David C Willis

The board authorized the General Manager to execute a bargaining agreement following an executive session. Additionally, the board and staff acknowledged the successful conclusion of negotiations conducted through a collaborative bargaining process.

The board discussed multiple administrative and operational items, including budget committee appointments and the adoption of resolutions to recognize service and authorize financial actions such as a loan from the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund and updates to general manager account authorities. Additionally, the meeting included a presentation on the annual audit by Baker Tilly, updates on various grant-funded projects like the McKenzie River Water Supply Project and PFAS treatment facilities, and a progress report on emergency backup generator installations and clean energy partnership initiatives.

The board authorized the human resources manager to negotiate a contingent employment contract with the selected candidate for the CEO/General Manager position, following an executive session. It was formally announced that the candidate was selected as the next CEO/General Manager, and staff were directed to notify all applicants of the decision.

The board meeting involved an executive session regarding the ongoing hiring process for the GM/CEO position. No formal board action was taken following the executive session, and the chair expressed appreciation for the candidates who applied.

The agenda for the special work session consists of conducting interviews for candidates interested in serving on the Budget Committee.