HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/13/2007
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Utility Advisory Committee
Public Works Conference Room
Port Angeles, W A 98362
February 13, 2007
3:00 P.M.
AGENDA
I. Call To Order
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Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Members Present:
Chairman Reed, Orville Campbell, Grant Mumo (3:02), Betsy
Wharton, Richard Headrick
Members Absent:
Karen Rogers
Staff Present:
Mark Madsen,Bill Bloor, Glenn Cutler, Mike Puntenney, Scott
McLain, Gary Kenworthy, Larry Dunbar, Steve Sperr, Bill
Beverford, Helen Freilich, Terry Dahlquist, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Brian Gawley - Daily News
III. Late Items:
Department of Ecology Grant
Eastern UGA Easements
IV. Discussion Items:
A. Department Of Ecology Coordinated Prevention Off-set Cycle Agreement Grant
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Helen Freilich, Recycling Coordinator, explained that the City had applied for grant funds last
summer and application had been approved for total costs of$32,000. The grant is a 75/25
match and the local share for the grant is $8,000. Funds in the grant will be used for food waste
compo sting and electronics recycling for City residents. A request was made for business costs.
There was a brief discussion.
. Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council accept the CPG for total
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eligible costs of $32,000 and authorize the Director of Public Works and Utilities to sign the
agreement. Orville Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
B. Reallocation Of Budgeted CFP Funding
Terry Dahlquist, Electrical Engineering Manager, noted recent stonn events identified several
power system weaknesses which need immediate attention. Many feeders downtown currently
have no overcurrent protection other than the substation breaker and the power supply to Green
Creek mill and points west along Highway 101 follows a long, circuitous, and vulnerable route.
Funding can be accomplished by delaying the highest 2007 $60,000 project to 2008. There was a
brief discussion. Staff was directed to provide the cost of going underground at a future meeting.
Councilman Munro moved to recommend supporting the addition of a new 2007 Light
Utility CFP project, CLOl-2007 to correct power system weaknesses with funding to be
provided by delaying CFP project, CLOl-2004 to 2008. Councilman Headrick seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
C. CFL Markdown Promotion Agreement
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, advised that the City had been offered an agreement to
participate in the "Change a Light, Change the W orId" compact fluorescent lamp markdown
promotion by Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. The agreement is in connection with a region-
wide promotion by the Bonneville Power Administration and all City expenses are eligible for
reimbursement. A discussion followed.
Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council authorize the Public Works
and Utilities Director to sign the CFL Markdown Promotion Agreement. Councilman
Headrick seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
D. Francis Street CSO Pre-design Consultant Agreement Amendment, Project
06-01
Steve Sperr, Engineering Manager, acknowledged that after an evaluation of alternatives for
routing wastewater from Francis Street Park to the Wastewater Treatment Plant was completed,
several other routes were identified in consultation with City staff. Additional design effort is
therefore needed to complete the pre-design work for the preferred alternative before detailed
design can begin. There was a lengthy discussion.
Orville Campbell moved to recommend City Council authorize the Mayor to sign
Amendment No.1 to the Agreement with Brown and Caldwell for pre-design of the first
three of the CSO projects, increasing the maximum compensation amount under the
agreement by $86,000, from $339,000 to $425,000. Councilman Munro seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
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E. Easements For The East UGA Sewer System
Steve Sperr, Engineering Manager, advised that in order to minimize construction costs,
easement from two property owners were needed to allow construction of several portions of the
sewer system on private property. There was a brief discussion.
Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council approve the easements, and
authorize the City Manager to sign the easements.
F. Added Engineering Staff For Implementation Of Phase II Storm water Permit
Requirements
Gary Kenworthy, City Engineer, distributed a handout, reviewed the information contained in the
packet, and responded to questions. Mr. Kenworthy affirmed the need for additional staff to
evaluate the impacts and changes required to meet the stormwater permit. There was a brief
discussion.
Councilman Munro moved to recommend City Council authorize the addition of a new
engineering position in Public Works and Utilities, to be funded equally by the Stormwater
and Wastewater Utilities. Councilman Headrick seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
T': Executive Session
Adjourn to executive session - 4:29 p.m.
Executive session under RCW 42.30.11 O( c) to discuss with legal counsel potential litigation and
(i) to consider the terms on which real estate will be offered for sale.
Executive session concluded at 4:44 p.m. Meeting resumed in regular session.
G. Department Of Health Agreed Order
Steve Speer, Engineering Manager, reported that due to a delay in obtaining final design approval
compliance dates could not be met. A new Agreed Order would add additional deliverables and
interim deadlines. A discussion followed.
Orville Campbell moved to recommend City Council approve the terms of a new Agreed
Order with the DOH, and authorize the Public Works and Utilities Director to sign the
Agreed Order. Councilman Headrick seconded the motion, which carried with a protest
vote issued by Councilman Munro.
VII.
Next Meeting Date:
March 13,2007
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VIII. Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 4:59 p.m.
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Cate Rinehart, Admin Spec II