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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
March 9, 2004
L Call to Order:
Vice Chairman Erickson called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
Mernbers Present:
Vice Chairman Erickson, Mayor Headrick, Councihnan Braun (sitting in
as Council Alternate for Councilman Williams), Dean Reed, Allen Bentley
Members Absent:
Chairman Rogers
Staff Present:
Craig Knutson, Glenn Cutler, Scott McLain, Gary Kenworthy, Ken
Ridout, Jeff Young, Tom McCabe, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Brian Gawley - Daily News
Paul Lamoureux - Citizen
Al Hare - Citizen
Barney Munger - Citizen
IlL Approval of Minutes:
Vice Chairman Erickson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes
of February 10, 2004. Dean Reed moved to approve the minutes. Mayor Headrick seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. Discussion Items
A. Fee Reduction Request For Rayonier
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, reviewed the request for a reduction fee for
processing leachate from the Mount Pleasant Landfill indicating a recommendation of 150% of the rate
established for waste received from within the City limits. There was a short discussion.
Allen Bentley moved to recommend City Council reduce the Rayonier leachate charge from $0.04
to $0.03 a gallon. Dean Reed seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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B. Morse Creek Hydroelectric Status Report
Scott McLain, Deputy Director for Power Systems, pointed out that flow negotiations were completed
and the plant would be going online for continuous operation this week. City staff will operate the plant
with a review scheduled within a six to twelve month period. The evaluation will indicate whether the
plant should be kept, leased, or sold. There was a brief discussion.
No action taken. Information only.
C. Solid Waste Export And Transfer Station System Interlocal Agreement
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, reviewed the information contained in the packet,
responded to questions, and provided clarification. A discussion followed. It was noted that some
revision in wording would be appropriate.
Dean Reed moved to recommend the interlocal agreement concepts be approved by City Council.
Mayor Headrick seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
V. Late Items - none
VI. Executive Session
The regular meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. for an executive session. The executive session adjourned at
4:55 p.m. and the regular session reconvened.
VIL Next Meeting:
The next meeting will be April 13, 2004 .
VIII. Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
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