09/14/2011 - Minutes Intergovernmental Water Board Minutes
SERVING TIGARD,KING CITY,DURHAM AND TIGARD WATER DISTRICT
MEETING DATE: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 5:30 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Tigard Public Works Building
8777 SW Burnham Street
Tigard, OR 97223
Members Present:
Gretchen Buehner Representing the City of Tigard
Ken Henschel Representing the Tigard Water District
Keith Jehnke Representing the City of Durham
Dick Winn Representing the City of King City
Mike Stone Member At-Large
Members Absent: None
City of Tigard Staff Present:
Dennis Koellermeier Director of Public Works
John Goodrich Utility Division Manager and IWB Recorder
Rob Murchison Senior Project Engineer
Greer Gaston Intergovernmental Water Board (IWB) Recorder
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Introductions
Commissioner Winn called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes —July 13, 2011
Commissioner Buehner moved to approve the July 13, 2011 minutes. Commissioner
Stone seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the
Commissioners present, with Commissioners Buehner, Henschel,Jehnke, Stone and
Winn voting yes.
3. Public Comments
There were no comments from the public.
4. Water Supply Update
Mr. Goodrich reported:
■ Average water use for the month of July was about 8 million gallons per day
(mgd). This is 2.4 mgd less than the 10-pear average for the month of July and
1.2 mgd less than July 2010 demand.
■ Average water use for the month of August was about 8.75 mgd. This is 1.2 mgd
less than 10-year average for the month of August and .5 mgd less than August
2010 demand.
■ Average water use for the first two weeks of September was about 8.9 mgd. This
is 1.2 mgd more than the 10-year average for the month of September and 2.9
mgd more than September 2010 demand.
■ Although some water was used from aquifer storage and recovery wells this
summer; about 200 million gallons (mg) remains in storage. This 200 mg equates
to about a 100-day supply.
■ Summer peak demand was 9.8 mgd. This is significantly lower than the typical
summer peak of 12.8 to 13 mgd.
■ The City of Tigard is making progress on the implementation of administrative
rules on topics such as credit for leak.
5. Discussion on the Clackamas River Watershed Tour
Mr. Koellermeier briefed the board on a tour to the Clackamas River Watershed. The
tour is hosted by the Clackamas River Water Providers.
6. Informational items
■ Update from Commissioner Buehner on Lake Oswego-City of Tigard Oversight
— Lake Oswego has given its city manager additional purchasing authority with
regard to the Lake Oswego-Tigard Water Partnership. This increased authority
allows for quick, decisive action during construction; projects will not need to
be put on hold while funding approval is sought.
— The pilot plant is operational, with the exception of active flow.
— Plans for the raw water outtake are proceeding to the Gladstone Planning
Commission.
— Mr. Koellermeier is working on a plan to upsize the pipeline running from
Waluga Reservoir to Bonita Pump Station.
— Lake Oswego is encouraging Robinwood residents to submit their feedback, so
the Good Neighbor Plan can be finalized.
— Contracts have been issued for the design of the Bonita Pump Station and
Waluga Reservoir No. 2.
Mr. Koellermeier said Lake Oswego-Tigard Water Partnership program staff would
provide the board with a project update at an upcoming meeting.
7. Non-Agenda Items
Mr. Koellermeier reported meals would no longer be provided at board meetings due
Internal Revenue Service rules. The City of Tigard has determined meals are a taxable
benefit, and there is no feasible way to tax board members.
8. Future Agenda Items
Schedule Date Item
To Be Additional Tenancy in Common Agreements for Properties within the
Announced Tigard Water Service Area.
9. Next Meeting
October 12, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
Public Works Auditorium, 8777 SW Burnham Street, Tigard, Oregon
10. Adjournment
At 6:07 p.m. Commissioner Winn moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Buchner seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned by unanimous vote of the
Commissioners present,with Commissioners Buchner, Henschel,Jehnke, Stone and
Winn voting yes.
Commissioner Buchner advised she will need to leave the meeting early next month.
11. Tour of the 10-Million-Gallon Transfer Pump Station Project
At 6:10 p.m. Mr. Koellermeier, Mr. Goodrich and the commissioners departed to the 10-
million-gallon transfer pump station and toured the facility. The tour was led by Tigard
Senior Project Engineer Rob Murchison.
Dick Winn, IWB Chair Greer Gaston, IWB Recorder
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