Carl Fisher

The Board meeting included a proclamation honoring a retiring commissioner and discussion on various business items. The Chief Executive Officer and management provided updates on the Willamette Water Supply System and the commission of transmission lines. The Board reviewed financial status, including revenues, expenditures, and budgetary risks. Additionally, the Board authorized easements for the Willamette Intake Facilities Commission and discussed service area transfers. Approval was granted for changes to the board meeting location due to facility construction and responses regarding local footpath projects.

The agenda includes a proclamation honoring the service of a commissioner. Business items scheduled for discussion include the proposed water supply integration bill credit program and related contingency transfer, as well as the Portland water supply agreement for boundary customers.

The work session includes a discussion on the summer water supply outlook and the water supply agreement for boundary customers with Portland. Additionally, the agenda covers customer bill adjustments related to home flushing, a communications update regarding water supply integration, and an update on the Willamette Water Supply System Commission. The board will also convene an executive session to consult with counsel on legal matters.

The meeting featured a managing agency report regarding recent activities and financial updates. The board adopted several resolutions, including the acceptance of easements for facilities, approval of the fiscal year 2027 annual work plan and budget, the adoption of bylaws and a policy manual, the approval of an operations plan, and the implementation of an emergency response plan. Additionally, the commission voted to opt-in to recreational immunity protections and received an update on the 2026 Oregon legislative session and Willamette River Basin reallocation efforts.

The board meeting focused on the adoption of the FY27 WIF Board meeting schedule and the approval of multiple resolutions, including the acceptance of easements from Tualatin Valley Water District and the City of Wilsonville. Other key topics included the adoption of the FY27 WIF Annual Work Plan and Budget, the Capital Improvement Plan, WIF Bylaws, the Policy Manual, and the WIF Public Comment Form. The board also addressed the adoption of the WIF Operations Plan, the WIF Emergency Response Plan, and opting into recreational immunity protections. Additionally, a legislative update was provided as an information presentation.