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Board Meeting News Releases
11/9/2009 - PUD to move forward on water storage analysis
Commission meeting news. Other topics: third quarter financial update.
10/26/2009 - Chelan PUD preliminary budget shows difficult year expected again
Commission meeting news. Other topics: 2010 budget, conservation programs.
10/12/2009 - New energy conservation programs taking shape
Commission meeting news. Other topics: Upgrades at Rock Island Dam; free Chelan River Project tour on Oct. 17.
10/5/2009 - Chelan PUD updates water policies
Commission meeting news: Other topics: scholarship nominee; life-saving awards; communications awards.
9/28/2009 - Chelan County PUD expecting another stressed budget year in 2010
Commission meeting news. Other topics: Customer Partnership Groups.
9/21/2009 - PUD and city discuss riverfront development guidelines
Commission meeting news. Other topics: Riverfront development principles; earthquake risk study; clean state audit results.
9/14/2009 - SNAP program gets new focus
Commission meeting news. Other topics: Chelan river restoration, new office hours at Chelan, Lineman Rodeo
9/8/2009 - PUD to pay share of Entiat sewer upgrades
The payment will cover impacts to the city's plant from future improvements at Entiat Park, owned by the PUD and operated by the city.
8/10/2009 - Chelan County PUD financial update shows same year-end losses
Commission meeting news. Other topics: capital projects.
8/3/2009 - Commissioners approve Collective Bargaining Agreement
Commission meeting news. Other topics: bond sale
7/27/2009 - PUD to offer energy conservation incentives
Commission meeting news: Other topics, Wenatchee Riverfront Park marina; strategic planning
7/13/2009 - Commissioners authorize new PUD bonds for work in the next three years
Chelan County PUD commissioners heard Monday that the time is right to issue $71 million in new debt for work at Rocky Reach, Rock Island and Lake Chelan hydro projects over the next three years.
6/29/2009 - PUD commissioners add code of ethics to working principles
Commission meeting news.
6/15/2009 - PUD board approves upgrade for second unit at Rock Island Dam
Commission meeting news. Other topics: July 6 board meeting canceled.
6/1/2009 - Chelan and Douglas PUDs will collaborate on fish-monitoring work
Commission meeting news. Other topics: Canceled June 8 meeting.
5/26/2009 - Gorge kayaking test to begin in July
Commission meeting news. Other news: Entiat wastewater treatment plant, insurance, Pybus Public Market.
5/18/2009 - Second new unit for Chelan powerhouse could go in this year
Commission meeting news. Other topics: bond ratings; clean audit opinion
5/11/2009 - Quarterly report shows finances still a challenge for Chelan PUD
Commission meeting news. Other news: board meeting start time changes.
5/4/2009 - Commissioners hear plans for meeting energy conservation requirements
Commission meeting news. Other topics: commission per diem.
4/27/2009 - PUD executives give back wage increases; board approves 9-percent surcharge
Commission meeting news: Other topics: bond financing
4/20/2009 - Commissioners hear more comments on surcharge proposal
Commission meeting news: Other topics: updates to park policies.
4/13/2009 - PUD will trim spending on parks upkeep
Commission meeting news. Other topics: Xerox contract saves PUD $210,00 annually.
4/13/2009 - PUD manager recommends 18-percent electric rate surcharge
Rich Riazzi proposed the surcharge be effective May 1.
4/6/2009 - Water system plan updated for the next six years
Commission meeting news.
3/23/2009 - Chelan PUD commissioners hear fiber-optic request from White River neighbors
Commission meeting news.
3/16/2009 - Meeting on electric rate surcharge set for April 13
The PUD is facing a utility services negative change in net assets (bottom line loss) of about $20 million for 2009.
3/16/2009 - PUD continues cost-cutting as financial outlook worsens
Commission meeting news: Other topics: Rocky Reach license; rate design; whitewater boating liability
3/12/2009 - PUD asks for new trial in Gordon Graham case
Commission meeting news
3/9/2009 - Joint contract for Riverside Drive work to save money
Commission meeting news. Other topics: Wenatchee Row and Paddle Club permit, customer partnership group meeting schedule.
3/2/2009 - PUD cuts another $7.3 million from 2009 budget
Commission meeting news: Other topics: Row and Paddle Club permit; 2008 annual report; special meeting on financial outlook.
2/23/2009 - PUD to take closer look at Eastbank Aquifer
Commission meeting news: Other topics: New Rocky Reach license; Chelan powerhouse modernization.
2/17/2009 - PUD cuts another $4.8 million from 2009 spending
Commission meeting news: Board pares back 2009 capital spending.
2/9/2009 - As conditions worsen, PUD continues to tighten belt
Commission meeting news. Other topics: juvenile fish survival studies.
2/2/2009 - PUD commissioners hear cautious financial outlook
Commission meeting news: Other topics: Wenatchee riverfront development
1/19/2009 - Commissioners evaluate general manager
Commission meeting news: Other topics kids fishing pond; special meeting set; Audit Committee report.
1/12/2009 - Commissioners look ahead to legislative session
Commission meeting news. Other topics: power outages.
1/5/2009 - Commissioners take oath of office
Commission meeting news. Other topics: snowpack, Clean Air Coalition.