Northern Wasco County Peoples Utilities District

The meeting included a review of updated monthly financial packet formats and a Power Resources Division update covering snowpack levels, water supply forecasts, wholesale power price trends, and maintenance outages at hydro facilities. The Human Resources update highlighted 2025 performance, recruitment and turnover data, and the ongoing workforce planning initiative. The Board also reviewed compliance with the Oregon Renewable Portfolio Standard, confirming that the utility meets its 2025 obligations, and received a summary of legislative and policy developments from OPUDA, focusing on energy reliability, state budget pressures, and federal power system governance.

The meeting agenda includes a public comment period, presentations on the Oregon People's Utility District Association and the 2026 Quarter 1 report, and new business items involving the adoption of an amended pole attachment rental rate schedule and a records management policy. Additionally, the board will discuss reports from members, updates on the Oregon People's Utility Districts Association and QLife, and address future meeting and travel matters.

The Board discussed a variety of operational and organizational updates, including a presentation on the Oregon People's Utility District Association and a review of the Q1 2026 performance results. Key action items included the consideration and adoption of resolutions concerning the Amended Pole Attachment Rental Rate Schedule and a new Records Management Policy. Additionally, the meeting addressed board reports, future meeting planning, financial performance reports, and an outage report. A new Community Value dashboard section was introduced to monitor bill comparisons, rate trends, and community investments.

The Board discussed public comments, old and new business, and reviewed various reports including financial statements, outage reports, and energy management statistics. A presentation on the 2025 Audit Report by Baker Tilly was conducted, along with a presentation regarding Northwest RiverPartners. The Board convened as a Contract Review Board to consider awarding a contract for the purchase of Ductile Iron Poles and discussed amendments to the District's finance policy. Additionally, updates were provided by various divisions, including engineering, operations, finance, and corporate services.

The agenda encompasses a review of the 2025 audit report presented by Baker Tilly, a presentation on Northwest RiverPartners, and a session as a Contract Review Board to consider a resolution for the purchase of Ductile Iron Poles. Additional discussion items include division updates covering engineering, finance, operations, and customer solutions, as well as the consideration and adoption of a resolution to amend the district's finance policy. The Board also scheduled future meetings and entered an executive session to discuss trade or commerce negotiations.