Meaghan Vibbert
Public Information Officer
(509) 881-2221
News Release – October 7, 2025
Douglas County PUD Commissioners Molly Simpson, Aaron J. Viebrock and Ronald E. Skagen executed the following actions during the October 7, 2025 Commission meeting held at the District’s East Wenatchee office:
Opened the hearing on the Electric Distribution System, Hydrogen and Wells Hydroelectric Project budgets for 2026. The hearing will remain open until December 2, 2025.
Reviewed bid opening results for Bid Document 25-24-D, 115kV Breakers for Eastmont Substation. All bids will be evaluated prior to a recommendation for contract award.
Approved land use permit 616-03, Keith Johnson. The permit is for use of Project lands for existing dock, landscaping irrigation pump and fencer. (25-066)
Approved renewal of Fiduciary Liability Insurance with AIG. (25-067)
Authorized the renewal of Directors and Officers and Employment Practices Liability Insurance with AEGIS. (25-068)
Declared Yamaha 550 Grizzly ATV surplus and authorized trade-in. It has reached the end of its service life and is eligible for replacement in accordance with District policy. (25-069)
Authorized signing Pole Attachment License Agreement with the City of Rock Island. (25-070)
Approved sale of unserviceable and no longer necessary District property to adjacent landowners Bernabe and Ana Guzman. The 0.13 acres of property is assessed at $1,300. (25-071)
The next regular meeting of the Commission is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. October 21, 2025 at the District’s East Wenatchee Office.