2024 Ice Storm Summary and After Action Reporting
Economic Development Committee Meeting
The Springfield Utility Board’s Economic Development Committee plans to hold a meeting on Wednesday, April 24, at 2:00 p.m. in SUB’s Main Office conference room located at 250 A Street in Springfield.
SUB Recognized for Reliable Electric Service to the Community
Notice of April 13 Board Retreat Work Session
The Springfield Utility Board plans to hold a Board Retreat Work Session on April 13, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. The purpose of the retreat is to review and discuss various utility topics.
Notice of Executive Sessions of SUB Board
The Springfield Utility Board plans to hold two non-public executive sessions on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. The first executive session will be held at 5:00 p.m., prior to the 6:00 p.m. regular Board meeting. The second executive session will be held at approximately 7:30 p.m. immediately following the conclusion of the regular Board meeting.
Economic Development Committee Meeting
The Springfield Utility Board’s Economic Development Committee plans to hold a meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. in SUB’s Main Office Conference Room located at 250 A Street.
Notice of Executive Sessions of SUB Board
The Springfield Utility Board plans to hold a non-public executive session at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, pursuant to ORS 40.225 and ORS 192.660(2)(i); and also plans to meet in a non-public executive session at 7:30 p.m. on March 13, pursuant to ORS 40.225, ORS 192.660(2)(e), and ORS 192.660(2)(f), and immediately following the conclusion of the 6:00 p.m. regular board meeting.
Notice of Economic Development Committee Meeting
The Springfield Utility Board’s Economic Development Committee plans to hold a meeting on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in SUB’s Main Office Conference Room located at 250 A Street in Springfield.
Notice of Special Work Session and Executive Session
The Springfield Utility Board plans to meet in a special work session at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The purpose of this session is to allow time for review of the Board’s self-evaluation for 2023. The Board also plans to meet in a non-public executive session on Wednesday, February 14, at approximately 7:30 p.m., immediately following the conclusion of the 6:00 p.m. regular board meeting. This executive session will be held pursuant to ORS 40.225, ORS 192.660(2)(e), and ORS 192.660(2)(f): attorney-client privilege; to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions; and to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection, including written advice from attorneys.
Notice of February 6 Special Board Meeting
SUB’s Board of Directors has scheduled a special board meeting Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to allow a public listening session for the Board to receive public input about the recent ice storm and SUB’s emergency response.
Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to SUB Policy Related to Backflow Test Billing Service Fee
The Springfield Utility Board plans to hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, during its 6:00 p.m. regular board meeting on proposed Resolution 24-2, approving amendment to Springfield Utility Board Policy Chapter 7, Section 10 – Customer Service Fees and Charges, to provide for a proposed adjustment to backflow test billing service fee, with a proposed effective date of February 14, 2024.
Pole repair work – Ice storm update 1-29-24
Notice of Special Meeting, Executive Session, and Special Work Session
The Springfield Utility Board plans to hold a 5:00 pm Special Meeting, a 5:15 pm Executive Session, and a 6:00 pm Special Work Session on Friday, January 26, in SUB's Board Room.
Updated Forecast for Power Restoration
Ice Storm Update Log
January 19th Economic Development Committee Meeting Canceled
With the current ice storm conditions and widespread outages at the forefront of SUB staff and Board member’s focus on restoring power to the community, Springfield Utility Board has canceled this meeting.
Notice of Special Meeting and Executive Session of SUB Board
The Springfield Utility Board plans to hold a special meeting on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, and is to commence at 5:00 p.m. This meeting is open to the public and the purpose of this meeting is to interview prospective appointees to SUB’s vacant Board Position No. 2.
Notice of Executive Session of SUB Board
The Springfield Utility Board plans to meet in a non-public executive session on Friday, January 5, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Notice of Joint Board Special Work Session of Springfield Utility Board and Rainbow Water District
Elected officials and staff of Springfield Utility Board and Rainbow Water District plan to hold a Joint Board Special Work Session on Thursday, January 11, 2024. This meeting is to commence at 5:30 p.m. and will be held in the Emergency Operations Center Room located on the 2nd floor of the Springfield Justice Center at 230 4th Street in Springfield.
Economic Development Committee Meeting
The Springfield Utility Board’s Economic Development Committee plans to hold a meeting on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in SUB’s Board Room .
Budget Committee Meeting Canceled
The Budget Committee Meeting that was scheduled for Monday, December 18, if needed, has been canceled. Following public hearings held during the December 13 Regular Board Meeting, the Board adopted Resolutions approving increases to 2024 electric, water, and dark fiber rates, as well as the 2024 Utility Budget.
Executive Sessions of SUB Board – December 13
SUB's Board plans to meet in non-public executive sessions on Wednesday, December 13, at 5:00 p.m., and at approximately 7:30 p.m., if needed. These meetings will be held in SUB's Board Room located in the Annex Building at 223 A Street.
Second Public Hearings on Proposed 2024 Rates and Budget to be held on December 13
The Springfield Utility Board will hold its second public hearings on proposed 2024 increases to water, electric, and dark fiber rates, as well as on its proposed 2024 utility operating budget. The public hearings will be held during its 6:00 p.m. regular Board meeting on December 13, 2023.
