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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
April 12, 2005
L Call to Order:
Vice Chairman Erickson called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
Members Present:
Chairman Rogers (3:04), Allen Bentley, Mayor Headrick (3:06), Dean
Reed, Councilmember Erickson
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
William Bloor, Mark Madsen,Glenn Cutler, Scott McLain, Gary
Kenworthy, Bill Beverford, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Brian Gawley (3:15) - Daily News
Paul Lamoureux - Citizen
Ill. Approval of Minutes:
Approval of minutes was deferred to later in the meeting, pending the arrival of enough members
to constitute a quorum.
IV. Late [terns:
Executive Session
V. Discussion Items:
In that Agenda Item V. A. was intended for information only, Vice Chairman Erickson opted to
proceed with this portion of the agenda.
A. Consumer C01lfidence/Water Quality Report For Cale1ldar Year 2004
Bill Beverford, Water/Wastewater Collection Division Superintendent, reviewed the annual report
required by the Washington State Department of Health which contains information on the potential
contaminants present in the water supply that customers receive. The report will be delivered to
customers with the May utility billing statement, a public announcement will be placed in the local
newspaper, and information posted on the City web site.
Chairman Rogers arrived at 3:04 p.m., and Mayor Headrick arrived at 3:06 p.m.; therefore, Chairman
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Rogers assumed her position as Chairman. A quorum was now present, and the meeting continued with
a brief discussion regarding the Water Quality Report.
No action taken. Information only.
Ill. Approval of Minutes (Colltillued):
Chairman Rogers asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of
March 8, 2005. Dean Reed moved to approve the minutes. Allen Bentley seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
Chairman Rogers asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of April
4, 2005. Councilmember Erickson moved to approve the minutes. Dean Reed seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
V. Discussion Items (Continued):
B. Water Shortage Response Plan
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, gave a brief overview of the plan noting a number
of steps had already been taken in lieu of a possible summer water shortage. Some the steps included
looking at the June through September utility revenues, potential cutbacks in the 2006 budget, and money
that could be deferred from the 2005 budget. There was a brief discussion.
No action taken. Information only.
C. Utility Project Workload
Gary Kenworthy, Deputy Director of Engineering/City Engineer, reviewed the information in the packet,
responded to questions, and provided clarification. A handout was distributed showing workload projects
and who is scheduled to design them. It was noted that the City had received state and national award
recognition in reference to the Carnegie project and that the information would be released to the public
next week.
No action taken. Information only.
D. LandfilVStormwater/Revetmellt Costs
Gary Kenworthy, Deputy Director of Engineering/City Engineer, noted that stormwater improvements
were needed for the new transfer station, water treatment plant, and landfill closure. Additionally, the
marine bluff needs toe protection tp prevent further erosion. There was a short discussion.
No action taken. Information only.
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E. CSO Update
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, gave a brief description ofrecent negotiations with
the Department of Ecology.
No action taken. Information only.
F. WUGA Utility Extension Update
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, described the areas of design, materials, and
construction and their relationship to the coming months. A presentation will be made to the Boundary
Review Board at the earliest time possible. A discussion followed.
No action taken. Information only.
VI. Adjourn to Executive Session
The Executive Session convened at 4:04 p.m.
VII. Return to open session:
Executive Session concluded and returned to open session at 4:30 p.m.
VIlL Next meeting date:
May 10, 2005
IX. Adjournment:
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Chairman Rogers
The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
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Cate Rinehart, Administrative
Assistant
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