HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 MWMC Appointment-ALL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 1/22/2019
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting
Staff Contact/Dept.: Matt Stouder/DPW Staff Phone No: 541-736-1006
Estimated Time: 5 minutes
S P R I N G F I E L D C I T Y C O U N C I L Council Goals: Mandate
ITEM TITLE: SPRINGFIELD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE METROPOLITAN
WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION (MWMC)
ACTION REQUESTED: The City Council is requested to appoint Doug Keeler to the MWMC for the term ending January 31, 2022.
ISSUE STATEMENT: The term of Springfield’s citizen representative, Doug Keeler, on the MWMC ends on January 31, 2019. Council is requested to reappoint Mr. Keeler to the MWMC
to fill the upcoming 3-year term.
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: Application submitted by Doug Keeler Attachment 2: The MWMC’s Charge
DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The MWMC was formed under intergovernmental agreement between Springfield, Eugene and Lane County, and is comprised of seven members. Springfield is
represented by one City Councilor, Joe Pishioneri, and one appointed citizen, Doug
Keeler. Mr. Keeler has represented Springfield on the Commission since 1997. A media advisory was sent out announcing the vacancy and applications were
accepted from October 23, 2018 through December 21, 2018. One application was received from Mr. Keeler; his application is attached (Attachment 1).
At the January 22, 2018 regular meeting, Council is requested to appoint Mr. Keeler as the Springfield citizen representative to the MWMC for the upcoming 3-
year term ending January 31, 2022.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2018 Contact: Amber Fossen, 541.726.3695 or 541.968.8496
City Seeks Applicant for
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
The Springfield City Council is seeking applications from community members interested in
serving on the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC). One person will
be selected by the Council to represent the City of Springfield for a three-year term. The
volunteer position vacancy is due to the term expiration of Doug Keeler. Mr. Keeler is eligible to
re-apply.
The deadline to submit applications is 5 p.m., Friday, December 21, 2018. Application packets are
available at the City Manager’s Office, 225 Fifth Street, during regular business hours and online
at http://www.springfield-or.gov/bcc.htm. City Council will review applications at their January 7,
2018 Work Session and make the appointment at their January 22, 2018 Regular Council
Meeting.
What: Recruitment for one open position to represent Springfield on the Metropolitan
Wastewater Management Commission
When: The deadline to apply is 5 p.m., Friday, December 21, 2018
Where: Applications can be picked up at and submitted to the City Manager’s Office, located at
225 Fifth Street, Springfield, OR
Additional Information: Matt Stouder, Environmental Services Manager, Development & Public
Works Department, at 541.736.1006 or mstouder@springfield-or.gov
Background:
The Commission is a seven-member policy-making body which oversees administration of the
regional wastewater collection and treatment facilities serving the Eugene-Springfield
metropolitan area. The mission of the MWMC is to protect the community’s health and the
environment by providing high-quality wastewater services to the Eugene-Springfield
metropolitan area in partnership with Eugene, Springfield and Lane County.
Each partner has both an elected official and a citizen representative (Eugene has an additional
citizen representative to reflect a proportional number of customers), for a total of seven
representatives. Commissioners provide oversight and guidance to City of Eugene staff who
manage operations for the MWMC, and City of Springfield staff who manage administration of
the partnership. MWMC meetings are held at 7:30 a.m. on the second Friday of the month at
Springfield City Hall, 225 Fifth Street. Additional meetings and work sessions are held as
necessary. Community members are welcome to attend. Learn more
at www.mwmcpartners.org.
Application for a City of Springfield
Citizen Advisory Board/Commission/Committee
For more information please call the City Manager’s Office 541.726.3700
Return this application to the City Manager’s Office, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield Oregon 97477
Printed on Recycled Paper
City Manager’s Office • 225 Fifth Street • Springfield, OR 97477
PLEASE NOTE:
When possible, council will not appoint people currently serving on another governing body to the Planning Commission or Budget
Committee. When appointing people to any of the other city boards, commissions or committees, the Council shall take into account whether
that person is being reappointed for a subsequent term, is currently serving on another governing body or currently appointed to
another city board, commission or committee.
When possible, the Council will appoint people to serve on one City board, commission or committee only.
Board / Commission / Committee applying for:
(A separate application must be completed for each board / commission / committee)
Name:
First Middle Initial Last
Home address:
Street City Zip
Mailing address:
Street City Zip
Day Phone: Evening phone:
Email Address:
Preferred Form of Contact:
Do you live within the Springfield city limits? Yes If yes, how long?
No If no, do you live inside Springfield’s
Urban Growth Boundary?
