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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
January 10, 2006
L Call to Order:
Chairman Rogers called the meeting to order at 3 :00 p.m.
IL Roll Call:
Members Present:
Chairman Rogers, Allen Bentley, Dean Reed, Betsy Wharton, Grant Munro
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Mark Madsen (3 :22), William Bloor, Glenn Cutler, Scott McLain, Gary
Kenworthy, Mike Puntinney, Steve Sperr, Larry Dunbar, Cate Rinehart.
Others Present:
Brian Gawley - Daily News
Paul Lamoureux - Citizen
IlL Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Rogers asked if there were any corrections to the meeting minutes of December 13,
2005. Allen Bentley moved to approve the minutes. Chairman Rogers seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously. Dean Reed abstained due to absence at the meeting.
IV. Election Of Officers
Mayor Rogers nominated Dean Reed for the position of Chairman for a period of one year. Allen Bentley
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilman Munro nominated Mayor Rogers for the
position of Vice Chairman. Dean Reed seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. At this point in
the meeting Dean Reed assumed the Chairman position.
V. Late Items:
Eastern Urban Growth Area Update
VI. Discussion Items:
A. Electric Franchise Ordinace - Automatic Term Extension
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, noted the Clallam County Public Utility District had received a
50 year right to construct, maintain, and operate an electric transmission system within a specific
geographical area ofthe City on November 24, 1948. On June 18,2001, the City granted the District up
to a 25 year franchise for the sole purpose of operating and maintaining a transmission and distribution
system within the City. This term concludes February 20, 2006 and may be automatically extended for an
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addition 5 years if the District is in substantial compliance, which it is. There was a brief discussion.
Mayor Rogers moved to recommend City Council affirm the Clallam County Public Utility
District No.1 was in compliance with the franchise during the initial term, which will
automatically extend the term of the franchise for an additional 5 years. Allen Bentley seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
B. Special Service Agreement With Dry Creek Water Association
Steve Sperr, Engineering Manager, explained that in anticipation of the recent annexation of a portion of
the western Urban Growth Area, in May 2005 the City entered into an Interagency Water Facilities
Agreement with the Dry Creek Water Association. This agreement addresses service area boundaries,
sales of facilities, and new development. It also outlines the terms of a Special Service Agreement that
addresses water service to existing Dry Creek customers that are inside the City. A discussion followed.
Allen Bentley moved to recommend City Council approve a Transfer Agreement and a Special
Service Agreement, and authorize the Public Works and Utilities Director to sign the Agreements
on behalf of the City. Mayor Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. 2006 Consultant Agreement With Parametrix, Inc. For Engineering Services
Gary Kenworthy, City Engineer, advised that Parametrix had provided satisfactory engineering support
services for the Solid Waste and Wastewater Utilities as well as construction support for the transfer
station construction. Agreement tasks were reviewed and discussed.
Councilman Munro moved to recommend the Mayor sign an Agreement for 2006 Professional
Services with Parametrix in the not to exceed amount of $548,702. Councilmember Wharton
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
VI. Late Item:
Eastern Urban Growth Area Update
Glenn Cutler, Public Works and Utilities Director, gave a brief overview indicating Brown and Caldwell
had updated the design. Trust fund loan money is being considered for final design and construction.
Information only. No action taken.
VIL Adjourn To Executive Session - 3:45 p.m.
Return to regular session - 5:02 p.m.
VIIL Next meeting date: February 14,2006
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XI. Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 5 :02 p.m.
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