HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/13/2014Utility Advisory Committee
Council Chambers
Port Angeles, WA 98362
May 13, 2014
3:00 p.m.
I. Call To Order
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Dan Gase called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
UAC Assigned
Councilmembers Present: Sissi Bruch, Dan Gase, Lee Whetham
Other Councilmembers
Present:
Other Councilmembers
Absent: Cherie Kidd, Dan Di Guilio, Brad Collins, Patrick Downie
Utility Advisory
Committee Members
Present:
Utility Advisory
Committee Members
Absent:
Paul Elliott, Betsy Wharton
Lynn Bedford, John LeClerc
Staff Present: Dan McKeen (3:17), Craig Fulton, Byron Olson, Phil Lusk, Sondya Wray,
Gregg King, Kathryn Neal, Bill Bloor, Tom McCabe, Terry Dahlquist
Others Present: 10 Citizens
III. Approval Of Minutes
Dan Gase asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of April 8, 2014. Betsy Wharton
moved to approve the minutes. Sissi Bruch seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Late Items:
Landfill Cell Stabilization - PowerPoint - (Information only item)
Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields — (Information only item)
> : Discussion Items:
A. "Simple Steps —Smart Savings" product promotion with Fluid Market Strategies
Gregg King, Power Resources Manager discussed the Simple Steps programs project success. The program
is anticipated to spend its 2014 budget by June. Fluid Market Strategies sent Amendment No. 1 to Project
Order 01 for an additional amount of $60,000, increasing project program 2014 funding from $65,000 to
$125,000. These expenses are fully reimbursed by Bonneville Power Administration, no City funds are used.
Paul Elliot moved to recommend City Council to authorize the City Manager to sign the Simple Steps
Amendment No. 1 to Project Order -01 in the amount of $125,000 and to make minor modification as
necessary. Dan Gase seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
B. Olympic Memorial Hospital District Interlocal Agreement (verbal report)
Craig Fulton, Director of Public Works and Utilities gave an overview of the background information on the
interlocal agreement between the City of Port Angeles and Olympic Memorial Hospital District. The City of
Port Angeles will be taking over the electric transformers at Olympic Memorial Center. There was a brief
discussion.
C. Transfer Station and Solid Waste Utility Cost of Service Study
Phil Lusk, Deputy Director of Power & Telecommunications Systems, gave a PowerPoint presentation on
the FCS Group comprehensive rate studies for the Solid Waste Collection and Transfer Station utilities. The
studies will be presented to the Utility Advisory Committee, including the recommended retail rate
adjustments. It will be necessary to adjust retail rates at this time to maintain the funds in a financial prudent
position. The rate schedules are a requirement for the bonds that will be used to finance the Landfill Bluff
Stabilization Project. There was a lengthy discussion.
Dan Gase moved to recommend City Council to proceed with a public hearing on the cost of services
studies for the Solid Waste Collection and Transfer Stations Utilities, and to adopt the rate ordinance
amendments proposed for the Solid Waste Collection and Transfer Station utilities. Sissi Bruch
seconded the motion, while Betsy abstained.
VI. Information Only Items
VIL
VIII.
A. Landfill Cell Stabilization (verbal report only)
Information only. No action taken.
B. Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields (verbal report only)
hrformation only. No action taken.
Next Meeting Dates: June 10, 2014
Adjournment: 4:50 p.m.
Dan DiGuilio, £Glayor
Vray, Adm intra ive Specialist