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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Special Meeting
Port Angeles, Washington
February 24, 2003
I. Call to Order:
Chairman Erickson called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
Members Present:
Chairman Erickson, Councihnember Rogers, Dean Reed, Allen Bentley,
Councilman Williams
Members Absent:
Councilman Campbell
Staff Present:
Michael Quinn, Craig Knutson, Glenn Cutler, Scott McLain, Steve Sperr,
Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Brian Gawley - Daily News
John Miller - Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
Robert Elofson - Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
Carol Brown - Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
Francis Charles - Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
Marty Harper - Berryman & Henigar (Consultant)
III. Approval of Minutes:
Delayed to March 5, 2003 meeting.
Iv. Discussion Items
A. Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Request For Sewer Connection
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, reexamined the basic concepts including the
various connection issues. A discussion followed which included such items as adequate capacity,
additional connections, late corner fees, and monthly sewer charges.
Allen Bentley moved to recommend City Council approve the concept of the Lower Elwha
K1allam Tribe connecting to the City sewer system and accepting sewage from their Reservation
subject to the conditions listed on the revised February 11, 2003 memo as may be revised,
changed, or negotiated. Councilmember Rogers seconded. The recommendation passed three to
one with Dean Reed opposed.
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B. Morse Creek Hydroelectric Project Status Report
Scott McLain, Deputy Director For Power Systems, discussed the progress made in reactivating the
project since generation was discontinued in 1997 due to an extensive leak and low power prices.
Higher wholesale power rates present today along with interest from nine prospective buyers have made
operation of the plant feasible again. Informal consultation with the agencies is continuing concerning
chinook salmon and bull trout covered under the Endangered Species Act. The major break in the
pipeline has been repaired. A permanent tailrace barrier is in final design and will be submitted to
Fisheries for final approval, and a list of small items need to be addressed to bring the project back on
line. Future options include selling the facility, leasing, or continuing operation by the City. There was
a short discussion.
No action taken. Information only.
V. Next Meeting: The next regular meeting will be March 5, 2003, 3 p.m. (Parks and Recreation
Conference Room).
VI. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 1:55 p.m.
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