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UtIlIty Advisory Committee
PublIc Warks Conference Room
Port Angeles, W A 98362
June 10, 2008
3:00 P.M.
I. Call To Order
Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Members Present:
Chairman Reed, Betsy Wharton, Orville Campbell, Dan Di Guilio,
Karen Rogers
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Mark Madsen, Bill Bloor, Glenn Cutler, Yvonne Ziomkowski,
Mike Puntenney, Steve Sperr, Larry Dunbar, Kathym Neal, Terry
Dahlquist, Ernie Klimek, Jeff Young, Helen Freilich (4:14), Cate
Rinehart
Others Present:
Brian Gaw1ey
III. Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Reed asked ifthere were any correctIons to the minutes May 13, 2008.
Counci1member Rogers moved to approve the minutes. Counci1member Wharton seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
IV.
Late Items:
None
V. Discussion Items:
A. Energy Northwest Membership Presentation
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, introduced Jack Baker and Jim Oakley of
Energy Northwest. Mr. Baker distributed a handout and gave a presentation based upon that
information. There was a brief discussIOn. Staff was directed to bring the subject back to the
next meeting with recommendations.
Information only. No action taken.
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B. Canyonedge Cable Repairs, Project CL09-2007
Terry Dahlquist, Electrical Engineering Manager, advised that the underground cable at
Canyon edge Subdivision is approximately 35 years old and has experienced a few failures. An
injection process to rejuvenate the existing cables would extend cable life an additional 20 years.
There was a brief discussion.
Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council approve to award and
authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Utilx Corporation for Project CL09-2007 in the
amount of $25,424 including tax. Orville Campbell seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
C. Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program Update
Kathryn Neal, Engineering Manager, reviewed the various tasks under the proposed agreement
emphasizing that the most important update would be revision of the industrial wastewater
pretreatment ordinance. A discussion followed.
Councilman Di Guilio moved to recommend City Council approve and authorize the
Mayor to sign an agreement with G4 Consulting, Incorporated for technical services in an
amount not to exceed $56,000. Councilmember Wharton seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
D. Leak Detection Program Annual Report
Ernie Klimek, Water/Wastewater Collection Superintendent, pointed out that the City had
utilized leak detection companies for the past 18 years to detect water leaks in the distribution
system. The main areas covered this year were Cedar to Lincoln, Lincoln to Chambers, and 6th to
Lauridsen resulting in 3,600 gallons per day of loss detected and repaired. There was a brief
diSCUSSIOn.
Information only. No action taken.
E. Water Use Efficiency Program Annual Report
Ernie Klimek, Water/Wastewater Collection Superintendent, stated that in accordance with the
Water Use Efficiency program an annual report had been submitted to the Washington State
Department of Health and mailed to our customers. It was noted that changing out old meters
would probably be the best way to achieve the program goal for distribution system leakage
reduction. A discussion followed.
Information only. No action taken.
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F. Electronic Waste Disposal Discussion
Councilmember Wharton led the group in a discussion of future disposal of items such as old
televisions 'and the responsibility that manufacturers need to take. Mike Puntenney, Deputy.,
Director of Operations, shared information related to Washington and Oregon state requirements,
and our service agreement with Waste Connections. Helen Freilich, Waste Reduction Specialist,
encouraged recycling electronics using the 2Good2Toss program. '.' " ,
VI. Executive Session
Bill Bloor, City Attorney, announced the need for an Executive Session under the authority of
RCW 42.30.llO(1)(i) to discuss potential litigation. The Executive Session convened at 4:28 :
p.m. and returned to open session at 5:40 p.m.
VII. Next Meeting Date:
July 8, 2008
VIII. Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
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