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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/08/2008 Utility Advisory Committee Public Works Conference Room Port Angeles, W A 98362 July 8, 2008 3:00 P.M. L Call To Order Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3 :00 p.m. IL Roll Call Members Present: Chairman Reed, Larry Williams, Orville Campbell, Dan Di Guilio, Karen Rogers Members Absent: Betsy Wharton Staff Present: Mark Madsen, Bill Bloor, Glenn Cutler, Yvonne Ziomkowski, Mike Puntenney, Ernie Klimek, Jeff Young (3:07), Steve Sperr, Larry Dunbar, Tom McCabe, Phil Lusk, Cate Rinehart Others Present: None IlL Approval of Minutes: Chairman Reed asked ifthere were any corrections to the minutes June 10, 2008. Councilmember Rogers moved to approve the minutes. Councilman Di Guilio seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. IV. Late Items None V. Discussion Items: A. Transfer Station Car Crushing Pilot Project Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities explained that the City had entered into an interlocal agreement with the County to dispose of derelict vehicles at the Port Angeles Transfer Station but the program did not achieve the desired results. It was anticipated that from 200 to 300 vehicles would be processed, however only 134 occurred. There was a brief discussion. Councilmember Rogers moved to recommend discontinuing the car crushing project at the Transfer Station. The County and City Code Enforcement officials should consider pursuing private sector involvement in resolving the disposal of derelict vehicles within their jurisdictions. Orville Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE July 8, 2008 B. Billing Credit Agreement Termination Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, confirmed that the Bonneville Power Administration and staff were interested in terminating the billing credit agreement and fulfilling. the City's financial responsibilities under a legacy conservation agreement. This would release the City of 14 more years of quarterly reports, invoices, and payments. A discussion followed. Councilman Williams moved to recommend City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement to terminate the Billing Credit Agreement. Councilman Di Guilio seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. C. Consultant Agreement Amendment For Utility Cost Of Services Studies Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, noted that every 3 years the City had used a consultant to assess and evaluate the cost of City utility services and rates. Accordingly, staff advises including an update of water and wastewater system development charges. There was a brief discussion. Councilman Di Guilio moved to recommend City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to the agreement with FCS Group for financial services in an additional amount not to exceed $10,265, which adds task 4 to the scope of work. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. D. Cost Of Service And Rate Studies Calendar Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, reviewed the schedule noting that the findings and recommendation would include replenishment of cash reserves, inter-class adjustments to align with the cost of service, rate and fee adjustments, an update to connection charges, a review of state taxes, and rate ordinance simplification opportumties. A discussion followed. Due to the probable length of the discussion at the August 12,2008 meeting, the start time was changed from 3 p.m. to 1 p.m. Information only. No action taken. E. Electric Utility 2008 Resource Plan Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, confirmed that the City was required to develop a Resource Plan to be submitted to the State Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development by September 1, 2008 and reviewed the plan schedule. There was a brief discussion. Orville Campbell moved to recommend City Council proceed with a public hearing on the Resource Plan. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE July 8, 2008 F. Energy Northwest Membership Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, reviewed the membership profile noting that the City should consider the possible benefits and costs of alternatives that may be available from membership. A discussion followed. Councilman Di Guilio moved to recommend City Council approve a resolution to become a : member of Energy Northwest and authorize the City Manager to apply for membership. ~ Orville Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. VL Adjourn To Executive Session Executive Session under RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b) real estate acquisition and RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) potential litigation. The Executive Session convened at 4:05 p.m. and returned to open session at approximately 5:30 p.m. VIL Next Meeting Date: August 12,2008 VIIL Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. ~CC- C'-~F't- Cate Rmehart, Admin Spec II N \PWKS\LIGHT\CONS\CATE~u]y8meet wpd ,"- /.....