Kevin Williams

The Board of Directors held a public meeting to discuss and take action on several items. Key topics included a public hearing and consideration of Resolution No. 2026-0048 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Schedule of Rates, Fees, and Other Charges, as well as consideration of a contract with Jesse Rodriguez Construction LLC for the construction of the Lift Station 2 Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program Phase 1 Project. The Board also reviewed Resolution No. 2026-0049 regarding budget transfers and appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and received various administrative, financial, and operational department reports.

The board discussed a quarterly capital report concerning waterline replacements, risk and resiliency updates, water master plans, and wastewater plant improvements. A public hearing was held for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, leading to the adoption of a resolution for the new budget and appropriations. The management team provided departmental reports covering the hiring of a new District Recorder, financial audit updates, delinquent account reductions, and various infrastructure repair projects.

This Capital Improvement Plan for Oak Lodge Water Services outlines a six-year roadmap from Fiscal Years 2027 to 2032 to ensure continued reliable and resilient water, wastewater, and watershed protection services. The plan prioritizes projects based on critical needs, aligning them with available funding to make fiscally responsible, data-backed decisions. Key commitments include protecting public health, providing excellent customer service, making smart investments to keep rates affordable, and keeping local streams and rivers clean. The plan details financing, location, and timing of specific capital improvements across drinking water, wastewater, watershed protection, and vehicles & equipment.

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several key agenda items, including a review of the March 2026 financial report and a quarterly capital report detailing progress on various infrastructure projects such as waterline replacements, risk and resiliency updates, and wastewater collection improvements. Additionally, the Board considered and adopted Resolution 2026-047, which formalizes the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and appropriations.

The board meeting covered several critical items, including the presentation of the FY 2023 Financial Audit and the subsequent adoption of its plan of action. The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 2026-0046, which authorizes appropriation transfers between various fund categories. Several Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with Clackamas County were reviewed and approved, focusing on intra-county mutual aid and the Oatfield Rd Jennings Ave Signal Rebuild Safety Work Project. Additionally, the Board authorized the renewal of a Master Services Agreement with Convergence Networks. Other discussions included the impact of water curtailment on revenue, updates on departmental reports, and an executive session for labor negotiations and exempt records.