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TIGARD WATER DISTRICT
8777 S.W. BURNHAM ST.
P.O. BOX 230000
TIGARD,OREGON 97223-99 1 7
PHONE(503)639-1554
April 10, 1990
PRESENT:
Board of Commissioners:
Denis Borman, Chairman
Audrey Castile, Secretary
Jon Kvistad, Treasurer (Arr. 7:40 p.m.)
Walt Stronach
Bob Bledsoe (Absent)
Staff:
John Miller, Administrator
Randy Volk, Superintendent
Yvonne Turner, Secretary
Visitors:
Clarence Nicoli, Tigard Resident
Bob Wyffels, Tigard Resident
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman , Denis Borman at 7:30 p.m.
Motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the last meeting as written.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made and seconded to approve the payment of vouchers for the month of
March. Question was called for. Motion carried unanimously.
The Chairman asked for the bids on the reservoir to be opened. There were only two.
Walt Stronach opened the bid from Marion Construction Co. The bid amount was $634,600.00.
Jon Kvistad opened the second bid, from Ward Henshaw Construction Co. The amount was
$615,050.00 . Ward Henshaw Construction Co. is apparently the low bidder.
TIGARD WATER DISTRICT
Regular Meeting
April 10, 1990
Jon Kvistad made the motion to accept the lowest bid as determined by the staff for the Hi-Tor
reservoir. Walt Stronach seconded.
Vote was taken and passed unanimously. (Resolution No. 9-90).
Chairman Borman introduced and welcomed the visitors, Clarence Nicoll and Bob
Wyffels. The chairman asked if they had any comments or questions. Mr. Nicoli stated that the
last regular Board meeting was conducted in an orderly manor and a lot of business was
conducted.
The next item of business was the transfer of funds from Material & Services to Capital
Outlay. The specific transfer of funds would be as follows:
From: Personal Services:
Acct # 50-5050 Leadman #1 (Field Labor) $20,000
Material & Services:
Acct # 51-6000: Water Costs $ 40.000
S60.000
To: Capital Outlay:
Acct # 52-7300 Meter Installation Costs $20,000
Acct # 52-7500: Pipeline Extensions $40.000
S60.000
Motion was made by Jon Kvistad and seconded by Walt Stronach. Question was called for.
Motion carried unanimously. (Resolution No. 5-90).
Motion was made by Audrey Castile to approve the Employee Handbook. Walt Stronach
seconded. Chairman Borman asked that the Board accept the Handbook as written, but with the
additional suggestions from those Board members that were discussed at the April 9, 1990
special meeting. In addition, Chairman Borman requested that in the interest of fairness to all
Board members, that the Board agree to take those items which have been controversial and
discuss them piece by piece in subsequent meetings so that each member is satisfied.
Discussion followed.
TIGARD WATER DISTRICT
Regular Meeting
April, 10, 1990
Vote was 3-1 with Castile, Stronach and Borman voting yes and Kvistad voting no.
Motion carried. (Resolution 6-90).
Jon Kvistad made a statement for the record.
He disagrees with the pretesting program of alcohol and drugs, or any screening process
that may be perceived by the individual or by the community as a violation of an individuals
civil liberties.
The Chairman asked for a motion to approve the Board of Commissioners Handbook. Walt
Stronach made the motion and Audrey Castile seconded. No further discussion. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Borman asked for Other Business.
Mr. Miller announced that a joint meeting with the City of Tigard is scheduled for April
16, 1990, Monday at 7:30 p.m.
Randy Volk, the Superintendent, presented to the Board a suggestion that Tigard Water
District get some aerial photos of the water reservoirs. It was also suggested that for historical
purposes, pictures of the Board members be displayed. Discussion ensued.
Motion was made by Walt Stronach ,and seconded by Audrey Castile to go ahead and get
the pictures taken. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Volk had another comment to make. At the Special Meeting, April 9, 1990, Bob
Bledsoe asked him to find out about Tigard Water Districts well duty procedures. The
Superintendent called the Bureau of Labor and Industries, Mary Roberts Office, and explained
the procedures that Tigard Water District follows. The Labor Bureau said that Tigard Water
District goes way overboard for compensation to the employee on duty.
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn at 7:58 p.m.