HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/13/2010I. Call To Order
Chairman Di Guilio called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Councilmembers Present: Chairman Di Guilio, Brooke Nelson
Councilmembers Absent:
Utility Advisory
Committee Members
Absent:
Utility Advisory
Committee Members
Present:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
III. Approval Of Minutes
Utility Advisory Committee
Jack Pittis Conference Room
Port Angeles, WA 98362
July 13, 2010
3:00 p.m.
Cherie Kidd
Paul Elliott
Dean Reed
Bill Bloor, Glenn Cutler, Mike Puntenney, Larry Dunbar,
Steve Sperr, Kathryn Neal, Phil Lusk, Terry Dahlquist,
Mike Brockopp, Ernie Klimek, Billy McCurdy, Scott
Johns, Bob Kajfasz, Bill Hale, Yvonne Ziomkowski
(Arrived at 4:05), Cate Rinehart
Shirley Nixon Citizen
Chairman Di Guilio asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of June 8, 2010.
Dean Reed moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
IV. Late Items
2010 Bond Issue Summary
V. Discussion Items
A. Preventative Maintenance Software Presentation
Mike Puntenney, Deputy Director of Operations introduced staff who participated in the
implementation of the project (Mike Brockopp, Ernie Klimek, Billy McCurdy, and Bill
Hale). A demonstration was given along with briefing on the Computerized Maintenance
Management System and its use to manage preventive maintenance, maintenance
activities, and maintaining the work. There was a brief discussion.
Staff was advised to continue the project.
B. Consultant Selection For Stormwater Engineering Services
Kathryn Neal, Engineering Manager, explained that to implement stormwater system
improvements to resolve winter flooding a design needs to be done which will include
site explorations and an alternatives analysis. There was a brief discussion.
Dean Reed moved to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager to sign
an Agreement with PACE Engineers, Inc. for professional services in an amount not
to exceed $165,100 and make minor modifications to the Agreement if necessary.
Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. 2010 Water System Plan
Kathryn Neal, Engineering Manager, gave a power point presentation summarizing the
updated plan and addressing future issues. A discussion followed.
Councilmember Nelson moved to recommend City Council approve the 2010 Water
System Plan. Dean Reed seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
D. 2010 Bond Issue Summary
Yvonne Ziomkowski, Finance Director, briefly reviewed the bond issues noting that
timing was everything. A project list was passed out for a short discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
E. Street Lighting Project Update
Bob Kajfasz, Commercial Energy Analyst, distributed a handout and described the
various intended fixture replacements noting that a pilot project was currently being done
on 8 street from Eunice to Francis. There was a brief discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
F. Energy Northwest Interlocal Agreement Modification No. 2 For
Morse Creek Hydroelectric Project
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, and Terry Dahlquist, Electrical
Engineering Manager, reported that the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
System needed an upgrade due to the fact the current controls are limited, unreliable, and
labor intensive to operate and maintain. A discussion followed.
Dean Reed recommended City Council authorize the City Manager to sign
Modification No. 2 to the Interlocal Agreement with Energy Northwest in an
amount not to exceed $10,435 and make minor modifications to the agreement, if
necessary. Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
G. Electric Utility 2010 Resource Plan
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, advised that the City's electric utility must comply
with an unfunded Washington state mandate to develop a Resource Plan based on typical
growth rates and the City's current and anticipated future mix of resources. There was a
brief discussion.
Councilmember Nelson moved to authorize City Council proceed with a public
hearing on the Resource Plan. Dean Reed seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
H. Bonneville Power Administration Cooperative Agreement No.
48475 and Consultant Agreement Amendment No. 2 For
Residential Demand Response Program
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, distributed a handout noting that demand response
is a practice that cycles of shuts down customer equipment during peak electricity utility
demand events. A discussion followed.
Dean Reed moved to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager to:
1)sign Cooperative Agreement No. 48475 with the Bonneville Power Administration
for a $367,000 award for the City's Advanced Metering Infrastructure Residential
Demand response Pilot Project, 2) sign Amendment No. 2 to the Consulting Services
Agreement with EES Consulting for an amount not to exceed $80,560, and 3) make
minor modifications to the Cooperative Agreement and Consulting Services
Agreement, if necessary. Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
I. Consultant Agreement Amendment No. 3 For Commercial And
Industrial Demand Response Grant Program
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, pointed out that a request for
proposals had recently been issued with an added scope of work, schedule, and pricing.
There was a brief discussion.
Councilmember Nelson moved to recommend City Council authorize the City
Manager to 1)sign Amendment No. 3 to the consulting services agreement with EES
Consulting in an amount not to exceed $12,300, and 2) make minor modifications to
the agreement if necessary. Dean Reed seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
J. Wireless Mobile Data System Grant Application Update
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, noted that the City was not in the first
group but still in the running
Information only. No action taken.
K. Industrial Supply Water Meter
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, summarized the interaction between
the City and the National Park Service mentioning that a response should be due within
30 to 45 days.
Information only. No action taken.
VI. Information Only Items
A. Enron Settlement Agreement Update
Information only. No discussion or action taken.
B. Advanced Metering Infrastructure System Project Update
Information only. No discussion or action taken.
C. Utility Rate Studies Calendar
Information only. No discussion or action taken.
VII. Next Meeting Date: August 10, 2010
VIII. Adjournment: 5:49 p.m.
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CateZinehart, Administrative
Specialist II