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TIGARD WATER DISTRICT
8777 S.W.BURNHAM ST.
P.O.BOX 230000
TIGARD,OREGON 97223-9917
TIGARD WATER DISTRICT PHONE(503)639-1554
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 10, 1992
Minutes of Regular Meeting
PRESENT: Board of Commissioners: ABSENT:
Audrey Castile, Chair Sydney Sherwood
Denis Borman, Treasurer
Clarence Nicoli
Jon Kvistad (arrived at 7:58 PM)
Staff:
John Miller, Administrator
Randy Volk, Superintendent
Mike Miller, Engineering Technician III
Lorry Christian, Secretary
Visitors:
John Powell, TWD employee Hill Hampton, Tigard resident
Bob Wyffels, TWD Budget Committee
The meeting was called to order by Chair Castile at 7:34 P.M.
Chair Castile suggested they begin with the Administrator's Report
while TWD Secretary Lorry Christian was photocopying some documents
for the Chair.
8. Administrator's Report
a. Administrator John Miller summarized the "Water Supply
2050, Portland Metropolitan Region" report prepared by the
Portland Water Bureau in Partnership with the Region's Water
Providers. The report concerns exploring possible sources for future
water needs for the region. Administrator Miller said in his
proposed budget for FY92-93, he will be asking for $45,000 to
$70,000 (TWD's share of the $1 .2 million total) to fund the second
phase of the study. The second phase will identify which of the
three possible water sources should be developed (new reservoir on
Bull Run River, Willamette River, Columbia River).
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1 . Resolution to approve minutes of the February 11 meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Clarence Nicoli and seconded
by Commissioner Denis Borman to approve the minutes of the February 11
regular Board Meeting. Discussion was called for. There was no
discussion. A voice vote was called for. The resolution passed
unanimously.
2. Visitors
Chair Castile welcomed the visitors, asked them to introduce
themselves, and thanked them for coming.
3. Resolution to approve the payment of vouchers.
Motion was made by Commissioner Clarence Nicoll and seconded by
Commissioner Denis Borman to approve the payment of vouchers.
Discussion was called for. Commissioner Borman asked about the payment
to Cummins Northwest, for $15,000. Administrator John Miller said we
purchased a new 250 KW generator for the shop.
Hearing no more discussion, a voice vote was called. The motion
passed unanimously.
4. Consideration of proposed water rate increase, effective June
20, 1992.
Chair Castile referred everyone to the draft of a Notice of Public
Hearing on May 12 regarding proposed new water rates. Administrator
Miller reviewed and summarized the reasons for the increase.
A motion was made by Chair Castile and seconded by Commissioner
Denis Borman to approve the proposed increase in water rates and the
Notice of a Public Hearing. Discussion was called for. A voice vote was
called. The motion passed unanimously.
5. Review meeting of March 4, 1992, on the future of Tigard
Water District.
Chair Castile asked Administrator Miller to review the meeting.
Administrator Miller briefly summarized. Attending were mayors and
administrators from the cities of Durham, King City, and Tigard, and
representatives from the unincorporated areas. Under discussion were:
(a) the long range water supply for this entire area, and (b) the political
makeup of the Tigard Water District. Chair Castile said that the city
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officials all said they weren't sure what they were going to decide, but
rather they want to talk about the options, and put the information in
writing so everyone is aware of the same information. The consensus was
a moving toward unification or consolidation of the Water District and the
City of Tigard. It was agreed that the City Administrators, of Durham,
King City and Tigard, will prepare a white paper, to be reviewed by all
participants. Mayors will then take the white paper to their councils for
review and approval, after which it will be distributed under the combined
letterhead of all participating entities. Town hall meeting(s) will be held
to hear input from interested citizens. Commissioners will then make a
resolution and vote on the unification/consolidation. Chair Castile said
all of the comments in the meeting were very positive.
6. Chair's Comments
Chair Castile said her only comment is that she wants to call a
short executive session at the end of this agenda to discuss the position
of general manager.
7. Commissioners' Comments
Commissioner Clarence Nicoli said he recommended Bob Wyffels to
fill the position vacated by the resignation of Sydney Sherwood. There
was a brief discussion. A motion was made by Commissioner Nicoli and
seconded by Commissioner Borman to appoint Robert C. Wyffels as
Commissioner, to fill position #3. A voice vote was taken. The resolution
was unanimously approved.
Chair Castile administered the Oath of Office to Bob Wyffels (Robert
C.), and he took the seat at the Commissioner's table.
9. Other Business
Commissioner Wyffels asked Administrator Miller if, at the
meetings for the Regional Water Purveyors, there has been a consensus
decision that all metropolitian water districts will proceed with the
discussions. Administrator Miller said yes, even if they don't fund a part
of the next study, they will participate in the discussions. There was a
brief discussion.
The Board adjourned the general session and went into executive
session at 8:06 p.m.
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The Board came out of executive session at 8:39 p.m., and went back
into general session.
Chair Castile asked if there was any other business.
Commissioner Jon Kvistad asked about the status of the fire district
building. Administrator Miller said he called today, and the fire district's
intent appears to be to sell the property on the retail market. There was a
discussion. It seems that Tigard Water District once held the deed for the
property on SW Commercial Street, and administered the community hall.
Chair Castile said that Jack Schnook, Fire Chief, related to her after
looking through his papers, that he couldn't find where TWD ever had
ownership of the property. Commissioner Kvistad said it's important that
if TWD once had ownership of the property, and relinquished ownership for
the benefit of the community as a fire station, that it should be returned
to some use to benefit the community. Commissioner Nicoli said
volunteers helped build, and TWD gave money to finish the building on the
property. Chair Castile asked Administrator Miller to investigate and
clarify proof of prior ownership of the property.
Chair Castile said the Board will look at hiring Jeri L. Chenelle on a
consulting basis to help with special projects, including negotiations
with the City of Lake Oswego, Portland Water Bureau, and possibly with
the unification with the City of Tigard.
Adjournment
Chair Castile adjourned the regular meeting at 8:44 p.m.
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