12/15/1987 - Minutes .
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
UTILITY AND FRANCHISE COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING ON December 15, 1087
MEMBERS PRESENT: Irwin, Barrett, Mioovetz, McReynolds, Wogen,
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: Leiohner, Miller, Schmidt.
STAFF PRESENT: Wayne Lowry, Finance Director
Meeting called to order at 7:08 P.M. Minutes of November 18, 1987 were
approved.
Franchise Recommendation
Wayne Lowry called the Committee' s attention to a staff report on Utility
and Franchise agreements . This report was in response to the Committee' s
motion on November 18, 1987 to open negotiations with the utilities. This
report was approved by the Committee and will be on the Council' s agenda on
January 18, 1088 to seek further direction from Council . It was pointed out
that F'ranchioe fees account For 10% of the General Fund and that increasing
the fee nate 5% could generate an additional $445,080 in such revenue.
Solid Waste Issues
Schmidt reported consensus of haulers would like Tigard to enforce
franohioe. Miller says service mandated, have to keep driving to pick up
recyolableo and not getting anything will raise rates, Mark Irwin moved that
we recommend to the City Administrator that enforcement of the ordinance in
Tigard tu non franchisee, The Lions' Club reoyolero must report customers or,
lose privilege of recycling. Wugan seconded. Approved unanimously by
Committee.
Other Issues
Miller asked about Tigard` o representation to Metro. Miuoxetz is
representative. Miller concerned about consensus building in Washington
County on siting on landfills and transfer stations, Gerry - Tigard concerned
but until Metro decides to du something, won't commit to anything. Will
Jinouoo with Tnm. City has members of Committees who get reporto .
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M. Next meeting January 19, 1988.
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