HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/12/1990Utility Advisory Committee
Port Angeles, Washington
January 12, 1990
I. Call to Order
Chairman Hallett called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Members Present: Jim Hallett, Mike Lemon, Dick Wight, Jeff
Rosbach
Staff Present: B. Jones, J. Pittis, C. Knutson, K. Ridout,
G. Kenworthy, B. Titus, G. Leaf, D. Wolfe,
Other: Rick Shaeffer (Brown & Caldwell)
III. Approval of minutes of October 23, 1989
The minutes were approved as written.
IV. Legislation
1. Discussion of Storm Drain Plan
Rick Schaefer of Brown & Caldwell presented a report on the
status of the Storm Water Management Plan.
A Draft report should be available within one month and will
be returned to the UAC for further review.
2. Discussion of Timing and Need for Utility Rate Changes
Bob Titus, City Light Director, discussed the process needed,
time line and theory of electrical rate adjustments.
Discussion centered on use of reserves and rate impacts on
various customer classes. The Light department recommends
September, 1990, as an appropriate time.
Jack Pittis, Public Works Director and Duane Wolfe, Finance
Director discussed the need for water and sewer rate changes.
3. Discussion Regarding the Approach to Recycling
Solid Waste Superintendent Bob Jones and Public Works Director
Jack Pittis discussed current solid waste recycling status and
provided members a copy of the recycling law - SHB 1671 -
passed April 18, 1989. The Committee advised City staff to
proceed with developing a City-wide recycling plan.
4. Discussion Relating to the Acceptance of County Refuse in
City Landfill
After some discussion of the issue the Committee asked City
staff to prepare and ordinance to be presented to the Council
prohibiting out of county disposal of refuse at the City's
landfill.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at approximately
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Prepared by
Chairman