HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/10/2009Councilmembers Absent:
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III. Approval Of Minutes
Information only. No action taken.
Utility Advisory Committee
Public Works Conference Room
Port Angeles, WA 98362
November 10, 2009
3:00 p.m.
I. Call To Order
Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Councilmembers Present: Chairman Reed, Mayor Gary Braun, Orville Campbell,
Karen Rogers joined the meeting at 3:09, Elizabeth Butler
Dan Di Guilio, Betsy Wharton
IV. Late Items: None
V. Discussion Items:
A. Morse Creek Waterline Customers
B. Proposed Medic 1 Rate Adjustments
Kent Myers, Bill Bloor, Glenn Cutler, Dan McKeen, Ernie
Klimek, Larry Dunbar, Phil Lusk, Cate Rinehart
Paul Elliott — Nippon Paper Industries USA Co., LTD
Chairman Reed asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of October 13, 2009.
It was noted that Gary Braun, Mayor had replaced Betsy Wharton, Deputy Mayor on the
signature line. Orville Campbell moved to approve the minutes. Mayor Braun seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
Ernie Klimek, Water Superintendent, reported that all of the customers that were served
with backflow deficiency notices are now in compliance with our ordinance by the
installation of approved devices or air gaps. Four customers asked to be removed from
the waterline, three new meters were installed to account for existing usage, and five
customers were added to flat rate charges. There was a brief discussion. Staff was
commended on the amount of work done to accomplish this.
Dan McKeen, Fire Chief, gave a powerpoint presentation noting that a comprehensive
Cost of Service Study had been done resulting in a $0.08 annual residential rate
adjustment and a $1.19 annual commercial/business rate adjustment for 2010. There was
a brief discussion.
Mayor Braun moved to recommend City Council approve the proposed Medic 1
Utility rate adjustments effective January 4, 2010. Councilmember Rogers
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Utility Advisory Committee Industrial Customer Representative
Application
Paul Elliot, Nippon Paper Industries USA CO., was introduced and gave a brief
overview of his background and experience. A discussion followed.
Councilmember Rogers moved to recommend City Council appoint Mr. Paul Elliot
as the Industrial Customer representative on the Utility Advisory Committee.
Mayor Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
D. Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act Mandatory Standards
Consideration
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, pointed out that City Council had authorized
consideration of four new Electric Utility standards as required by the Energy
Independence Security Act of 2007. There was a brief discussion
Information only. No action taken.
E. Department Of Energy Smart Grid Investment Grant Application
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, pointed out that although the City had applied for
a grant of up to 50% of the cost of qualifying technologies the request had been denied.
A discussion followed.
Information only. No action taken
E. Dean Reed, Industrial Customer Representative Resignation
Mr. Reed was honored for his leadership, dedication, high levels of standards, and
expertise during the many years he has served on the Utility Advisory Committee. A
cake was presented in appreciation for this service.
VI. Next Meeting Date: December 8, 2009
VII. Adjournment: 4:20 p.m.
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