Press Releases

Press Releases
Notice of May 8 Executive Sessions, Special Work Session, and Regular Board Meeting

The Springfield Utility Board plans to meet in a non-public executive session on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 5:00 - 5:15 p.m. The Board will also hold a special work session on May 8 from approximately 5:15 - 5:45 p.m., immediately following the conclusion of the 5:00 p.m. executive session, and prior to the 6:00 p.m. regular Board meeting. The Board has also scheduled a non-public executive session to be held at approximately 7:30 p.m. immediately following the conclusion of the regular Board meeting. The meetings will be held in SUB’s Board Room located in the Annex Building at 223 A Street in Springfield.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.