HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/13/2001 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
November 13, 2001
L Call to Order:
Chair Pro Tem Doyle called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m.
11. Roll Call:
Members Present: Mayor Doyle, Councilman Campbell, Allen Bentley, Councilman Williams
(3:20)
Members Absent: Dean Reed
StaffPresent: Michael Quinn, Craig Knutson, Glenn Cutler, Scott McLain, Gary
Kenworthy, Larry Dunbar, Doyle McGinely, Cate Rinehart
Others Present: Pete Grigorieff- Northland Cable
Richard Li - Metropolitan Communications Consultants
111. Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Doyle w~s appointed Chair Pro Tem in the initial absence of both Chairman Reed and Vice
Chairman Williams. Chair Pro Tern Doyle asked if there were any changes or additions to the
agenda. Chair Pro Tern Doyle asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes
of October 8, 2001. None were given. Councilman Campbell moved to approve the minutes. Allen
Bentley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. Discussion Items:
A. Cable TV Franchise Renewal
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, gave a brief background, advised the City had been working with
Northland Cable toward mutual goals, and had received a formal agreement from them. A formal study was
recently done on community needs and interests. A short discussion followed.
No action taken. Information only.
B. Amendment to Wholesale Water Contract with Clallam County Public Utility District No. 1
Glen Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, explained the contract expires December 21,2001 and
an amendment is needed to provide for a seven percent increase. This is the last of a three year increase with
a new study scheduled for next year. A brief discussion followed with concerns over the pementage. Staff
advised Council had approved a three year increase of eight, eight, and seven percent.
Allen Bentley moved to recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 6 to the Wholesale Water
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Contract with Clallam County. Public Utili~ District No. 1. Councilman Campbell seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Fiber Optic Pilot Project Status Report 4
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, pointed out Report 3 included a delay due to private parties
interested in building the project. It was felt it would be prudent to further delay the design work until
March 2002 to negotiate and consider proposals. A discussion followed with concerns expressed over
multiple cable placement on City utility poles.
Councilman Campbell moved to delay the fiber optic pilot project schedule until March of 2002 to
allow additional time to prepare and negotiate proposals. Allen Bentley seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
V. Late Items: Morse Creek Update
Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, reviewed the permit process to perform pipeline repairs
and indicated the comparison between lease versus sale would be available soon.
No action taken. Information only.
VII. Next Meeting:
The next meeting will be held December 10, 2001 at 3:00 p.m
VIII. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
Ma3~or Doyvy~C/hair 3ro T~ Cate Rinehart, Administrative Assistant
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