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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITIEE
Port Angeles, Washington
January 12, 1998
I. ColI to Order:
Chairman Braun called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. RoU ColI:
Members Present: Councilmen Braun and Doyle, Bill Myers and Joe Michalczik.
Members Absent: Councilman Campbell.
Staff Present: J. Pittis, B. Titus, S. McLain, C. Hagar.
Ill. Approval of Minutes:
Bill Myers moved to approve the minutes of the November 10, 1997, meeting. Councilman
Braun seconded the motion, which carried by a mlijority vote with Councilman Doyle
abstaining due to his absence from that meeting.
IV. Discussion Items:
A. Election of New Chair and Vice Chair
Chairman Braun suggested this be deferred to the next meeting, as there may be new Council
representatives on the Committee.
B. City Light Strategic Plan
Chairman Braun reviewed the information provided in the packet and asked Bob Titus, Deputy
Director of Utility Services, for further input. Mr. Titus explained that five firms had submitted
proposals to perform a City Light Strategic Plan. He stated staff felt the City should accept the
proposal from EES Consulting, Inc. and explained why.
Public Works Director Pittis felt a coordinating committee should be formed consisting of
himself, Deputy Director Titus, Terry Gossage, an engineering representative, the City Manager,
and a representative from UAC. The committee could work on streamlining the scope of work
and be involved during the life of the project.
Mr. Titus explained that the City Council will have to decide whether to opt in or out of
competition. Most of the Bills in legislation have a small utility option, which would allow a
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utility of less than 25,000 customers the choice of not participating, but keeping the status quo.
This may not be the best option for Daishowa, as it could restrict the City from obtaining power
from other sources, thereby restricting Daishowa's access to the market.
Discussion followed, and Deputy Director Titus responded to questions and offered clarification
on the issue. The Committee expressed concern over the cost of the project and felt something
should go into the City Report to inform the consumers how and why this money is being spent.
Mr. Michalczik asked staff to meet with Daishowa prior to revisions being made to the scope of
work.
It was the general consensus of the Committee that a revised scope of work and quote be brought
back to the next Utility Advisory Committee meeting prior to being forwarded to City Council
for action. Joe Michalczik volunteered as the UAC representative on the committee to discuss
scope of work.
Chairman Braun moved Item C., video on diversification, to the end of the agenda.
D. City Light Service Credit
Deputy Director Titus reviewed the information contained in the packet, responded to questions
and offered clarification of the issue. Mr. Titus stressed that most utilities require new customers
to pay for all of the costs associated with new electrical service. A change to this approach for
electrical service would make the method of charging for all our utilities very similar.
Joe Michalczik moved to have staff draft an ordinance to discontinue the City Light Service
Credit. Bill Myers seconded the motion. Following further limited discussion, a vote was
taken on the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Video on How One City Diversified
The Committee watched a one hour video tape of a presentation on how Glascow, Kentucky
diversified.
No discussion, no action.
V. Late Items
None.
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VI. Next Meeting:
The next meeting will be February 9, 1998, at 3:00 p.m.
VIII. A4joumment:
The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
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Deputy City Clerk
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