MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE HARBOR WATER PUD

April 9th, 2026

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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, March 12, 2026, 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 “absent” Superintendent: Ken Burshem “present”
District Manager: Ami Arneson “present” IT: Ariel Poston “present” Engineer: Matt Robart / Camas “absent”
 

Pledge of Allegiance was said.

No modification, addition or change to the agenda, or conflicts of interest was made. Beene made a motion to accept the agenda, Bloemsma seconded, the motion passed 4-0. Yes: Bloemsma, White, Beene, Fraser. No: None Minutes from the previous board meeting on March 12, 2026, and the meeting minutes from the special meeting held March 31, 2026 were reviewed. Beene made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by White, the motion passed 4-0. Yes: BLoemsma, White, Beene, Fraser. No: None.
 

April 2026 current bills, in the amount of $185,411.41 were presented, discussed, and approved. Beene made a motion to accept and pay the bills, seconded by Bloemsma, the motion passed 4-0. Yes: Bloemsma, White, Beene, Fraser. No: None.

Items For Action:
The board discussed Resolution 2026-01, which was reworded from an emergency declaration to a regular resolution after consultation with an attorney. Fraser explained that while the situation did not qualify as an emergency, passing the resolution would allow them to push for action at higher levels including the county and state. Fraser confirmed that funding remains secure, with FEMA funding guaranteed until 2029, Beene made a motion to adopt resolution 2026-01 seconded by Bloemsma, the motion passed 4-0. Yes: Fraser, White, Beene, Bloemsma. No: None.
 

Superintendent Report:

Burshem reported 13 leaks. He also discussed the need to upgrade several 2-inch water lines to 6-inch lines with fire hydrants in areas like Lilyfield. The Hallway tank is completed. 9 holes and the overflow are all where fixed. Dutch Brothers service was installed also.
 

District Manager Report:
Arneson reported, the board chairman of the Harbor Fire Department, Amy Cusumano, stated that Harbor Water PUD should have the new lease between Harbor Fire and Harbor Water to review by the May or June board meeting. Arneson handed out Matt Robarts report to each board member. Fraser asked Arneson to reach out to Robart and get a material list for the Ranney Collector project. He also asked Arneson to consult with Robart to estimate the total
project cost and explore loan options with local banks. Burshem, Fraser and Arneson had a zoom call with Dessa of RCAC, for the Asset Management Plan. Burshem and Arneson will start inputting the inventory so the RCAC team can start the inventory process. Arneson asked the board for a 4% Cost of living raise for all employees. It has been two years since the last raise. She also asked that Poston be given the raise to $27.00 an hour. Beene made a motion
that all employees be given a 4% raise, and Poston be given the hourly increase to $27.00 an hour plus the 4% raise, Bloemsma seconded, the motion passed 4-0. Yes: Fraser, White, Beene, Bloemsma. No: None. Arneson had to transfer $200,000 from the security fund to the revenue fund account to cover bills for April. She reminded the board that FEMA had deposited the reimbursement money into the Security account instead of the Revenue fund account.
 

Engineer:
Given by Arneson in written form. We still have not received the landowner signature from Chinook; Robart will follow up with Brandon. Robart is in the process of building a project management team. They will oversee the bidding, contracting and construction.
 

IT Report: None
 

Public comments:
Jonathan Weaver brought in plans to build a 4-acre storage facility across from Museum Road, requiring three fire hydrants and a 6-inch water line extension. The facility will include 15 buildings with 332 total units and will have one water meter to serve both the fire hydrants and personal use, including a house and hose bibs. The main 6-inch line will run through the property with tees for the hydrants and connections for the buildings. The Board asked Weaver to bring back the written easement for board review for final approval before project occupancy. Burshem will
coordinate with Weaver to ensure proper setbacks and access for hydrants at the storage facility. Board comments: Fraser updated Bloemsma on PAC Choice's decision not to operate a wastewater treatment plant, which will impact revenue and processing capabilities.
 

Revenue Fund $258,667.14
Money Market $1,462,920.83

Security $201,816.63
LGIP $1,005,379.04

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Meeting adjourned at 5:05 PM