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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/05/2001 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Port Angeles, Washington March 5, 2001 1. Call to Order: Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. II. Roll Call: Members Present: Chairman Reed, Mayor Doyle, Orville Campbell, Larry Williams, Allen Bentley Members Absent: None StaffPresent: Michael Quiun, Craig Knutson, Glenn Cutler, Brad Collins Tim Smith (5:05), Ken Ridout, Scott McLain, Gary Kenworthy, Doyle McGinley, Larry Dunbar, Steve Sperr, Cate Rinehart Others Present: Austin Ramsey - Peninsula Daily News Tom Thompson - Peninsula Daily News Richard Li - Metropolitan Communications Consultants Chuck Forman - Bonneville Power Administration Members of EMMT - Gary Gleason, Eloise Kailin, Don Schuba, Valerie Wilson, Matt Beime III. Approval of Minutes: Chairman Reed asked if there were any changes or additions to the agenda. Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, indicated a report on Wholesale Power Rates would follow the Morse Creek Lease Agreement. Chairman Reed then asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of February 12, 2001. Mayor Doyle moved to approve the minutes with a minor spelling correction. Allen Bentley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. IV. Discussion Items: A. Morse Creek Lease Agreement with EBEY Hill Hydroelectric Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, noted a change in the agreement to set a minimal lease payment for the remainder of 2001, fix the lease payment for the next five years and set the lease payment at a percentage of gross power revenues for the remainder of the lease term. A discussion followed with some concerns expressed in reference to stream flow restrictions. Orville Campbell moved to recommend the City Council approve the 20 year lease agreement with EBEY Hill Hydroelectric Inc. for operation of the Morse Creek Hydroelectric project with additional language requiring a minimum payment during the 7 - 20 years of the lease. Mayor Doyle seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE March 5, 2001 B. Wholesale Power Rates Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, introduced Chuck Forman, Account Executive with the Bonneville Power Administration. Mr. Forman reviewed the past several years citing a tight market and a bad water year as contributing factors in the rate process. A discussion followed with current indications that there will be a substantial increase in wholesale power costs this October. No action. Information only. C. Water Shortage Response Plan Doyle McGinley, Water, Wastewater Collection Superintendent, pointed out the original document was drafted in 1992 and consisted of five stages. These stages are internal preparation (information only), voluntary conservation (target high water users), critical impact (odd/even days for lawn watering), mandatory indoor/outdoor conservation (essential water only - no lawns), and regional disaster declaration (rationing). A short discussion followed. No action taken. Information only. D. Waterline Leak Location Project Doyle McGinley, Water, Wastewater Collection Superintendent, indicated that last year the leak survey identified seven leaks in the twenty miles of waterline inspected with a total annual water loss of 10.1 million gallons. The area included the Elwha transmission line (Ranney Well to Black Diamond Reservoir and E Street Reservoir) and Morse Creek transmission line from Peabody Reservoir east to Mount Pleasant Road. Mr. McGinely explained that this year the focus will be the vicinity of Lincoln and Race from 8th Street to Water Street. During the discussion that followed it was noted that the cost of this project is $5,000. No action taken. Information only. E. Industrial Waterline Repairs Stephen Sperr, Utility Engineer, explained several leaks in the Industrial Waterline will be repaired during the week of May 12, 2001 while a planned mill shutdown occurs. Mr. Sperr further indicated bids and specifications for the work would be ready sometime during the first two weeks in April. A short discussion followed. No action taken. Information only. F. Community Telecommunication Assessment and Business Plan Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, introduced Richard Li of Metropolitan Communications Consultants. Mr. Li provided a brief overview indicating that the final draft of the telecommunications 2 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE March 5, 2001 ordinance was almost done, the needs and interest assessment survey was in progress and the business plan was still being worked on. Mr. Li conveyed the identification of a number of opportunities which had the potential for negotiation, however, there was nothing substantial to report at this time. A short discussion followed. No action taken. Information only. V. Late Items Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities reminded members that copies of the Cable Television Survey were available in the lobby of City Hall. VII. Next Meeting: The next meeting will be held April 9, 2001, at 3:00 p.m. in the Public Works Conference Room. VIII. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m Mayor Doyle motioned the adjournment and Councilman Williams seconded. There was a late question regarding adjournment procedure which will be resolved before the next meeting. Reed, Cha~ nan Cate Rinehart, Administrative Assistant 3