HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/07/1994UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
March 7, 1994
L Call to Order:
Councilman Braun called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
ILRoll Call:
Members Present: Gary Braun, Cathleen McKeown, Bill Myers, and Joe Michalczik
(arrived 4:43 p.m.).
Members Absent: Larry Schueler.
Staff Present: J. Pittis, M. Robertson, B. Titus, S. Hursh, C. Hagar.
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Approval of Minutes:
Councilmember McKeown moved to approve the minutes of the February 14, 1994,
meeting as written. Bill Myers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
IV.
Discussion Items:
A. Wastewater Treatment Plant - Discharge Permit Requirements
Public Works Director Pittis introduced Mike Robertson, Wastewater Treatment Plant
Superintendent, and gave an explanation of some of the Discharge Permit requirements,
as noted on the spreadsheet summary included in the UAC packet.
One requirement of some concern is plugging overflows at Pump Station 1, 5, and 6 so
they cannot overflow. These will be plugged with a valve that must be manually operated
to allow an overflow to occur. In some cases, this activity could result in a backup into
homes during heavy rains. The area of pump station #1, on the west end, is being
monitored to determine if there are places where stormwater is going in at a rapid rate
so it can be diverted. More development in this area will result in more flow related
problems. Mr. Michalczik inquired if development would be stopped in this area if the
sewers were not adequate, and Director Pittis said it would.
Director Pittis moved on to sediment monitoring, which is going to cost approximately
$100,000. This will have a direct impact on the next budget. The City must submit its
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monitoring plan in 1994 and start the work in 1995.
After describing the method used to check for toxicity, Director Pittis completed his
review of the permit requirements and described how the increased operating costs would
be included in the sewer rate analysis.
Joe Michalczik requested a copy of the Capital Facility Plan, as he was concerned with
the cost of this program. He asked how many years this would be spread over, and
Director Pittis responded that the cost would be between $40 million to $60 million over
a period of 20 years. He was requested to provide Mr. Michalczik and Mr. Myers with
a copy of the Capital Facility Plan.
B. College Substation Upgrade
Councilman Braun reviewed the information provided by the Light Department.
Using the overhead projector, Steve Hursh of the Light Department displayed maps
showing the locations of the existing substations. He also reviewed the chart contained
in the UAC packet, which described the age and capacity of the existing substations, as
well as where the upgrades would be located.
This project will be primarily funded through the use of revenue bonds.
After limited discussion, Bill Myers moved to reconunend to the City Council the
approval of this request to upgrade the College Substation. Joe Michalczik seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
Late Items:
A. Line Extension Policy Revision
Councilman Braun informed the Committee that he had received a letter from Mr. Jerry
Honnold expressing concern with the recent discussion and recommendation regarding
revisions to the Line Extension Policy. Mr. Honnold, who was present, felt that this item
was not adequately covered and needed more in depth discussion.
As the remainder of the Committee had not seen Mr. Honnold's letter, it was
recommended that a special UAC meeting be held on Monday, March 14, 1994, at 4:30
p.m., in the Public Works Conference Room to consider this issue. Copies of Mr.
Honnold's letter were made and distributed to Committee members.
VI.
Next Meeting:
The next meeting of the Utility Advisory Committee will be held on Monday, March 14,
1994, at 4:30 p.m.
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VII. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m.
Chairman
Deputy Cit~ Clerk
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