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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/08/1993UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Port Angeles, Washington February 8, 1993 Call to Order: Chairman Hallett called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. II. Roll Call: Members Present: Jim Hallett, Gary Braun, Joe Michalczik, and Richard Wight. Members Absent: Thomas Hunt Staff Present: C. Knutson, C. Hagar, B. Titus, G. I~af, R. Ellsworth, K. Ridout, and G. Kenworthy III. Approval of Minutes: Councihnan Wight moved to approve the minutes of the January 11, 1993, meeting as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman Braun and carried unanimously. IV. Discussion Items: A. City Light Issues City Light Director Titus reported that the BPA rate increase could be at least 5% higher than originally thought. This is largely due to the increased costs of the fish and wildlife programs. Staff will continue working with the Public Power Council to keep the rate increase as low as possible without jeopardizing any of the City's programs, such as energy conservation. City Light Director Titus also reported that the City Light Conservation Division will again be participating in the Home Show. City Light frequently receives calls from County residents expressing a desire to participate in City conservation programs. B. Engineering Services for Water Comprehensive Plan Gary Kenworthy, City Engineer, introduced Don Wright, Dave Peterson and Ben Cart from Ch2M Hill. Mr. Wright provided a brief background on what his company could -1- Utility Advisory Committee February 8, 1993 do for the City in updating the Water Comprehensive Plan. Their package will be helpful in computing the waterflow needs in the development of new subdivisions, annexations and determining fire flows in existing areas. Mr. Carr gave a computer presentation to demonstrate Ch2M's capabilities. Councilman Wight moved that the Committee forward the Consultant Agreement to the City Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilman Braun seconded the motion. A brief discussion followed. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. C. Letter from Mrs. Ken Ulrich Re: Seasonal Solid Waste Collection The City is in receipt of a letter from Mrs. Ken Ulrich of Redding, California requesting that the City give part-time residents a credit on their solid waste hill for the months that they reside elsewhere. Deputy Public Works Director Ridout pointed out that part-time residents simply have to call in a water shut off. There is no charge for this. They are automatically taken off water, sewer and solid waste disposal at a savings of $37.40 per month. When they return to their Port Angeles homes, they call again and are charged a $5.00 reconnect fee. Deputy Director Ridout also said that Mr. & Mrs. Ulrich request a water shut off every year, so he is not sure of the purpose behind this letter. He will write to Mr. & Mrs. Ulrich for clarification. The Committee requested information on a cost of service and/or fixed overhead for "snow birds" and owners of vacant property. This information is to be provided at a future meeting. D. 3-H Cable Communications - Consideration of 1993 Contract Councilman Braun moved that the Committee recoinmend that the City Council enter into a contract with 3-H Cable Communications Consultants for 1993 consulting services. Joe Michalczik seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. V. Next Meeting: The next meeting of the Utility Advisory Committee will be held on Monday, March 8, 1993, at 4:30 p.m. -2- Utility Advisory Committee February 8, 1993 VI. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m. Deputy City Clerk -3-