Ward number (City residents only): Yes No
Are you a Springfield property owner? Yes No
Are you a Springfield business owner? Yes No
Are you a registered voter? Yes No
Occupation: Place of employment/School:
Business address:
Education:
Are you currently serving on any other board, committee, or commission? If so, please list them here:
How did you hear about the above vacancy?
Newspaper ad Newspaper article Radio/TV Mail notice
Word of mouth Board/Commission/Committee member Internet
(Over, please)
Application for a City of Springfield
Citizen Advisory Board/Commission/Committee
For more information please call the City Manager’s Office 541.726.3700
Return this application to the City Manager’s Office, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield Oregon 97477
Printed on Recycled Paper
Please print or type:
1. What experiences / training / qualifications do you have for this particular board / commission / committee?
2. What specific contribution do you hope to make?
3. Briefly describe your involvement in relevant community groups and activities. (Lack of previous involvement will not
necessarily disqualify you from consideration.)
4. What community topics concern you that relate to this board / commission / committee? Why do you want to become a member?
5. Most boards / commissions / committees meet monthly. Subcommittees may meet more frequently. Meetings generally last one
and one-half hours. It is highly recommended you attend a meeting before submitting the application. Please read the news
release for this position which contains the normal dates and times for these meetings and can be found at
www.ci.springfield.or.us/CMO/newsrel.htm. Are you available to attend meetings on the dates listed for this committee?
Yes No
Comments:
I certify the information in this application and attachments are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false or misleading
statements or missing information is cause for rejection of application, removal of name from eligible list, or dismissal from the position. I hereby waive my
rights to claims or damages against any employer and the City of Springfield, its officers, agents, and employees, in regard to this exchange of information. I
hereby authorize to permit the City of Springfield and/or the Springfield Police Department to review my background information and if required my DMV
records. I have reviewed the Advisory and meet the minimum requirements to serve/volunteer in the desired position. I also authorize to permit any materials
listed above to be copied and retained by the City of Springfield. I authorize the use of my photograph.
I will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Springfield, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all liability or loss and against any and
all claims, actions, causes of actions, proceedings or appeals based upon or arising out of or arising from or in connection with my conduct or performance as
a volunteer with the City of Springfield including but not limited damage or injury to persons or property and including without limitation attorney fees and
expenses; except for losses, claims or actions resulting from the sole negligence of the City of Springfield.
Applicant Signature: Date:
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CHARGE
The purpose and objective of the Commission is to provide wastewater treatment services on a
regional basis for the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area and to take action necessary or convenient to
perform its functions and duties.
Source of Existence: Intergovernmental Agreement - February 9, 1977 (City of Eugene, City of Springfield, and Lane County) Bylaws: Yes Code: -- Sunset Date: Mandatory/Council Membership Number: 7 (1 Springfield elected official, 1 citizen member) (1 Eugene elected official, 2 citizen members) (1 County elected official; 1 citizen member) In City: } Bylaws do not specify residence requirement Out City: } Terms: 3 years or at pleasure of governing body Ward: No Qualifier: See Membership Appointed By: City Elected Official: Mayor/Council recommendation County Elected Official: Lane County Board of Commissioners Citizen members: City Council/Lane County application
Meeting Time: At least one meeting each month at a time specified.
(Currently the 2nd Friday of each month at 7:30 a.m.)
Occasional night meetings
Funding Source: MW MC
Staff Liaison: Matt Stouder, Environmental Services/MW MC General Manager
Tom Boyatt, Interim DPW Director/ MW MC Executive Officer
Dave Breitenstein, Interim Eugene Wastewater Director
Elected Official Liaisons: Jennifer Yeh, Eugene City Councilor
Joe Pishioneri, Springfield City Councilor
Pat Farr, Lane County Commissioner
ATTACHMENT 2
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COMMISSIONERS as of 1/31/2019
City of Eugene Representatives: Current Service Cycle:
Jennifer Yeh, Eugene City Councilor 7/7/17 to 1/31/20
Walt Meyer, Eugene Citizen 2/1/19 to 1/31/22
Peter Ruffier, Eugene Citizen 2/1/18 to 1/31/21
City of Springfield Representatives: Current Service Cycle:
Joe Pishioneri, Springfield City Councilor 2/1/18 to 1/31/21
Doug Keeler, Springfield Citizen 2/1/16 to 1/31/19
Lane County Representatives Current Service Cycle:
Pat Farr, Lane County Commissioner 2/1/19 to 1/31/22
Bill Inge , Lane County Citizen 7/1/17 to 1/31/20
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