Kristen Thomas

The General Sewer Plan for the Discovery Clean Water Alliance is a comprehensive roadmap for the growth of regional wastewater infrastructure, designed to guide decision-making over the next 20 years. The plan focuses on evaluating and planning for regional sewer assets, including wastewater transmission systems, the Salmon Creek Treatment Plant (SCTP), and the Ridgefield Treatment Plant (RTP), with specific objectives such as meeting future sewer needs, decommissioning the RTP, rerouting flow to the SCTP, and planning for sustainable biosolids and biogases. Key values informing the plan include affordability, reliability, and environmental protection.

The agenda for the July 15, 2016, Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors outlines several key items. Discussion topics include public comment, administrative reports, and member agency staff reports. Action items center on the Consent Agenda, which covers approval of the June 17, 2016, Board of Directors Meeting Minutes and the Audit of Accounts. Information reports feature the Quarterly Capital Program Status Report and the Administrative Lead Report, which detail ongoing repair and replacement projects, progress on the Columbia River Outfall and Effluent Pipeline Project, and the update process for the 2017-2018 Capital Plan, including capacity assessments for the Salmon Creek Treatment Plant.

This document presents the Discovery Clean Water Alliance's 2025-2026 Operating and Capital Budget, functioning as a financial framework and strategic planning tool for the biennium. It outlines financial goals and objectives centered on sound financial policies, optimized operating costs, and capital program stewardship. The plan details a 20-year Capital Program for maintaining and expanding regional wastewater transmission and treatment infrastructure, ensuring reliable service, environmental health, and supporting economic development for Clark County, Washington.

The Business Meeting agenda for January 17, 2014, included several key items for discussion and action. The consent agenda covered the approval of the December 20, 2013, Board of Directors Meeting Minutes and the Audit of Accounts. Reports scheduled for discussion involved the Board of Directors Officers Elections, an update on the Transition Work Program, the Draft Asset Transfer Agreement for the Battle Ground Force Main and Odor Control System, and the Quarterly Capital Program Status Report. The meeting also provided an opportunity for public comment.

The quarterly meeting agenda included an opportunity for public comment. The Consent Agenda covered the approval of previous minutes from June 20, 2025, and the audit of accounts. Reports presented included the Treasurer's Report providing a Q2 2025 financial update, noting total sources were slightly over budget while total uses were significantly under budget due primarily to unfilled Administrative Lead positions and lower-than-expected capital expenditures. The General Sewer Plan/Phase 6 Engineering Report Update covered flow/load projections, Battle Ground transmission options, liquids treatment updates, biosolids management evaluation, and supporting elements like the Community Values Survey. The Administrative Lead Report celebrated the Phase 5 Expansion Program completion, highlighted partnership history, and noted the receipt of the 2024 Outstanding Performance Award from Ecology.