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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
January 7,2002
I. Call to Order:
Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3 :00 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
Members Present:
Chairman Reed, Councilman Campbell, Councilmember Erickson,
Councilmember Rogers, Allen Bentley
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Michael Quinn, Craig Knutson, Tim Smith, Ken Ridout, Scott McLain,
Gary Kenworthy, Larry Dunbar, Doyle McGinley, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Bill Roberds - Capacity Provisioning
Pete Grigorieff - Northland Cable TV
Chairman Reed requested Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, give an overview of the
committee functions. At the conclusion of the overview introductions were made to the new committee
members.
Ill. Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Reed asked if there were any changes or additions to the agenda. A request was made
to change the UAC meeting dates. Chairman Reed stated the item would follow as Discussion
Item D. Chairman Reed asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes
of December 10, 2001. None were given. Allen Bentley moved to approve the minutes.
Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. Election of New Officers
Chairman Reed requested nominations for Chairman. Councilman Campbell nominated Allen
Beutley. The nomination carried unanimously. Mr. Bentley accepted. Chairman Reed requested
nominations for Vice Chairman. Councilmember Erickson nominated Councilman Campbell,
which also carried unanimously. Mr. Bentley indicated he would reside as Chairman starting
with the February meeting.
V. Discussion Items:
A. Cable Television Franchise Formal Renewal Proposal Denial
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, reviewed the franchise background and goals according to the
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Cable Communications Policy Act. A review was given regarding the findings of the community needs
and interests report. Additionally, an analysis was given of the formal and informal franchise renewal
time lines and milestones. A lengthy discussion followed with concerns expressed by Northland Cable
over confusion regarding understanding the process and the timing of the process. Pete Grigorieff,
Northland Cable, indicated there may have been a misunderstanding concerning the procedure and the
requirements.
Allen Bently moved to recommend City Council render a preliminary decision to deny the Cable
Operator's formal renewal Proposal and authorize informal negotiation to continue through May
of 2002. Councilman Campbell moved to second the motion. There was a short discussion in
which a request was made for the cable company to be allowed to present its view in detail. Allen
Bently moved to withdraw his original motion. Councilman Campbell likewise moved to
withdraw his second to the original motion. Councilmember Rogers moved to table the issue until
the next meeting in February. Councilmember Erickson seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously. Staff was directed to copy all correspondence concerning the matter for a better
understanding of communication on both sides.
B. BPA Rates Update
Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, reviewed the history of the recent rate increase
including a detailed explanation. Mr. McLain stated the rates would be analyzed every six months with
the next notification by BPA on February 15th and any change implemented April 1st.
No action taken. Information only.
C. Kaptain Kilowatt Awards
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, mentioned the need to promote energy awareness as part of
BPA's Community Challenge program. To encourage this awareness a poster contest for school age
children was promoted with winners selected based on content, creativity, and presentation. A total of
thirteen children participated. Certificates of appreciation along with awards will be given by the Mayor
at the January 15th Council meeting.
No action taken. Information only.
D. UAC Date Change
Councilmember Erickson requested a date change from Monday at 3 p.m. due to possible future
schedule conflicts. The Utility Advisory Committee By-Laws state amendments may be made at any
regular meeting by the affirmative vote of three members of the Utility Advisory Committee, provided
that the proposed amendment has been submitted in writing at a previous meeting. After a short
discussion the decision was reached to meet the second Tuesday of each month. Councilmember
Erickson submitted the request in writing. The regular meeting of February 11th was changed to a
special meeting February 12th with this as an agenda item.
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V. Late Items: None
VI/. Next Meeting:
The next meeting will be held February 12, 2002 at 3 :00 p.m.
VIII. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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Cate Rinehart, Administrative
Assistant