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11-02-20 Board Agenda

AGENDA
EUGENE WATER & ELECTRIC BOARD
VIRTUAL MEETING

November 2, 2020  

Consistent with the Governor's Executive Order, Commissioners will conduct their meeting virtually. Customers and the general public are welcome and encouraged to view the live stream. Visit the Public Meetings page for the Live Event link.

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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Call to Order: 5:00 p.m.

Topic

Objective
Start
Time

Length
1.

Pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(e) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by governing body to negotiate real property transactions.

5:00 20
2.

Adjourn

5:20 --

REGULAR SESSION
Call to Order: 5:45 p.m.

Topic

Objective
Start
Time

Length
1.

Agenda Check

5:45 --
2.

Items from Board Members and General Manager

Information 5:45 15
3.

Public Input via Telephone
All testimony will be summarized in the meeting minutes. Requests must be received before November 2 at 2:00 pm.
Sign up to speak: Speakers will be contacted with instructions for calling in to the meeting. 

Public Input 6:00 10
BOARD ACTION ITEMS
4.

Approval of Consent Calendar - A
(Minutes and Routine Contracts)

Action 6:10 5
5.

Approval of Consent Calendar - B
(Non-routine Contracts and Other Consent Items)

Action 6:15 5
6.

Items removed from Consent Calendar

Action 6:20 5
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS
7.

2021 Proposed Budgets and Prices
Deborah Hart, Chief Financial Officer
Frank Lawson, General Manager

Update 6:25 15
8.

Public Hearing on 2021 Proposed Budgets and Prices
All testimony will be summarized in the meeting minutes. Requests must be received before November 2 at 2:00 pm.
Sign up to speak: Speakers will be contacted with instructions for calling in to the meeting. 

Public Hearing 6:40 10
9.

2021 Proposed Budgets and Prices
Deborah Hart, Chief Financial Officer
Frank Lawson, General Manager

Direction 6:50 15
10.

Break

7:05 5
11.

Results from Phase 1 of the Electrification Impact Analysis Report
Susan Ackerman, Chief Energy Officer
Megan Capper, Power Planning Supervisor

Information 7:10 30
12.

Quarterly Strategic and Operational Report for Q3 2020
Frank Lawson, General Manager

Information 7:40 30
13.

Correspondence & Board Agendas
Frank Lawson, General Manager

Review 8:10 10
14.

Board Wrap Up
EWEB Board of Commissioners

Review 8:20 10
15.

Adjourn

8:30 --

CONSENT CALENDAR "A" - Minutes and Routine Contracts
MINUTES
1.

October 6, 2020 Regular Session

CONTRACTS
2.

Oregon Woods, Habitat Contracting, and Integrated Resource Management - for additional funds for vegetation management services. $300,000 (between three contracts). Resulting cumulative total $700,000.
Contact person is Rod Price 541-685-7122

3.

Pacific Excavation - for a water main replacement on W. 36th Avenue in Eugene.  $345,000.
Contact person is Rod Price 541-685-7122

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS
4.

Lane Council of Governments (LCOG) - for data analysis support for drinking water programs. $177,451 ($92,951 + $4,500 + $80,000) Resulting cumulative total $177,451 through December 2020.
Contact person is Karen Kelley 541-685-7153

CONSENT CALENDAR "B" - Non-routine Contracts and Other Consent Items
5.

CONTRACTS

Aramark - for the use of a cooperative contract for linen and laundry services.  $66,000 for 2020 to 2024. Resulting cumulative total $247,000 for 2015 to 2024.
Contact person is Rod Price 541-685-7122

6.

Cascade Pacific Resource Conservation & Development (CPRCD) - for an increase in the amount of the 5-year Master Services Agreement for fiscal management of the Pure Water Partners (PWP) Program.  $232,000 (Resulting cumulative total $92,000 for fiscal management of $840,000 expected spend in the PWP program.
Contact person is Rod Price 541-685-7122

7.

Link Oregon - for internet services. $225,000 (estimate $45,000 per year over five years).
Contact person is Travis Knabe 541-685-7770

8.

Sensus USA Inc. - for additional funds for meter installation services as part of our Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Implementation Project. $2.6 million (Resulting cumulative total $23.1 million).
Contact person is Rod Price 541-685-7122

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS
9.

City of Eugene - for collection of City stormwater and wastewater service charges.  The initial rate upon execution of this contract will be $1.62 per billing.  This cost will be adjusted annually based on the West Class A CPI as of the prior April, with changes taking effect in July.  (While the number of bills with City charges fluctuates monthly, it is estimated that EWEB will receive about $1.15 M in 2021, with CPI adjustments automatically applied each year.)
Contact person is Julie McGaughey 541-685-7066

RESOLUTIONS
10.

Resolution No. 2025 - New Board Policy SD4, Property Use Policy and updates to SD5, Public Plaza and Lloyd Knox Park Use Policy.
Contact person is Rod Price 541-685-7122

RESOLUTIONS
11.

Resolution No. 2026 - 2020 Revised and 2021 Trojan Budgets.
Contact person is Deborah Hart 541-685-7695

OTHER
12.

2020 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update


CORRESPONDENCE
 
  • Update on Carmen-Smith License Deployment and Powerhouse Refurbishment Projects
  • EWEB Board of Commissioners reserves the right to add or delete items as needed, change the order of the agenda, and discuss any other business deemed necessary. Action items that do not require a public hearing may be moved up earlier in the meeting.

    An interpreter can be provided with 48 hours' notice prior to the meeting.  To arrange for this service, call 541-685-7000.