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Utility Advisory Committee
Public Works Conference Room
Port Angeles, W A 98362
December 9, 2008
3 :00 p.m.
L Call To Order
Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
IL Roll Call
Members Present:
Chairman Reed, Betsy Wharton, Orville Campbell, Karen Rogers,
Dan Di Guilio
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Bill Bloor (3:40), Nathan West, Larry Dunbar, Steve Sperr,
Kathryn Neal, Phil Lusk, Ernie Klimek, Terri Partch, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
None
IlL Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Reed asked ifthere were any corrections to the minutes of November 10,2008.
Councilman Di Guilio moved to approve the minutes. Orville Campbell seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously. Councilmember Rogers abstained due to absence at the meeting.
IV.
Late Items
BPA Wholesale Power 2007 Supplemental Proceeding
V. Discussion Items:
A. Corrosion Control Report
Ernie Klimek, Water Superintendent, reported that in June ortho phosphate was added to the
water with testing done in October. The preliminary results showed a positive application with a
reduction of copper levels. There was a brief discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
B. Ordinance Revisions Required For Storm water NPDES Compliance
Terri Partch, Stormwater Program Manager, distributed a handout and gave a presentation based
upon it. Ordinances to be developed and approved address pollutant discharge into the
stormwater system, construction site runoff, and private stormwater facilities. There was a
lengthy discussion.
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Information only. No action taken.
C. CFL Markdown Promotion Agreement Amendment
Phil Lusk,' Power Resources Manager, explained that the City was offered an amendment to
extend the term of the "Change a Light, Change the W orId" compact fluorescent lamp agreement
with Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. through September 30,2009. A discussion followed.
Staff was requested to provide a list of participating retailers.
Councilman Di Guilio moved to recommend City Council authorize the Public Works and
Utilities Director to sign the amendment and any subsequent amendments to the CFL
Markdown Promotion Agreement. Councilmember Wharton seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
D. Electric Utility Cost Of Service Study Consultant Agreement
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, noted that every three years a consultant is retained to
assess and evaluate the City utility services which includes cash reserve requirements, cost-of-
services, and rate structures. FCS Group will be completing the electric utility cost-of-service
study in 2009. There was a brief discussion.
Councilmember Rogers moved to recommend City Council 1) authorize the City Manager
to make minor modifications to the agreement, and 2) authorize the Mayor to sign an
amendment to the agreement with FCS Group for financial services in an additional
amount not to exceed $40,000 for the electric utility cost of service study. Orville Campbell
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
E. Green Motors Initiative Agreement
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, announced that the Bonneville Power Administration was
proposing that the City join its Green Motors Initiative, whose purpose is to support an industry
trade group of qualified motor service centers providing re-winds of energy efficient motors to
maintain energy efficiency. A discussion followed. Staff was requested to provide a list of
participating retailers.
Councilman Di Guilio moved to recommend City Council to 1) authorize the City Manager
to make minor modifications to the agreement, and 2) to authorize the Public Works and
Utilities Director to sign the Green Motors Initiative Agreement and any subsequent
amendments to the Agreement. Councilmember Wharton seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously. .
F. Morse Creek Amendment Update
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, responded to a previous question regarding the power
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production impacts that could result from using the new minimum instream flows at the Morse
Creek Hydroelectric Project. Flow rates were reviewed noting an estimated "net-zero" impact in
avoided power purchases. There was a brief discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
G. BP A Demand Response Pilot Program
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, explained that the Bonneville Power
Administration recently announced the availability of a demand response pilot program related
to automatic meter reading, which was included in the Electric Utility's 2008-2014 Capital
Facilities Program. Staff participated in a teleconference and completed a survey expressing
interest in the pilot program. Should the City be chosen by BP A further information will be forth
coming. There was a brief discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
H. BP A Wholesale Power 2007 Supplemental Proceeding
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, disclosed that WP AG has petitioned the ninth
circuit court for settlement of the Residential Exchange Program overpayment to investor owned
utilities. The petition contests the amount of money received by investor owned utilities from
BP A. There was a brief discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
VL Next Meeting Date:
January 13,2009
VIL Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 4:43 p.m.
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Cate Rinehart, Admin Spec II
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