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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/12/2005 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Port Angeles, Washington April 12, 2005 L Call to Order: Vice Chairman Erickson called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. II. Roll Call: Members Present: Chairman Rogers (3:04), Allen Bentley, Mayor Headrick (3:06), Dean Reed, Councilmember Erickson Members Absent: None Staff Present: William Bloor, Mark Madsen,Glenn Cutler, Scott McLain, Gary Kenworthy, Bill Beverford, Cate Rinehart Others Present: Brian Gawley (3:15) - Daily News Paul Lamoureux - Citizen Ill. Approval of Minutes: Approval of minutes was deferred to later in the meeting, pending the arrival of enough members to constitute a quorum. IV. Late [terns: Executive Session V. Discussion Items: In that Agenda Item V. A. was intended for information only, Vice Chairman Erickson opted to proceed with this portion of the agenda. A. Consumer C01lfidence/Water Quality Report For Cale1ldar Year 2004 Bill Beverford, Water/Wastewater Collection Division Superintendent, reviewed the annual report required by the Washington State Department of Health which contains information on the potential contaminants present in the water supply that customers receive. The report will be delivered to customers with the May utility billing statement, a public announcement will be placed in the local newspaper, and information posted on the City web site. Chairman Rogers arrived at 3:04 p.m., and Mayor Headrick arrived at 3:06 p.m.; therefore, Chairman 1 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE April 12, 2005 Rogers assumed her position as Chairman. A quorum was now present, and the meeting continued with a brief discussion regarding the Water Quality Report. No action taken. Information only. Ill. Approval of Minutes (Colltillued): Chairman Rogers asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of March 8, 2005. Dean Reed moved to approve the minutes. Allen Bentley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Chairman Rogers asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of April 4, 2005. Councilmember Erickson moved to approve the minutes. Dean Reed seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. V. Discussion Items (Continued): B. Water Shortage Response Plan Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, gave a brief overview of the plan noting a number of steps had already been taken in lieu of a possible summer water shortage. Some the steps included looking at the June through September utility revenues, potential cutbacks in the 2006 budget, and money that could be deferred from the 2005 budget. There was a brief discussion. No action taken. Information only. C. Utility Project Workload Gary Kenworthy, Deputy Director of Engineering/City Engineer, reviewed the information in the packet, responded to questions, and provided clarification. A handout was distributed showing workload projects and who is scheduled to design them. It was noted that the City had received state and national award recognition in reference to the Carnegie project and that the information would be released to the public next week. No action taken. Information only. D. LandfilVStormwater/Revetmellt Costs Gary Kenworthy, Deputy Director of Engineering/City Engineer, noted that stormwater improvements were needed for the new transfer station, water treatment plant, and landfill closure. Additionally, the marine bluff needs toe protection tp prevent further erosion. There was a short discussion. No action taken. Information only. 2 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE April 12,2005 E. CSO Update Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, gave a brief description ofrecent negotiations with the Department of Ecology. No action taken. Information only. F. WUGA Utility Extension Update Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, described the areas of design, materials, and construction and their relationship to the coming months. A presentation will be made to the Boundary Review Board at the earliest time possible. A discussion followed. No action taken. Information only. VI. Adjourn to Executive Session The Executive Session convened at 4:04 p.m. VII. Return to open session: Executive Session concluded and returned to open session at 4:30 p.m. VIlL Next meeting date: May 10, 2005 IX. Adjournment: cV~ Chairman Rogers The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. (J ill~ -e, l'..c::;..lAArt- Cate Rinehart, Administrative Assistant 04/]3/05 N:\PWKS\UOH1\CONS\CA TE\apriI12meet. wpd 3