Notes from one of our "cub reporters" on the work session at last night's meeting: THANK YOU to all who volunteer to attend and forward me their notes to publish!
"Tom Pack asked Ray Gasperson for his takeaway on citizen comments and Ray stated that the concerns over the length of the contract and the need for expert advice were his concerns too. Pack asked the other 3 Board members if they had any concerns and they had NONE.
Pack said he found places in the contract where it wasn't clear whether the permitted withdrawal was 8 or 10 mgd and he and Jana Berg finally worked that out.
Then Ray asked Jana if she thought the term was too long. She commented that it is a very complex contract and she does not feel competent to say whether we are getting "a good bang for our buck." Pack said the contract is not complex. He just wants Berg to tell them if it is legal. Bradley said HE understands it.
Ray asked Marche if he was comfortable with getting expert advice. Marche said he has no problem with hiring a water expert and thinks we could find one easily Pack said once the mgd amount is clarified, they will send the contract back to ICWD."
"Tom Pack asked Ray Gasperson for his takeaway on citizen comments and Ray stated that the concerns over the length of the contract and the need for expert advice were his concerns too. Pack asked the other 3 Board members if they had any concerns and they had NONE.
Pack said he found places in the contract where it wasn't clear whether the permitted withdrawal was 8 or 10 mgd and he and Jana Berg finally worked that out.
Then Ray asked Jana if she thought the term was too long. She commented that it is a very complex contract and she does not feel competent to say whether we are getting "a good bang for our buck." Pack said the contract is not complex. He just wants Berg to tell them if it is legal. Bradley said HE understands it.
Ray asked Marche if he was comfortable with getting expert advice. Marche said he has no problem with hiring a water expert and thinks we could find one easily Pack said once the mgd amount is clarified, they will send the contract back to ICWD."