. Nor do I have the time or energy to "break-in" new office help. i. These girls deserve a raise and the district can afford it. It is recommended that the bookkeeper's salary be increased from $625 to $700 and the clerk-typist's salary from $500 to $600. -2- ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (Continued) 6. Other business. 7. Direct connection to Bull Run system at Bradley Corner. Portland has installed the 10" Rockwell meter in the concrete vault. Our personnel have finished installing the 12" Cla-valve at Tiedeman and Greenburg Road. Essentially, all that has to be done is connecting the telemetering to our system. 8. Unmeterered water. Cu. Ft. Cu. Ft. Cu. Ft. Cu. Ft. Cu. Ft. Month Pumped Purchased Total Sold Loss Loss & Year x 1000 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000 7. Sep 1973 4,263 L.0.=4,301* 8,564 9,314 (- 750) -(11.2)** °mow, Cumulative Total:FY73-74: 30,906 28,028 2,878 10.87. Final Total: FY72-73: ILA * About la of the water consumed during September was purchased from Lake Oswego. ** Negative balance because of bi-monthly billing, but monthly readings. 9. Work accomplished during September 1973. a. TWD installed 15 meters. (4010 - 3996). b. City of Portland installed 10" Rockwell meter in concrete vault at Bradley Corner. (Bond Construction #1). c. TWD installed 1030 feet of 8" C.I. and 560 feet of 4" C.I. + 3 fire hydrants along 139th Avenue, south of Bull Mountain Road, for Mr. Ron Douglas. (Developer's). -3- ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (Continued) d. TWD installed 575 feet of 12" D.I. + I fire hydrant on Beef Bend Road, near Prince Albert Court and 128th Avenue. (Developer's and General Fund). e. Private contractors installed cyclone fences around remainder of perimeters of Hi Tor and #1 reservoirs. 10. Work to be accomplished during next few months. Octobers a. TWD install 2-6" Cla•valves on Bull Mountain Road and Roshak Road, near West Colony Park, to reduce pressures from 160 psi to 110 psi. (General Fund). b. TWD install 350 feet of 6" C.I. on private easement between 103rd and Hoodview Drive to complete circulation loop on pressurized system. (General Fund). c. TWD install 3360 feet of 12" C.I. + 5 fire hydrants along Walnut Avenue, between 121st and 132nd Avenues. (Bond Construction #IA). November: a. TWD install 4600 feet of 12" D.I. pipe + 4 fire hydrants along Bull Mountain Road, between reservoir #2 and 132nd Avenue. (Bond Con- struction #1A). b. Private contractor commence construction on shop addition on Little Bull Mountain. (General Fund). December: a. TWD install 400 feet of 6" C.I. pipe + 1 fire hydrant along 100th Avenue, north of MacDonald Avenue to replace 2" O.D. (General Fund). b. TWD install 700 feet of 8" C.I. + 1 fire hydrant along Sattler Road, between 98th and 100th Avenues to parallel pressurised system with gravity system and place 22 homes on gravity flow. (General Fund). c. Private contractor install 100 hp pump station at #2 reservoir d. TWD maintain equipment, construct barricades, locate and exercise gate valves, etc. -4- ` OFFICE 2 METZGER WATER DISTRICT 245-3331 6501 S.W. TAYLORS FERRY ROAD err PORTLAND, OREGON 97223 October 3, 1973 The Board of Commissioners Tigard Water District 8841 S. W. Commercial St . Tigard , OR 97223 Gentlemen: Our Board met October 1, 1973, to consider, among other matters , the implications of complaints we have received from residents in the S. W. 72nd Avenue service area that was recently turned over to you for service. We were frankly unprepared for the massive protest that appeared at the meeting . We were presented with a petition sign- ed by all but one of the residents of the area in question, and tha attitude of the residents is not one of patience and under- standing . The root of the problem is the difference between the qual- ity of the Bull Run water they have been receiving from us and the water they are now receiving from you. The residents were emphatic in their demand for a return to the Bull Run water , and we don' t believe that rate differences , service quality and similiar considerations will change this attitude. We are advising you of the situation in the hope that you can consider alternatives to meet the needs of this large seg- ment of users . We have discussed the problem with our manager, and it appears that there is a possibility of our providing do- mestic service to the homes , while you continue to provide in- dustrial and fire protection service. We would appreciate your consideration of the problem and an early response so that we can appropriately act on changes in the area desired by you, and also so we may reply to the residents . We suggested that the residents not attend your upcoming meeting ' en mass' , promising that we would try to work things out directly with you on a district-to-district basis . It is very possible, however , that some residents will attend your meeting and wish to be heard. The Board of Commissioners Tigard Water District October 3 . 