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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/09/2001 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Port Angeles, Washington April 9, 2001 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 Staff Present: Craig Knutson, Glenn Cutler, Scott McLain, Gary Kenworthy, Larry Dunbar, Mark Hughey, Cate Rinehart Others Present: None III. Approval of Minutes: Chairman Reed asked if there were any changes or additions to the agenda. Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, added an additional item under j. - Contribution to Electric Utility Rural Economic Development Revolving Fund for 2001. Chairman Reed then asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of March 5, 2001. Councilman Campbell moved to approve the minutes. Allen Bentley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. IV. Discussion Items: A. Surplus Equipment and Materials Gary Kenworthy, Deputy Director of Engineering Services, advised the City has three substation transformers, a substation control center, fifty-six tons of bentonite from the landfill and silica sand from the downtown project that can be sold. A short discussion followed. Allen Bentley moved to recommend to the City Council that the transformers, bentonite, and silica sand be declared surplus and that the Director of Public Works and Utilities be authorized to proceed with advertising for bids for their sale. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. B. Conservation Program Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, introduced Mark Hughey, the new Commercial Energy Analyst. Mr. Dunbar reviewed the history of the conservation programs indicating some measures could be implemented now that would qualify for BPA renewable credits in October of 2001. Mr. Dunbar explained the a Regional Technical Forum had been established to validate savings and credit amounts for each qualifying measure. A discussion followed with concerns expressed over BPA correctly crediting the City. UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE April 9, 2001 Councilman Campbell moved to recommend to City council that the Director of Public Works and Utilities be authorized to implement conservation program measures that qualify for the Bonneville Power Administration conservation and renewables credit. Mayor Doyle seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. C. Compact Fluorescent Lamp Campaign Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, reviewed a new BPA ENERGY STAR compact fluorescent lamp coupon rebate program. Coupons would be distributed to customers allowing them to purchase lamps at a savings of six dollars apiece. The program is scheduled to begin sometime in May and will be offered three times. A short discussion followed with suggestions for various means of distribution. Mayor Doyle moved to recommend to City Council that the Mayor be authorized to sign the ENERGY STAR Labeled Compact Fluorescent Lamp Coupon Rebate Agreement. Allen Bentley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. D. Landfill Site Permit Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, announced that the County had approved the permit with no vocal objection from the FAA. There was no discussion. No action taken. Information only. E. Telecommunications and Related Ordinances Final Report Larry Dunbar, Power Resoumes Manager, summarized the steps that had been taken to reach the final report indicating that the various concerns had been addressed. A short discussion followed. Councilman Campbell moved to recommend to City Council adoption of the new Telecommunications Pole Attachment and Wireless Telecommunication Tower and Facilities ordinances and adoption of telecommunications related updates to existing Fees, General Provisions, Public Utility Tax, Construction or Excavation Work Within Right-of-Way, and Right-of-Way Use ordinances. Allen Bentley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. F. Pole Attachment Fee Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, indicated that since fees had not been adjusted in seventeen years rates were substantially below cost. Mr. Dunbar reported an analysis had been completed with the final results pending BPA's rate announcement. Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, explained the different methodologies and various reasons why the increase was necessary. A discussion followed with concerns regarding fee amounts. Staff agreed to bring additional information to the City Council. Mayor Doyle moved to recommend to City Council that the pole attachment fee be adjusted annually, beginning in the year 2002 through year 2005, in the amounts of $8.50, $9.00, $9.50, and $10.00 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE April 9, 2001 respectively. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. G. Proposed Electric Franchise Ordinance Chairman Reed noted the packet was missing a number of pages. Mayor Doyle moved to place the item on the May 7th UAE agenda. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. H. Fiber Optic Backbone Business Plan Update Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, indicated around 1,500 business received a direct invitation to participate in expressing concerns and opinions at a Means/Interest workshop. Mr. Dunbar indicated the first draft of the plan had arrived however there hadn't been enough time for staff to go through it. The plan will be reviewed and distributed to UAC members as soon as possible. A special meeting was set for April 30, 2001 at 3 p.m. to discuss the business plan. L Olympic National Park Franchise Permits Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, noted permits for electrical service in the Park Headquarters area and Visitor center area and for the road appurtenances along Park Street had expired. Mr. McLain gave an overview of the new permits which will be valid for ten years. A short discussion followed. Allen Bentley moved to recommend to City Council that the Mayor sign the right-of-way permits with the National Park Service to allow City facilities along Park Street and within the Park headquarters and Visitor Center area. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. J. Contribution to Electric Utility Rural Economic Development Revolving Fund for 2001 Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, pointed out the past funding traditionally was a part of the budget process and explained the City can receive a $25,000 credit on excise taxes owed to the State. Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, pointed out the rationale was to attract new businesses while retaining old business. There was a discussion regarding the justification. Councilman Williams moved to recommend City Council authorize the transfer of $75,000 from the Electric Fund to the Electric Utility Rural Economic Development Revolving Fund. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion. A vote was taken on the motion which carried four to one with Chairman Reed in opposition. V. Late Items VII. Next Meeting: A special meeting has been set for April 30, 2001 in the City Council Chambers. 3 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE April 9, 2001 The next regular meeting will be held May 7, 2001, at 3:00 p.m. in the Public Works Conference Room. VIIL Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. D"~an Reed, Cha~-~ Cate~-~nehart, A~ni;fisT~ative Assistant N:XPWKS\LIGHTxCONS\CATEXapr9meet.wpd 4