09/28/1982 - Minutes JOINT WATER STUDY COMMITTEE MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 28 , 1982
1. All members were present. Minutes from previous two meetings
were submitted and approved.
2 . Introduction of Bill Ross, chairman of Metzger Water Board and
Jessie Lowman, manager of Metzger Water District. After an
explanation of this committee 's charge and it' s status was
given committee members asked the following questions .
A. Would our arrangement of strengthening our Lake
Oswego source and using Portland as a back-up have
any effect on the Metzger Water District?
B. If the city of Tigard took over the water district
and part of the Metzger Water District what effect
do you feel that would have?
C. Are there any agreements for back-up with TWD and
Metzger Water Districts?
D. Why is Metzger contracted to Portland rather than
other options?
E. Please explain what the Water Management Advisory
Board is and it' s function.
F. What powers does the Advisory Board have?
G. What was Metzger' s reason for not going with Willamette?
H. Could Tigard hook into the existing pipeline?
I . What do you feel are Tigard' s attainable options?
J. How does the Metzger Water District project how much
water they will need for one year?
3 . Members of the committee were asked to review their notes and
minutes from past meetings and prepare a summation to discuss
at the next meeting. Also, the committee plans to begin dis-
cussing the question of dollars at the next meeting.
4 . The next meeting is scheduled for October 7 , 1982 unless other-
wise notified. Bob Jean, attorney, will be invited to attend.