1973 Page 2 It appears that both our Districts were remiss in not con- sulting with the nearly ninety homeowners in the area, and in in a, suming that their desires were parallel to those of the industrial users . Please let us hear from you regarding the possibility of either your serving Bull Run water exclusively to the residents or the possibility of amending the existing contract to allow us to serve them while you handle the industrial users . Cordially, METZGER WATER DISTRICT A}Aus Anderson, Chairman CC: Metzger Commissioners Blum, Norton, Anderson, Finch and- Scott ndScott George V. Maleta, Chairman, Rolling Hills Residents ' Comm. Mr. George Birnie Mr . Don Carlson, Portland Metro. Area Boundary Comm. • err 14200 'SOUTHWEST 72nd AVE. PORTLAND, OREGON 97223 / PHONE : 503 / 639 - 6161 1414., GERBERegenddrJBLADES JOSEPH R. GERBER, IR. President October 4, 1973 • Mr. Bob Santee, Administrator. Tigard Water District 8841 S. W. Commercial Tigard, Oregon 97223 Dear Bob: Thought you would like the enclosed for your files. I don't think it came with the sad face--that was added here. Sincerely, (R5 **k Joseph R. Gerber, Jr. • Enclosure / - - I OFFICE ANbtNitt METZGER WATER DISTRICT 249-3331 6501 S.W. TAYLORS FERRY ROAD PORTLAND,'OREGON 97223 September 26, 1973 DEAR CONSUMER: (r.-N We re4ret—to' inform' you that this will he the last bill- inc from Mf:qr7'Water ristrict . 4Yourpext billing will he from Tigard Water District .;! ' • , - This problem came •about, from theAissatisfaction of the businesses along S.- W. 72nd 'Avenue :, They felt the fire (lows to he inadequate to,suit' their needs and took their case to the Fire Department, insurance Rating Bureau and the Boundary Commission . Metzger has been trying for the past several months to resolve this favorable to our District. The District had offered to install the necessary facilities to purchase water from Tigard but were refused. The present contract between the Districts is one that leaves Metzger the opportunity tb resume service to this area at some time in the, future. We hope this causes you no inconvenience ,and thank you for your past patronage and look forward to serving you again. Sincerely yours , MET7GER WATER DTSTR1CT . • '„ /Pirr • `1/ •• . C.0 • 41> • t\s" v44 'Q4 ' • ; • V •, TIGARD WATER DISTRICT 8841 S. W. COMMERCIAL ST. TIGARD, OREGON 97223 PHONE (5133) 639-1554 October 9, 1973 S p° 1001'' Residents of the Rolling Hills Subdivision, S.W. 72nd Avenue Tigard, Oregon 97223 Ladies and Gentlemen: The Board of Commissioners, Metzger Water District, has advised us that you are very dissatisfied with the water service change from Metzger to Tigard Water District due, primarily, to Bull Run not being the primary source of water. First, on behalf of the Board of Commissioners, Tigard Water District, we want to express our sincere regret that you were not personally included nor consulted about the water problems along 72nd Avenue. However, informa- tion was published in the local newspaper, but that is not intended to be an excuse for not keeping you advised. Without recapitulating the entire water problems along 72nd Avenue and with all due respect for the Metzger Water District they obtained professional engineering advice and made recent capital improvements to upgrade and resolve the water system to an acceptable level, particularly fire flows to the industrial area. Unfortunately, the advice was erroneous and fire flows did not improve. As a result, after much consultation, Metzger requested Tigard by an agreement signed on September 21, 1973 that Tigard serve the area both domestic and fire protection service. The agreement can be cancelled by Metzger with 90 days notice. The fact of the matter is that Metzger's reservoirs are too far distant,and secondly, the pipe sizes to your area are too small to adequately serve the area. On the other hand, Tigard has two 1-million gallon steel reservoirs just a few blocks from you on Baylor and 1-5, with a 12-inch main connection on Hunziker and 72nd Avenue, and a planned connection to a 16-inch main on Bonita and 72nd Avenue. Your area will gain these advantages: -2- a. Better fire rating and protection. b. Three independent sources of water. c. Circulation loops to ensure minimum interruptions when breaks or accidents occur. d. Cheaper rates. e. Comparable water quality. Your primary concern is the quality of the