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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/29/2001 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Port Angeles, Washington January 29, 2001 Call to Order: Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. II. Roll Call: Members Present: Chairman Reed, Allen Bentley, Mayor Larry Doyle, Orville Campbell, Larry Williams Members Absent: None Staff Present: Mike Quinn, Craig Knutson, Glenn Cutler, Tanya O'Neill, Tim Smith, Scott McLain, Gary Kenworthy, Larry Dunbar, Cate Rinehart Others Present: Richard Li (Metropolitan Communications Consultants) Todd Eckman (Lockheed Martin, Inc) Peter Ripley (PA Journal) III. Approval of Minutes: Chairman Reed confirmed the minutes of the January 8, 2001 meeting would be presented for approval at the February 12, 2001 regular meeting. IV. Dixcussion Items: A. Power Supply Situation Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, explained the information being received on the power situation on the West coast did not necessarily reflect the position the City is in. Mr. McLain further added that an increase will occur in October 2001 but the final figures from Bonneville will not be available until the end of February or March. A short discussion followed. No action taken. Information only. B. Fiber Optic Backbone Engineering Services Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, gave a brief introduction announcing the presence of Richard Li (Metropolitan Communications Consultants) and Todd Eckman (Lockheed). Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, summarized the events to date. Mr. Dunbar further reviewed the business plan purpose and schedule and the need for retaining a consultant to provide design engineering services. A discussion followed with concerns expressed over withholding notice to proceed until the business plan is UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE January 29, 2001 complete and approved. Craig Knutson, City Attorney, suggested the professional services agreement be amended under IV TIME OF PERFORMANCE to read "The CONSULTANT may begin work upon receiving the notice to proceed from the City." Orville Campbell moved to recommend the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the professional services agreement to retain MCC and authorize completion of stage l.a-c of the scope of work in an amount not to exceed $166,882 if the business plan verifies the overall feasibility of the fiber optic backbone. Mr. Campbell further moved to amend the agreement as previously suggested by the City Attorney. Mayor Doyle seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. VII. Next Meeting: The next meeting will be held February 12, 2001, at 3:00 p.m. in the Public Works Conference Room. Larry Williams requested adding two additional members to the UAC as an item for discussion at that time. VII1. Adjournment: Chairman Reed adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m. l~e~, Chmrman~ Cate Rinehart, Administrative Assistant 2