Cancellation of November 13 Budget Committee Meeting
Notice of November 8 Executive Session
SUB's Board plans to meet in a non-public executive session on Wednesday, November 8, at 5:00 p.m. in SUB's Board Room, prior to its 6:00 p.m. regular Board meeting.
Special Meetings with SUB Budget Committee on Proposed 2024 Utility Budget
The Springfield Utility Board plans to hold its 1st Budget Committee meeting on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in SUB's Board Room. This meeting is for the Budget Committee to begin deliberations on the proposed 2024 Utility Operating Budget.
Notice of Public Hearings on Proposed Changes to Water, Electric, and Dark Fiber Rates for 2024, and on the Proposed 2024 Utility Budget
Notice of 10/28 Board Retreat Work Session and Special Meeting of SUB Board
Notice of October 11 Executive Session and Regular Board Meeting
Strategic Plan Committee Meetings Scheduled: October 11 and October 25
Notice of Approval of Special Procurement for Early Permitting Field Work for SUB’s McKenzie Water Treatment Plant
Strategic Plan Committee Meetings: September 13th and September 28th
Notice of September 28 Team Springfield Joint Elected Officials’ Annual Meeting
September 13 Special Work Session and Executive Session of SUB Board
August 23 Strategic Plan Committee Meeting of SUB Board
Notice of August 9 Special Meeting with SUB Budget Committee and Executive Session
Notice of Executive Session of SUB Board
Notice of Approval of Sole Source Procurement to ESRI for ArcGIS Software and Services
Notice of Executive Sessions and Special Meeting
Notice of Executive Session of SUB Board
Notice of Staff Request for Special Procurement – Two Surveying Antennas
Notice of Approval of Special Procurement for Audit Services
Notice of Midyear Budget Committee Meeting, Executive Session, and Special Meeting
Notice of Executive Sessions and Special Meeting
Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Disclaimer and Release of Interest for Easements
SUB’s Water Quality Report
Notice of Approval of Special Procurement – Vista Payroll System
Notice of Executive Sessions and Special Meeting of SUB Board
The Board has scheduled a 5:00 p.m. non-public executive session; an executive session, if needed, that is to commence at approximately 7:30 p.m. immediately following the 6:00 p.m. regular Board meeting; as well as a special meeting, if needed, to commence at approximately 8:00 p.m. These meetings are to be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
Notice of Public Hearing on Proposal to Modify Dark Fiber Rates Schedules
The Springfield Utility Board plans to hold a PUBLIC HEARING on a proposed modification to dark fiber rates schedules, with a proposed effective date as of July 1, 2022. The proposed modification is a discount for fiber used by Springfield Utility Board, Springfield Public Schools, Willamalane Parks and Recreation District, and the City of Springfield (collectively known as Team Springfield).
SUB named Outstanding Water Performer
Notice of Approval of Special Procurement
The Springfield Utility Board adopted Resolution 22-4, Approving a Contract Specific Special Procurement for Electric Transformers, during a special meeting of the Board on May 24, 2022.
Notice of Special Meeting and Special Procurements
The Springfield Utility Board will hold a special meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. The purpose of this meeting is to hold a PUBLIC HEARING regarding proposed Resolution 22-3, adopting findings in support of a staff request for Special Procurement for utilizing design-build contracting for a control enclosure in Glenwood. The Board may also consider adopting proposed Resolution 22-4, approving staff request for a contract specific special procurement for electric transformers. There will also be time allowed for a presentation and discussion related to telecommunications.
Notice of Executive Session & Special Session on Ethics Training
The Springfield Utility Board plans to meet in a non-public executive session on Wednesday.
Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Resolution of Necessity
Regarding proposed Resolution 22-2, a Resolution of Necessity, Declaring the Need to Acquire Certain Property Interests in Electric Infrastructure to Serve Property Located within the City of Springfield.
Notice of Executive Session & Special Meeting Of SUB Board
The Springfield Utility Board also plans to hold a special meeting that will commence at approximately 6 p.m., immediately following the conclusion of the 5 p.m. executive session on Monday, March 21.
Notice of Executive Sessions of SUB Board
he Board also plans to hold a non-public executive session, if needed, pursuant to ORS 40.225 and ORS 192.660(2)(i); attorney-client privilege; and to review and evaluate the performance of the General Manager.
Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to Water System Development Charges
Amending Chapter 5 – Water, of the Springfield Utility Board policies regarding Development/ Redevelopment Charges.
Notice of Approval of Special Procurement
This Special Procurement is for the purpose of entering into a contract, or series of contracts, for a Cyber Backup and Recovery solution.
Notice of Executive Session of SUB Board
Members of the public are encouraged to join the 6 p.m. regular board meeting remotely via phone or the internet.
Notice of Retreat Work Session of SUB Board
The purpose of the retreat is to further review Board goals for 2022, review SUB’s 20-year strategic vision, and discuss the future of solar power.
Notice of Executive Session & Special Work Session of SUB Board
The Board also plans to hold a public special work session if time allows, on Wednesday, January 12 and will commence at approximately 5:30 p.m., following the conclusion of the 5 p.m. executive session, and prior to its 6 p.m. regularly scheduled Board meeting.
Notice of Special Meeting of the Springfield Utility Board
Springfield Utility Board will hold a public special meeting of the Board on Thursday, January 6, 2022, as guests of the Springfield City Club, at 12 pm, via Zoom webinar using the facilities of the Springfield City Club.