Gardiner Sanitary District
P.O. Box 217
Gardiner, Oregon 97441
Special Meeting November 5, 2012 10:00 A.M.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Jackie
Degman with Board members Mike Quartararo, Charlotte Hinshaw, Marc Fullhart,
& Dixie Hash present. Steve Bell, the district’s part-time operator and the
guest of honor Commissioner Doug Robertson also attended. Many patrons were in attendance, see attached
sign-in sheet.
The purpose the meeting was to inform other members of the
Douglas County Commission about the options facing Gardiner Sanitary District
(GSD) regarding the IP lagoon vs. Reedsport sewer connections. The GSD has been trying to convince the
County to sponsor us in this endeavor.
The County wants to sponsor our project to Reedsport but has
reservations about the IP option. This
meeting was another step toward informing the County about the costs of both
options, and the hope that we can assure the County that the IP option is the
better of the two available to GSD and the community at large.
Steve presented background and current information about the
Reedsport line. He pointed out the
urgency of action needed.
Matt Wadlington of Civil West Engineers presented a power
point presentation of the costs of both options He used the latest figures available with
the IP option being less costly to the patrons of Gardiner. Many comments from the Board and Members of
the community were offered. Commissioner
Robertson was very open and asked many questions. He suggested arranging a meeting with
attorneys and others needed to discuss possible solutions concerning details
the County has with; i.e. the IP Contract details, Phase I issues, etc,
After thanking Commissioner Robertson for his time and
attention, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson, Jackie Degman
Respectfully Submitted by,
Dixie Hash, Board Member
