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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/05/2003 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Special Meeting Port Angeles, Washington March 5, 2003 I. Call to Order: Chairman Erickson called the meeting to order at 3 :00 p.m. II. Roll Call: Members Present: Chairman Erickson, Councilmember Rogers, Dean Reed, Allen Bentley, Councilman Campbell Members Absent: None Staff Present: Glenn Cutler, Scott McLain, Ken Ridout, Steve Sperr, Torn McCabe, Cate Rinehart Others Present: Brian Gawley - Daily News Joan Gloor Sharon Ford III. Approval of Minutes: Chairman Erickson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting of February 11, 200). Allen Bentley noted the name change from Roberts to Rogers under recommendations in "B" and "C" discussion items. Allen Bentley moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion. Dean Reed abstained due to absence at the meeting. Chairman Erickson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting of February 24, 2003. Dean Reed moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion. Councilman Campbell abstained due to absence at the meeting. IV. Discussion Items A. Benefit Dump Day Tom McCabe, Solid Waste Superintendent, summarized the annual event noting newly imposed vehicle size restrictions and limitations on such items as tires, refrigerators, freezers and other appliances. It was noted that the event diverts the majority of the refuse to the recycling area to conserve valuable landfill space. Residents are requested to donate cash or food items to benefit the Port Angeles Food Bank in lieu of landfill fees. I UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE March 5, 2003 Dean Reed moved to recommend City Council continue the annual event tentatively scheduled for April 27, 2003. Allen Bentley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. B. Fluoridation Project Status Report Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, pointed out the target date for fluoridation was December 31,2003. To achieve this goal a number of challenges will be faced including the type of treatment system, location, type of solution, control systems, permits needed, and environmental problems if any. A monthly update will be provided as information is gathered. There was a short discussion. No action taken. Information only. C. Conservation Program Annual Report Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, discussed the various programs conducted this past year noting the expectations in providing energy savings to our customers and utilizing the Conservation and Renewables Discount funding had been met. There was a brief discussion. No action taken. Information only. D. Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Sewer Connection Item placed on agenda should further discussion be required as a result of the March 4, 2003 City Council meeting. Nothing noted at this time V. Next Meeting: The next meeting will be April 8, 2003, 3 p.m., Public Works Conference Room VI. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. w11/1 L I Councilmember Erickson, Chairman ~\Ld~ 12.u~(.('"ut- Cate Rinehart, Administrative Assistant I 3/6/03 N :\PWKS\UGHT\CONS\CA TE\mar5meet. wpd 2