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Utility Advisory Committee
Public Works Conference Room
Port Angeles, W A 98362
September 9,2008
3 :00 p.m.
I. Call To Order
Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Members Present:
Chairman Reed, Betsy Wharton, Dan Di Guilio, Karen Rogers,
Orville Campbell
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Glenn Cutler, Yvonne Ziomkowski, Mike Puntenney, Steve Sperr,
Larry Dunbar, Phil Lusk, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Shirley Nixon - Citizen
Robert Elofson - Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
III. Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Reed asked if there were any corrections to the minutes August 12,2008.
Councilmember Wharton moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Rogers seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
IV.
Late Items
Watermain Break September 8, 2008
Landfill Post Closure Order Consultant Agreement
Future Meeting Needs
Meeting Location
UAC Membership
V. Discussion Items:
A. Watermain Break September 8,2008
Mike Puntenney, Deputy Director of Operations, gave a brief picture presentation of the 12 inch
watermain break in the 900 block ofE Front by Walgreens Drug Store. Early cost estimate is
$125,000. There was a brief discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
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B. Landfill Post-Closure Consultant Agreement
Steve Sperr, City Engineer, advised that an agreement for professional services was being
negotiated which includes scope of work and fee structure. Tasks include producing biannual
and annual reports. A discussion followed.
Information only. No action taken.
C. Water And Wastewater Utility Rates And Fees
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, distributed a handout and gave a presentation
based upon it. Public hearing comments were addressed as well as clarification of proposed
rates. Shirley Nixon, citizen, passed out a letter of comments on the proposed adjustments.
Committee members didn't have time to read the suggestions and were advised to put it aside
since public hearing comments were still open. There was a brief discussion.
Councilmember Rogers moved to recommend City Council proceed with the proposed rate
and fee adjustments for the Water and Wastewater Utilities. Orville Campbell seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
D. Conservation Marketing Update
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, noted that the City was renewing its marketing efforts to
target single-family homeowners, low-income customers, manufactured homeowners, small
commercial customers, larger commercial customers, and primary and industrial transmission
customers. A discussion followed.
Information only. No action taken.
E. Utility Discounts And Conservation Programs
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, passed out a copy of the municipal code regarding utility
discounts for low-income senior citizens and low-income disabled citizens noting that customers
can maintain the utility discount if they participate in City conservation programs. Staff will
target owner occupied single-family homes with an estimate of impacting 100 customers. It was
noted that customers applying for the discount in 2009 would need to agree to participate in
conservation programs that are available at no charge. There was a brief discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
F. Future Meeting Needs
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, requested a special meeting September 30th
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from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a presentation ofthe Solid Waste Cost of Service Study. A time
change for the regular October 14th was made for 1 p.m. due to the possible length of discussions.
G. Meeting Location
Councilmember Wharton mentioned that she had been asked if the UAC couldn't meet in a more
public place like the Vern Burton meeting rooms noting some citizens were uncomfortable,in the
current atmosphere. Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities explained that the
current room provided special equipment for presentations that other rooms didn't have. A
discussion followed. Staff was directed to use signage as a solution for public direction.
H. UAC Membership
Councilmember Wharton questioned the size of the committee with respect to adding another
citizen at large. Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities gave a brief history of the
purpose of the committee explaining the advantages and disadvantages of increased membership.
VI. Next Meeting Date:
Special Meeting September 30,2008 (11 a.m. to I p.m.)
October 14,2008 (1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
VII. Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 4:23 p.m.
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