06/23/2003 Minutes TIGARD WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Monday, June 23, 2003
Members Present: George Rhine, Beverly Froude, and Norm Penner
Staff Present: Tom lmdieke and Twila Willson
Visitors Present: Janet Zeider, Marc Delphine, and Richard Burke
1. Call to Order
Commissioner George Rhine called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. Roll Call and Introductions
Commissioner Rhine called roll and all members were present.
3. Approval of Minutes— May 28, 2003
Transcription of the May 28, 2003 meeting will be completed for review and approval at
the July meeting.
4. Visitor's Comments
Richard Burke, President of the Tualatin Valley Water District, commented on the lovely
building and thanked the board for their hospitality.
5. Oath of Office for Appointed Board Members
Twila Willson administered the Oath of Office to Janet Zeider and Marc Delphine and
had each of them sign the Oath of Commissioner.
Commissioner Froude recounted seeing the former Commissioner, Bruce Stobbe. She
said he had experienced a miracle, he was doing very well and was in remission. He
had been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, but had received a miracle. He wanted her to
pass on to the other board members how much he appreciated their cards and well
wishes and how much he enjoyed serving with them on the board.
6. Adoption of FY 03/04 Budget
Commissioner Rhine opened the session to public hearing and then to further discussion
by the board, but received no further input from either group. Commissioner Norm
Penner motioned to adopt the FY 03/04 Budget, Commissioner Froude seconded the
motion, and the vote was unanimous to adopt the budget.
Tom lmdieke acquired signatures from the board members on the Resolution to Adopt the
Budget, which he would be forwarding to the State of Oregon.
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7. Review of Election Results
Twila Willson distributed the election results from the Washington County Elections Division
for review by the board members. Following review and discussion the form was signed by
the chair, Commissioner George Rhine, and would be returned to the County.
8. Non Agenda Items
Commissioner Marc Delphine stated that he was going to move and requested information
about residency requirements in order to remain on the TWD.
Commissioner Norm Penner reported that at the last IWB meeting there was a report from
the Wilsonville Water Treatment Plant staff. He gave a brief history of the construction
process for the $48,000,000 plant and reported that there would be a grand opening on
June 28th and invited them to attend. He went on to report on the plant's capacity and
expansion statistics along with costs of operation. Wilsonville reported that they had not
received any complaints from water users and the only complaints received were from
people living outside their water district. Wilsonville set higher standards than the EPA
making their water of higher quality than the City of Portland.
Commissioner Penner then gave a brief history of the attempts to make the Willamette
River a water source for the Tigard Water System and the resulting vote by Tigard City
citizens not to pursue the Willamette River as a water source.
Commissioner Penner shared a comparison of the EPA standards and Wilsonville's test
results, which were far above the requirements.
The IWB plans to educate citizens by providing a quarterly report that will list comparative
test results of drinking water in the area.
The next IWB meeting will be combined with the City Council on Tuesday, July 15, and is
open to the public.
Commissioner Froude suggested the new board members tour the Tigard water facilities.
Twila Willson would be compiling and sending packets to send to the new board members,
which would include minutes from the previous calendar year, providing a history for
reference.
Commissioner Marc Delphine initiated a discussion about fluoride in the water.
Commissioner Froude stated there was a very good article about fluoride in the
newspaper, but the City of Tigard had received no citizen complaints regarding fluoride.
9. Set next meeting date
The next meeting date is scheduled on July 28, 2003, at 7:00 pm.
10. Adjournment
The board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.
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