Meaghan Vibbert
Public Information Officer
(509) 881-2221
News Release – April 21, 2026
Douglas County PUD Commissioners Molly Simpson, Aaron J. Viebrock and Ronald E. Skagen executed the following actions during the April 21, 2026 Commission meeting held at the District’s East Wenatchee office:
Authorized land use permit 91-01, Terry and Tammy Taylor. The permit is for use of Project lands for an existing access path. (26-032)
Approved the retirement and disposal of District Equipment. These technology items have been deemed obsolete, fully depreciated, or no longer in service. (26-033)
Authorized Note No. 12 loan from the Electric Distribution System Capital Project Revolving Loan Fund to the Wells Hydroelectric Project for construction capital. (26-034)
Approved amendment No. 3 to professional service agreement with Perteet under contract 23-50-D for transmission line design. This adds work necessary for the Wells to Foster Creek 115 kV to 230 kV reconductor project as well as the looped 230 kV transmission lines necessary to serve the new Misawa substation to the scope of work for an additional $1,100,000. (26-035)
Approved adjustments to certain technical, professional and administrative salaries. Adjustments to salaries to recognize performance, responsibility and job market trends are necessary to continue to attract and retain a qualified workforce. (26-036)
The next regular meeting of the Commission is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. May 5, 2026 at the District’s East Wenatchee Office.