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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
December 14, 2004
I. Call to Order:
Chairman Rogers called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
Members Present:
Chairman Rogers, Allen Bentley, Mayor Headrick, Dean Reed,
Councilmember Erickson
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
William Bloor, Glenn Cutler, Michael Puntenney, Scott McLain, Larry
Dunbar, Steve Sperr, Jeff Young, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Orville Campbell - Former Councilman
III. Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Rogers asked ifthere were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of
November 9, 2004. Mayor Headrick moved to approve the minutes. Dean Reed seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. Late Items: None
V. Discussion Items:
A. Long Term Septage Receiving Agreements
Jeff Young, Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent, noted that the local septage pumpinglhauling
service providers had expressed the desire to have a long term agreement to make their rates competitive
and stable. These haulers currently operate under an annual permit with an annual fee of$60 and rates
that can vary each year. There was a brief discussion.
No formal motion taken. There was a general consensus supporting staff to prepare a contract.
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B. Revisions To The City's Water Shortage Response Plan
Steve Sperr, Engineering Manager, introduced Orville Campbell, a former Councilman. Mr. Campbell
reviewed the history of the plan development, described changes made through time, and enumerated the
elements addressed by the plan. Mr. Sperr responded to questions and provided clarification. There was a
brief discussion.
Mayor Headrick moved to recommend City Council amend PAMC 13.46 to address flows in the
Elwha River. Councilmember Erickson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Lease For Washington State Department Of Fish And Wildlife Rearing Channel
Steve Sperr, Engineering Manager, explained that the lease to operate a fish rearing channel on City
property along the Elwha River had expired and summarized the changes on the new negotiated three
year lease. A discussion ensued.
Dean Reed moved to recommend City Council approve the new Lease and authorize the Mayor to
sign on behalf of the City. Allen Bentley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
D. City Authorized Retailer Agreement Cancellation
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, addressed the issue of numerous complaints by customers of
the limited local availability of compact fluorescent lamps and torchiere floor lamps and many instances of
premature compact fluorescent lamp failures. Staffrecommends the rebates be made available to utility
customers that purchase qualifying Energy Star products from any retailer. There was a short discussion.
Dean Reed moved to recommend City Council cancel the City Authorized Retailer Agreement.
Allen Bentley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Staff was directed to verify
whether this Agreement needed to go to Council or not.
E. Solid Waste Request For Proposal Evaluation Process Revision
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, acknowledged that during the evaluation process it became
evident that additional clarifications and corrections were needed and a new proposal date set. Mr.
Dunbar reviewed the clarifications and corrections and responded to questions.
No action taken. Information only.
F. Bonneville Power Administration Transmission Rate Settlement Proposal
Scott McLain, Deputy Director for Power Systems, reviewed the information contained in the packet
noting that a settlement for the rate case on power transmission rates would avoid a lengthy and
expensive formal rate case. A short discussion followed.
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Mayor Headrick moved to recommend City Council support the proposed settlement agreement
with the Bonneville Power Administration. Councilmember Erickson seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
G. Issues/Concerns For 2005
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, gave a brief overview on the goals and objectives
handout noting that the intention of the ambitious list was to complete it by the end of 2005. Members
were requested to advise staff of any additions overlooked. There was a brief discussion.
No action taken. Information only.
H. 2005 Calendar UAC Dates
No action taken. Information only.
VI. Next meeting date: January 11,2005
VII. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
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