HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/23/2001 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE/PORT ANGELES WORKS*.
SPECIAL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
July 23, 2001
Call to Order:
Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
Members Present: Chairman Reed, Larry Williams, Mayor Doyle, Orville Campbell, Allen
Bentley
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Michael Quinn, Craig Knutson, Glenn Cutler, Scott McLain, Tim Smith,
Tanya O'Neill, Jim Harper Jr, Phyllis Rasler, Larry Dunbar, Cate Rinehart
Others Present: Richard Li - Metropolitan Communications Consultants
Jane Nishita - Qwest (Via phone)
Stella Ley - Qwest (Via phone)
Fred Mitchell - Clallam PUD
Doug Harrison - Clallam PUD
Dennis Bragg - Den-Ree Productions
Bob Jensen - Angeles Communications
Mike Sturgeon - Northland Cable
Pete Grigorieft- Northland Cable
Mac Ruddell - PA Works
Jim Haguewood - PA Works
Karen Rogers - PA Works
111. Approval of Minutes:
Approval of minutes of July 9, 2001 will occur at the regular meeting August 13, 2001.
IV. Discussion Item:
Fiber Optic Pilot Project Status Report #2
Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, pointed out that this was an informational meeting with
no recommendation being presented. Attendees were requested to feel free to comment throughout the
presentation. Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, reported written interest to participate by Northland
Cable and Qwest. Copies of these documents were distributed along with a copy of the letter being sent to
businesses announcing a meeting to discuss the project August 1~t. Mr. Dunbar introduced Richard Li, of
Metropolitan Communications Consultants. Mr. Li reviewed the key theme, project goals, performance
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criteria, and value proposition. Information on the value proposition portion was expanded to explain how
various backbones could be incorporated. The planning area was reviewed noting the routes of Capacity
Provisioning, Clallam PUD, Qwest and the pilot project. A brief discussion followed with concern regarding
duplication of infrastructure. Mr. Li indicated that out of 801 Port Angeles businesses surveyed there had
been 107 responses to a telecom survey with 64 prospects identified. A minimum of 20 users is preferred.
The 90 day project would require a $200 deposit which would be refunded if the service was discontinued
after that time. A short discussion followed with concerns expressed over what the city would provide the
customer and the costs involved.
No action taken. Information only.
V. Late Items: None
VII. Next Meeting:
The next meeting will be held August 13, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
VIII. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
~r~e~} Chairmm ~ate Rinehart, Administrative Assistant
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