The Springfield Utility Board plans to meet in a non-public executive session on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. pursuant to ORS 40.225, ORS 192.660(2)(f), and ORS 192.660(2)(h): attorney-client privilege; to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection, including written advice from attorneys; and to consult with counsel concerning legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to pending or potential litigation.
The Board also plans to hold a special work session from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. on October 8. The purpose of this session is to discuss the General Manager Workplan and review Potential Policies/Governance. Please note that the Board does not hear public comments during work sessions.
Special Work Session Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. BUSINESS
A. General Manager Workplan
B. Potential Policies/Governance Review
III. ADJOURNMENT
The Board will hold its regular board meeting at 6:00 p.m. on October 8. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. You may download the agenda and packet of the Springfield Utility Board meeting by going to our Agendas & Minutes page.
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
II. BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE - Persons wishing to speak during public comment must sign in. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes, may not yield their time to another speaker, shall state their full name, and whether-or-not they are a SUB customer. The Board will listen to comments, but generally does not, engage in discussion with the speaker during the meeting.
III. BUSINESS FROM THE BOARD
A. Consent Agenda -Board Action
1. Approval of Minutes
a. September 10, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
2. Accounts Paid Listing - September
B. General Manager Recruitment Update/Discussion
C. Board Statement Document Review
D. Schedule Budget Committee Meetings for the Proposed 2026 Budget
IV. BUSINESS FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
A. Presentation from Bonneville Power Administration
B. 5-Year Strategic Plan Check In – Measured Metrics (Jul-Sep)
C. NWPPA Awards Update
D. October 21, 2025, Joint Elected Officials FEMA Training/Logistics
E. Builder/Developer Breakfast Debrief
F. Glenwood Substation Tour Debrief
G. East Springfield EWEB Discussion Update
H. Telecommunications Update
I. Team Springfield Update
V. OTHER BUSINESS FROM THE BOARD
A. Board Member Updates
B. Future Board Agenda Items
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Board also plans to meet in a non-public executive session on October 8, at approximately 7:30 p.m., if needed, immediately following the conclusion of the 6:00 p.m. regular board meeting. The executive session will be held pursuant to ORS 40.225, ORS 192.660(2)(f), and ORS 192.660(2)(h): attorney-client privilege; to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection, including written advice from attorneys; and to consult with counsel concerning legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to pending or potential litigation. If this meeting is not needed, it may be canceled.
Members of the public are invited to attend the 5:00 p.m. special work session and the 6:00 p.m. regular board meeting in person or remotely. Instructions to join remotely will be posted on the agenda prior to the meeting on SUB’s website at www.subutil.com under Board Meetings. Public comments may be submitted in advance by Noon on October 8, by using the email link provided on the agenda. The meetings will be held in SUB’s Board Room located in the Annex Building at 223 A Street in Springfield.