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09/11/1990 - Minutes TIGARD WATER DISTRICT 8777 S.W_BURNHAM ST. P.O. BOX 230000 TIGARD,OREGON 97223-9917 PHONE(503)639-1554 September 11, 1990 PRESENT: Board Of Commissioners: Jon Kvistad, Chairman Walter Stronach, Secretary (absent) Audrey Castile, Treasurer Robert Bledsoe Denis Borman (absent) Staff: John P. Miller, Administrator Randy Volk, Superintendent Yvonne Turner, Secretary Visitors: Clarence Nicoll, Tigard Resident Stephen Alexander, Director Personnel Services Cascade Employers Association Bob Wyffels, Tigard Resident (Arr. 8:12 p.m.) The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Jon Kvistad at 7:32 p.m. Motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kvistad welcomed the visitors. Motion was made and seconded to approve the payment of vouchers. Mr. Bledsoe asked about D'Anglos Catering and Mr. Miller explained that it was for the company picnic. Bob Bledsoe asked about the payment to RMRS Systems. John Miller explained that it is for postage by telephone. Tigard Water District 9/90 Regular Meeting September 11, 1990 Mr. Kvistad wanted to know about the payment to Smith's. John Miller said it was for the television set and VCR in order to conduct our safety programs. Jon Kvistad asked about the payment to Valar. Mr. Miller explained it is an annual maintenance fee for the computer. Vote to approve payment of vouchers was unanimous. Mr. Kvistad next asked for the presentation by Mr. Stephen Alexander, Cascade Employers Association, of his wage and salary survey. Mr. Alexander gave his summary of the report, and recommended that the Board review the study. Discussion followed. The Chairman thanked Mr. Alexander and stated that the members would look it over and discuss it at the next meeting. Stephen Alexander then departed. The next item on the agenda was to approve the bid on the 24" Transmission main on Greenburg Road. Jon Kvistad and Walter Stronach were at the bid opening on August 31, 1990. There were three bidders and the low bidder was Benge Construction and the amount is $63, 530.00. Discussion followed. Motion was made and seconded to accept the low bidder, Benge Construction, vote was taken and passed unanimously. The Richard "Dick" Brown Auditorium was the next item discussed. Bob Bledsoe will bring a couple of suggestions to the next meeting and the Board will discuss the specific points. Progress report on the Hi-Tor Reservoir was the next item on the agenda. Mr. Miller stated the walls are constructed, and that three of the twelve pillars are in place, and half the footings for the pillars are in place. He also said that the reservoir will be completed in November. Discussion ensued. The next item was the Ordinances 11-90 and 12-90 on the Systems Development Charges. These Ordinances were given to the attorney in order that all the changes that the members wanted could be incorporated. John Miller explained the changes. Motion was made to adopt the Resolution to amend Ordinances 11-90 and 12-90 as recommended to the Board. (see attachment). Vote was taken and passed unanimously. In Other Business, Chairman Kvistad suggested a general discussion on the easement on Greenburg Road for the 24" Transmission main. Discussion followed. John Miller explained that in the beginning he had permission verbally to enter the property and install the water line. As time passed permission was withdrawn and so the project was turned over to consultants. As of this board meeting, Tigard Water did not have pemission to enter the property, therefore the attorney has prepared condemnation papers. This was explained to the Board as only a precaution against not receiving the owners permission. Motion was made and seconded to sign condemnation papers. (Resolution 13-90). Vote was taken and passed 2 to 0, Audrey Castile and Jon Kvistad voting for and Bob Bledsoe abstaining. Tigard Water District 9-90 Regular Meeting September 11, 1990 Audrey Castile asked about updating of the present computer. Mr. Miller said he would have some information for the Board at the next budget meeting. Audrey also mentioned the newsletter. Mr. Miller gave each member a copy of the newsletter that arrived this week from the printers. The letter from the Tigard Water District Chairman to the Chairman of Wolf Creek Highway District regarding their formation of a water authority was discussed. Mr.Kvistad noted that he had not had any response. Mr. Miller said only a few comments from other districts had been received. Jon Kvistad asked the cost of our postage for mailing the newsletters and said that he would find out if we could get a reduction in the cost of mailing. Mr. Miller said he was interested. Meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.