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Utility Advisory Committee
Public Works Conference Room
Port Angeles, W A 98362
January 8,2008
3:00 P.M.
L Call To Order
Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
IL Roll Call
Members Present:
Chairman Reed, Mayor Rogers (3:04), Betsy Wharton, Orville
Campbell, Larry Williams (3:14), Elizabeth Butler
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Mark Madsen, Bill Bloor, Glenn Cutler, Yvonne Ziomkowski, Dan
McKeen, Larry Dunbar, Mike Puntenney, Steve Sperr, Ernie
Klimek, Kathryn Neal, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Brian Gawley - Daily News
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Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Reed asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of December 12,2007.
Councilmember Wharton moved to approve the minutes. Orville Campbell seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
IV.
Late Items:
Water System Overview
V. Discussion Items:
A. Proposed Medic I Utility Rate Adjustments
Dan McKeen, Fire Chief, introduced Elizabeth Butler of Saint Andrews Place as an appointed
member of the Utility Advisory Committee. Mr. McKeen then distributed a handout and gave a
presentation based upon that information. Based on the service study a $0.36 monthly residential
rate adjustment and a $0.29 monthly commerciallbusiness rate adjustment was recommended for
200812009. There was a brief discussion.
Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council proceed with a public
hearing and the proposed Medic I monthly rate adjustments. Orville Campbell seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
January 8, 2008
B. CFL Markdown Promotion Agreement Amendment
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, noted that City utility customers had purchased
approximately 2,400 CFL,s during the promotion which was scheduled to end December 15,
2007 and that Fluid Market Strategies, Inc. had offered to extend the promotion through
February 28, 2008. There was a brief discussion.
Orville Campbell moved to recommend City Council authorize the Public Works and
Utilities Director to sign the amendment to the Change-A-Light CFL Promotion Agreement
along with any future additional amendments. Councilmember Wharton seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Energy Champion Agreement
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, explained that,the Bonneville Power Administration
was interested in equally sharing the cost of an energy champion with Nippon Paper Industries
USA. This experienced engineer would promote continuous energy improvements, supervise an
energy management program, and identify and prioritize energy conservation projects. '. A, '
discussion followed.
Information only. No action taken.
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VI.
Late Item: Fluoridation Overview
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Ernie Klimek, Water/Wastewater Collection Superintendent, gave a presentation identifying'the
water system flow chart noting the chlorine was put into the system for disinfection and fluoride
for fluoridation. Mr. Klimek noted that there was daily water testing and a monthly sample was
sent to the State. There was a brief discussion
Information only. No action taken.
VII. Executive Session
Bill Bloor, City Attorney, announced the need for an Executive Session under the authority of
RCW 42.20.110(1 ) (d) to review negotiations on the performance of publicly bid contracts when
public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of increased costs and
(i) to discuss with legal counsel potential litigation. The Executive Session convened at 4: 1 0
p.m. and returned to open session at 4:48 p.m.
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
January 8,2008
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Next Regular Meeting Date:
February 12, 2008
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Adjornment:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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