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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
December 9, 2003
I. Call to Order:
Chairman Erickson called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
Members Present:
Chairman Erickson, Councilman Campbell, Councilmember Rogers
(3:05), Dean Reed, Allen Bentley
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Craig Knutson, Glenn Cutler, Scott McLain, Gary Kenworthy, Scott
Johns, Torn McCabe, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Paul Lamoureux - Citizen
III. Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Erickson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of
November 12, 2003. Dean Reed moved to approve the minutes. Allen Bentley seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
Chairman Erickson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of
December 1, 2003. Councilman Campbell moved to approve the minutes. Dean Reed seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. Discussion Items
A. Appointment Of Industrial Representative To Utility Advisory Committee
Scott McLain, Deputy Director for Power Systems, explained that the term of the industrial
representative to the Utility Advisory Committee was expiring at the end of February 2004. Policy has
been to have the Council members on the committee recommend an individual for appointment. Dean
Reed, who has been serving in this capacity for four years, indicated he would consider continuing in
this role.
Allen Bentley moved to recommend Dean Reed be reappointed as the industrial representative to
the Utility Advisory Committee. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried
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unanimously. Dean Reed abstained from voting.
B. Septage Receiving Station Update
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, advised that the treatment plant had processed
100,800 gallons of septage since September 23, 2003 for a total of $11,088. Three septic hauling
companies have been permitted to provide this service. A brief discussion followed.
Information only. No action taken.
C. Siting Of The Port Angeles Water Treatment Plant
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, revealed the owner of the triangular parcel adjacent
to the southeast corner ofthe landfill is the United States Government. The City has been allowed to
vacate the unnamed right-of-way directly to the west of that property. It is proposed to vacate the
westerly portion of the right-of-way directly tot he north of the right-of-way adjacent to the government
property. The project is due to be completed February 2007. There was a brief discussion.
Councilmember Rogers moved to endorse the siting plan, support the initiation ofthe design, and
that no fees be charged for the vacation of the right-of-way. Councilman Campbell seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
D. Solid Waste Export RFQlRFP Process
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, reported an industry forum had been held
November 21, 2003 to share with and obtain information from the private sectors that specialize in waste
export. Further comments were requested to be received by December 19,2003. It was noted that the
City does have the legal authority to proceed with the design/build/operate concept. A discussion
followed.
Information only. No action taken.
E. Amendment No.1 To Consultant Agreement With Parametrix, Inc.
Gary Kenworthy, Deputy Director of Public Works and Utilities/City Engineer, explained that additional
work had resulted a shortfall of money to complete the agreement tasks. The most significant items
were sediment testing and the treatment plant site development. There was a brief discussion.
Dean Reed moved to recommend City Council authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No.1 in
the amount of $30,000 with Parametrix, Inc. for a total contract amount not to exceed $242,322.
Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
F. BP A Settlement Recommendations
Scott McLain, Deputy Director for Power Systems, reported on the status of the settlement agreement
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proposal over lawsuits filed in 2001 concerning the level ofIOU benefits in the 2001 BPA rate case.
Case scenarios included all utilities signing the documents, a new settlement design, and having the suit
go to litigation. Staff was requested to brief City Council on the status at the December 16,2003
meeting, review the information with the UAC at its January 13, 2004 meeting, and make a
recommendation at the January 20, 2004 City Council meeting.
Information only. No action taken.
V. Late Items
None
VI. Next Meeting:
The next meeting will be January 13, 2004.
VII. Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 4:45p.m.
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