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TIGARD WATER DISTRICT
Board of Commissioners
Meeting Minutes
January 10, 1994 - 7 p.m.
Board of Commissioners Present: John Haunsperger, Chair; George Morgan; Beverly
Froude; Lou Ane Mortensen and Art Pedersen
Staff Present: George Mardikes, Attorney and Leslee Gemmill
Visitor: Jack Polans
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.
2. Approve Minutes of December 27, 1993 Meeting
Commissioner Froude motioned to accept the meeting minutes as submitted and
Commissioner Pedersen seconded the motion. A voice vote was called for and the
motion passed unanimously.
3. Report on Transition Discussions with City of Tigard
George Mardikes, Attorney and Commissioner Morgan reported to the Board on
their recent meeting with City of Tigard personnel regarding several issues of concern
to the Tigard Water District.
As a result of that meeting, assistance to the Board in the preparation of a budget
was offered. After a brief discussion regarding the budget process, Chair
Haunsperger motioned to nominate Lou Ane Mortensen as Tigard Water District's
Budget Officer and Commissioner Morgan seconded the motion. A voice vote was
called for. The motion passed unanimously with Lou Ane Mortensen abstaining.
4. TWD Transition Responsibilities and Assignments
The Board members then discussed the need to reduce legal costs and the
dependency on legal counsel's involvement in Board activities. This underscored the
district's dependency on support services particularly administrative, accounting,
engineering and staff assistance. In addition, the March 31, '94 deadline for the
boundary and map changes required for the debt allocation was reviewed and the
process to obtain conservative assistance to undertake the division of assets. The
financial responsibility of the audit of the Joint Water Agency for July 1, 1993
through December 31, 1993 was briefly discussed.
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5. Priorities of TWD as Member of Intergovernmental Water Board
Commissioner Morgan suggested a development of a work program and the
establishment of TWD Board priorities for participation in the Intergovernmental
Water Board. The following areas were addressed:
• Capital Improvement Program (June 30, 1994 deadline)
• Water Supply Contract
• Asset Allocation
• Rate Structure
• Water Rules and Regulations
• Regional Water Supply Groups
6. Determine Schedule of Board Meetings
The Board scheduled future meetings for the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
with the next meeting February 7, 1993.
7. Chair's Comments
Chair Haunsperger thanked Attorney Mardikes and Commissioner Morgan for their
time and effort in meeting with city personnel on behalf of the TWD Board. Chair
Haunsperger then thanked Leslee Gemmill for her continued support and wished
everyone a happy new year.
8. Board of Commissioner's Comments
Commissioner Morgan expressed his opinion for a cooperative Board effort and
remarked about the importance of reading, understanding and following the
Intergovernmental Agreement.
9. Other Business
Commissioner Morgan verbalized the need for the Board to be kept informed by the
water department on the work accomplished in the unincorporated area.
There was brief conversation regarding ways of informing the public that the TWD
Board has entered into an agreement with the City of Tigard to represent the
unincorporated area residents in water related issues. One way to inform the public
is on their water bills. Chair Haunsperger asked Leslee to assist with putting
something appropriate together for the Board to review.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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