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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Special Meeting
Port Angeles, Washington
March 5, 2003
I. Call to Order:
Chairman Erickson called the meeting to order at 3 :00 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
Members Present:
Chairman Erickson, Councilmember Rogers, Dean Reed, Allen Bentley,
Councilman Campbell
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Glenn Cutler, Scott McLain, Ken Ridout, Steve Sperr, Torn McCabe, Cate
Rinehart
Others Present:
Brian Gawley - Daily News
Joan Gloor
Sharon Ford
III. Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Erickson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting of February
11, 200). Allen Bentley noted the name change from Roberts to Rogers under recommendations
in "B" and "C" discussion items. Allen Bentley moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember
Rogers seconded the motion. Dean Reed abstained due to absence at the meeting.
Chairman Erickson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting of February
24, 2003. Dean Reed moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Rogers seconded the
motion. Councilman Campbell abstained due to absence at the meeting.
IV. Discussion Items
A. Benefit Dump Day
Tom McCabe, Solid Waste Superintendent, summarized the annual event noting newly imposed vehicle
size restrictions and limitations on such items as tires, refrigerators, freezers and other appliances. It was
noted that the event diverts the majority of the refuse to the recycling area to conserve valuable landfill
space. Residents are requested to donate cash or food items to benefit the Port Angeles Food Bank in
lieu of landfill fees.
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Dean Reed moved to recommend City Council continue the annual event tentatively scheduled for
April 27, 2003. Allen Bentley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
B. Fluoridation Project Status Report
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, pointed out the target date for fluoridation was
December 31,2003. To achieve this goal a number of challenges will be faced including the type of
treatment system, location, type of solution, control systems, permits needed, and environmental
problems if any. A monthly update will be provided as information is gathered. There was a short
discussion.
No action taken. Information only.
C. Conservation Program Annual Report
Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, discussed the various programs conducted this past
year noting the expectations in providing energy savings to our customers and utilizing the Conservation
and Renewables Discount funding had been met. There was a brief discussion.
No action taken. Information only.
D. Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Sewer Connection
Item placed on agenda should further discussion be required as a result of the March 4, 2003 City
Council meeting. Nothing noted at this time
V. Next Meeting: The next meeting will be April 8, 2003, 3 p.m., Public Works Conference Room
VI. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
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