Blachly-Lane Open Forum for Members

Some members requested that we have a place on the web site for member viewpoints. One of the principles of a cooperative is "open and voluntary membership". Blachly-Lane is responsive to reasonable requests from its member/owners. This page is available as an open forum for members.

Guidelines

This Member Forum is intended for the use of current Cooperative members to promote feedback and communications about the management and operation of the Cooperative.

Only current cooperative members may submit messages for posting on the Member Forum. Messages proposed for submission must include the member's name.
The Cooperative reserves the right to review and reject any message submitted, which, in the sole opinion of the Cooperative, potentially violates any right of privacy, potentially exposes the Cooperative to liability, is potentially defamatory, or utilizes improper, undignified, or vulgar language. In particular, the Cooperative will reject any messages submitted for posting that contain personal attacks on or negative comments about individuals.

Messages not rejected for one of the foregoing reasons will be posted as submitted as timely as possible. Postings will be removed after 45 days.

Send proposed submissions to: blec@blachlylane.coop

Board Meeting Dates

Date posted: 2009-10-10

(Tentative Dates for board meetings):
(all meetings start at 5:00 p.m.)

Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Annual Meeting: Saturday, May 22, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Monday. July 26, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Monday. September 27, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010

Pole Testing by Osmose Contractor

Date posted: 2010-03-01

Osmose Utilities Services has been contracted by Blachly-Lane to inspect, test, and in some cases treat the wood utility poles serving power to its members. These tests and treatments are part of an on-going maintenance program governed by the Oregon PUC and sound utility maintenance practices.

They are testing and treating poles out of the Alderwood substation along Lawrence Road. The crew should be here for around 3 weeks and will be parking at the lot at the Alderwood substation.

Your cooperation with Osmose it greatly appreciated. If you have any concerns or questions please do not hesitate to discuss them with our contractor or contact our office and we will be happy to address those concerns or questions with you.

Our number is 541-688-8711, Please ask for Matt Smith or Greg Gardner.

Blachly Sessions for 2010

Date posted: 2010-01-12

Blachly Sessions (Area meetings) are scheduled in the Blachly-Lane service area. The purpose of these meetings is to visit with members of the co-op and bring updates on issues affecting electric rates and electric service. It is a time for members to ask questions and get first hand information about their electric cooperative.

The schedule for 2010 is:

Place

Time

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

Walton Cafe
9:30am

Jan 12

Apr 13

July 13

Oct 12

T Lake/Mem. Church
9:00am

Jan 13

Apr 14

July 14

Oct 13

Low Pass Diner
10:00am

Jan 21

Apr 22

July 22

Oct 21

Deadwood Store
10:00am

Jan 27

Apr 28

July 28

Oct 27

Rate Adjustment effective January 1, 2010

Date posted: 2009-01-07

Costs at the Cooperative are continuing to increase, like they are for everyone else. We have elected to have a small increase adjustment this coming year, 2010. The Directors have approved a rate increase to the present revenue of approximately 2% effective with the January usage for 2010. This increase will be included on the billing mailed February 5th.
The adjustment for each customer class and usage level will vary, but the average revenue increase will be about 2% except for the 3-phase Commercial Class.
Recent cost of service studies show revenues for the 3-phase Commercial Class have fallen short of meeting their contribution to margins, resulting in a need for a larger adjustment.

Rate adjustments are listed below: