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Utility Advisory Committee
Public Works Conference Room
Port Angeles, W A 98362
August ,12;2008
1 :00 p.m.
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Call To Order
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Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 1 :00 pi;m.
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Roll Call
Members Present:
Chairman Reed, Betsy Wharton~ Dan Di Guilio, Karen Rogers
Members Absent:
Orville Campbell' "
Staff Present:
Mark Madsen, Glenn Cutlet, Yvonne Ziomkowski, Mike
Puntenney, Steve Spert, Larry Dunbar, Phil Lusk, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Angie Sanchez - 'FCSGrbup
Sergey Tarasov - FCS Group
Shirley Nixon - Citizen
LaTrisha Suggs- Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
Robert Elofson - Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
IlL Approval of Minutes:
,,' Chairman Reed asked ifthere were any corrections to the minutes July 8; 2008. Councilnian:Di
Guilio moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which, ;,
carried unanimously with Councilmember Wharton abstaining due to absence.
IV.
Late Items
None
V. Discussion Items:
A. Utility Cost Of Service Studies
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems introduced Angie Sanchez and Sergey Tarasov
of the FCS Group. Ms. Sanchez distributed a handout and gave a powerpoint presentation based
on that information. There was a lengthy discussion on system development charge updates, an
overview of the rate study process, fiscal policies, the rate study, and connection charge updates.
Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council proceed with a public
hearing on the cost of service studies for the Water and Wastewater Utilities. Councilman
Di Guilio seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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B. Electric Utility Rate Study
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, distributed a handout regarding the issue. A
review of the study included replenishment of cash reserves, a proposal to increase electrical
permit fees, and add a line crew in 2009, and rate and fee adjustments. The public hearing will be
delayed because the Bonneville Power Administration is not expected to announce wholesale
generation rates until September 22,2008. A discussion followed.
Councilmember Rogers moved to recommend City Council proceed with a public hearing
on this year's rate study for the Electric Utility. Councilman Di Guilio seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Electric Utility 2008 Resource Plan
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, explained that the City's electric utility must comply with
a Washington State mandate to develop a Resource Plan. He also described the steps to be taken
such as a public notice and hearings, Council approval, have the plan published on the City
website, and comments received at the August 5, 2008 public hearing. There was a brief
discussion.
Councilman Di GuHio moved to recommend City Council approve the Electric Utility 2008 .
Resource Plan. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
D. Morse Creek Hydro Project Public Notice
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, noted that the City was required by the Washington State
Department of Ecology to publish a public notice of the draft Clean Water Act section 401
certification application and included a copy for review. A discussion followed.
Information only. No action taken.
VI. Next Meeting Date: September 9,2008 at 3:00 p.m. (Agenda may extend the meeting
to 6:00 p.m.)
VII. Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 4:18 p.m.
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