Board Members present: Dorothy Anderson, Peter Bartel, Patrick Lanning, and Sandra Bishop.

Others present: Randy Berggren, Marty Douglass, and Krista Hince of the EWEB staff; and Frank Nearing, KLCC radio.

President Anderson called the Special Board Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

BOARD INTERVIEWS

Commissioners welcomed Allan Gubrud. Commissioners introduced themselves. Mr. Guburd was ask the following questions by Commissioners:

1 As you know, EWEB is a public utility, owned by the citizens of Eugene. In your mind, what is the value of a public utility to its community? Has EWEB delivered that value?

2. Why do you want to serve on the EWEB Board?

3. What do you see as the role of the board?

4. What do you see as the role of the general manager?

5. What level of time commitment can you make in order to serve? What do you think is appropriate?

6. How would you characterize your leadership style?

7. What are the issues most important to you?

8. What is your understanding of the cause of last year's energy crisis, which resulted in major electric rate increases? In your opinion, how had EWEB dealt with the problem?

9. How would you describe yourself?

10. Describe a difficult issue faced by a board you served on, and how it was resolved.

Commissioners thanked Mr. Gubrud for applying for the position.

Commissioners welcomed Paul Conte. Introductions were made, and the same questions asked of Mr. Conte that were asked of Mr. Gubrud. Following the interview, Commissoners thanked Mr. Conte for applying.

The Commissioners shared impressions of the two candidates.

DISCUSSION/APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER AT LARGE POSITION

The Commissioners then discussed each candidates' strengths and weaknesses on the questions asked. There was consensus that either candidate could fill the temporary role of Commissioner At Large. All Commissioners expressed their appreciation on the quality of the candidates and that it was hard to make a decision.

It was moved by Vice President Bartel, seconded by Commissioner Lanning, to appoint Paul Conte to the Commissioner At Large position. Voting Yes - 4, Voting No - 0. Motion carried.

It was discussed the Mr. Conte would be sworn in on Monday, June 17, 2002 in the EWEB Board Meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

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Assistant Secretary President