Medford Water

The meeting included an insurance strategy discussion, letters from St. Vincent de Paul and The Salvation Army regarding funding requests for low-income water bill payment assistance, and a workers' compensation renewal update. Grants for The Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul were recommended. The workers' compensation renewal premium was quoted by SAIF, including discounts and potential dividends.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The board considered a resolution to authorize the execution of a Quitclaim Deed for an easement. Another resolution was discussed to authorize the General Manager to execute purchase orders with Sensus Metering Systems for fiscal year 2024-2025. Additionally, the board addressed a resolution to award and authorize the General Manager to execute a contract amendment with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for the "Distribution System Resilient Backbone" project.

The meeting included discussion of an annual audit presentation and enterprise resource planning. The board was asked to approve a contract amendment with Hawkins, Delafield & Wood, LLP for bond counsel services, and to authorize the General Manager to amend the Log Purchase Agreement to accept payments exceeding the anticipated amount for the Horse Willow Timber Harvest. Leadership Team reports were also presented.

The meeting included discussions and updates on bulk water sales and intermittent water users. The board considered a resolution prescribing and establishing rates for water use and sale, and another resolution to award a contract for distribution system SCADA and communication system replacement pre-construction services. Additionally, the board addressed a resolution to incorporate amendments and adopt consolidated personnel rules and policies.

The meeting included an annual budget preview and discussion regarding Resolution No. 1931, which authorizes the execution of a Quitclaim Deed to Rogue Credit Union on parcels 371W32C TL 502, 503, and 600. The resolution addresses easements dedicated to Medford Water Commission that were recorded and re-recorded by the Owner without Medford Water staff knowledge and subsequently also recorded by Medford Water staff. The Quitclaim Deed releases the first two recorded easements while keeping the final easement recorded by MW staff in effect.