HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/10/2000 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
July 10, 2000
I. Call to Order:
Chairman Campbell called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
Members Present: Chairman Campbell, Dean Reed, Allen Bentley, Councilman Williams (3:10)
Members Absent: Mayor Larry Doyle
Staff Present: Michael Quinn, Craig Knutson, Glenn Cutler, Ken Ridout, Scott McLain,
Gary Kenworthy, Jim Harper, Jeff Young, Steve Sperr, Cate Rinehart
Others Present: None
III. Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Campbell asked if there were any corrections to the meeting minutes of June 12, 2000.
Allen Bentley was introduced as the new UAC member and introductions were made. There was a
question as to who is the Vice Chairman, and a request was submitted for research on the issue. Dean
Reed moved to approve the minutes. Allen Bentley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. Discussion Items:
A. Biosolids Land Application and Equipment
A brief introduction was given by Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities. Jeff Young,
Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent, reviewed the biosolids land application quotes indicating that
Gagnon and Sons Farm was preferred according to price and reputation. Additionally, staff is considering
the purchase of a used truck mount spreader for future use as a better means of control. A brief discussion
followed.
Dean Reed moved to recommend the City Council approve the Public Works Department pursuit of
Option No. 1, utilizing Gagnon and Sons as the contractor for 2000 and proceed with the purchase
of used equipment when it becomes available for use in subsequent years. Councilman Williams
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
B. Revised Solid Waste Ordinances
This item was held from the agenda due to new information that arrived late. It will be included in a future
meeting.
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C. Cresthaven Electrical Project
At the request of Dean Reed, Jim Harper, Electrical Engineer, gave a brief background on the original issue
that was brought before the committee. During that time it was determined that replacing the facilities
would include up to $1,000 financial assistance per customer. Conversion bids have come in approximately
50% higher than anticipated. A discussion followed regarding various solutions to the problem of the cost
increase to the customers.
Councilman Williams moved to recommend the City Council authorize a reimbursement to
homeownersoflOO%upto$1,OOOplusgO%ofthecostover$1,O00. Dean Reed seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
D. Ground Water Under the Influence of Surface Water
A brief introduction was given by Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities. Steve Sperr, Utility
Engineer, explained how the water quality of the Elwha affects the Ranney Collector and the alternatives
to treatment compliance. Mr. Sperr gave a summary of the Action Plan, filtration alternatives, critical path,
and interim measures. A discussion followed with a recommendation for staff to pursue informing the
public in layman's terms the reason for the compliance with an emphasis that there will be no decline in
water quality.
Dean Reed moved to recommend that the City Council approve the action plan and authorize the
Director of Public Works and Utilities to negotiate and sign the Bilateral Compliance Agreement
contained within thc Action Plan and approve any modifications to the BCA that does not obligate
the City to expenditure of additional funds beyond that required to comply with the initial BCA.
Councilman Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
E. BPA Power Supply Contract Presentation
Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, gave a brief overview of the rate process, contract terms
and changes to power billing determinates (units used to calculate the power billing). Mr. McLain also
elaborated on the issues of conservation and renewable discounts, conservation surcharge (penalties on
utilities that don't perfoma conservation activities), the cost recovery and adjustment clause (temporary
upward adjustment to rates) and environmentally preferred power (a power source which protects the
environment). A brief discussion followed.
F. Revenue Requirements for Solid Waste and Light
Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, explained it had been determined that a revenue
requirements analysis needed to be done for the solid waste and the electric utility to determine if the rates
are adequate to cover operation and maintenance costs along with the projected capital spending for the
utilities. A discussion followed regarding the various factors that are involved.
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Councilman Williams moved to recommend to the City Council to enter into a contract with
Economic and Engineering Services to perform a financial analysis of the Solid Waste Utility not to
exceed $11,600 and the Electric Utility not to exceed $27,950. Chairman Campbell requested that the
recommendation be amended to add ~if the study goes beyond the revenue requirements phase that
staff would so advise". Councilman Williams approved the addition. Dean Reed seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
V. Information Only Items: None.
VI. Late Items: American Water Resources Association, Washington Section 2000Annual
Conference
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, handed out a flyer regarding a conference that will be
coming up November 15, 2000 and explained it may be of interest for some members of Council to attend.
VII. Next Meeting:
The next meeting will be held August 7, 2000, at 3:00 p.m. in the Public Works Conference Room.
VIII. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 5:15p.m.
Orville Campbell, C~('airman -- Cate Rinehart