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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
September 10, 2002
I. Call to Order:
Chairman Bentley called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
Members Present:
Chairman Bentley, Councilman Campbell, Councilmember Erickson,
Councilmember Rogers, Dean Reed
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present;
Glenn Cutler (3 :20), Scott McLain, Larry Dunbar, Linda Gunderson, Cate
Rinehart
Others Present:
Brian Gawley (3:55 - Daily News)
III. Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Bentley asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of
August 13, 2002. Dean Reed moved to approve the minutes. CounciImember Erickson seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. Discussion Items:
A. I-Net Fast-Track Report
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, gave a general report stating that all agreements had been
executed and that the county had signed an interlocal agreement. A letter from the Clallam County
Board of Commissioners to the City was introduced with requests for consideration on reserving a fiber
pair. This item will be addresses at a future UAC meeting. There was a brief discussion.
No action taken. Information only.
B. Metropolitan Communications Consultants Status Report
An informal report was presented on activities during the month of August 2002.
No action taken. Information only.
C. Preliminary Water/Wastewater Rate Study
Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, indicated information on this subject would be
delayed since the draft report contained too many items which needed updating.
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No action taken. Tabled for future reference.
D. Transmission Losses For LG&E (Avista) Power Purchase
Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, noted the City must purchase power to replace
transmission losses on its market power purchase from LG&E. The Bonneville Power Administration
has offered an indexed price for losses at the Mid-C heavy load spot market price plus 15%. No other
quotes were available. A brief discussion followed during which significant savings of$1,500,000 were
disclosed resulting from the original contract with LG&E.
Councilman Campbell moved to recommend to City Council to authorize the Director of Public
Works and Utilities to sign a confirmation agreement with the BonnevilIe Power Administration to
provide transmission losses for the City's LG&E (Avista) power supply for a one year period
starting October 1, 2002. Councilmember Erickson seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
E. BP A Wholesale Rate Status
Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, pointed out that although comments are still being
taken it appears the new wholesale rate will be 43.12% over base rates which is somewhat less than rates
were in October 2001. A breakdown of the load base CRAC, financial base CRAC, and safety net
CRAC was explained in detail. A discussion followed.
No action taken. Information only.
V. Late Items: Storm water
Councilmember Rogers reported meeting with state officials and briefing them regarding the pro-active
stance the citizens of Port Angeles had taken in facing this challenge. A discussion followed with some
references made to manual interpretations and definitions.
VI. Next Meeting:
The next regular meeting will be October 8th. The meeting time has been changed from 3 p.m. to I p.m.
due to scheduling conflicts. Councilmember Erickson will be absent.
VI. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.rn.
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Cate Rinehart, Administrative
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