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Utility Advisory Committee
Public Works Conference Room
Port Angeles, W A 98362
March 13,2007
3:00 P.M.
AGENDA
I. Call To Order
Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Members Present:
Chairman Reed, Orville Campbell, Grant Mumo (3:03), Betsy
Wharton, Richard Headrick (3:03)
Members Absent:
Karen Rogers
Staff Present:
Bill Bloor, Glenn Cutler, Mike Puntenney, Scott McLain, Gary
Kenworthy, Larry Dunbar,Tom McCabe, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Brian Gawley - Daily News
Paul Lamoureux - Citizen
III. Approval Of Minutes:
Chairman Reed asked ifthere were any corrections to the minutes of February 13, 2007. The
word "unanimously" was deleted at the bottom of page three. Orville Campbell moved to
approve the minutes. Councilmember Wharton seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
IV.
Late Items:
None
V. Discussion Items:
A. Ordinance To Establish Prices For Compost Sales
Tom McCabe, Solid Waste Superintendent, advised that compost from the Co-Compo sting
Facility would be available beginning in April. Staff researched market pricing for compost and
recommended that an appropriate price would be $20.00 per cubic yard for purchases of up to
three cubic yards, and $17.00 per cubic yard for purchases of more than three cubic yards. There
was a brief discussion.
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Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council adopt the proposed
amendment to the transfer station rate ordinance. Orville Campbell seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
B. Benefit Dump Day
Tom McCabe, Solid Waste Superintendent, pointed out that the City sponsors an annual Benefit
Dump Day for all Clallam County residents. This is the first year that this event will be
conducted using the new transfer station and Waste Connections is donating their staff to assist.
There was a brief discussion.
Councilman Munro moved to recommend City Council support the annual Benefit Dump
Day scheduled for Sunday, April 15, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Port Angeles Regional
Transfer Station with a minimum $5.00 fee for every participant of the event.
Councilmember Wharton seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Water Use Efficiency Program
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, noted that the Department of Health had adopted a
Water Use Efficiency Rule that mandates the City to develop a water use efficiency program by
January 22, 2008. Mr. Dunbar reviewed the various activities required. A discussion followed.
No action taken. Information only.
D. Water Rate Design Goals
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, distributed a handout and gave a presentation based on
that information. Points of interest were rate design goals, objectives, and considerations, rate
design alternatives, and rate discount alternatives. There was a lengthy discussion. Staff was
directed to continue with the current approach and to publicize the reasons for rate increases in
the future.
No action taken. Information only.
E. CH2M Hill Consultant Agreement, Project 07-08
Gary Kenworthy, City Engineer, advised that the newly signed Agreed Order with the
Department of Health requires the design, approval, and construction of a temporary corrosion
control facility. Additionally, engineering support is needed regarding the impacts of the federal
Elwha Dam Removal Project. The new agreement tasks are the Corrosion Control Facility,
Elwha Dam Mitigation, and directed services. There was a brief discussion.
Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council approve a new Agreement
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with CH2M Hill, for an amount not to exceed $113,000. Councilman Headrick seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
F. Storm water Utility Rates
Continued to Friday, March 16, 2007 at 1 :00 p.m.
VL Executive Session
Adjourn to executive session - 4:44 p.m.
Executive session under RCW 42.30.ll0(1)(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 5:00 p.m. Meeting resumed in regular session.
VIL Next Meeting Date: March 13,2007
VIIL Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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