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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
July 8, 2003
I. Call to Order:
Vice Chairman Campbell called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
Members Present:
Vice Chairman Campbell, Councilmember Rogers, Dean Reed (3:05),
Allen Bentley,
11ernbersi\bsent:
Councilmember Erickson
Staff Present:
Craig Knutson, Glenn Cutler, Scott McLain, Gary Kenworthy, Stephen
Sperr, Larry Dunbar, Bill Beverford, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Brian Gawley - Daily News
Paul Lamoureux
J an and Al Hare
III. Approval of Minutes:
Vice Chairman Campbell asked ifthere were any additions or corrections to the meeting of June
10,2003. Allen Bentley moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Rogers seconded the
motion. Vice Chairman Campbell abstained due to absence at the meeting. The motion carried.
IV. Discussion Items
A. Stage II Water Shortage Declaration
Stephen Sperr, Engineering Manager, explained that the Peabody Heights Reservoir would be taken out
of service in August to permit the installation of a floating cover. With the reservoir out of service the
City water pumps may not be able to keep up with demands at peak usage times. Implementing Stage II
of the Water Shortage Plan, which involves voluntary conservation measures, should help reduce
demand while the reservoir is nonfunctional. Total down time is anticipated to be four to six weeks. A
discussion followed with the suggestion that an explanation be available on the website.
No action taken. Information only.
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B. Amendment No.2 To The Consultant Agreement With CH2M Hill, Contract #00-28
Stephen Sperr, Engineering Manager, pointed out the necessity to amend the consultant agreement to
include Task #8, Spruce Street Pump Station and Waterline design. Task #8 would proceed as a means
to expand the Fairmount subzone. There was a brief discussion.
Dean Reed moved to recommend City Council authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No.2 to
the Consultant Agreement with CH2M Hill, in the amount of $211,654, for a total contract
amount not to exceed $921,726. Allen Bentley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Fluoridation Project Update
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, reported the Washington Dental Association
Service had put together a SEPA checklist.
No action taken. Information only.
D. Contribution To Electric Utility Rural Economic Development Revolving Fund For
2003
Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, explained that $100,000 is budgeted in 2003 from the
Light Fund for economic development activities in the City. The City can receive a $25,000 credit on
excise taxes owed to the State by contributing $50,000 through the Electric Utility Rural Economic
Development revolving Fund. A short discussion followed.
Councilmember Rogers moved to recommend City Council authorize the transfer of $50,000 from
the Electric Fund to the Electric Utility Rural Economic Development Revolving Fund. Allen
Bentley seconded the motion. Dean Reed opposed. The motion carried.
E. Morse Creek Hydroelectric Project
Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, noted that most of the pipeline projects were
complete with the exception of a small slide area and the tailrace barrier still needs to be constructed this
summer. The project is expected to be operational October 1,2003. There was a short discussion
regarding FERC and instream compliance.
No action taken. Information only.
F. Electric Utility rate Adjustment
Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, summarized the various components that will result
in increased costs to the electric utility on October 1,2003. Some of these factors include the
replacement of power for an expiring contract with LG&E, the Columbia Storage Power Exchange,
transmission charges, use of reserves for rate mitigation, implementation of the safety net CRAC,
unbudgeted expenditures, and inflation of expenses. The proposed schedule for adjusting rates was
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reviewed. A discussion followed.
Councilmember Rogers moved to recommend City Council set a public hearing date at the July
15,2003 meeting. Dean Reed seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
G. Rayonier Leachate - Quarterly Report
No action taken. Information only.
V. Late Items
None.
VI. Next Meeting: The next meeting will be August 12,2003.
VII. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
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