HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/10/2001 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
December 10, 2001
I. Call to Order:
Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
Members Present: Chairman Reed, Mayor Doyle, Councilman Campbell, Allen Bentley,
Councilman Williams
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Craig Knutson, Glenn Cutler, Yvonne Ziomkowski, Gary Kenworthy, Tom
McCabe, Steve Sperr, Karen Asquith, Cate Rinehart
Others Present: None
III. ~4pproval of Minutes:
Chairman Reed asked if there were any changes or additions to the agenda. An amendment to the
landfill contract for the City of Sequim was added as a Late Item. Chairman Reed asked if there were
any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of November 13, 2001. None were given. Mayor
Doyle moved to approve the minutes. Allen Bentley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. Discussion Items:
Adjustment to Daishowa's Monthly Basic Charges
Chairman Reed requested Vice Chairman Williams lead this item due to a possible conflict of interest
indicating that he would be part of the discussion representing Daishowa's interest. Yvonne Ziomkowski,
Finance Director, pointed out that the Utility Advisory Committee addressed the issue of a partial rebate of
electric utility taxes to Daishowa America at the June 11, 2001 meeting. To facilitate the rebate staff had
concluded the simplest method would be to reduce the monthly basic charge. A short discussion followed.
Allen Bently moved to recommend City Council eliminate the Monthly Basic Charge to Daishowa
America for one year beginning October 1, 2001, for a total amount of $70,440. Councilman
Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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B. }Yater System Plan
Steve Sperr, Utility Engineer, reviewed the ten parts of the plan indicating the Department of Health required
an update every six years (the last one was in 1995). Improvements will be needed in the distribution system
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fire flow and other, pumping, storage, telemetry, planning, and treatment. A discussion followed with some
questions regarding financing the improvements. Mr. Sperr indicated the Water System Plan would be
brought back to the committee when it is finalized.
No action taken. Information only.
C. Minimum Fee at the Port Angeles Landfill
Tom McCabe, Solid Waste Superintendent, explained that volume of self-haul had increased on Saturday
and Monday to the point that the City would either need to hire more help or raise fees to discourage small
haulers. A discussion followed with concems raised conceming an increase in illegal dumping. Mr. McCabe
was requested to discuss this with the County solid waste committee and to return to the UAC with further
data.
No action taken. Tabled for future review.
V. Late Items: Amendment to the Landfill Contract for the City of Sequim
Tom McCabe, Solid Waste Superintendent, emphasized the Sequim contract for municipal solid waste
tipping fees is reviewed and renewed annually. The only change in the amendment is that if the contract is
assigned to a private collection company the company will still get the same rates. A short discussion
followed.
Councilman Campbell moved to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the
contract amendment with the City of Sequim. Allen Bentley seconded the motion, which pass
unanimously.
VII. Next Meeting:
The next meeting will be held January 7, 2002 at 3:00 p.m.
VIII. Adjournment:
The meetin/g~djourned at 4:05 p.m.
Dean Reed, Cci arman Cate Rinehart, Administrative Assistant
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