HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/08/1999 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
November 8, 1999
I. Call to Order:
Chairman Orville Campbell called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
Members Present: Councilman Doyle, Councilman Williams, Bill Myers and Joe
Michalczik
Staff Present: Scott McLain, Ken Ridout, Jim Harper, Mike Quinn, Glenn Cutler,
Gary Kenworthy, Yvonne Ziomkowski, Cate Rinehart and Craig
Knutson (3:25)
Others Present: Dean Reed (Daishowa)
Tom Gould (EES)
Damin Healy (EES)
IIL Approval of Minutes:
Councilman Doyle moved to approve the minutes of the September 13, 1999 meeting.
The motion was seconded by Bill Myers and carried unanimously.
IV. Discussion Items:
~4. }Fater/Wastewater Cost of Service Study
Scott McLain, Power Manager, introduced Tom Gould and Damin Healy of Economic and
Engineering Services (EES). Mr. Gould and Mr. Healy gave an indepth presentation of their
review process which included methodology of setting cost based rates, development of
revenue requirements, cost of service analysis results, and rate design results. A lengthy
discussion followed. Councilman Doyle proposed a three year increase be
recommended to Council with the understanding that rates would be studied again in
about three years. Bill Myers seconded. Joe Michalczik passed on voting. Chairman
Campbell called for a motion and it was carried.
B. Discussion of Expanding UA C Membership
Bill Myers brought up the value of increasing the UAC membership from five to seven.
After some discussion Myers moved to propose Council consider increasing
membership from five to seven, which would include one commercial representative
and one at large representative. Chairman Campbell seconded and the motion carried.
C. Procedures for Surplusing Property Held By the Utilities
Public Works and Utilities Director Cutler explained that there are two substation parcels
available for sale but he had been unable to determine whether the specific information
should go to the UAC first for discussion or directly to the Real Estate Committee. Jim
Harper, Electrical Engineer, noted the soil at the Race substation had been tested and was
ready, the Albert site needed more soil testing before it was available. The Peabody
substation parcel would be retained for future use. After a brief discussion it was determined
that parcels that are excess go directly to the Real Estate Committee.
V.. Other Business: Elwha Dam Transmission Line
Power Manager McLain gave a brief overview explaining that with the transfer of the dams
to the US Park Service it may include the transmission lines connecting them to the BPA
transmission grid. Electrical Engineer Harper indicated that there are thirtyone poles on
which the City currently has facilities - all located on Lauridsen Boulevard. He further added
that the City's rights were protected by a franchise agreement with the Fort James Company.
Dean Reed, Daishowa representative, reported that an alternate proposal was going to
presented to the Park Service and that they would be asking City staffto review, comment,
and support the proposal. A short discussion followed. No action was taken.
VI. Late Items:
None.
VII. Next Meeting:
The next meeting of the Utility Advisory Committee will be held on Monday, December 13,
1999 at 3:00 p.m..
VIII. Adjournment:
The meting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
OrvilYe Car~pbell, Ch~irm/an ~ Cate Rinehart, Administrative Asst