HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/14/1994UT1LITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
March 14, 1994
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Call to Order:
Councilman Braun called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
Roll Call:
Members Present: Gary Braun, Cathleen McKeown, Bill Myers, Joe Michalczik and
Larry Schueler.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: C. Knutson, B. Titus, S. Hursh, and C. Hagar.
111.
Approval of Minutes:
Bill Myers moved to approve the minutes of the March 7, 1994, meeting as written.
Joe Michalczik seconded the motion, which carried by a majority vote, with
Councilman Schueler abstaining.
IV.
Discussion Items:
A. Questions Concerning the Line Extension Policy
Councilman Braun reviewed the Line Extension Policy revision and introduced Mr. Jerry
Honnold, who had concerns regarding the revision.
Mr. Honnold thanked the Utility Advisory Committee for revisiting the issue and stated
that he felt the subject needed more in-depth review than it had received. The area of
concern was the service credit which is derived from an average utility investment and
distribution plan. Mr. Honnold reviewed his letter to the UAC, which delineated his
concerns.
Using the overhead projector, Light Director Titus gave a brief history of the service
credit and showed examples of the cost to the City, developer and customer for
underground line extensions with and without the proposed revisions. The cost to the
City remains the same. Extensive discussion followed.
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Mr. Michalczik inquired how Ennis Creek Estates was handled, as it was a major
development. Steve Hursh of the Light Department used the overhead projector to show
the layout of Ennis Creek Estates and where the current lines are located. Ennis Creek
Estates paid 100% of the costs to put in conduit through the development and put in wire
and a transformer to serve the sewer lift station, which was included in the LID. It was
further explained that this area is a PRD and not a subdivision; therefore, it has different
requirements and is not subject to line extension credits.
After further discussion, Councilman Schueler moved to conf'mn the UAC's previous
decision to reconunend adoption of the Line Extension Policy Revisions to the City
Council. Bill Myers seconded the motion, which carried by a majority vote with Joe
Michalczik voting in opposition.
V. Late Items:
None.
VI.
Next Meeting:
The next meeting of the Utility Advisory Committee will be held on Monday, April 11,
1994, at 4:30 p.m.
VII. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Chairman
Deputy City Clerk
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