HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/11/2010I. Call To Order
Vice Chairman Dean Reed call the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Councilmembers Present: Brooke Nelson, Cherie Kidd, Max Mania
Councilmembers Absent:
Utility Advisory
Committee Members
Present:
Staff Present:
III. Approval Of Minutes
Utility Advisory Committee
Jack Pittis Conference Room
Port Angeles, A 98362
May 11, 2010
3:00 p.m.
Dan Di Guilio
Paul Elliott, Dean Reed
Bill Bloor (Arrived at 3:18), Mike Puntenney, Larry
Dunbar, Dan McKeen, Phil Lusk, Jim Klarr, Rick
Hostetler, Terry Gallagher, Brian Smith, Terry Dahlquist,
Bob Kajfasz, Cate Rinehart
Vice Chairman Reed asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of April 13, 2010.
Councilmember Mania moved to approve the minutes. Paul Elliott seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously. Vice Chairman Reed abstained due to absence at the
meeting.
IV. Late Items None
V. Discussion Items
A. Wireless Mobile Data System Grant Application
Brian Smith, Deputy Police Chief, reviewed the information contained in the packet,
responded to questions, and provided clarification. There was a brief discussion. The
Utility Advisory Committee directed staff to provide additional information about
estimated operating and maintenance costs at a future meeting.
Information only. No action taken.
B. Solid Waste Management And Recycling Laws
Information only. No action taken.
C. Electric Utility Safety Equipment Purchase
Terry Dahlquist, Electrical Engineering Manager, explained that each substation has
several high voltage breakers that periodically need to be maintained exposing
personnel to a potential arc flash if some mechanical failure occurs during the process.
There was a brief discussion.
Councilmember Mania moved to recommend City Council purchase a remotely
operated breaker racking system to protect personnel during substation
maintenance. Paul Elliott seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
D. Conservation Program Annual Report
Bob Kajfasz, Commercial Energy Analyst, presented last year's achievements,
summarized the currently available rebates, and shared progress being made on the
options to use available program funding. A discussion followed.
Information only. No action taken.
E. Conservation Loan Guarantee Agreement
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, advised that First Federal had provided a notice of
termination of the old agreement and provided a new one for consideration. There was a
brief discussion.
Councilmember Nelson moved to recommend City Council authorize the Mayor to
sign the Conservation Loan Guarantee Agreement with First Federal Savings and
Loan including soliciting other lenders and make minor modifications to the
agreement. Councilmember Kidd seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
VI. Information Only Items:
F. Advanced Metering Infrastructure System Project Update
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, gave a power point presentation
noting system benefits and components. There was a brief discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
G. Federal Communications Commission National Broadband Plan
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, summarized the plan and showed a
short video. There was a brief discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
H. Morse Creek License Amendment Update
Information only. No discussion or action taken.
I. Benefit Dump Day
Information only. No discussion or action taken.
VII. Next Meeting Date: June 8, 2010
VIII. Adjournment: 4:27 p.m.
Dea eed, Vice CYkirman Cate Rinehart, Adminstrative
Specialist II