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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
February 10, 2004
I. Call to Order:
Chairman Rogers called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
IL Roll Call:
Members Present:
Chairman Rogers, Mayor Headrick, Councilmember Erickson, Dean Reed,
Allen Bentley
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Craig Knutson, Glenn Cutler, Scott McLain, Gary Kenworthy, Larry
Dunbar, Steve Sperr, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Brian Gawley (4:05) - Daily News
Paul Lamoureux - Citizen
Pete Grigorieff - Wave Broadband
Steve Merrill - Brown and Caldwell
Bob Gatz - Brown and Caldwell
IlL Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Rogers asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of
January 13, 2004. Councilmember Erickson moved to approve the minutes. Mayor Headrick
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. Discussion Items
A. Energy Star Utility Participation Agreement
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, advised that the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance had
offered the City an agreement to participate in the Energy Star Home Products Program. The "2004
Double Your Savings With Energy Star" campaign will provide a temporary $25 to $50 rebate on energy
efficient clothes washers depending on the energy efficiency ofthe model. This rebate combined with
the current $50 rebate will allow customers to receive a total of$75 to $100. This promotion will be
available from April 15, 2004 through July 15, 2004 and will be advertised through coupons. There was
a brief discussion.
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Councilmember Erickson moved to recommend City Council approve the 2004 Double Your
Savings Energy Star Utility Participation Agreement. Allen Bentley seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
B. Cable Television Franchise Term Extension Compliance Report
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, reported Wave Broadband to be in full compliance with all
extended term franchise requirements citing early I-Net backbone completion at 12 Yz percent under
budget and acceptable testing at all node locations. A discussion followed.
Allen Bentley moved to recommend City Council accept completion of the institutional network
backbone and anthorize release of retainage to Wave Broadband, and affirm that Wave
Broadband has satisfied all extended term franchise requirements. Dean Reed seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
c. CSO Plan Presentation And Discussion
Steve Sperr, Engineering Manager, provided an overview of the five CSO discharge outfalls requiring
monitoring. The wastewater consultant, Brown and Caldwell, distributed a handout and gave a
presentation based on that information. This included proposed alternatives and schedules for
compliance, cost estimates, and proposed funding alternatives. Staff recommendations included
Rayonier acquisitions, industrial water line use options, the Lincoln street outfall as a possible first
stormwater project, and completion of a infiltration/inflow study related to roof drains. A discussion
followed.
No action taken. Information only.
V. Late Items - none
VL Next Meeting:
The next meeting will be March 9, 2004 .
VIL Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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