HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/13/2015 Utility Advisory Committee
Jack Pittis Conference Rooms
Port Angeles,WA 98362
October 13,2015
3:00 p.m.
L Call To Order
Vice Chainnan Lee Whetham called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
IL Roll Call
UAC Assigned
Councilmembers Present: Lee Whetham, Sissi Bruch,Dan Gase
Other Councilmembers Absent: Dan DiGuilio,Patrick Downie, Brad Collins, Cherie Kidd
UAC Members Present: Rob Feller
UAC Members Absent: Lynn Bedford,Betsy Wharton,
Staff Present: Craig Fulton,Gregg King, Byron Olson, Michelle Hale
Others Present: None
III. Approval Of Minutes
Vice Chairman Lee Whetham requested a motion to approve the minutes of June 9, 2015. Sissi Bruch
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. Late Items:
A. Stage 3 Water Restrictions
Lee Whetham questioned the necessity of having Stage 3 Water Restrictions as a City Council action
item. Craig Fulton stated the City Manager can approve Stages 1 and 2. City Council approves Stages
3, 4, and 5.
V Discussion Items:
A. Industrial Transmission Electric Rate Ordinance Amendment (PAMC13.12.071)
Gregg King explained the ordinance amendment involving the rate setting and period for Bonneville
Power Administration and Nippon. There was a lengthy discussion. Rob Feller stated Nippon supports
moving forward with the ordinance amendment and waiving the second reading. Rob Feller stated
Nippon is not just dependent on the cost, but knowing what their power allotment is and what is available
changes how they operate their facility. They need this not just at the end of the month, but during to
know how to run, operate and manage their facility properly. They choose to run their equipment during
low load hours versus high load hours because of the time and use savings. Lee Whetham mentioned how
important it would be to have a member of Nippon staff repeat Mr. Feller's words at Council.
Sissi Bruch moved to recommend that City Council proceed with a first reading and open the
public hearing on the proposed Industrial Transmission utility rate ordinance amendment.
Recommend that City Council waive the second reading and close the public hearing, and then
adopt the ordinance. Dan Gase seconded the motion.Motion was carried unanimously with the
exception of Rob Feller who recused himself from voting.
Vi. Information Only Item
A. Conservation and Renewable Energy Program Fund(PANIC 3.25) - Canceled
Gregg King,Power Resources Manager,removed this item from the agenda to allow staff more time to review
before bringing to the UAC.
B. Peninsula Wide Trash and Sewer Conversation
Sissi Bruch requested this committee look at long term planning with the Peninsula wide counties,
cities and tribes for trash and sewage alternatives. Need to think about the future 30 years from now
and explore energy uses for trash and sewage. Our legislators are ready to help and Sissi is hopeful
they will take the lead in this plan. Discussion followed, during which Sissi Bruch suggested this
committee consider sending a recommendation to Council to agree to participate in a Peninsula wide
trash and sewage consolidation exploratory committee. Dan Gase suggested the topic be brought up
at the next Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAG)meeting.
VII. Next Meeting Date: November 10,2015
VIII. Adjournment: 3:49 p.m.
Dan DiGuilio, Mayor Michelle Hale,Administrative Specialist II
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