Meaghan Vibbert
Public Information Officer
(509) 881-2221
News Release – January 13, 2025
Douglas County PUD Commissioners Molly Simpson, Aaron J. Viebrock and Ronald E. Skagen executed the following actions during the January 13, 2025 Commission meeting held at the District’s East Wenatchee office:
Reorganized the Board of Commissioners electing Molly Simpson as President, Ronald E. Skagen as Vice President/Assistant Secretary and Aaron J. Viebrock as Secretary/Treasurer.
Awarded Commissioner Molly Simpson with her ten year service award. Commissioner Simpson thanked her fellow Commissioners and said “It’s been a privilege to serve the people of Douglas County the last ten years. I look forward to many more.”
Reviewed the bid opening results under Bid Document 25-03-W, 2025 heavy equipment and construction services for the Wells Hydroelectric Project. All bids will be evaluated prior to a recommendation for contract award.
Approved change order No. 4 to Contract 23-12-D,Transmission and Distribution Dock Crew. This will add $350,000 necessary for continued District transmission, distribution and fiber build out projects. (25-001)
Heard a report on the Douglas County Community Network. The network currently has 8,562 end users.
The next regular meeting of the Commission is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. January 28, 2025 at the District’s East Wenatchee Office.