water. When the connection is made at 72nd and Bonita Road, hopefully within a month, your homes will be served directly with filtered Clackamas River water via the City of Lake Oswego. A water quality table is enclosed. A chemical engineer's analysis of the water sources is quoted as follows: "The water qualities of the various sources compare favorably. The Portland and Lake Oswego waters have less alkalinity, hardness, turbidity, and solids than waters from the Tigard Water District wells. Of these parameters, hardness is the most significant. Hardness is an indicator of a water's ability to lather or foam when used with soap. Hard water will not lather and leaves residues. The water supplies from Portland and Lake Oswego are considered "soft", while that from the 4 Tigard Water District wells is "moderately hard". A significant factor in the difference in water quality between Portland and Lake Oswego is the fact that Lake Oswego filters the water through a treatment plant located in West Linn while Portland does nothing to its water but saturates it with chlorine to kill the germs. This lack of Portland's ability to treat its water was proved when they could not correct the cloudy condition that existed about 1f years ago. Since you will continue to pay advalorem taxes to Metzger Water District at the new rate of 1801,000, th, Board of Commissioners, Tigard Water District, has resolved to waive the out-of-district charges to residential homes in your area. A comparison of monthly water rates is as follows: Minimum water Minimum Rate All over minimum Metzger 500 Cu. ft. $4 440/100 Cu. ft. Tigard 600 cu. ft. $3 400/100 cu. ft. w -3- In conclusion, it appears that you will be obtaining comparable water quality, if not better, at a cheaper rate, and with increased fire protection. The Board desires to make it clear that the Tigard Water District does not intend to serve your area permanently, and hopefully, Metzger can resolve their problems at an early date to ensure the best possible service to the area. We ask for your indulgence and patience until the Lake Oswego connection can be made at 72nd and Bonita Road at which time you can make a comparison of quality between Bull Run and Clackamas River water. Tigard Water District has discontinued all water service from #4 well located on Beef Bend Road. Farther, it appears that #3 well pumping will be curtailed by the Oregon State Engineer in November. Additional, .it is programmed that #1 and #2 wells will be phased out within 2 or 3 years, according to the State Engineer. Finally, this entire discussion may prove unnecessary as the Boundary Review Commission is actively researching the possibility of merging the lorry two water districts. Both Boards appreciate your concern, I am sure, and we will do our utmost to cooperate and resolve this matter to everyone's satisfaction. Very truly yours, TIGARD WATER DISTRICT Clerrence F. Nicoll Chairman, Board of Com, ssioners. Board of Commissioners cc: Metzger Water District +err► - - 4V,,.:•,d ". '..e"..':,>...ry,,...,q,raJL+:Y"a.Yi.«, -ten,�,�n .Il.u'4'1 :;SIL"9Y,krC % .rr� _ ,., i .: „ .i9 x .s.Y..., •- ., , JL. �.- •. 1._,- ,.�G*o 4"',. s - - "--ir.".:J++ :,..wetu,?xen.r..,:¢".-'..�. :•;.p. 3.3:,,+.eF'�V'�i �e+.-.,aa..;„',e w n.: x ' • r; illoirw ., tiq Water Quality The quality of water now being produced by the District's wells, from Portland, and from the City of Lake Oswego is shown in Table III. TABLE III WATER QUALITY VALUES . Parameter Source of Water Portland Oswego t T.W.D. Wells System System No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 pH 7.5 7.0 8.0 7.4 6.95 7.4 Total Solids mg/I 209 274 212 294 28 104 Alkalinity (Total) mg/I 120 97 117 128 Carbonate 0.0 0.0 V 0' Bicarbonate 14.0 30.2 '+ : Hardness mg/I 100 85.6 102 109 11.6 33.4 ad; Silica mg/I 74.5 54.6 55.0 68.6 10.8 17.7 Calcium mg/I 27.8• 23.5 • 27.0 29.5 8.0 10.0 J° Magnesium mg/I 7.4 6.6 8.4 8.6 2.5 2.3 " Iron mg/I 0.01 0.01 0.05 0.01 .26 0.05 1 Aluminum mg/I 0,07 0.08 0.08 0.09 .19 0.40 fi- .,,:_' Manganese mg/I less less less less '+ than than than than 0.01 0.01 .01 0.01 .03 0.00 'k Sodium rng/I 7.6 5.8 13.4 10.8 1.1 4.0 s Potassium mg/I 3.9 3.5 4.7 3.3 1.0 1.2 t;, ,. Arsenic mg/I less less less less -x' than than than than 11. tt 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 .001 fii Chloride mg/I 2.7 5.2 15.8 9.5 3.0 4.62 Sulfate mg/I 1.1 1.0 1.1 2.1 1.0 9.3 Nitrate mg/I 0.76 0.16 0.10 0.07 .012 0.01 1, Fluoride mg/I a,�,,. less 1, t than • 0.22 0.17 0.25 0.27 .05 0.12 'k Color Units 3 1 1 2 5 i t Turbidity JTU 15 2 1 .6 Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Sept. Aug. Sample Date 1969 1969 1969 1969 1970 1969 -15- i: /'''' 1'.�.