MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE HARBOR WATER PUD

NOVEMBER 13, 2025

 

The regular meeting of the Harbor Water P.U.D. Board of Directors was called to

order by President Dan Fraser at 4:00 pm, November 13, 2025, in the administrative

building, at 98069 W. Benham Lane Harbor, Oregon

Board Attendance was taken

President: Dan Fraser “present” Vice President: Tom Beene “present”

Board Member: Jim White “present” Board Member: Herman Bloemsma “present”

Board Member: Bill Frye “present” Superintendent: Ken Burshem “present”

District Manager: Ami Arneson “present” IT: Ariel Poston “present”

Pledge of Allegiance was said.

No modification, addition or change to the agenda, or conflicts of interest were

made. Beene made a motion to accept the agenda, White seconded, the motion

passed 5-0. Yes: Beene, White, Fraser, Frye, Bloemsma. No: None

Minutes from the previous board meeting on October 09, 2025, were reviewed.

Beene made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by White, the motion passed 5-

0. Yes: Beene, White, Fraser, Frye, Bloemsma. No: None.

Novembers 2025 current bills, in the amount of $110,016.80 were presented,

discussed, and approved. Beene made a motion to accept and pay the bills, seconded

by White, the motion passed 5-0. Yes: Beene, White, Beene, Frye, Bloemsma. No:

None.

 

Items For Action:

Board chairman Amy Cusumano from the Harbor Fire Dept brought concerns to

the board about the new lease being drawn up. 1. They would like the old alarm / siren

removed. It is a fire concern. Burshem will check on the electrical setup and breaker to

determine if it can be disconnected or if an electrician is needed. 2. Update the lease

agreement to change Section C designation from common area to Section B, and

remove the “written consent” language for after-hours parking lot use. 3. Correct the

legal name in the lease agreement from Harbor Water Public Utility District to Harbor

 Water People’s Utility District. 4. Revise language in Section 3.1 regarding damage to

common areas to specify that whoever causes damage pays for it, rather than

proportionate cost sharing. Harbor Water PUD board had no issues with the changes.

Cusimano will take back to Harbor Fire Board for them to approval all the changes.

Harbor Fire will also be getting quotes from contractors to repair the siding. A fire

hydrant was also discussed at the standpipe. Burshem mentioned that Harbor Fire

should be able to apply for grants for fire suppression.

Superintendent Report:

Burshem introduced Pat Hart with H.D. Fowler. Hart gave a presentation about

Kam Strup Ultrasonic Meters. Hart discussed the differences between AMR and AMI

systems, emphasizing that AMI offers more advanced capabilities for managing water

systems hourly rather than monthly. HW may need external antennas in some cases.

Hart proposed a three-year implementation plan to spread costs and allow for phased

installation. Burshem will evaluate the feasibility of installing 50 meters a month with his

current staff.

District Manager Report:

Arneson reported that Harbor Water PUD was not selected for the Rate Study

grant. Reason given, it is not a health concern. To pay for the rate study, Harbor Water

is looking at $14,000.00. Tim Tice from OAWU, advise is, to conduct a rate study every

4-5 years. Also, to increase our monthly rate to $29.50, and increasing this by $1.10 a

year at the minimum. Our meters are at the end of their life, and we should replace

them all now. We are losing revenue with the old ones. Arneson will invite Tice to

attend a board meeting in the future.

Public comments:

None

Board comments:

None

 

Revenue Fund $192,794.25

Money Market $2,443,378.58

Security $99,969.43

 

Meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM